Paris, June 8 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the “arbitrary arrest” of 49 activists of the Chhatra League and Jubo League– the student and youth wings… Continue reading Rights group condemns ‘arbitrary arrest’ of 49 Awami League activists in Bangladesh
Washington, June 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran’s military capabilities have been severely degraded and insisted the conflict would not become an “endless war”, arguing that the… Continue reading Trump says Iran threat largely neutralised
Washington, June 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said US gasoline prices would “drop like a rock” once the conflict with Iran is resolved, arguing that temporary increases in fuel… Continue reading Trump says fuel prices to fall after Iran war
Baghdad, June 8 (IANS) The Iraqi Shiite militia Kata’ib Hezbollah threatened to attack US military bases and interests in Iraq and the region if Washington joins military attacks against Iran,… Continue reading Iraqi armed group threatens to attack US bases if Washington joins attacks on Iran
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Former US First Lady Jill Biden has revealed that White House officials faced a flurry of last-minute dietary requests ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state… Continue reading Jill Biden recalls flurry of dietary requests ahead of PM Modi’s 2023 state dinner
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Senior US banking regulators defended efforts to ease some post-crisis regulations and implement new rules for stablecoins during a contentious congressional hearing, while Democratic lawmakers warned… Continue reading US regulators defend bank reforms, stablecoins
Washington, June 7 (IANS) US lawmakers this week warned that a successful attack on the Global Positioning System (GPS) could severely disrupt the American economy, as a House panel examined… Continue reading GPS attack could disrupt economy, US lawmakers warn
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Former US First Lady Dr Jill Biden says she was interested in keeping a diamond gifted to her by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but ultimately returned… Continue reading Jill Biden wanted to keep diamond gifted by PM Modi, returned it over high valuation
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is dramatically changing the cybersecurity landscape, creating powerful new tools for defence while also giving criminals and hostile states new ways to attack critical… Continue reading AI cyber risks, China concerns dominate US hearing
Seoul, June 6 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday honoring and paying due respects to those killed while serving the country is a social duty the nation… Continue reading South Korea: Lee says paying full respects to those killed in service an important ‘social duty’
United Nations, June 6 (IANS) Indian Army Major Abhilasha Barak, who received a UN peacekeeping award, has urged diplomacy to find an end to the conflict in Lebanon so that… Continue reading Indian UN peacekeeping award winner calls for dialogue, diplomacy to end Lebanon conflict
Washington, June 6 (IANS) A Republican Congressman has introduced legislation that would sharply reshape the US H-1B visa programme, a move that could have significant implications for thousands of highly… Continue reading US lawmaker introduces bill seeking major H-1B overhaul
Kinshasa, June 6 (IANS) The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 452, including 82 deaths, according to the latest situation… Continue reading DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases rise to 452, with 82 deaths: Govt
Washington, June 6 (IANS) President Donald Trump has promised to lower energy and fertiliser costs for American farmers and said his administration was working to expand export markets and strengthen… Continue reading Trump promises lower energy, fertiliser costs for farmers
Washington, June 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that the United States remains engaged in negotiations with Iran but made clear that any agreement must permanently prevent Tehran… Continue reading Iran cannot have nuclear weapon, says Trump
