Author: MCCQ News Desk

Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said tariffs would remain a central tool of US trade policy, signalling tougher measures against China and other countries he accused of… Continue reading Trump pushes tariffs, targets China

Samarkand, May 4 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it will commit up to 70 billion USD by 2035 to two initiatives to integrate power grids, expand cross-border electricity… Continue reading ADB pledges 70 billion USD to boost energy, digital connectivity in Asia-Pacific

Tehran, May 4 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the United States has responded to Iran’s 14-point proposed plan to end the war. He made the remarks… Continue reading Iran says US has responded to Tehran’s 14-point plan to end war

Berlin, May 4 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, despite the recent verbal tensions with US President Donald Trump, he would not give up on cooperation with the US side.… Continue reading German Chancellor Merz pledges continued cooperation after US troop cut plan

Geneva, May 4 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that it is monitoring and supporting a public health incident aboard a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic… Continue reading WHO reports hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship; three dead, one critical

Washington, May 4 (IANS) The United States will begin a major military-backed operation to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump announced a humanitarian effort… Continue reading US launches ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz to free stranded ships

Washington, May 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the conflict and signalled openness to further military and strategic moves, including… Continue reading Trump reviews Iran deal, hints troop cuts

Washington, May 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he has been briefed on the concept of a potential agreement with Iran, but is awaiting the final wording before… Continue reading Trump warns of possible re-strikes as he reviews Iran’s concept of deal

Havana, May 3 (Xinhua) Cuba denounced the escalation of US military threats against the country by US President Donald Trump. “The US president escalates his threats of military aggression against… Continue reading Cuba denounces unprecedented escalation of US military threats

Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran’s army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said that the country’s armed forces are controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and no friendly or hostile vessel can transit the… Continue reading No vessel can transit Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission: Iran’s army

Washington, May 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States plans to withdraw “a lot further” than the 5,000 troops the Pentagon said earlier this week will… Continue reading Trump says US plans to withdraw troops from Germany ‘a lot further’

Geneva, May 2 (IANS) The Middle East crisis has generated far-reaching ripple effects well beyond the region, with growing consequences for global humanitarian supply chains and the delivery of aid,… Continue reading UN refugee agency warns Mideast crisis hampering aid efforts

Washington, May 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, as he defended military operations and highlighted what he… Continue reading Trump touts economy, Iran strikes

Washington, May 2 (IANS) India’s push to digitise public administration has raised productivity among microenterprises, with states that adopted more reforms seeing stronger gains and narrower gaps between firms, an… Continue reading India’s digital reforms boost small firms: IMF