Rome, Feb 24 (IANS) Hours ahead of resuming the three-day UN global biodiversity negotiations in Rome, the European Union (EU) on Monday said it is working towards an agreement on… Continue reading Working towards UN pact on biodiversity finance: EU
Seoul, Feb 24 (IANS) South Korean police on Monday requested a higher prosecution office to review their request for an arrest warrant for the acting chief of the Presidential Security… Continue reading South Korea: Police ask higher prosecution office to review arrest request for acting presidential security chief
Colombo, Feb 24 (IANS) Calling India “a trusted partner”, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has once again appreciated the role played by New Delhi over the last many years,… Continue reading Sri Lanka lauds India’s ‘key role’ in supporting debt restructuring programme
Nairobi, Feb 23 (IANS) At least 20 Kenyan fishermen were killed on Saturday night by suspected Ethiopian militiamen in the Todonyang border area along Lake Turkana in northwestern Kenya, government… Continue reading 20 Kenyan fishermen killed in retaliatory attacks in border region
Jerusalem, Feb 23 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Sunday ordered the military to prepare for a yearlong presence in refugee camps in the West Bank as Israel escalates… Continue reading Israel orders military to prepare for yearlong West Bank presence as offensives escalate
Suva, Feb 23 (IANS) The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and the Fiji Police Force plan to form a joint task force aimed at fighting drug trafficking across the… Continue reading Fiji military, police to jointly combat drug trafficking
Nairobi, Feb 23 (IANS) Kenyan President William Ruto said on Sunday that the government will revise visa and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirements for passengers arriving at the Port of… Continue reading Kenya to revise visa requirements to attract more cruise tourists
Beirut, Feb 23 (IANS) Iran is ready to cooperate with Arab and Islamic countries to rebuild parts of Lebanon damaged by Israeli military actions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf… Continue reading Iranian Parliament Speaker pledges support for reconstruction efforts in Lebanon
Gaza, Feb 22 (IANS) Six Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were released on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a… Continue reading Six hostages released by Hamas in latest swap (Lead)
Wellington, Feb 22 (IANS) In yet another provocative act, China conducted a second live firing exercise on Saturday in the Tasman Sea situated between Australia and New Zealand. The Government… Continue reading Chinese Navy continues aggressive posturing, launches 2nd exercise in Australia-New Zealand waters
Taipei, Feb 22 (IANS) While speaking at the closing ceremony of Halifax International Security Forum 2025 in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim emphasised the nation’s commitment to defend… Continue reading Taiwan says committed to defending itself amid rising threats from China
Jerusalem, Feb 22 (IANS) Israel has confirmed that two hostages, Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu, have been handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas as part of a planned… Continue reading Israel confirms two hostages transferred by Hamas, prepares for more releases
