Washington, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that American forces resumed military operations against Iran last week, saying the action was necessary after Tehran allegedly… Continue reading Trump notifies US Congress on Iran strikes
Washington, July 14 (IANS) The United States has launched what it described as a “whole-of-government” campaign to counter the International Criminal Court (ICC), with the State Department leading an effort… Continue reading US launches drive against ICC authority
Washington, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said wealthy Gulf nations should reimburse the United States for protecting one of the world’s most strategically important regions, arguing that… Continue reading Trump wants Gulf allies to pay for US security
United Nations, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, where the two discussed key global developments, including the conflicts in… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres; discusses West Asia, Ukraine
Washington, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has indicated that another Iranian nuclear facility could soon become a target of American military action, saying the site known as Pickaxe… Continue reading Trump hints at fresh strike on Iran nuclear site
Caracas, July 13 (IANS) The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Rodriguez on Sunday noted in a… Continue reading Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490
Madrid, July 13 (IANS) The death toll from a wildfire in Spain’s southeastern province of Almeria rose to 13 while regional authorities announced that the blaze had been stabilised. Seven… Continue reading Death toll from Spain wildfire rises to 13, blaze stabilised
Washington, July 13 (IANS) Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer has warned that countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East are reducing their dependence on the United… Continue reading Former US Security Adviser warns Trump policies driving allies away
Washington, July 13 (IANS) Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley will not run in the special election to replace Senator Lindsey Graham, her spokesperson said on Sunday, ending early speculation… Continue reading Nikki Haley rules out bid for US senate seat
Washington, July 13 (IANS) Oil prices rose more than 3 per cent as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, renewing fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz,… Continue reading Oil prices surge three per cent amid escalating US-Iran tensions
Los Angeles, July 12 (IANS) A wildfire burning in US Southern California exploded to nearly 2,700 acres (about 10.9 square kilometers) Saturday, forcing evacuations amid dangerous heat wave. The blaze,… Continue reading Fast-moving wildfire in US Southern California forces evacuations
Muscat, July 12 (IANS) Oman and Iran have agreed to continue technical and political talks on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman News Agency reported. The two sides held… Continue reading Oman, Iran agree to continue talks on Hormuz Strait navigation
Washington, July 12 (IANS) Twelve countries, led by the United States and including key Indo-Pacific partners, reaffirmed their commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific” and defended the rules-based international… Continue reading 12 nations reaffirm commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific
Caracas, July 12 (IANS) The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Rodriguez on Saturday said 16,740 people… Continue reading Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,333
Washington, July 12 (IANS) The United States renewed its call for the immediate release of political prisoners in Cuba as Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked the fifth anniversary of… Continue reading US renews call to free Cuba prisoners
