New York, July 14 (IANS): Citing landslides triggered by relentless rains this month that reportedly killed at least 17 people and displaced more than 3,000 others, US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (H
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Washington, July 14 (IANS): US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened for global shipping under US military protection, but announced a "FULL Blockade" on vessels sai
Washington, July 14 (IANS): The United States has launched what it described as a "whole-of-government" campaign to counter the International Criminal Court (ICC), with the State Department leading an effort th
United Nations, July 14 (IANS): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched Indias campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term, outlining New Delh
Washington, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has indicated that another Iranian nuclear facility could soon become a target of American military action, saying the site known as Pickaxe Mountain remains
Washington, July 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that American forces resumed military operations against Iran last week, saying the action was necessary after Tehran allegedl
Cairo, July 13 (IANS): The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of a Pharaonic tomb on the West Bank of Luxor, unearthed during ongoing archaeological excavations.According t
Kabul, July 13 (IANS): As many as 3.7 million children aged below five years are at increased risk of undernutrition in Afghanistan in 2026 due to child food and nutrition insecurity, the United Nations Childre
Seoul, July 13 (IANS): A Seoul district court on Monday sentenced South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison after finding him partially guilty of accepting illegal political funds in t
Bangkok, July 13 (IANS) A fire at a pub near Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured dozens of others, Thai media reported.The fire broke out at around 11:57 p.m. local time
Tehran, July 13 (IANS) Iran has condemned the statement by the United Nations on the military escalations in the region, framing recent Iranian strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as lawful self-defence r
Dhaka, July 12 (IANS): At least 51 people were killed and 39 others injured in floods and landslides in Bangladesh, local media reported on Sunday, citing the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.As many
Washington, July 12 (IANS): US President Donald Trump launched a fresh broadside against major US news organisations and New York Times reporters, defending his record while accusing the media of "Fake News", a
Washington, July 12 (IANS): Twelve countries, led by the United States and including key Indo-Pacific partners, reaffirmed their commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and defended the rules-based interna
Washington, July 12 (IANS) The United States launched a third round of strikes against Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US m
Washington, July 11 (IANS): China has warned that it could take retaliatory measures after the United States launched trade investigations targeting dozens of economies, including China, over forced labour and
Auckland, July 11 (IANS): India and New Zealand on Saturday committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism, with the proposed Joint Working Group serving as one of several mechan
Washington, July 11 (IANS) US officials are examining intelligence shared by Israel about a possible Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, a warning that contributed to a decision to move him to a
Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and New Zealand will move ahead with clear goals and concrete outcomes after his talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Lu
Washington, July 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a fresh warning to Iran, claiming that thousands of missiles are prepared to target the country if Tehran acts on what he described as thr
