United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned of famine in South Sudan. “The world’s youngest nation stands at a dangerous… Continue reading UN humanitarian chief warns of famine in South Sudan
Beirut, April 18 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Lebanon has entered a new phase focused on negotiating permanent agreements to safeguard the rights of its people, the unity… Continue reading Lebanese president announces shift to negotiating permanent agreements after ceasefire phase
Stanford, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has articulated a clear framework for the Indian diaspora, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale saying that Indians living abroad must place… Continue reading Diaspora must serve host nations, says RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale
Stanford, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has backed key political reforms including “one nation, one election”, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale calling for a governance model rooted… Continue reading RSS backs one nation, one election reform (IANS interview)
Stanford, April 18 (IANS) Nuclear power could anchor India’s energy independence, former US Energy Secretary and Nobel Laureate Steven Chu said, warning that geopolitical tensions are exposing vulnerabilities in global… Continue reading Nuclear power key to India’s energy independence: Former US Energy Secretary (IANS interview)
Seoul, April 17 (IANS) South Korea and the European Union (EU) agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened… Continue reading South Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope that it would help advance efforts… Continue reading UN chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges full compliance with international law
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) While expressing concern over the attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait, India has taken a neutral stance on the veto by Russia and… Continue reading India voices concern over Hormuz shipping attacks, takes neutral stance on UNSC resolution veto
Jerusalem, April 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that even after the ceasefire with Hezbollah takes effect, Israel will maintain a 10-km security zone in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu’s… Continue reading Netanyahu says Israel to maintain 10-km security zone in southern Lebanon during ceasefire
Beirut, April 17 (IANS) A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Friday, following an announcement earlier by US President Donald Trump. The truce aims to end more… Continue reading International community welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges continued efforts toward peace
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The World Bank Group has launched a global initiative to improve water security for one billion people by 2030, linking access to reliable water directly to… Continue reading World Bank Group aims to secure water access for 1 billion by 2030
Melbourne, April 16 (IANS) Authorities said on Thursday that equipment failure caused a major fire at an Australian oil refinery that is expected to affect the national fuel supply. The… Continue reading Equipment failure blamed for major fire at Australian oil refinery
Washington, April 16 (IANS) A US Navy guided-missile destroyer has intercepted and redirected an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command has said. “Yesterday, an… Continue reading US military intercepts Iranian-flagged ship in Hormuz Strait: Command
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen an artillery firing contest on the birth anniversary of state founder Kim Il-sung, grandfather of the current leader Kim,… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim oversees artillery firing contest on state founder’s birthday
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The United States expects the ongoing conflict involving Iran to ease within weeks, with the Energy Secretary expressing confidence that the economic impact, particularly on oil… Continue reading US Energy Secretary sees quick end to Iran conflict, says oil impact limited
