Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he is forming an “AI Force” and will announce an “AI Czar” in the near future. In a post on… Continue reading Trump says he plans to form ‘AI Force’, appoint AI ‘Czar’
Riyadh/Sanaa, Sep 20 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said that it had launched large-scale attacks targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and Yanbu, a major industrial and energy hub on Saudi Arabia’s… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Riyadh, heralding escalation in tensions with Saudi Arabia
Tehran, Sep 20 (IANS) A senior Iranian security official said Iran has not yet decided whether to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), adding that… Continue reading Iran’s decision on NPT withdrawal depends on US behavior, top security official says
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) The White House Correspondents’ Association called on the Trump administration to immediately restore access to journalists from CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW, saying the decision to… Continue reading White House Correspondents’ Association says Trump media ban violates First Amendment
Accra, Sep 19 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Ghana, in collaboration with partner entities and with the support of hundreds of volunteers, including members of the Indian community,… Continue reading Indian mission cleans up beach in Ghana, complimenting ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) The UN Security Council held its third straw poll on the candidates for the next UN secretary-general. The candidates will be informed of the results… Continue reading UN Security Council holds 3rd straw poll on secretary-general candidates
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has renewed a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications and ordered closer scrutiny of employers that lay off American workers, according to… Continue reading Trump renews $100,000 H-1B fee, targets layoffs
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) India, whose shipping and nationals have suffered collateral damage in the Strait of Hormuz conflict, has reiterated its call for respecting international law and said… Continue reading Shipping ‘must not become targets of geopolitical tensions’: India
Riyadh, Sep 19 (IANS) Explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh early Saturday. Local residents received air defence alerts via mobile apps. The Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence later… Continue reading Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed a law expanding sanctions against Russia and providing for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian… Continue reading Trump signs law expanding sanctions against Russia
United Nations, Sep 18 (IANS) India has voted for a General Assembly resolution to allow Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas to address the high-level meeting next week through a video link… Continue reading UNGA votes to allow Palestine head address high-level meet via video link after US denies visa
Sanaa, Sep 18 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi rejected accusations that his group had attempted to attack the Islamic holy city of Mecca, calling the allegation “fabrication and misinformation”… Continue reading Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) A US delegation secured the release of detained American citizen Adam Castillo during meetings with officials in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyitaw, a State Department spokesperson said. The… Continue reading US secures American’s release in Myanmar
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) The United States imposed sanctions on eight Cuban entities and three military officials, targeting the island’s nickel industry and military research establishments in an action that… Continue reading US sanctions Cuba’s nickel, military network
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he had signed two executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access on federal land and ease restrictions on recreational boating,… Continue reading Trump signs orders to widen hunting, fishing
