New Delhi, April 13 (IANS): India and Nepal have decided to strengthen measures to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency notes and other goods such as e-cigarettes, according to a state
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS): Celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Russia-India diplomatic relationship on Sunday, a cycle rally was organised in New Delhi where more than 300 people participated in the event.
Dhaka, April 13 (IANS): A severe water crisis gripped parts of Bangladesh, leaving tens of thousands of residents without access to safe drinking water. The crisis posed serious public health risks and th
Seoul, April 13 (IANS): The first criminal trial for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled for this week, 10 days after he was removed from office over his short-lived martial law declaration
Washington, April 13 (IANS): Former US Vice President Mike Pence has voiced concern over the White House's imposing tariffs on foreign countries and specific industries, calling it a "misstep."Pence, who served
Washington/New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) In a cheer for the global electronics industry, including in India, the US government on Saturday announced to exempt smartphones and computers imported to the country from
London, April 12 (IANS) Following years of intense negotiations, nations have reached a landmark agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping by setting mandatory fuel standards and introdu
Seoul, April 12 (IANS) The South Korea's Democratic Party (DP) has decided to select its presidential candidate through an even split between votes by dues-paying members and a public poll, its election prepara
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) At least eight labourers, having Pakistani nationalities and hailing from the Punjab province, have been killed in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province on Saturday, several reports
Muscat, April 12 (IANS) Iran and the United States are holding 'indirect high-level talks' in Oman on Saturday with Tehran insisting that the discussions will solely be about nuclear issues.The talks will be he
United Nations, April 12 (IANS) The United Nations and its partners launched an appeal worth $275 million to support Myanmar's response to the devastating earthquakes.The fund is an addendum to the 2025 Humanit
Kampala, April 11 (IANS) Uganda has started a mass yellow fever vaccination exercise in the eastern part of the country after six confirmed cases were reported, a health official said.The exercise, which starte
Kabul, April 11 (IANS) Despite mounting international condemnation, the Afghan Taliban carried out four public executions on Friday in the western provinces of Badghis and Nimroz of Afghanistan, as confirmed by
Tokyo, April 11 (IANS) A total of 76,020 people died alone in their homes in Japan in 2024, with 76.4 per cent aged 65 or older, according to data released by the National Police Agency on Friday.By age group,
London/Brussels, April 11 (IANS) Britain on Friday announced a 450 million British pound (about 589 million US dollars) "surge of military support" for Ukraine as it co-hosted a meeting of the Ukraine Defence C
Kathmandu, April 11 (IANS): Nepal Police on Friday announced that it has arrested absconding businessman Durga Prasai, who allegedly led the violent pro-monarchy protest on March 28. Several reports cited that
Islamabad, April 11 (IANS): Over 11,074 murders, 2,142 cases of gang rape, and 34,688 cases of kidnapping or abductions took place across Pakistan in 2024, a latest official crime statistics report has revealed
Beijing, April 11 (IANS): There is no winner in a tariff war, and going against the world will only result in self-isolation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said when meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro San
Yangon, April 11 (IANS): A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at about 10:59 a.m. local time on Friday, the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) reported.The epicentre, with a de
Istanbul, April 11 (IANS) The Russian consulate in Istanbul said that progress has been made on ensuring banking and financial services for Russian and US diplomatic missions during the second round of bilatera