Category: World News

Berlin, Aug 24 (IANS) At least three people have been killed and several others injured in a knife attack in Germany’s Solingen city, local media reported. The attack took place… Continue reading 3 killed, several injured in knife attack in German city: Report

Washington, Aug 24 (IANS) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said that “the time has come” for a monetary policy adjustment, in yet another indication that the central bank… Continue reading US Fed Chair Powell says ‘time has come’ for policy adjustment, hints at rate cut

Gaza, Aug 24 (IANS) Delaying a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip increases the risk of polio spreading among children, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees… Continue reading Delayed humanitarian pause in Gaza could fuel polio outbreak among children: UNRWA

Moscow, Aug 24 (IANS) Four staff members at a maximum-security prison (IK-19) in the Volgograd region died after four inmates took the employees hostage, the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN)… Continue reading Four perpetrators among eight killed in Russia prison hostage incident

Washington, Aug 24 (IANS) The US has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, saying it can be helpful if it facilitates ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “India is… Continue reading US welcomes PM Modi’s Ukraine visit, says can be helpful in ending conflict

Los Angeles, Aug 23 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and granted emergency use authorisation for updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccines to better protect against currently circulating… Continue reading US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines against currently circulating variants

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) India and the US have entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) that will enable both countries to acquire the industrial resources they… Continue reading India, US enter into Security of Supply Arrangement

Kyiv, Aug 23 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, which borders Russia, the presidential press service has said. During his trip, Zelensky visited the Sumy border… Continue reading Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Sumy region bordering Russia

United Nations, Aug 23 (IANS) The UN Security Council reform process has “made substantive progress” and come up with a framework that could get the support of the world body’s… Continue reading UNSC reform process has progressed, delivered ‘framework’ for continuing work: UNGA President

Baghdad, Aug 23 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani and visiting Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have discussed regional developments and jointly urged a ceasefire in… Continue reading Iraqi PM, Saudi FM call for ceasefire in Gaza

New York, Aug 22 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic move, US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues, Uzra Zeya, met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who underwent successful knee replacement… Continue reading US Tibet envoy meets Dalai Lama, reaffirms support

Moscow, Aug 22 (IANS) Russia thwarted an attempted incursion by a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group in the Klimovsky district of the Bryansk region, regional governor Alexander Bogomaz has said… Continue reading Russia foils Ukrainian incursion attempt in Bryansk: Official

Warsaw, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk on Thursday. He will also call on Poland’s President… Continue reading PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with Polish counterpart Tusk, call on President Duda today

Jerusalem, Aug 22 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied that he agreed to withdraw military forces from the Gaza-Egypt border as part of a potential ceasefire deal with… Continue reading Netanyahu says Israeli troops not to leave Gaza-Egypt border