Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) Former South Korean Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung on Sunday appeared for questioning by a special counsel team as part of its investigation into former President Yoon… Continue reading South Korea: Former prosecution chief shows up for special counsel questioning over martial law
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan, demanding the return of the Bagram air base to the United States. Posting on his… Continue reading Trump warns Afghanistan over Bagram airbase, threatens consequences
California, Sep 21 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he has signed a package of laws aimed at protecting immigrants in the US state, with the No Secret… Continue reading US’ state California bans masks for immigration agents during operations
Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) North Korea has not, as of Sunday, disclosed the results of a plenary session of its parliament that was set to take place last week, raising… Continue reading North Korea keeps mum on outcome of key parliamentary session
Tehran, Sep 21 (IANS) Iran’s top security body has announced that the country’s cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog would be “effectively” suspended following a UN Security Council vote… Continue reading Cooperation with IAEA to be suspended: Iran after UNSC fails to lift sanctions
Tehran, Sep 20 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran would not accept “political action and unfair pressure” over its nuclear program, warning such moves could escalate… Continue reading Iranian FM rejects ‘unfair pressure’ as Europe pushes to restore UN sanctions
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) The US Senate voted to confirm Mike Waltz, a former White House national security adviser, to serve as the US ambassador to the United Nations, filling… Continue reading Former White House national security adviser confirmed as US ambassador to UN
Mexico City, Sep 20 (IANS) Mexican authorities said that the proceeds from a special National Lottery draw held on September 15 will be used to expand protection programs for vulnerable… Continue reading Mexico lottery proceeds to support migrants in US
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) In a major setback for Indian tech professionals working in the United States and top tech companies, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to significantly… Continue reading Trump tightens H-1B rules, introduces 100,000 USD annual fee
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, announcing that the Chinese leader has approved the TikTok deal, which… Continue reading Trump speaks to Chinese President Xi, announces TikTok ‘approval’
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva proposed the appointment of Daniel Katz, chief of staff to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as first deputy… Continue reading IMF proposes US Treasury official as first deputy managing director
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) The US Justice Department urged the Supreme Court to put US President Donald Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook into effect. Solicitor General D.… Continue reading US Justice Department urges SC to allow firing of Federal Governor Lisa Cook
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled a progress report on structural reforms and program realignments under the third workstream of the UN80 Initiative. In the report… Continue reading UN chief unveils progress report on structural reforms, program realignments
Moscow, Sep 19 (IANS) A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, the local geophysical service said. The quake occurred at 1858 GMT with its… Continue reading 7.4-magnitude quake hits off east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka, tsunami alert issued
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump revealed that his administration is attempting to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, asserting that it’s required due the proximity to China’s… Continue reading Trump says US ‘trying’ to retake key Afghan air base
