Changsha, May 5 (IANS) The fireworks plant explosion in central China’s Hunan Province has left 21 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said Tuesday. The explosion occurred at around… Continue reading 21 killed, 61 injured in China fireworks plant explosion
New York, May 5 (IANS) Two Indian journalists have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for an art reporting project exposing cybercrime in India. Anand RK and Suparna Sharma, along with… Continue reading Indian journalists win prestigious US Award for cybercrime expose
Cairo, May 5 (IANS) Countries in the Middle East and regional organizations condemned Iran’s attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the attacks represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional… Continue reading Mideast countries, regional blocs condemn Iranian attacks on UAE
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said tariffs would remain a central tool of US trade policy, signalling tougher measures against China and other countries he accused of… Continue reading Trump pushes tariffs, targets China
Samarkand, May 4 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it will commit up to 70 billion USD by 2035 to two initiatives to integrate power grids, expand cross-border electricity… Continue reading ADB pledges 70 billion USD to boost energy, digital connectivity in Asia-Pacific
Tehran, May 4 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the United States has responded to Iran’s 14-point proposed plan to end the war. He made the remarks… Continue reading Iran says US has responded to Tehran’s 14-point plan to end war
Berlin, May 4 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, despite the recent verbal tensions with US President Donald Trump, he would not give up on cooperation with the US side.… Continue reading German Chancellor Merz pledges continued cooperation after US troop cut plan
Geneva, May 4 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that it is monitoring and supporting a public health incident aboard a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic… Continue reading WHO reports hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship; three dead, one critical
Washington, May 4 (IANS) The United States will begin a major military-backed operation to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump announced a humanitarian effort… Continue reading US launches ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz to free stranded ships
Washington, May 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the conflict and signalled openness to further military and strategic moves, including… Continue reading Trump reviews Iran deal, hints troop cuts
Washington, May 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he has been briefed on the concept of a potential agreement with Iran, but is awaiting the final wording before… Continue reading Trump warns of possible re-strikes as he reviews Iran’s concept of deal
Havana, May 3 (Xinhua) Cuba denounced the escalation of US military threats against the country by US President Donald Trump. “The US president escalates his threats of military aggression against… Continue reading Cuba denounces unprecedented escalation of US military threats
Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran’s army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said that the country’s armed forces are controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and no friendly or hostile vessel can transit the… Continue reading No vessel can transit Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission: Iran’s army
Washington, May 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States plans to withdraw “a lot further” than the 5,000 troops the Pentagon said earlier this week will… Continue reading Trump says US plans to withdraw troops from Germany ‘a lot further’
Geneva, May 2 (IANS) The Middle East crisis has generated far-reaching ripple effects well beyond the region, with growing consequences for global humanitarian supply chains and the delivery of aid,… Continue reading UN refugee agency warns Mideast crisis hampering aid efforts
