Seoul, Dec 20 (IANS) Acting Defence Minister Kim Seon-ho and US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo concurred Friday on the importance of trilateral security cooperation with Japan to deter North… Continue reading South Korea’s acting defence chief, US Indo-Pacific commander underscore trilateral security cooperation with Japan
Nairobi, Dec 20 (IANS) The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in Kenya stood at 1.8 million in December, Kenya’s National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said on Friday.… Continue reading Kenya has 1.8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance: report
Beijing, Dec 20 (IANS) The United States needs to immediately stop illegally occupying Cuba’s territory, close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and pull out of the base at Guantanamo… Continue reading China urges US to stop illegally occupying Cuba’s territory
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Forcible disappearances in Balochistan have become one of the most urgent human rights issues in the region, particularly over the last two decades. These disappearances… Continue reading Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of ‘forcible disappearances’ (IANS Analysis)
Damascus, Dec 19 (IANS) The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria’s border city of Kobani. The SDF said… Continue reading Kurdish-led forces accuse Turkey of escalation near border, urge residents to take up arms
Helsinki, Dec 19 (IANS) Finland’s Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday a defence budget of 6.5 billion euros (6.67 billion US dollars) for 2025, marking an increase of 536 million… Continue reading Finland boosts defence budget to strengthen military, NATO ties in 2025
Windhoek, Dec 19 (IANS) Namibia has allocated 330 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity for procurement and implementation as part of its 2024 ministerial plan, the country’s Ministry of… Continue reading Namibia allocates 330 MW of solar power capacity to enhance energy security
Kigali, Dec 19 (IANS) Rwanda has welcomed the sentencing of Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, a former Deputy Commander of the Gendarmerie — now the Rwanda National Police — for his… Continue reading Rwanda welcomes French court’s decision to uphold life sentence for former police officer over genocide
Beijing, Dec 18 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, in Beijing on Wednesday. Han said that China and India, as ancient oriental civilizations… Continue reading NSA Doval and Chinese VP meet in Beijing, discuss fostering political mutual trust
Tehran, Dec 18 (IANS) Iran’s nuclear chief on Wednesday called on Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi to maintain the agency’s impartiality, according to the… Continue reading Iran urges IAEA chief to maintain agency’s impartiality
Damascus, Dec 18 (IANS) The United Nations special envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, said Wednesday that he sees hope for a “new Syria” developing in the aftermath of the country’s… Continue reading UN envoy underlines need for inclusive political transition in Syria, acknowledges economic challenges
Jerusalem, Dec 18 (IANS) The Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) announced on Wednesday that 517 cyberattacks have been carried out against universities and colleges in Israel since the outbreak of… Continue reading Israel reports 517 cyberattacks against colleges since outbreak of Gaza conflict
