Gaza, Dec 22 (IANS) A ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip is imminent, with most of its terms already agreed upon, a senior official from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement… Continue reading Gaza ceasefire agreement nearly finalised: Palestinian source
Helsinki, Dec 22 (IANS) Iceland’s new government, headed by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir of the Social Democratic Alliance (SDA), officially took office. According to a government press release, the Social… Continue reading Iceland’s new government takes office under PM Frostadottir
Abuja, Dec 22 (IANS) At least 10 people, including four children, were killed in a stampede during a relief item distribution at a local church in the Maitama district of… Continue reading Church stampede in Nigeria’s capital leaves at least 10 killed
Baghdad, Dec 22 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani stressed the importance of concerted efforts to assist Syria in managing its affairs without interference that compromises its sovereignty and… Continue reading Iraqi PM calls for concerted efforts to assist Syria without interference
Gaza, Dec 21 (IANS) At least 18 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the central and northern Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian sources. Local sources and eyewitnesses reported that… Continue reading At least 18 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Brussels, Dec 21 (IANS) The European Union (EU) is open to discussing trade issues, including energy, with US President-elect Donald Trump, a European Commission spokesperson said. “We are ready to… Continue reading EU signals readiness for talks with Trump amid tariff threats
Addis Ababa, Dec 21 (IANS) The number of mpox cases reported in Africa so far this year has surpassed 69,000, with the death toll rising to more than 1,260, Africa… Continue reading Mpox cases in Africa near 70,000 mark: Africa CDC
Geneva, Dec 21 (IANS) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported that the ongoing siege and hostilities in El Fasher, the capital city of… Continue reading Nearly 800 civilians killed in Sudan’s North Darfur capital conflict: UN
Sofia, Dec 21 (IANS) Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met in Sofia, emphasising the need for restoring peace in Europe and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Commending… Continue reading Bulgarian President, Hungarian PM call for peace in Europe, closer bilateral ties
United Nations, Dec 20 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Guterres condemned… Continue reading UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) In another legal gain for US President-elect Donald Trump, an appeals court threw out on Thursday the Georgia prosecutor on the case, accusing him of… Continue reading In another legal gain for Trump, appeals court throws out prosecutor in election interference case
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Forcible disappearances in Balochistan have become one of the most urgent human rights issues in the region, particularly over the last two decades. These disappearances… Continue reading Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of ‘forcible disappearances’ (IANS Analysis)
Damascus, Dec 19 (IANS) The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria’s border city of Kobani. The SDF said… Continue reading Kurdish-led forces accuse Turkey of escalation near border, urge residents to take up arms
Helsinki, Dec 19 (IANS) Finland’s Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday a defence budget of 6.5 billion euros (6.67 billion US dollars) for 2025, marking an increase of 536 million… Continue reading Finland boosts defence budget to strengthen military, NATO ties in 2025
Kyiv, Dec 19 (IANS) Britain is intensifying its military support to Ukraine with a new aid package that includes naval drones, air defence systems and artillery, British Defence Secretary John… Continue reading Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: Official
