United Nations, Dec 20 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Guterres condemned… Continue reading UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) In another legal gain for US President-elect Donald Trump, an appeals court threw out on Thursday the Georgia prosecutor on the case, accusing him of… Continue reading In another legal gain for Trump, appeals court throws out prosecutor in election interference case
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Forcible disappearances in Balochistan have become one of the most urgent human rights issues in the region, particularly over the last two decades. These disappearances… Continue reading Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of ‘forcible disappearances’ (IANS Analysis)
Damascus, Dec 19 (IANS) The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria’s border city of Kobani. The SDF said… Continue reading Kurdish-led forces accuse Turkey of escalation near border, urge residents to take up arms
Helsinki, Dec 19 (IANS) Finland’s Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday a defence budget of 6.5 billion euros (6.67 billion US dollars) for 2025, marking an increase of 536 million… Continue reading Finland boosts defence budget to strengthen military, NATO ties in 2025
Kyiv, Dec 19 (IANS) Britain is intensifying its military support to Ukraine with a new aid package that includes naval drones, air defence systems and artillery, British Defence Secretary John… Continue reading Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: Official
United Nations, Dec 19 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the latest agreement between India and China to improve relations between them and take positive steps on border issues, his… Continue reading Guterres welcomes latest India-China agreement taking positive steps on border issues
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) The US Supreme Court extended TikTok a thin, temporary lifeline on Wednesday, agreeing to hear its appeal against the law banning it if it did… Continue reading US Supreme Court to hear Chinese-owned TikTok’s appeal against ban
Beijing, Dec 18 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, in Beijing on Wednesday. Han said that China and India, as ancient oriental civilizations… Continue reading NSA Doval and Chinese VP meet in Beijing, discuss fostering political mutual trust
Tehran, Dec 18 (IANS) Iran’s nuclear chief on Wednesday called on Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi to maintain the agency’s impartiality, according to the… Continue reading Iran urges IAEA chief to maintain agency’s impartiality
Paris, Dec 18 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after India extended its support in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, a devastating… Continue reading French President Macron thanks PM Modi for India’s support after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte
Damascus, Dec 18 (IANS) The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, has said that his forces are willing to propose a “demilitarised zone” in the border… Continue reading US-backed Kurdish forces propose ‘demilitarised zone’ near Syria-Turkey border
Jerusalem, Dec 18 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that he would not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state, rejecting reports that Israel had agreed to a… Continue reading Netanyahu denies agreeing to Palestinian statehood in talks with Saudi Arabia
New York, Dec 18 (IANS) Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch have announced the indictment of Luigi Mangione, 26,… Continue reading Gunman in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder indicted in New York City
Sydney, Dec 18 (IANS) At least 14 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after a major earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday. The Red Cross reported the updated death… Continue reading Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14
