Canberra, March 31 (IANS) The Australian government said on Tuesday that it is investigating five social media platforms for failing to comply with the country’s world-first social media ban for… Continue reading Australian govt investigating social media giants for non-compliance with under-16 ban
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers have pressed the Commerce Department to release detailed data on exports of American-made semi-automatic weapons, citing concerns that such sales are fuelling criminal… Continue reading US lawmakers seek data on gun exports
Seoul, March 31 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed senior officials to take bold measures to address concerns over the energy situation caused by the war… Continue reading South Korea: Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed
Tel Aviv, March 31 (IANS) Israel’s parliament has passed a controversial law making death by hanging the default punishment for Palestinians convicted in military courts of carrying out deadly attacks,… Continue reading Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Washington, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he wants to “take the oil in Iran” and could seize Kharg Island, the country’s oil export hub. In an… Continue reading Trump says US could take Iran’s Kharg Island
Washington, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump renewed his push for sweeping election reforms, calling for mandatory voter identification and sharply criticising mail-in ballots as “inherently dishonest.” Speaking aboard… Continue reading Trump pushes voter ID, attacks mail-in ballots
Washington, March 30 (IANS) An increasingly large number of Americans are receiving mental health treatment, but experts have told lawmakers that outcomes are worsening, pointing to overdiagnosis and flawed incentives.… Continue reading Rising mental health treatment in US paired with worsening outcomes, experts warn
Washington, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump gave an insight into the plans for a new White House ballroom featuring bulletproof glass and drone-resistant design, calling it a major… Continue reading Trump details White House Ballroom with security features
Vienna, March 30 (IANS) Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab, located in central Iran, has been severely damaged and is no longer operational, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)… Continue reading Iran’s heavy water plant severely damaged, not operational: IAEA
Washington, March 29 (IANS) Mass protests swept across the United States, as hundreds of thousands gathered in cities nationwide under the banner of “No Kings,” targeting President Donald Trump’s immigration… Continue reading ‘No kings’ protests sweep US against Trump policies
New York, March 29 (IANS) The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what… Continue reading Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran: US media
Jerusalem, March 29 (IANS) Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Effie Defrin said in a live broadcast update that within a few days, the Israeli military will complete the strikes on all… Continue reading Israeli military says strikes on vital components of Iran’s military industry to be completed within days
Cairo, March 29 (IANS) Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone talks with his Saudi, Jordanian and German counterparts, as well as officials from the European Commission, to discuss… Continue reading Egypt intensifies talks with regional, international partners for Mideast de-escalation
New York, March 29 (IANS) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a task force of 3,500 marines and sailors arrived in the Middle East. “US Sailors and Marines aboard… Continue reading US deploys 3,500 marine troops to Middle East amid war against Iran
Vienna, March 28 (IANS) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Saturday that Iran had reported new strikes on key facilities, including the heavy water production plant at Khondab.… Continue reading IAEA reports strikes on Iranian facilities, no radiation risk detected
