Author: MCCQ News Desk

Washington, May 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said he will not rush into a deal with Iran because of midterm political concerns, warning that Washington remained prepared to… Continue reading Trump says will not rush into Iran deal over midterm concerns

Washington, May 28 (IANS) Amid growing tensions in the South China Sea and rising concerns over Beijing’s regional assertiveness, two bipartisan US senators have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening diplomatic… Continue reading China tensions push bipartisan Indo-Pacific bills in US

Washington, May 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration was working aggressively to prevent Ebola cases from entering the country, amid growing concern over… Continue reading US working to block Ebola spread, says Rubio

Beirut, May 28 (IANS) At least two people were killed and another wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah sites in the village of Deir Aames in southern Lebanon, according… Continue reading Israel continues to strike Hezbollah targets across south Lebanon

Washington, May 27 (IANS) The Trump administration has proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. The move critics say could chill speech and discourage whistleblower disclosures. The proposal was… Continue reading Trump administration pushes NDAs for federal workers

Washington, May 27, (IANS) Two influential US lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at ensuring continued American engagement with the Tibetan people and the Central Tibetan Administration after the passing of… Continue reading US bill seeks enduring ties with Tibetans

Washington, May 27 (IANS) NASA unveiled an aggressive roadmap to establish a permanent Moon Base at the lunar South Pole, awarding new contracts for lunar terrain vehicles, cargo landers and… Continue reading Moon base push marks NASA’s new lunar era

United Nations, May 27 (IANS) Warning Pakistan of India’s resolve to defend itself against cross-border terrorism, India said Islamabad would have to face the repercussions of sponsoring terrorism. “Pakistan must… Continue reading India reaffirms resolve against cross-border terrorism, warns Pakistan against sponsoring it

United Nations, May 27 (IANS) United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of “a dangerous erosion” of respect for international law. “Core principles — sovereign equality, territorial integrity, political independence,… Continue reading UN chief warns of dangerous erosion of respect for international law

Madrid, May 26 (IANS) The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed a new positive case of hantavirus among the 14 Spaniards who were among the passengers of the cruise ship MV… Continue reading New positive for Hantavirus confirmed among quarantined Spaniards

Canberra, May 26 (IANS) Australia’s energy regulator said that electricity prices will fall for most households and small businesses on regulated default plans from July 1, reflecting easing costs across… Continue reading Australia power prices to fall for most households from July: Regulator

Washington, May 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran’s enriched uranium will be destroyed after being handed over to the United States, in place, or at another “acceptable… Continue reading Trump outlines different options for destroying Iran’s enriched uranium

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