Paris, Feb 21 (IANS) The French Navy has shot down two aerial drones from Yemen over the Red Sea where Houthi attacks have targeted international commercial vessels, the French Ministry… Continue reading French navy shoots down two drones over Red Sea
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina, has said that she is not dropping out… Continue reading Nikki Haley says she’s not dropping out of Republican primary race
Doha, Feb 21 (IANS) The Qatari government has said that Hamas has confirmed the receipt of a shipment of medicines and the commencement of their delivery to beneficiaries among the… Continue reading Hamas confirms to Qatar medicines for hostages received in Gaza, delivery begins
Budapest, Feb 21 (IANS) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party has said that its parliamentary group will ratify Sweden’s NATO accession on February 26. Mate Kocsis, leader of the… Continue reading Hungarian parliament to ratify Sweden’s NATO accession on Feb 26: Ruling party
London, Feb 20 (IANS) Members of the Sikh community in the UK have slammed the University of Birmingham for confusing them with Muslims in a social media post, saying that… Continue reading UK university slammed for confusing Sikhs with Muslims in social
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Gaza, Feb 20 (IANS) The Palestinian death toll resulting from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has surpassed 29,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry announced. According to a press… Continue reading Palestinian death toll in Gaza exceeds 29,000: Ministry
Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) New rounds of heavy rain soaked large portions of Southern California, and up to 37 million people are under flood alerts. A low-pressure system in… Continue reading Heavy rain hits California with millions under flood alerts
Tehran, Feb 20 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called on the United Nations to prevent a possible major Israeli offensive on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza.… Continue reading Iran’s FM urges UN to prevent Israel’s military offensive on Rafah
Brasilia, Feb 20 (IANS) The Brazilian government has called its ambassador in Tel Aviv, Frederico Meyer, back to the country for consultations after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva voiced… Continue reading Brazil recalls ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations amid diplomatic crisis with Israel
Toronto, Feb 19 (IANS) An Indian-origin man who was arrested and recently charged with extortion threats targeting South Asian businesses in Canada, has claimed his innocence, saying police are wrongly… Continue reading Indo-Canadian says police wrongly portraying him as ‘high-level’ gangster: Report
Rabat, Feb 19 (IANS) The Moroccan Navy rescued 141 migrants from a flimsy boat off the Atlantic coast, the media reported, citing a statement from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.… Continue reading Moroccan navy rescues 141 migrants off Atlantic coast
Tehran, Feb 19 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has called for a high turnout in the elections for parliament and a clerical body scheduled on March 1. Khamenei made… Continue reading Iran’s supreme leader urges Iranians to vote in crucial elections
Tehran, Feb 19 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has denounced the US Senate for approving a $14-billion aid package for Israel, which he said would enable more Israeli… Continue reading Iran condemns US Senate’s approval of $14bn aid package for Israel
Ramallah, Feb 19 (IANS) The Palestinian presidency has said that a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital was essential for resolving the conflict and ensuring stability in the… Continue reading Palestinian presidency says statehood key to regional stability
Bangkok, Feb 18 (IANS) Thailand’s convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday, six months after his return to the country from self-exile. Xinhua reporters observed… Continue reading Jailed ex-Thai PM Thaksin released on parole
