Author: MCCQ News Desk

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces captured an official of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria… Continue reading US military announces capture of IS official in Syria

Yerevan, Sep 26 (IANS) Amid fears of ethnic cleansing, thousands of ethnic Armenian refugees have fled Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s seizure of the disputed region last week. Addressing reporters on Monday,… Continue reading Ethnic Armenian refugees flee Nagorno-Karabakh

New York, Sep 12 (IANS) A 55-year-old Indian-American died while attempting to hike from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim in a single day, according… Continue reading Indian-origin man dies while hiking in Grand Canyon

Seoul, Sep 12 (IANS) More than half of the regions in South Korea are facing the risk of losing population completely, amid the country’s critically low birth rate, data showed… Continue reading More than half of S. Korean regions facing population crisis

Canberra, Sep 12 (IANS) Authorities in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) on Tuesday declared an emergency situation for an outback town as a major out-of-control bushfire continues to grow. NT acting… Continue reading Australian outback town under emergency due to threat from major bushfire

Wellington, Sep 12 (IANS) New Zealand’s economy is “turning a corner, but the challenges remain very real”, according to the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update released on Tuesday. The country’s… Continue reading NZ economy ‘turning a corner’ with real challenges ahead

Toronto, Sep 12 (IANS) Two 24-year-old Indo-Canadian Sikhs have been sentenced for their roles in the 2019 targeted killing of a man in British Columbia over a drug debt, a… Continue reading 2 Canadian Sikhs sentenced for role in murder of man over drug debt

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The technical issue of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Tradeau’s aircraft has been resolved and he will fly home along with his delegation on Tuesday afternoon,… Continue reading Technical issue of Trudeau’s plane resolved, to fly back home today

Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) Pakistan President Arif Alvi is under immense pressure from his political party too announce the date of the crucial general elections before he leaves office as… Continue reading Pak President under pressure to announce poll dates before leaving office

Jerusalem, Sep 12 (IANS) Tens of thousands of Israelis shouting “Democracy!” and waving the flags took to the streets across the country ahead of a crucial hearing on Tuesday in… Continue reading Israelis protest against overhaul plan ahead of key court discussion

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A substitute plane dispatched from Canada to fly Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been stranded in New Delhi since September 10 due to a… Continue reading Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s substitute plane to India diverted to London

Venice, Sep 12 (IANS) In a bid to control excess tourism, authorities in Venice are expected to approve the trial of a 5-euro ($5.37) daily fee for all visitors over… Continue reading Venice to vote on 5-euro a day fee for tourists