Ottawa, Aug 9 (IANS) The western Canadian province of British Columbia (B.C.) declared a provincial state of emergency on Saturday (local time) as fast-spreading wildfires threatened several communities. Speaking at… Continue reading Canada’s British Columbia declares state of emergency over wildfires
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) At least four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in a forested area in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said.… Continue reading Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Kyiv, Aug 9 (IANS) Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system, although the supply remains insufficient,… Continue reading Ukraine reaches deal with US on monthly deliveries of interceptor missiles: Zelensky
Tehran, Aug 9 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will keep pursuing the path of peace under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently with the United States, provided… Continue reading Iran to continue path of peace if US builds trust: Iranian President
Los Angeles, Aug 9 (IANS) Two people were killed when a helicopter crashed while supporting firefighting efforts on a massive wildfire in central Utah, authorities confirmed Saturday (local time), as… Continue reading Two killed in helicopter crash fighting wildfire in US state of Utah
Beirut, Aug 8 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said that progress had been made on border issues and the return of prisoners during the latest negotiations between Lebanon and… Continue reading Lebanon says progress made with Israel on border, prisoner issues in Rome talks
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) A Republican US senator sought tougher recruitment rules for employers sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency, proposing changes that could carry significant consequences for Indian technology… Continue reading US senator targets H-1B green card pathway
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that his administration would immediately approach the US Supreme Court after an appellate court ruling against continued construction of a military… Continue reading Trump to approach US Supreme Court after court blocks White House complex construction
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) The United States has warned that overseas scam compounds have grown into an industrial-scale criminal economy, costing Americans billions of dollars while fuelling human trafficking, money… Continue reading US targets global scam hubs as losses soar
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump announced more than $2 billion in critical-mining and related projects as the United States seeks to rebuild domestic production, strengthen defence supply chains… Continue reading Trump unveils $2 billion mining push
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s order denying citizenship to illegal migrants’ babies born in the US, he is taking a… Continue reading Trump issues new orders to limit ‘birthright citizenship’ after Supreme Court struck down earlier fiat (Ld)
Kinshasa, Aug 7 (IANS) The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 4,053, including 1,850 deaths, according to an update released by… Continue reading Ebola caseload in Congo tops 4,000
Mexico City, Aug 7 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is working on a plan of action to bolster security in crime-hit Michoacan state so its avocado exports… Continue reading Mexican president announces security plan to resume avocado exports to US
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) signed an executive order imposing minimum import prices and a 15 per cent tariff on products made from… Continue reading Trump signs executive order to impose 15 per cent tariff on polysilicon imports
Tehran, Aug 7 (IANS) Two explosions were heard on Iran’s southern Qeshm Island in Hormozgan province Thursday night as a result of the Iranian armed forces’ confrontation with “hostile enemy… Continue reading Explosions heard in Iran following confrontation with ‘enemy targets’: Report
