Accra, July 20 (IANS) Africa faces a deficit of 15 million in the supply of teachers, which hinders the continent’s development, a senior African Union (AU) official has said. Mohammed… Continue reading AU official says Africa faces shortage of 15 million teachers
United Nations, July 20 (IANS) Discovering the poliovirus in Gaza environmental samples is deeply concerning but it’s a relief that no cases of the paralysing disease have been reported, UN… Continue reading Poliovirus detected in Gaza, but no paralytic cases reported so far: UN
United Nations, July 20 (IANS) While extolling the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for the region, India has drawn attention to the roles of Pakistan and China that… Continue reading India draws attention to roles of Pakistan, China in undermining SCO
Seoul, July 19 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has discussed the “importance and necessity” of military cooperation with Russia’s Vice Defence Minister, state media reported Friday, amid Pyongyang’s deepening… Continue reading N. Korean leader discusses military ties with visiting Russian minister
United Nations, July 19 (IANS) Workers delivering relief to northern Gaza, in addition to everyday Gaza challenges, must now coordinate with Israeli authorities before passing through a military checkpoint, UN… Continue reading Challenges for aid deliveries in northern Gaza increase: UN
Jerusalem, July 19 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a surprise visit to Gaza’s Rafah, pledging to uphold Israeli control over the Rafah crossing and the entire Gaza-Egypt… Continue reading Netanyahu vows to maintain Israel’s control of Rafah crossing
Baghdad, July 19 (IANS) A series of explosions have occurred at an ammunition depot of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces near the Iraqi capital of Baghdad. A statement by the… Continue reading Explosions shake Iraqi paramilitary forces’ ammo depot
London, July 19 (IANS) A riot has broken out in UK’s Leeds after police were called to attend an incident involving some agency workers and children, officials said on Thursday… Continue reading Police car flipped over, bus set on fire in Leeds as riot breaks out
United Nations, July 18 (IANS) India, “a great power” pursuing its own national interests, is facing “completely unjustified” pressure over its relations with Moscow, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has… Continue reading ‘Great power’ India facing ‘completely unjustified’ pressure over Russia ties: Lavrov
Washington, July 18 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 as his bid for re-election faced fresh opposition from within his own Democratic party. “Earlier today following… Continue reading Covid-19 infection adds to Biden’s re-election woes (Lead)
United Nations, July 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a renewed emphasis on a political resolution to the persistent crisis in Gaza. “We must refocus on finding a… Continue reading UN chief urges renewed focus on political resolution to Gaza crisis
Minsk, July 18 (IANS) Belarus will introduce a visa-free policy for 35 European countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a statement on its official website. The policy… Continue reading Belarus to introduce visa-free policy for 35 European countries
Washington, July 18 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 following his first event in Las Vegas, the White House said on Wednesday. Biden is vaccinated and… Continue reading Biden tests positive for Covid-19
Seoul, July 17 (IANS) South Korean Defence Minister Shin Won-sik on Wednesday called for firm readiness against North Korea’s “provocations”, his office said, amid the North’s “repeated threat” to respond… Continue reading S. Korean Defence Minister calls for firm readiness against N. Korean threats
Moscow, July 17 (IANS) A senior Russian official said that Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would be not just a direct threat to Russia but a… Continue reading Ukraine’s entry into NATO a delayed declaration of war: Russian official
