Category: World News

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 9 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Court has authorised the social media platform X to resume operations in the country after being banned for over a month due… Continue reading Brazil lifts ban on X after fines paid, court orders complied

Seoul, Oct 9 (IANS) North Korea’s military said it will cut off all roads and railways connected to South Korea starting on Wednesday. “A project will be launched first on… Continue reading N. Korea to cut off roads, railways connected to S. Korea: Military

Seoul, Oct 9 (IANS) North Korea has convened a key parliamentary meeting to revise the constitution, state media reported on Wednesday, without disclosing details about whether it removed unification-related clauses… Continue reading N. Korea amends constitution at parliamentary meeting

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) The US continues to monitor North Korea’s support for Russia, a Pentagon spokesperson has said, following a news report that six North Korean military officers were… Continue reading US continues to monitor N. Korea’s support for Russia: Pentagon

Jerusalem, Oct 9 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel has killed “thousands” of Hezbollah members, including Hashem Safieddine, the expected successor to the group’s slain leader… Continue reading Israeli PM confirms senior Hezbollah leader dead

Houston, Oct 8 (IANS) The US Supreme Court has declined an appeal by the Joe Biden administration, halting a ruling that bars emergency abortions violating the related state law in… Continue reading US Supreme Court halts ruling barring emergency abortions that violate Texas ban

Gaza, Oct 8 (IANS) The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has declared its readiness for a protracted conflict against Israel in the Gaza Strip. “We choose to continue… Continue reading Hamas declares readiness for prolonged conflict against Israel in Gaza

Beirut/Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) An Israeli infantry force has entered the Lebanese border village of Maroun al-Ras and crossed the Blue Line from different directions, according to Lebanese security sources.… Continue reading Israeli infantry enters Lebanese village, clashes with Hezbollah fighters

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has condemned the massacre of innocent people by Hamas and mourned the loss of civilian lives in Gaza in a call with… Continue reading Biden condemns Hamas’ massacre, morns loss of civilian lives in Gaza in call with Israeli Prez

Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s southern port city… Continue reading Two Chinese nationals among several killed in Karachi blast (Ld)

Canberra, Oct 7 (IANS) More than 900 Australians have left Lebanon on assisted departure flights coordinated by the Australian government, according to official data. The government on Monday said that… Continue reading Over 900 Australians leave Lebanon on assisted departure flights

Tehran, Oct 7 (IANS) The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Australian ambassador over his government’s “biased stance” towards the recent developments in the region. Australian Ambassador to Tehran Ian… Continue reading Iran summons Australian envoy over ‘biased’ stance on regional developments

Tehran, Oct 7 (IANS) Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) announced late Sunday the resumption of all flights to and from the country following a brief pause due to “operational limitations”.… Continue reading Iran resumes flights after short pause

Jerusalem, Oct 7 (IANS) Hezbollah attacked an Israeli military base near the northern city of Haifa Sunday night, causing casualties, the group said in a statement. “In response to the… Continue reading Hezbollah rockets hit Israel’s Haifa, cause casualties