New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Global Environment Facility (GEF)’s 186 member governments have allocated $916 million for international action on biodiversity, climate change, nature renewal, and pollution control, and… Continue reading GEF Council allocates $916 million for biodiversity, pollution control
Tel Aviv, Feb 6 (IANS) The sister of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’ political wing, was recently treated in an Israeli hospital where she gave birth to a premature… Continue reading Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s sister treated in Israeli hospital
Gaza, Feb 6 (IANS) The death toll of Palestinians killed from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has risen to 27,478, the Hamas-run Health Ministry has said. The ministry in… Continue reading Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 27,478: Official
Ottawa, Feb 6 (IANS) A historic multi-day snowstorm in eastern Canada has caused a local state of emergency, leaving many schools, universities and government offices closed. Cape Breton Regional Municipality… Continue reading Snowfall in eastern Canada causes state of emergency
Ramallah, Feb 5 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to step up international efforts to stop the ongoing Israeli “aggression” against the Palestinian people. Abbas… Continue reading Palestinian President urges UN to stop Israeli attacks
Cairo, Feb 5 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has stressed the need to reinvigorate the two-state solution as a basis for the comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue and the… Continue reading Egypt’s Prez calls for two-state solution to settle Palestinian issue
Gaza, Feb 5 (IANS) Hamas has condemned the US-British airstrikes on Yemen, considering it “an escalation that will drag the region into more turmoil”. “We strongly condemn the US-British airstrikes… Continue reading Hamas condemns US-British airstrikes on Yemen
Yangon, Feb 5 (IANS) Myanmar authorities have arrested six suspects for illegal possession of rockets in southern Myanmar’s Bago region, official media reported on Sunday. Ten 107-mm rockets and 10… Continue reading 6 held for illegal possession of rockets in Myanmar
Tokyo, Feb 4 (IANS) A man was injured in a fire that broke out in the vicinity of a railway station in Tokyo on Sunday, after which train services were… Continue reading One injured as fire breaks out near Tokyo railway station, train services affected
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A robust economy, safety and security of citizens, fixing the southern border crisis, and thriving relations with India are some of the demands put forth… Continue reading Ballot 2024: What do Indian-American voters want
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) US President Joe Biden kicked off his inevitable claim on the Democratic nomination for the president post with a win in the first of the party’s… Continue reading Biden wins first Democratic primary in march to second term
Sanaa, Feb 4 (IANS) Houthi camps in Yemen’s capital Sanaa have been reportedly hit by airstrikes. The airstrikes on Saturday night hit camps around Sanaa, and the sound of many… Continue reading Houthi camps in Yemen’s capital hit by airstrikes: Residents
Tehran, Feb 4 (IANS) The Iranian Army’s Aviation has unveiled an upgraded version of a domestically developed air-to-surface anti-armour missile system, according to a media report. Dubbed Shafaq (Dawn), the… Continue reading Iran unveils homegrown anti-armour missile system
Moscow, Feb 4 (IANS) Russia strongly condemns the US strikes on Syria and Iraq and is seeking an immediate review of the emerging situation through the United Nations (UN) Security… Continue reading Russia condemns US strikes on Syria, Iraq
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The recent death of Purdue University student Neel Acharya has put the focus back on the security and safety of Indian and Indian-origin students at… Continue reading From Varun Chheda to Neel Acharya – the Purdue deaths that shook Indians
