United Nations, July 12 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the resumption of attacks on civilian vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthis in Yemen, said his spokesman.… Continue reading UN chief condemns resumption of Houthi attacks on civilian vessels in Red Sea
Johannesburg, July 12 (IANS) While South Africa continues to grapple with the “vestiges” of apartheid, the upcoming National Dialogue aims to address some of these challenges, according to President Cyril… Continue reading South African president sees National Dialogue as chance to tackle apartheid vestiges
New York, July 12 (IANS) It is not on the agenda of the White House to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) outright, The Washington Post cited an official… Continue reading White House official denies plan to abolish FEMA
United Nations, July 12 (IANS) The fuel crisis in Gaza remains acute even though Israeli authorities allowed 75,000 liters in for two days in a row, UN humanitarians said. Hundreds… Continue reading UN humanitarians say fuel allowed into Gaza for 2nd day far from enough
Dhaka, July 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League Party expressed its deep concern over the “inhuman torture and coercion” used to force former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdullah Al Mamun… Continue reading Bangladesh: Awami League condemns ‘forcing’ former IGP to become state approver
United Nations, July 11 (IANS) US sanctions against a UN human rights expert are unacceptable, said a UN spokesman. The imposition of sanctions on UN human rights special rapporteurs is… Continue reading US sanctions on UN human rights expert unacceptable: UN spokesman
Washington, July 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that a 35 per cent tariff will be placed on all imports from Canada beginning August 1, citing what he described… Continue reading Trump to impose 35 per cent tariff on Canada, starting August 1
Aden, July 11 (IANS) UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, expressed deep concern over recent escalating attacks by Houthi forces in the Red Sea, including incidents that led to… Continue reading UN envoy urges Yemen’s Houthis to cease Red Sea attacks after vessels sinking
Jerusalem, July 11 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is prepared to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, but only if the… Continue reading Netanyahu says Israel ready to discuss permanent Gaza ceasefire if Hamas disarms
Beijing, July 10 (IANS) Beijing issued a ‘blue alert’ for rainstorms on early Thursday morning and initiated a Level-IV flood control emergency response across the city. Heavy rainfall had already… Continue reading Beijing issues ‘blue alert’ for rainstorms
Seoul, July 10 (IANS) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been re-arrested over last year’s failed martial law bid that plunged the country into a political turmoil. Yoon… Continue reading Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol re-arrested
Washington, July 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said he was planning to impose a 50 per cent tax on goods made in Brazil, escalating his fight with the… Continue reading Trump threatens Brazil with 50 per cent tariff, seeks ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial end
Washington, July 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday, noting the United States is shifting its policy toward the continent “from aid… Continue reading Trump says US shifting Africa policy ‘from aid to trade’
United Nations, July 10 (IANS) UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Wednesday warned against Yemen being drawn deeper into regional crises involving Israel. The Iran-Israel ceasefire is a… Continue reading UN envoy warns against Yemen being drawn deeper into regional crises
Washington, July 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said he has approved sending additional weapons to Ukraine and is considering new sanctions on Russia. “We’re sending some defensive weapons… Continue reading ‘Not happy’ with Putin, US President Trump signals new sanctions on Russia
