Category: World News

New York, Jan 1 (IANS) A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico as the US territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s Eve, leaving more than 1.3 million people without… Continue reading Nearly all of Puerto Rico without power on New Year’s Eve

Sydney, Jan 1 (IANS) Two teenagers have been hospitalised after being stabbed during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney and Melbourne. Police in Sydney said on Wednesday that officers were… Continue reading Teenagers stabbed during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney, Melbourne

Paris, Jan 1 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that dissolving the French National Assembly in June created more division than resolution. The dissolution aimed to give the voice back… Continue reading French President Macron admits dissolution of parliament brings more divisions than solutions

Baku, Jan 1 (IANS) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivered his New Year address to the nation celebrating the country’s achievements in 2024 and reaffirming the government’s commitment to peace and… Continue reading Azerbaijani President highlights peace, progress in New Year address

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) In a significant move to facilitate foreigners travelling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31,… Continue reading China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025

Caracas, Dec 31 (IANS) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has criticised US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for supporting “the worst opposition” in South America. The Foreign Minister made the… Continue reading Venezuelan FM condemns Blinken’s support for opposition figures

United Nations, Dec 31 (IANS) Pakistan joins the UN Security Council on Wednesday subtly changing the balance in the world organisation’s highest decision-making body and getting a virtual veto power… Continue reading Pakistan joins Security Council in 2025; will get virtual veto on designating terrorists

United Nations, Dec 31 (IANS) Israel’s onslaught on health care and emergency services, crippling humanitarian access and attacks on civilians in Gaza are dismantling the very means of survival, UN… Continue reading Israeli attacks in Gaza dismantle means of survival: UN

Seoul, Dec 31 (IANS) A Seoul court on Tuesday approved a request from law enforcement authorities to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief martial law imposition, making… Continue reading Court issues warrant to detain impeached S. Korean President Yoon in martial law probe

New York, Dec 31 (IANS) New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced increased security measures statewide to ensure public safety during holiday celebrations. The measures include increased staffing in… Continue reading New York beefs up security measures for New Year holiday

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) World leaders and US politicians have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Carter, who as… Continue reading World leaders pay tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden mourned the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, describing him as an “extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian”… Continue reading ‘Extraordinary leader’: Joe Biden mourns loss of former US President Jimmy Carter

Seoul, Dec 30 (IANS) World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity with South Korea after the tragic airplane crash in Muan claimed more than 170 lives. In a statement released… Continue reading World leaders extend condolences after over 170 killed in S.Korea plane crash

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the oldest living President of all time and was the third… Continue reading Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100