United Nations, Aug 27 (IANS) For the 17th time, the General Assembly has rolled over Security Council reforms to the next session after failing again to agree on an agenda-setting… Continue reading UN General Assembly rolls over Security Council reforms to next session
United Nations, Aug 27 (IANS) President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Philemon Yang strongly condemned Israel’s strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, his spokesperson said. The UNGA president strongly… Continue reading UNGA president condemns Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS) Russian Post, Russia’s national postal operator, suspended the acceptance of parcel shipments containing goods bound for the United States. The move was made against the backdrop… Continue reading Russian Post suspends accepting US-bound goods shipments
United Nations, Aug 27 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warmly welcomed the UN General Assembly’s decision to establish two new mechanisms within the United Nations to promote international cooperation on… Continue reading UN chief welcomes establishment of new AI governance mechanisms
Jerusalem, Aug 27 (IANS) Israel’s army said that the deadly double strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital targeted a camera allegedly installed by Hamas, according to findings from an initial inquiry.… Continue reading Israeli army says twin strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital targeted Hamas camera
Beirut, Aug 26 (IANS) Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected calls to disarm the Lebanese armed group, insisting its weapons remain essential to Lebanon’s sovereignty and defence. “The weapons that… Continue reading Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament, demands Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he hopes to meet with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), later this… Continue reading Trump says he hopes to meet Kim Jong Un this year
London, Aug 26 (IANS) Three people have died and one remains in serious condition after a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight in Britain, police said. “We can confirm… Continue reading Three killed in helicopter crash on UK’s Isle of Wight
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing “additional specific actions” to “further crack down on crime” in Washington, while signaling nationwide deployment of the… Continue reading Trump rolls out additional measures to address crime in Washington, signals nationwide actions
Paris, Aug 26 (IANS) The French foreign ministry summoned US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner following his accusations that France was not doing enough to combat antisemitism. However, according to… Continue reading France summons US envoy over antisemitism accusations
Ottawa, Aug 25 (IANS) Visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv new military assistance for Ukraine, according to a news release issued by the Prime… Continue reading Canadian PM announces new military assistance for Ukraine
Seoul, Aug 25 (IANS) US F-35 fighter jets have been deployed to the Korean Peninsula to join the ongoing summertime combined exercise between South Korea and the US, an official… Continue reading US F-35 fighter jets deployed to South Korea for key summertime drills
Seoul, Aug 25 (IANS) Special Counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team looking into suspicions surrounding the December 3 martial law declaration opened a compulsory investigation into former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae and… Continue reading South Korea: Ex-justice minister, ex-prosecutor general raided over martial law
Tehran, Aug 25 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that the United States confronts Iran because it wants the country to be “obedient,” a demand he called “offensive” and… Continue reading Iran’s supreme leader says US seeks Iran’s ‘obedience,’ rejects direct talks with Washington
Moscow, Aug 25 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Western nations and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of obstructing peace talks on Ukraine in an interview. Speaking to Russia-1 TV,… Continue reading Russian FM Lavrov accuses West, Zelensky of blocking Ukraine peace talks
