Ramallah/Jerusalem, Jan 31 (IANS) Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in Ramallah, the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources. According to eyewitnesses on Thursday, large crowds gathered… Continue reading Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel arrive in Ramallah
Niamey, Jan 31 (IANS) Niger’s Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared at a ceremony that the country is free of onchocerciasis. With this landmark… Continue reading Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) An internal report by the Federal Aviation Administration suggested that the controller on duty when the deadly aircraft collision happened in Washington, D.C. was doing a… Continue reading Washington air traffic control tower reportedly understaffed when aircraft collision happened
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has lashed out at former President Joe Biden and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after an American Airlines regional jet… Continue reading Trump criticises Biden administration, DEI policies after aircraft collision
Jerusalem, Jan 30 (IANS) Israel said it would sever all ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) starting on Thursday,… Continue reading Israel to sever ties with UN Palestinian refugee agency
Amman, Jan 30 (IANS) Jordan sent another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver assistance to the coastal enclave. The helicopters carried 20 tonnes… Continue reading Jordan sends another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza
Baghdad, Jan 30 (IANS) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that Iraq rejects any attempts that aim to displace the Palestinian people. Hussien’s remarks came during a phone call with… Continue reading Iraq rejects attempts to displace Palestinians: FM
Nairobi, Jan 30 (IANS) Video-sharing social networking platform TikTok announced partnerships with global digital advertising firm Aleph Holdings and Kenya-based e-commerce platform Wowzi, which is expected to boost Kenya’s creative… Continue reading TikTok forges partnership to boost Kenya’s creative economy
Brussels, Jan 30 (IANS) The European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, a strategic blueprint aimed at restoring the European Union (EU)’s economic edge and driving technological leadership as it seeks… Continue reading EU unveils plan to boost competitiveness
Jerusalem, Jan 29 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office.… Continue reading Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal
Lusaka, Jan 29 (IANS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a solar photovoltaic project to increase access to electricity in refugee settlements in Zambia, improving the livelihoods… Continue reading UNHCR launches solar project to empower refugees in Zambia
Johannesburg, Jan 29 (IANS) Four more soldiers of the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) were killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing the death toll of… Continue reading Four more South African peacekeepers killed in DR Congo
Juba, Jan 29 (IANS) South Sudan said that it has lifted a temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week over the dissemination of graphic content related… Continue reading South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook, TikTok
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) As the US State Department evaluates the “next steps” with regard to 26/11 attacks accused Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan… Continue reading ‘Tahawwur Rana’s extradition would showcase Trump’s non-compromising approach to global terrorism’
Gaziantep, Jan 28 (IANS) As Syria shows signs of recovery from its 13-year civil war, the gradual return of Syrian refugees from Turkey is raising fears of labour shortages in… Continue reading Syrian refugee return sparks workforce concerns in Turkish industries
