Ankara, Dec 23 (IANS) Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has said that it would discuss Sweden’s NATO bid next week. The committee said on Friday in a statement that the… Continue reading Turkish Parliament to discuss Sweden’s NATO bid next week
Mexico City, Dec 23 (IANS) Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that he has discussed economic and immigration issues with his US counterpart Joe Biden, amid a surge… Continue reading Mexican, US presidents discuss economy, immigration by phone
United Nations, Dec 23 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the Israeli offensive is creating massive obstacles to the distribution of humanitarian aid inside Gaza. Many people are… Continue reading Israel creates massive obstacles to aid distribution in Gaza: UN chief
Niamey, Dec 23 (IANS) France announced the indefinite closure of its embassy in Niger and the termination of the employment contracts of embassy staff, according to a letter sent to… Continue reading France decides to close embassy in Niger
Tokyo, Dec 23 (IANS) The Japanese government has lifted its ban on exports of arms and ammunition manufactured under license from foreign companies to their countries, and conditionally to third… Continue reading Japanese govt relaxes ban on arms exports amid criticism
Tehran, Dec 22 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Hamad al-Busaidi have exchanged views on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip over phone,… Continue reading Iranian, Omani FMs discuss Gaza conflict over phone
Damascus, Dec 22 (IANS) Pro-Iran militias have launched 60 attacks on American bases in Syria since October 19 in retaliation for the US’ backing of Israel during the Gaza conflict,… Continue reading Pro-Iran militias launch 60 attacks on US bases in Syria to avenge Gaza conflict
Prague, Dec 22 (IANS) The Czech Republic has announced a state mourning on December 23 following a university shooting in the capital Prague that has left at least 14 people… Continue reading Czech govt declares state mourning after university shooting
Cape Town, Dec 22 (IANS) A wildfire was burning for a third day on a mountain near Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. The wildfire started on Tuesday… Continue reading Wildfire rages on for third day near Cape Town in South Africa
Khartoum, Dec 22 (IANS) Sudan’s army Chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has said the army would not sign any peace agreement that does not include the withdrawal of the paramilitary Rapid… Continue reading Sudan’s army chief rejects peace deal without paramilitary forces’ withdrawal
London, Dec 21 (IANS) The British Asian Trust, a charity founded by King Charles III, has announced the appointment of entrepreneurs Nikhil Kamath and Neerja Birla to its India Advisory… Continue reading Two Indians in advisory council of charity founded by King Charles
Gaza, Dec 21 (IANS) The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip since October 7 has reached 20,000, according to a statement issued by the Hamas-run… Continue reading Palestinian death toll in Gaza hits 20,000
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) The US expects to see the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas “move to a lower intensity phase,” the country’s top diplomat said. “It’s clear that… Continue reading US expects Israel-Hamas conflict to move to ‘lower intensity phase’, says Blinken
Brussels, Dec 21 (IANS) The Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement that will thoroughly reform the bloc’s asylum and migration policy, breaking years… Continue reading EU institutions reach deal on migration policy reform
Nicosia, Dec 21 (IANS) Israel wants to fast-track the delivery of humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said during his brief visit to Cyprus. “Cyprus… Continue reading Cyprus-Gaza aid corridor to be decided in 2 days: Israeli FM
