United Nations, Sep 21 (IANS) The United Nations has released $2 million to kickstart Vietnam’s response to Typhoon Yagi’s widespread devastation, in which 290 people were killed, UN humanitarians said.… Continue reading UN releases $2 mn for Typhoon Yagi relief in Vietnam
United Nations, Sep 21 (IANS) The UN Security Council has met in an emergency session on Lebanon, following an uptick in cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, and deadly… Continue reading UN Security Council meets in emergency session over Lebanon
Beirut, Sep 21 (IANS) Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Friday night mourned the acting commander of its Elite Radwan Force, Ibrahim Akil, who was killed earlier in the day by an Israeli… Continue reading Hezbollah confirms senior leader killed in Israeli airstrike
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) A new report has shown that the US Secret Service is responsible for security failures in the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at a… Continue reading Secret Service responsible for security failures in Trump assassination attempt in July: Report
Beirut, Sep 21 (IANS) Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has condemned Israel’s targeting of a populated residential area in Beirut’s southern suburb, describing it as a continuation of “what can… Continue reading Lebanese PM condemns Israel’s targeting of Beirut suburb
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) The Quad group of India, Australia, Japan and the US may appear to have whittled down the security cooperation part of its remit but increased cooperation… Continue reading Quad still focussed on maritime security, says US
Seoul, Sep 20 (IANS) South Korea and the US will hold regular defence talks next week to discuss ways to strengthen security cooperation against North Korean nuclear and missile threats,… Continue reading S. Korea, US to hold talks to discuss deterrence against N. Korea threats
Jerusalem, Sep 20 (IANS) The Israeli military has instructed residents in dozens of northern communities to stay near shelters and avoid non-essential outdoor activities due to possible “retaliation” from Hezbollah.… Continue reading Israel asks residents to stay near shelters to avoid possible Hezbollah ‘retaliation’
Prague, Sep 20 (IANS) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said that his country and the Czech Republic will collaborate on the design and construction of nuclear reactors if… Continue reading S. Korea, Czech Republic will collaborate on nuclear reactor design, construction: Yoon
Beirut, Sep 20 (IANS) Israeli warplanes have launched about 60 airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in southern and eastern Lebanon, according to Lebanese military sources. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said… Continue reading Israel launches intensive airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon: Military sources
Moscow, Sep 19 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree extending an embargo on agricultural products from Western countries for another two years, local media reported. The embargo,… Continue reading Russia extends Western food import ban by 2 years
Seoul, Sep 19 (IANS) North Korea test-fired a new-type tactical ballistic missile and an improved strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, as country’s top leader Kim Jong Un called for bolstering… Continue reading N. Korea test-fires new ballistic missile, ‘improved’ strategic cruise missile
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a non-binding resolution demanding an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months by… Continue reading UNGA calls for end to Israeli occupation in Palestine within a year
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon and in Syria on Tuesday and… Continue reading UN chief alarmed by communication devices explosions in Lebanon, Syria: Spokesman
Ottawa, Sep 19 (IANS) The Canadian federal government has announced a further reduction of international students to manage the volume of temporary resident arrivals. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)… Continue reading Canada to further limit number of international students
