“No Mercy” To Corrupt: China Warns As It Ramps Up Corruption Crackdown
Beijing, Jan 21 (AFP): China has vowed to ramp up its regulatory crackdown and show "no mercy" against corruption as the ruling Communist Party...
France sees new pension protests, police brace for violence
PARIS, 28 Mar: Protests and strikes against unpopular pension reforms gripped France again Tuesday, with many thousands marching and the Eiffel Tower closed and...
Ukraine may also get old Leopard 1 tanks from German stocks
BERLIN, 3 Feb: Ukraine could add old Leopard 1 battle tanks from German defense industry stocks to deliveries of modern tanks that Berlin and...
Crackdown on terror outfits, protect rights of women, children: China to Taliban
Beijing, Oct 26 (PTI) Underlining that Afghanistan was at a critical stage of transforming from chaos to governance, China has urged the Taliban that...
WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox
GENEVA , Jul 27 (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider...
Pak to offer permanent residency scheme for rich foreign nationals to boost weak economy
Islamabad, Jan 15 (PTI) Pakistan has decided to offer a permanent residency scheme for wealthy foreign nationals, including Sikhs living in the US and...
China’s Li praises Hong Kong leader for reviving economy
HONG KONG , Dec 23 (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang praised the Hong Kong government’s efforts in revitalizing the economy as it rolls...
India at UN says world needs to hold terror masterminds accountable
United Nations, Feb 15 (PTI) The world needs to hold masterminds of terrorist plots accountable for their deeds and "call their bluff" and it...
India can guide the world in dealing with climate change: Environment Minister Yadav
Glasgow, Nov 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed India in a position where it can guide the world in dealing with the...
Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over legal plan
TEL AVIV, Israel, 26 Mar: An Israeli good governance group on Sunday asked the country’s Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits neighboring Romania to discuss security and boost ties
BUCHAREST, 10 Oct: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with his counterpart in Romania Tuesday for talks on regional security and to strengthen bilateral ties...
Biden is ready to fete India’s leader, looking past Modi’s human rights record and...
WASHINGTON , 20 Jun (AP): — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is, on many counts, a curious choice for President Joe Biden to honor...
Indian-led team’s plant-based jet fuel could cut emissions by 68%: Study
Washington, Oct 18 (PTI) Jet fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can replace the petroleum-based aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions by...
India, Lanka joint military exercise to further promote synergy, interoperability: Indian Army
Colombo, Oct 16 (PTI) The joint 12-day mega military exercise between India and Sri Lanka will further promote synergy and interoperability amongst the two...
UN Security Council imposes sanctions on senior ISIL-K leader Sanaullah Ghafari
United Nations, Dec 24 (PTI) The UN Security Council has imposed a slew of sanctions on senior Islamic State -- Khorasan (ISIL-K) leader Sanaullah...
5 Dead, Many Feared Missing After Cargo Ship Crashes Into Bangladesh Ferry
Dhaka, 20 Mar (AFP): At least five people are dead and dozens more are believed missing after a bulk carrier crashed into a small...
Trump will meet with Polish President Duda as NATO leaders call for additional support...
NEW YORK, 17 Apr: Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Wednesday in New York with Polish President Andrzej Duda, a...
India estimated to have suffered average annual loss of USD 87 billion from extreme...
United Nations, Oct 27 (PTI) India is estimated to have suffered an average annual loss of about 87 billion dollars from extreme weather events...
China criticises Shah’s visit to Arunachal
BEIJING, 10 Apr: China on Monday criticised Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, stating that it violated Chinese sovereignty over the area,...
Covid virus may remain active, transmissible for longer than recommended quarantine period: Study
Washington, Jan 31 (PTI) Some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 may be able to transmit the virus for longer than the recommended quarantine period, without...