Category: World News

Houston, Oct 8 (IANS) The US Supreme Court has declined an appeal by the Joe Biden administration, halting a ruling that bars emergency abortions violating the related state law in… Continue reading US Supreme Court halts ruling barring emergency abortions that violate Texas ban

Gaza, Oct 8 (IANS) The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, has declared its readiness for a protracted conflict against Israel in the Gaza Strip. “We choose to continue… Continue reading Hamas declares readiness for prolonged conflict against Israel in Gaza

Beirut/Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) An Israeli infantry force has entered the Lebanese border village of Maroun al-Ras and crossed the Blue Line from different directions, according to Lebanese security sources.… Continue reading Israeli infantry enters Lebanese village, clashes with Hezbollah fighters

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has condemned the massacre of innocent people by Hamas and mourned the loss of civilian lives in Gaza in a call with… Continue reading Biden condemns Hamas’ massacre, morns loss of civilian lives in Gaza in call with Israeli Prez

Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s southern port city… Continue reading Two Chinese nationals among several killed in Karachi blast (Ld)

Canberra, Oct 7 (IANS) More than 900 Australians have left Lebanon on assisted departure flights coordinated by the Australian government, according to official data. The government on Monday said that… Continue reading Over 900 Australians leave Lebanon on assisted departure flights

Tehran, Oct 7 (IANS) The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Australian ambassador over his government’s “biased stance” towards the recent developments in the region. Australian Ambassador to Tehran Ian… Continue reading Iran summons Australian envoy over ‘biased’ stance on regional developments

Tehran, Oct 7 (IANS) Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) announced late Sunday the resumption of all flights to and from the country following a brief pause due to “operational limitations”.… Continue reading Iran resumes flights after short pause

Jerusalem, Oct 7 (IANS) Hezbollah attacked an Israeli military base near the northern city of Haifa Sunday night, causing casualties, the group said in a statement. “In response to the… Continue reading Hezbollah rockets hit Israel’s Haifa, cause casualties

Jerusalem, Oct 6 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, who in a recent radio interview called for halting the supply of weapons to Israel… Continue reading ‘Will win with or without your support’: Netanyahu slams Western leaders amid calls for arms embargo (Ld)

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is all set to begin his five-day (October 6-10) state visit to India on Sunday following an official invitation extended by… Continue reading Maldives President Muizzu to begin 5-day state visit to India today

Seoul, Oct 6 (IANS) North Korea is set to convene a key parliamentary meeting on Monday, where it is expected to revise its constitution by removing unification-related clauses and clarifying… Continue reading N. Korea likely to amend constitution by removing unification provisions

Rome, Oct 6 (IANS) Several thousand pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Rome, calling for an immediate end to fighting and a ceasefire. Starting from Saturday morning, demonstrators convened in the Ostiense… Continue reading Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take to streets in Rome

Islamabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Amid the fast-changing security situation on the ground in Islamabad with violent protests, clashes, arrests, cellular services and internet blockades; the government of Pakistan has decided… Continue reading Pak Army assumes security in Islamabad amid rising tensions on streets, upcoming SCO Summit