Canberra, June 17 (IANS) The Australian government on Wednesday lowered travel warnings for several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the United States and… Continue reading Australian govt lowers Middle East travel warnings
United Nations, June 17 (IANS) The UN Charter signifies “hope” for Indians, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said after symbolically signing the Preamble of the UN Charter to reaffirm the… Continue reading India reiterates support for UN Charter, calls it symbol of ‘hope’
Evian, June 17 (IANS) Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Wednesday issued a joint statement on key geopolitical issues, reaffirming their support for Ukraine, welcoming a breakthrough agreement… Continue reading G7 leaders reaffirm Ukraine support, call US-Iran deal an ‘historic opportunity’
Quito, June 17 (IANS) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a new 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces and three municipalities, citing serious internal unrest caused by rising criminal violence,… Continue reading Ecuador declares emergency in 10 provinces, 3 municipalities amid violence
Washington, June 16 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is pushing for a formal determination on whether China’s treatment of Tibetans amounts to genocide or crimes against humanity, adding… Continue reading Tibet genocide bill gains bipartisan backing in US
Washington, June 16 (IANS) Six Indian American members of the US Congress have strongly condemned the tearing of an Indian flag during an immigration-related protest outside Frisco City Hall in… Continue reading Indian American lawmakers condemn anti-India act in Texas
Havana, June 16 (IANS) The US embargo against Cuba has caused incalculable humanitarian damage and become the main obstacle to the Caribbean country’s social development, local media reported. Citing a… Continue reading US embargo inflicts severe humanitarian toll on Cuba: Report
United Nations, June 16 (IANS) The UN General Assembly (UNGA) convened its fifth interactive dialogue with a candidate for the position of next UN secretary-general. During the dialogue on Monday,… Continue reading UNGA convenes 5th interactive dialogue with candidate for next UN secretary-general
Mexico City, June 16 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on free trade, and said she is willing to discuss the merits… Continue reading Mexican president defends USMCA, says willing to discuss deal with Trump
United Nations, June 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned Israeli strikes earlier on Sunday on Beirut, Lebanon’s capital. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire and at a… Continue reading UN Secretary-General condemns Israel’s strikes on Beirut
London, June 15 (IANS) The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy have welcomed the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, hailing it… Continue reading France, UK, Germany, Italy welcome US-Iran deal; signal readiness to lift sanctions
Wellington, June 15 (IANS) New Zealand on Monday welcomed progress toward a US-Iran agreement aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. “This pivotal, constructive deal is a step toward reducing… Continue reading New Zealand welcomes move toward US-Iran peace deal
United Nations, June 15 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and… Continue reading UN chief welcomes announcement of US-Iran peace deal
Washington, June 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had completed a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US… Continue reading Trump declares Iran deal complete, orders Hormuz reopening
London, June 14 (IANS) The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned ships operating near the Strait of Hormuz against transiting the strategic waterway, according to an audio… Continue reading Audio recording shows IRGC warning vessels against transiting Strait of Hormuz
