United Nations, March 16 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out social media for the spread of Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry. “Around the world, we see a… Continue reading UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia
Brussels, March 16 (IANS) The European Commission has announced the allocation of 500 million euros (about $544 million) to boost ammunition production as part of its support for the European… Continue reading EU allocates 500 mn euros for ammunition production
United Nations, March 16 (IANS) The Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a year. Resolution 2727, which… Continue reading Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan
Seoul, March 15 (IANS) South Korean and US warplanes staged a combined live-fire exercise against North Korean cruise missile and long-range artillery threats in waters off the west coast this… Continue reading S.Korean, US warplanes stage live-fire drills
Taiyuan, March 15 (IANS) Seven miners trapped in an accident in an underground warehouse of a coal mine in north China’s Shanxi Province were confirmed dead, local authorities said on… Continue reading 7 dead in China coal mine accident
Washington, March 15 (IANS) The US district judge in Florida overseeing the federal criminal case regarding former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents has rejected one of his two… Continue reading Florida judge denies Trump’s motion to dismiss classified documents case
Jerusalem, March 15 (IANS) Israel has reportedly received Hamas’ response to a new ceasefire deal proposal from Qatari mediators. David Barnea, chief of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, on Thursday received… Continue reading Israel receives Hamas’ response to Gaza truce proposal
London, March 15 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that there will not be a general election on May 2, ending months-long speculation that he would call an… Continue reading Rishi Sunak rules out UK general election on May 2
Seoul, March 14 (IANS) South Korea staged live-fire tank drills on Thursday near the inter-Korean border, involving US military engineers, the Army said, as the allies’ major annual springtime exercise… Continue reading S.Korea stages live-fire drills with US near inter-Korean border
Beirut, March 14 (IANS) Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said that Israel will not be able to eliminate Hamas even if it enters Rafah, a local media outlet reported.… Continue reading Hamas will survive Israel’s planned raids in Rafah: Hezbollah chief
Washington, March 14 (IANS) The top Democratic lawmaker in the US House of Representatives has urged the chamber’s GOP members to pass a foreign aid package containing funding for Ukraine… Continue reading Top Democrat in US House urges passage of Ukraine aid bill by end of next week
Jerusalem, March 14 (IANS) Israeli officials have said that the country is resolved to attack Rafah, the Gaza Strip’s southernmost city sheltering some 1.4 million internally displaced Palestinians by the… Continue reading Israel to evacuate population out of Rafah ahead of attack: Officials
Washington, March 13 (IANS) The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation with an overwhelming bipartisan vote that could lead to the banning of the popular social media platform… Continue reading US House passes TikTok crackdown law
Tel Aviv, Mar 13 (IANS) Bringing an end to the deadlock in ceasefire talks, a delegation of senior Hamas leaders led by its political bureau head, Ismail Haniyeh is set… Continue reading Hamas delegation to visit Cairo this week for truce talks, temporary ceasefire likely
Moscow, March 13 (IANS) Three Ukraine-based Russian paramilitary groups said that they have crossed into Russia and are now fighting government troops there, media reported. The Freedom of Russia Legion… Continue reading Ukraine-based Russian armed groups claim raids into Russia
