United Nations, May 22 (IANS) The aid community in Sudan, amid insecurity and access challenges, is fighting to contain outbreaks of dengue fever, mpox and suspected cholera cases, UN humanitarians… Continue reading UN humanitarians battle to contain disease outbreaks in Sudan
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Two bipartisan lawmakers have introduced legislation seeking a federal assessment of America’s biotechnology workforce as Washington sharpens its competition with China in critical emerging technologies. Indian… Continue reading Biotech bill targets US edge over China
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Democratic lawmakers have accused the US Justice Department of failing to protect some of America’s most sensitive government sites from the sale of mobile phone location… Continue reading Data loophole exposed near White House: Democratic lawmakers
Washington, May 22 (IANS) Two senior Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at accelerating sanctions against Chinese entities linked to Beijing’s military-industrial complex, arguing that the United States can no… Continue reading US bill seeks fast-track sanctions on China
Washington, May 21 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said its staff mission had held “constructive discussions” with Pakistani authorities on the country’s economic situation, including the fallout from… Continue reading IMF reviews Pakistan’s reform commitments, budget strategy
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) India called out Pakistan’s hypocrisy in claiming to champion international law while brutally killing civilians in Afghanistan, even during the Islamic holy month and targeting… Continue reading No faith, no law, no morality: India calls out Pakistan over brutal attacks on Afghan civilians
Tehran, May 21 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing through the Pakistani mediator, and… Continue reading Iran says reviewing US views as exchange of messages continues
Washington, May 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is “in the final stages” of peace talks with Iran and is willing to wait a few… Continue reading Trump says Iran talks ‘in final stages’ as US waits for ‘right answer’
Washington, May 21 (IANS) Republican Senator Rick Scott has introduced legislation that would require the US government to determine whether several Chinese technology firms pose threats to national security. The… Continue reading US bill targets Chinese tech firms over national security concerns
Washington, May 20 (IANS) A new partnership between US anti-hunger organisation Share Our Strength and India-focused humanitarian groups is seeking to expand school nutrition programmes across India and other developing… Continue reading US-India humanitarian partnership aims to expand school nutrition programmes globally
Los Angeles, May 20 (IANS) More than 750 firefighters are battling a fast-moving, wind-driven “Sandy Fire” in Southern California’s Ventura County, which has put over 17,000 residents under evacuation orders.… Continue reading California wildfire puts over 17,000 residents under evacuation order
Amman, May 20 (IANS) Jordan announced a temporary ban on the entry of travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda following the spread of the Ebola virus… Continue reading Jordan bans entry from Congo, Uganda over Ebola concerns
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal so badly” after recent American military strikes, while claiming Tehran’s military infrastructure had been… Continue reading Trump says Iran ‘wants to make deal so badly’
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Senior US military commanders warned Congress that Africa has become the new global centre of terrorism, with extremist groups rapidly expanding across the continent and posing… Continue reading Africa terror threat alarms US lawmakers
Canberra, May 19 (IANS) A diphtheria outbreak in Australia’s Northern Territory has become one of the country’s largest in decades and is spreading into the neighbouring states of Queensland and… Continue reading Australia’s diphtheria outbreak spreads beyond Northern Territory
