Jerusalem, Dec 15 (IANS) The Israeli government approved a plan on Sunday to expand settlements in the Golan Heights, a Syrian territory currently occupied by Israel, according to a statement… Continue reading Israel approves plan to expand settlements in occupied Golan
Kinshasa, Dec 15 (IANS) A peace summit scheduled for Sunday to address conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was “called off,” the DRC presidential office said.… Continue reading Peace summit on eastern DRC conflicts ‘called off’: DRC Presidency
Seoul, Dec 14 (IANS) The South Korean foreign ministry sent diplomatic letters to all foreign missions in the country on Saturday, assuring that diplomacy will continue under the acting leadership… Continue reading South Korea assures foreign missions that diplomacy will continue under acting president
Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) The United States appreciates the resiliency of democracy and the rule of law in South Korea and its alliance with the Asian country remains “ironclad,” a… Continue reading White House says US appreciates resiliency of democracy and rule of law in South Korea
Tehran, Dec 14 (IANS) Iran’s atomic chief stated on Saturday that the announced increase in inspections by the United Nations nuclear watchdog of the country’s nuclear facilities is a natural… Continue reading Iran’s atomic chief says increase in IAEA’s inspections ‘natural’
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Indian-descent Hindu member of the House of Representatives, has urged the US Senate to question Marco Rubio about anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh at… Continue reading Krishnamoorthi urges Senate to grill Marco Rubio on anti-Hindu violence in B’desh
Aaccra, Dec 12 (IANS) Ghana has inaugurated a joint transition team comprising representatives of the outgoing government and incoming administration to facilitate the smooth power transfer. Ghanaian President Nana Addo… Continue reading Ghana sets up transition team to ensure smooth power transfer
Tehran, Dec 12 (IANS) Iran and Qatar called on Thursday for urgent efforts to end Israel’s attacks on Syria’s infrastructure and its ongoing occupation of the Arab state. In a… Continue reading Iran, Qatar urge action to halt Israeli attacks on Syria
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoned 39 convicts of non-violent crimes, making it the largest grant of clemency in… Continue reading ‘Largest clemency’: Biden commutes sentences of 1,500 people
Johannesburg, Dec 12 (IANS) South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said Thursday that it is time to prioritize the implementation, take stock of progress made, and agree on how… Continue reading South African Central Bank governor calls for global cooperation to tackle economic problems
Amman, Dec 11 (IANS) King Abdullah II of Jordan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani emphasised here on Wednesday the importance of strengthening coordination between the two countries to… Continue reading Jordan, Iraq vow to intensify coordination to face regional challenges
Damascus, Dec 11 (IANS) Syria’s Military Operations Administration announced Wednesday that it has lifted the curfew previously imposed on Damascus and its surrounding areas, calling on residents to resume their… Continue reading Syrian militants lift curfew in Damascus, urge residents to return to work
