Author: MCCQ News Desk

Tehran, May 26 (IANS) Iran has not agreed to transfer its enriched uranium abroad, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, rejecting a report by Saudi-based Al Hadath claiming “Iran is… Continue reading Iran has not agreed to transfer enriched uranium aboard: Report

Geneva, May 25 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) scales up surveillance in its Ebola response, more… Continue reading Over 900 suspected cases identified in Congo Ebola response: WHO chief

Washington, May 25 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States was prepared to enter “into very serious talks” about Iran’s nuclear program if Iran reopened the… Continue reading Rubio says US prepared for later nuclear talks if Iran opens Hormuz Strait

Tehran, May 25 (IANS) The United States is still refusing to accept certain clauses of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on ending the war, the semi-official Tasnim… Continue reading US still refusing to accept certain clauses of possible peace MoU with Iran: Report

Washington, May 25 (IANS) The White House thinks it could take several days for the deal’s approval by Iran’s leadership, according to a report from US media. While US officials… Continue reading White House says Iran deal could take days: Report

Jerusalem, May 25 (IANS) The Israeli military is prepared to resume combat operations against Iran, the army chief said, amid reported progress in US-Iran talks. Chief of the General Staff… Continue reading Israel ready to resume intense combat against Iran: Army chief

Kinshasa, May 24 (IANS) The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has temporarily suspended all passenger flights to and from Bunia, the capital of the northeastern Ituri… Continue reading DR Congo suspends passenger flights to Ebola-hit Bunia

Tehran, May 24 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran and the United States are working to finalise a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ending the war. “At… Continue reading Iran says Tehran, Washington working to finalise MoU on ending war

Washington, May 24 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera sharply criticised the Trump administration’s new immigration policy that could force many Green Card applicants living legally in the United States to… Continue reading US Congressman slams Trump’s green card overhaul

Washington, May 24 (IANS) A gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening was shot dead by Secret Service officers after an exchange of gunfire close to… Continue reading White House shooting: US Secret Service kills gunman after exchange of gunfire

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County as emergency crews worked to cool down a tank containing volatile industrial chemicals… Continue reading US California declares state of emergency in Orange County after chemical incident

Washington/New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Kolkata on Saturday morning to begin his four-day visit to India, marking his first trip to the… Continue reading US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata, set to meet PM Modi today

Washington, May 23 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to retain the existing visa framework for international students and scholars, warning that proposed restrictions… Continue reading Student visa curbs may hurt America’s innovation: US Congressmen

Washington, May 23 (IANS) The US Senate has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at stopping the smuggling of advanced American semiconductors into China, amid growing concerns in Washington that the chips… Continue reading Chips smuggling bill clears US Senate