San Francisco, Jan 18 (IANS) A fire at an energy storage facility of the Moss Landing Power Plant near Monterey Bay, the US state of California, forced evacuations. The Monterey… Continue reading Fire at energy storage facility forces evacuations in US California
Addis Ababa, Jan 18 (IANS) The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised alarm over a sharp rise in public health emergencies across the continent, with… Continue reading Africa reports over 200 disease outbreaks in 2024
Arish, Jan 18 (IANS) Egyptian authorities have been intensifying aid delivery efforts in the North Sinai province bordering Gaza in preparation for the reopening of the Rafah crossing, the only… Continue reading Egypt intensifies preparation for aid delivery into Gaza via Rafah
United Nations, Jan 17 (IANS) The World Bank projects India’s economy to grow by 6.7 per cent in the next fiscal year starting in April, slightly higher than in the… Continue reading World Bank projects India’s growth to be 6.7 pc in next two fiscal years
Gaza, Jan 17 (IANS) The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced that the Israeli army bombed a site in the Gaza Strip where an Israeli captive, scheduled for… Continue reading Israeli airstrike targets site holding hostage set for release: Hamas
Damascus, Jan 17 (IANS) Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said that his nation is ready to partner with Syria’s new administration to rebuild and… Continue reading Qatar pledges support for Syria’s reconstruction, urges sanctions relief
Johannesburg, Jan 17 (IANS) South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana called for a concerted effort by government and business to use the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) to raise… Continue reading South Africa to leverage World Economic Forum to increase global visibility
Juba, Jan 17 (IANS) At least 16 people, including a soldier, have been killed since clashes erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation… Continue reading At least 16 people killed in South Sudan clashes
Beirut, Jan 16 (IANS) The World Bank approved a 257.8-million-US. dollar financing to improve water supply services in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon. A statement released by the World Bank… Continue reading World Bank approves 257.8-million-USD financing to improve water supply services in Lebanon
Beirut, Jan 16 (IANS) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno announced that Spain will donate 10 million euros to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Bueno made the announcement after he… Continue reading Spanish FM announces 10-million-euro donation to Lebanese army
Johannesburg, Jan 16 (IANS) A total of 246 survivors and 78 bodies have been brought to the ground over three days of rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in… Continue reading 246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa
Brussels, Jan 16 (IANS) High-ranking European Union (EU) officials welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement the deal. “This brings hope to the… Continue reading EU welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump claimed credit for the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to… Continue reading ‘Epic agreement could only happen because of our historic victory,’ says Trump; claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
Sanaa, Jan 15 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it targeted a power plant in the southern Israeli port city of Eilat, using a “winged missile.” “The… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on power plant in Israel
United Nations, Jan 15 (IANS) Gang violence in Haiti drove a record of more than 1 million people from their homes last year, the United Nations said. The UN International… Continue reading Over one million people pushed out of home in 2024 by gang violence in Haiti: UN
