Kyiv, Jan 1 (IANS) In his New Year’s Eve address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine wants the war to end but will not accept a weak peace agreement,… Continue reading We want end to war, but not end of Ukraine: Zelensky rejects ‘weak’ deal in New Year address
Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told the country’s troops dispatched to support Russia in its war against Ukraine that their combat participation helps cement the… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim hails troops in Russia for cementing ‘invincible alliance’ with Moscow
United Nations, Jan 1 (IANS) Multiple United Nations (UN) humanitarian agencies and international organisations jointly issued a statement, calling on Israel to revoke its ban on the operations of international… Continue reading UN humanitarian agencies urge Israel to revoke ‘ban’ on aid groups
Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday that he will actively support potential talks between North Korea and the United States this year as… Continue reading South Korean Prez vows active support as ‘pacemaker’ in potential North Korea-US talks this year
Moscow, Dec 31 (IANS) Russia recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Some countries, while… Continue reading Russia reaffirms opposition to any form of ‘Taiwan independence’
Riyadh, Dec 31 (IANS) The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said that two vessels entering the southern port of Mukalla were carrying containers loaded with weapons and ammunition. In a post… Continue reading Saudi-led coalition says shipment arriving at Yemeni port carried weapons, ammunition
United Nations, Dec 31 (IANS) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Tuesday launched a $1.71 billion humanitarian needs and response plan for Afghanistan in 2026,… Continue reading UN launches 1.71 billion USD humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan in 2026
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with the top diplomats of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, focusing on the deteriorating… Continue reading Rubio discusses Yemen with UAE, Saudi leaders
Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s persecution of religious minorities has again drawn global attention amid an entrenched pattern of discrimination, violence, and institutional neglect, a report said on Tuesday. Citing… Continue reading Minorities in Pakistan face discrimination, violence, legal constraints: Report
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) India has approved the lease of two additional General Atomics MQ-9 unmanned aircraft for the Indian Navy, a decision shaped in part by the long-running efforts… Continue reading India approves lease of two more MQ-9 drones for Navy, boosting US defence cooperation
Phnom Penh, Dec 30 (IANS) Cambodia enforced a ban on flying drones without permission, particularly along its border provinces with Thailand. In a directive, the Ministry of National Defence said… Continue reading Cambodia enforces ban on drone flights, particularly along border provinces with Thailand
Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) A record number of police officers will be deployed to patrol New Year’s celebrations in Sydney following the fatal mass shooting at Bondi Beach, the police… Continue reading Record number of police to patrol Sydney’s New Year celebrations following Bondi shooting
Dhaka, Dec 30 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia died early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness at the age of 80,… Continue reading Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief, Khaleda Zia passes away at 80
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) The killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh has drawn condemnation from US-based Hindu advocacy groups, who said the incident underscored the vulnerability of religious… Continue reading US Hindu groups condemn killing of garment worker in Bangladesh, cite minority vulnerability
Seoul, Dec 29 (IANS) South Korea’s Special counsel Min Joong-ki’s team on Monday accused former first lady Kim Keon Hee of illegally intervening in state affairs “behind the curtains” as… Continue reading South Korea: Special counsel accuses ex-first lady of illegally intervening in state affairs ‘behind curtains’
