Gaza, Jan 16 (IANS) Hamas on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to a ceasefire agreement with Israel, hours after Israeli officials accused the Palestinian militant group of attempting to alter the… Continue reading Hamas reaffirms ceasefire commitment amid Israel’s reneging accusation
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defence, on Tuesday, told Senators at his confirmation hearing that it will be a priority for him to “work… Continue reading Hegseth will focus on deterring Chinese aggression
Cape Town, Jan 14 (IANS) Technical meetings under the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Track began this week with the first Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting, the South African Government… Continue reading South Africa hosts first G20 framework meeting
Beirut, Jan 14 (IANS) Lebanon’s newly-elected President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday called for the smooth formation of a new government to send positive messages to the international community. “No obstacles… Continue reading Lebanese President calls for smooth formation of new government
Madrid, Jan 14 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has veiled plans to impose a tax rate of up to 100 per cent on properties purchased by individuals who are… Continue reading Spanish PM proposes 100 per cent tax on property purchases by non-EU residents
Seoul, Jan 13 (IANS) South Korea will work closely with Japan to reduce the ‘amplitude’ of tensions caused by longstanding wartime history issues and ensure bilateral relations will move forward… Continue reading South Korea: FM Cho vows to work with Japan to reduce tensions over wartime history issues
Jerusalem, Jan 13 (IANS) Israeli researchers have developed an innovative marine robot to monitor fish populations automatically and accurately, the University of Haifa (UH) said in a statement. Overfishing can… Continue reading Researchers develop sea robot to monitor fish populations, aid ecological conservation
Johannesburg, Jan 13 (IANS) The Competition Commission of South Africa published a report Monday, raising concerns about the country’s heavy reliance on imported agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, agrochemicals, and seeds.… Continue reading South African commission calls for reduced dependency on agricultural imports
Beirut, Jan 13 (IANS) Lebanon’s new President Joseph Aoun began binding parliamentary consultations on Monday to nominate a Prime Minister to form the first government of his term, according to… Continue reading Lebanese President begins parliamentary consultations to nominate new PM
Jakarta, Jan 11 (IANS) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday, with the two leaders agreeing to enhance cooperation in various sectors. Subianto told… Continue reading Indonesian president meets Japanese PM
Ankara, Jan 11 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday urged the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to surrender its weapons, signalling a potential breakthrough in the country’s most intractable… Continue reading Erdogan urges Kurdish PKK to disarm
Damascus, Jan 11 (IANS) Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, pledged neutrality in Lebanon’s affairs during a joint press conference with visiting Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Saturday.… Continue reading Syria’s de facto leader pledges neutrality in Lebanon’s affairs
