Seoul, Dec 9 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a message of condolence to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora, the North’s… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim sends condolences to Putin over death of Russian envoy to Pyongyang
Kinshasa, Dec 9 (IANS) All parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians, including distinguishing between civilians and… Continue reading UN humanitarian coordinator calls for protection of civilians in Congo
Seoul, Dec 9 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called Tuesday for overcoming resistance to reforms, signaling his support for the ruling Democratic Party (DP)’s push to pass a… Continue reading South Korea: Lee calls for overcoming resistance amid pushback against judicial reforms
Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved nearly $1.2 billion in new financing for Pakistan, giving the country a critical infusion of support as it struggles to… Continue reading IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan as stability efforts advance
Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) A group of Republican lawmakers is urging the White House to shut down the Optional Practical Training program, saying the long-standing work authorization pathway for foreign… Continue reading US lawmakers seek end to OPT, calling it unregulated system
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) The 2026 US defence bill intensifies Washington’s pushback against China, tightening restrictions on Chinese military-linked companies and expanding political, economic, and military support for Taiwan. Congressional… Continue reading NDAA 2026 sharpens US hard line on China, expands major Taiwan push
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s engagement with Russia during last week’s PM Modi-Putin summit is rooted not in anti-Western sentiment but in a strategic calculus shaped by China’s assertiveness, according… Continue reading India’s outreach to Russia driven by China threat, says analyst
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of antitrust hurdles for Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., warning that the streaming giant’s already dominant scale “could… Continue reading Trump flags antitrust risks in Netflix–Warner mega-merger
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) Congressional leaders released the compromise version of the fiscal 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), setting the stage for a vote this week on the annual… Continue reading US Congress unveils compromise fiscal 2026 defense bill
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) The latest US defence authorisation bill assigns India a key role in Washington’s Indo-Pacific and nuclear strategies, directing sustained consultations on India’s nuclear liability rules and… Continue reading NDAA names India key partner in US nuclear, Indo-Pacific plans
Kathmandu, Dec 6 (IANS) Nepal has been witnessing a series of corruption allegations in recent years, particularly in projects involving Chinese contractors or suppliers. The latest controversy concerns the billing… Continue reading Nepal grapples with mounting corruption claims linked to Chinese contractors and suppliers
Dhaka, Dec 6 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party on Saturday reiterated that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government continues to work towards erasing the history of the country’s 1971 Liberation War… Continue reading Bangladesh: Awami League slams Yunus govt for erasing 1971 history
Moscow, Dec 6 (IANS) Russia is taking all necessary measures to ensure its national security amid the growing presence and military activities of NATO member states in the Arctic region,… Continue reading NATO’s Arctic activities pose security threat to Russia: Ambassador
Moscow/New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The just-concluded visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India underscored a clear message that the era of Western veto power over Indian grand strategic… Continue reading Russian President Putin’s visit signals India won’t bow to Western pressure
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, Quad partners – including, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States – have… Continue reading Quad members vow to punish perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of Red Fort blast
