Ankara, Aug 2 (IANS) Turkish and Syrian presidents have recently expressed optimism about potential meetings to improve bilateral relations, but experts caution that full diplomatic rapprochement remains uncertain given the… Continue reading Turkey-Syria rapprochement remains a ‘long, bumpy’ ride
Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) The Horn of Africa would experience below-average rainfall during the October-December season, potentially leading to drought conditions, international agencies warned on Friday. The agencies, which include… Continue reading International agencies issue drought alert in Horn of Africa
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 2 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will evaluate the progress of the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge upgrading project on Saturday,… Continue reading Malaysian, Thai PMs to inspect Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge project
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Hours after the assassination of Hamas’ political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh, Israeli government spokesman David Mencer told IANS in an exclusive interview that Israel’s primary… Continue reading IANS Interview: Israel ready to defend against any retaliation following Hamas leader’s killing, says govt spokesperson David Mencer
Tehran, July 30 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday was sworn in, in the presence of dignitaries from nearly 90 countries, to formally start his four-year term and announced… Continue reading Pezeshkian formally sworn in as Iran’s President, offers country’s cooperation in solving regional issues (2nd Lead)
Algiers, July 30 (IANS) The Algerian government decided to withdraw its ambassador from France “immediately” in response to the French government’s recognition of “Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara,” announced… Continue reading Algeria withdraws ambassador from France over recognition of Western Sahara autonomy plan
Beijing, July 30 (IANS) The Beijing Meteorological Observatory renewed a yellow alert for rainstorms on Tuesday, warning of heavy rainfall and secondary disasters in the city. There has already been… Continue reading Beijing renews yellow alert for rainstorms
Jakarta, July 30 (IANS) Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed a new health regulation prohibiting the sale of individual cigarettes, as announced on the official government website on Tuesday. “The… Continue reading Indonesia bans sale of cigarettes per stick
Moscow, July 30 (IANS) A growing national debt will most likely have no effect on the militaristic ambitions of the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. The US… Continue reading Growing US debt unlikely to deter Washington’s militaristic ambitions: Kremlin
London, July 29 (IANS) At least eight people, including six to seven girls, were injured in a “horrendous” mass stabbing incident at a children’s club in the UK’s Southport town… Continue reading Eight injured in mass stabbing in UK’s Southport, suspect arrested
Washington, July 29 (IANS) In their first week of head-to-head match, Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee for US President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tried to… Continue reading Kamala Harris, Donald Trump race to redefine each other
Beirut, July 29 (IANS) Several airlines announced on Monday the suspension of their flights to Lebanon, while some Western countries urged their citizens to leave as soon as possible amid… Continue reading Airlines suspend flights to Lebanon amid fear of escalation between Israel, Hezbollah
