United Nations, July 18 (IANS) India, “a great power” pursuing its own national interests, is facing “completely unjustified” pressure over its relations with Moscow, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has… Continue reading ‘Great power’ India facing ‘completely unjustified’ pressure over Russia ties: Lavrov
Washington, July 18 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 as his bid for re-election faced fresh opposition from within his own Democratic party. “Earlier today following… Continue reading Covid-19 infection adds to Biden’s re-election woes (Lead)
United Nations, July 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a renewed emphasis on a political resolution to the persistent crisis in Gaza. “We must refocus on finding a… Continue reading UN chief urges renewed focus on political resolution to Gaza crisis
Minsk, July 18 (IANS) Belarus will introduce a visa-free policy for 35 European countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a statement on its official website. The policy… Continue reading Belarus to introduce visa-free policy for 35 European countries
Washington, July 18 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 following his first event in Las Vegas, the White House said on Wednesday. Biden is vaccinated and… Continue reading Biden tests positive for Covid-19
Seoul, July 17 (IANS) South Korean Defence Minister Shin Won-sik on Wednesday called for firm readiness against North Korea’s “provocations”, his office said, amid the North’s “repeated threat” to respond… Continue reading S. Korean Defence Minister calls for firm readiness against N. Korean threats
Moscow, July 17 (IANS) A senior Russian official said that Ukraine’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would be not just a direct threat to Russia but a… Continue reading Ukraine’s entry into NATO a delayed declaration of war: Russian official
Cairo, July 17 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has held a phone talk with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,… Continue reading Egyptian, French leaders discuss efforts to reach ceasefire in Gaza
Bangkok, July 17 (IANS) Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered an investigation after six foreign nationals were found dead at a hotel in downtown Bangkok. Police have dismissed earlier… Continue reading Thai PM orders probe after 6 foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel
Lima, July 17 (IANS) At least 26 people were killed and over a dozen injured in a passenger bus accident in the southern Peruvian region of Ayacucho, local authorities have… Continue reading 26 people killed in bus accident in Peru
United Nations, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the UN General Assembly’s high-level meeting in New York in September, according to the preliminary programme released… Continue reading PM Modi scheduled to attend UNGA high-level meeting in September
United Nations, July 16 (IANS) Two UN agencies have called for a catch-up in child immunisation, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year, leaving 2.7 million unvaccinated or with… Continue reading UNICEF, WHO call for step-up in child vaccinations stalled after Covid pandemic
United Nations, July 16 (IANS) UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives. Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General… Continue reading UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs
Paris, July 16 (IANS) A French soldier was attacked with a knife while patrolling Monday night at Paris’ Gare de l’Est (East Train Station), French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed… Continue reading Soldier wounded in knife assault in Paris
Jalalabad, July 16 (IANS) At least 35 people were killed and 250 others were injured as rainstorms and flash floods swept through east Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, a local official said… Continue reading 35 dead, 250 injured in Afghanistan flash floods
