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’
New York, Dec 29 (IANS) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was “90 per cent” ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were… Continue reading Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war (Ld)
Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) US media did not appear to be convinced of a successful Ukrainian peace following the meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Most… Continue reading Progress on Ukraine was possible, but deal remained distant: US media
Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) A mix of humor, gestures, and casual exchanges marked a high-stakes press appearance as US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to… Continue reading Trump, Zelensky keep talks light as Ukraine peace negotiations advance
Seoul, Dec 29 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung made his first commute to work at Cheong Wa Dae on Monday, following the formal relocation of the presidential office… Continue reading South Korean Prez Lee begins work at Cheong Wa Dae after presidential office relocation
