Geneva/Port Sudan, April 15 (IANS) As the brutal war in Sudan entered its third year on Tuesday, the International Organization of Migration (IOM) has called for an immediate, coordinated international action t
Singapore, April 15 (IANS) As Singaporeans prepare to head to the polls on May 3, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday that "Singaporeans should decide on the team to lead our nation" at this critical j
Islamabad, April 15 (IANS): At least three policemen were killed and 16 others injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday, officials said.The incident took p
Washington, April 15 (IANS): Neela Rajendra, the Indian-origin head of NASA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, has been officially dismissed from her position in compliance with US President Do
Singapore, April 15 (IANS): Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Tuesday dissolved the Parliament, initiating the process for the country's next general election, local media reported.A Writ of Elect
Cairo, April 14 (IANS): The Arab League (AL) on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the deadly attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in western Sudan.The attacks in Umm Kadada city in North
Tokyo, April 14 (IANS): Japan's total population, including foreign residents, amounted to 123.802 million as of October 1, 2024, data from Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed Monday.
Kabul, April 14 (IANS): Pakistan continues to expel Afghan families through the Torkham border crossing in eastern Nangarhar and the Spin Boldak border crossing in southern Kandahar province. On Sunday, t
Washington, April 13 (IANS) A day after the US exempted electronics imports, including semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday the country is set to launch "sep
Kyiv, April 13 (IANS) At least 21 people were killed on Sunday in a Russian ballistic missile attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office said in a statement.This is
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS): India and Nepal have decided to strengthen measures to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency notes and other goods such as e-cigarettes, according to a state
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS): Celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Russia-India diplomatic relationship on Sunday, a cycle rally was organised in New Delhi where more than 300 people participated in the event.
Dhaka, April 13 (IANS): A severe water crisis gripped parts of Bangladesh, leaving tens of thousands of residents without access to safe drinking water. The crisis posed serious public health risks and th
Seoul, April 13 (IANS): The first criminal trial for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled for this week, 10 days after he was removed from office over his short-lived martial law declaration
Washington, April 13 (IANS): Former US Vice President Mike Pence has voiced concern over the White House's imposing tariffs on foreign countries and specific industries, calling it a "misstep."Pence, who served
Washington/New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) In a cheer for the global electronics industry, including in India, the US government on Saturday announced to exempt smartphones and computers imported to the country from
London, April 12 (IANS) Following years of intense negotiations, nations have reached a landmark agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping by setting mandatory fuel standards and introdu
Seoul, April 12 (IANS) The South Korea's Democratic Party (DP) has decided to select its presidential candidate through an even split between votes by dues-paying members and a public poll, its election prepara
Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) At least eight labourers, having Pakistani nationalities and hailing from the Punjab province, have been killed in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province on Saturday, several reports
Muscat, April 12 (IANS) Iran and the United States are holding 'indirect high-level talks' in Oman on Saturday with Tehran insisting that the discussions will solely be about nuclear issues.The talks will be he