Beirut, Jan 16 (IANS) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno announced that Spain will donate 10 million euros to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Bueno made the announcement after he… Continue reading Spanish FM announces 10-million-euro donation to Lebanese army
Johannesburg, Jan 16 (IANS) A total of 246 survivors and 78 bodies have been brought to the ground over three days of rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in… Continue reading 246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa
Brussels, Jan 16 (IANS) High-ranking European Union (EU) officials welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement the deal. “This brings hope to the… Continue reading EU welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump claimed credit for the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to… Continue reading ‘Epic agreement could only happen because of our historic victory,’ says Trump; claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
Sanaa, Jan 15 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it targeted a power plant in the southern Israeli port city of Eilat, using a “winged missile.” “The… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on power plant in Israel
United Nations, Jan 15 (IANS) Gang violence in Haiti drove a record of more than 1 million people from their homes last year, the United Nations said. The UN International… Continue reading Over one million people pushed out of home in 2024 by gang violence in Haiti: UN
Los Angeles, Jan 15 (IANS) Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with “particularly dangerous” winds warning in effect through Wednesday. Critical to extremely critical… Continue reading Firefighters continue battling LA wildfires amid dangerous weather warning
Addis Ababa, Jan 15 (IANS) The African Union (AU) disclosed that its annual summit will be held from February 12 to 16, with the election of the AU Commission (AUC)… Continue reading AU to convene annual summit to elect senior leadership
Amman, Jan 15 (IANS) Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasised the alignment of positions between Jordan and Denmark in supporting efforts to reach an agreement that would lead to a… Continue reading Jordan, Denmark voice support for ending Gaza conflict, boosting humanitarian aid
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Joe Biden cited taking the Quad to the “next level” among the major foreign policy achievements of his outgoing administration and noted that hosting… Continue reading Biden counts Quad among key foreign policy achievements
Tehran, Jan 14 (IANS) Iran and three European powers — France, Britain and Germany — have agreed to restart discussions on lifting sanctions and Tehran’s nuclear program, a senior Iranian… Continue reading Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks: Senior diplomat
Jerusalem, Jan 14 (IANS) Israel’s military announced that five soldiers were killed and eight others severely injured in an explosion at a building in the northern Gaza Strip. The cause… Continue reading Explosion in Gaza kills five Israeli soldiers, injures eight
Doha, Jan 14 (IANS) Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, according to a… Continue reading Qatari Emir meets Hamas delegation on Gaza ceasefire talks
Damascus, Jan 14 (IANS) Syria’s interim Defence Ministry has reportedly agreed with the majority of armed factions on forming a unified army, local media reported. The arrangement includes an accord… Continue reading Syria’s interim govt reaches accord with armed factions on army restructuring
Ramallah, Jan 13 (IANS) At least eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on areas of the Gaza Strip, according to local civil defence and medical sources. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson… Continue reading Eight killed in Gaza in fresh Israeli strikes
