Seoul, Jan 2 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s teenage daughter Ju-ae has paid tribute at the family mausoleum for the first time, accompanied by her father, the North’s state… Continue reading Daughter of North Korea’s Kim pays tribute at family mausoleum for first time
New York, Jan 2 (IANS) Zohran Kwame Mamdani has taken over as mayor of the largest US city that is the centre of finance with a firm promise to rule… Continue reading Mamdani takes over as New York mayor resolving to rule ‘audaciously’ as ‘democratic socialist’
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Global family offices are increasingly turning their attention to India as a long-term investment destination, driven by diaspora-led entrepreneurship, technology innovation, and the country’s expanding role… Continue reading Global family offices eye India as long-term investment destination
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Pakistan has stepped up its lobbying and public relations activity in the United States, according to disclosures filed under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act. The… Continue reading Pakistan expands US lobbying through think tanks, firms
Washington, Jan 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is pulling the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, a few days after the US… Continue reading Trump says he is removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland
Kyiv, Jan 1 (IANS) In his New Year’s Eve address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine wants the war to end but will not accept a weak peace agreement,… Continue reading We want end to war, but not end of Ukraine: Zelensky rejects ‘weak’ deal in New Year address
Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told the country’s troops dispatched to support Russia in its war against Ukraine that their combat participation helps cement the… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim hails troops in Russia for cementing ‘invincible alliance’ with Moscow
United Nations, Jan 1 (IANS) Multiple United Nations (UN) humanitarian agencies and international organisations jointly issued a statement, calling on Israel to revoke its ban on the operations of international… Continue reading UN humanitarian agencies urge Israel to revoke ‘ban’ on aid groups
Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday that he will actively support potential talks between North Korea and the United States this year as… Continue reading South Korean Prez vows active support as ‘pacemaker’ in potential North Korea-US talks this year
Moscow, Dec 31 (IANS) Russia recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Some countries, while… Continue reading Russia reaffirms opposition to any form of ‘Taiwan independence’
Riyadh, Dec 31 (IANS) The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said that two vessels entering the southern port of Mukalla were carrying containers loaded with weapons and ammunition. In a post… Continue reading Saudi-led coalition says shipment arriving at Yemeni port carried weapons, ammunition
United Nations, Dec 31 (IANS) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Tuesday launched a $1.71 billion humanitarian needs and response plan for Afghanistan in 2026,… Continue reading UN launches 1.71 billion USD humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan in 2026
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with the top diplomats of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, focusing on the deteriorating… Continue reading Rubio discusses Yemen with UAE, Saudi leaders
Islamabad, Dec 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s persecution of religious minorities has again drawn global attention amid an entrenched pattern of discrimination, violence, and institutional neglect, a report said on Tuesday. Citing… Continue reading Minorities in Pakistan face discrimination, violence, legal constraints: Report
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) India has approved the lease of two additional General Atomics MQ-9 unmanned aircraft for the Indian Navy, a decision shaped in part by the long-running efforts… Continue reading India approves lease of two more MQ-9 drones for Navy, boosting US defence cooperation
