Ukraine discusses peace formula with India
New Delhi, March 29 - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that he had "sincere and comprehensive talks" with his counterpart S. Jaishankar on the Peace Formula and its implementation.
Squatting issues in the US: Unfair laws in Illinois exacerbate landlords’ woes
Squatting, a growing concern in the United States, particularly in states governed by Democratic administrations, has reached alarming levels in Illinois, particularly in Chicago.
US provides Maryland $60 million to start rebuild of collapsed Baltimore bridge
The U.S. government awarded the state of Maryland an initial $60 million in emergency funds on Thursday to clear debris and begin rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an extraordinarily fast disbursement after such a disaster.
Chinese companies suspend work on Dasu, Diamer-Bhasha dams in Pakistan after suicide attack
Peshawar, March 29 - After Tarbela Dam, Chinese companies have also suspended civil work on the Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha Dams, local media reported.
Pakistan’s economic growth rate slowed down to just 1 pc in Q2
Islamabad, March 29 - Pakistan's economic growth rate has slowed down to just 1 per cent in the second quarter of this fiscal year because of the poor performance of the industrial and services sectors, local media reported.
Talks with Ukrainian FM focused on conflict with Russia, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 29 - In an open and wide-ranging conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Friday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the Kiev's ongoing conflict with Russia and exchanged views on various initiatives.
Chinese military offers help to Pakistan to curb terrorism
Islamabad, March 29 - After five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide blast in Besham in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Beijing has offered help to Islamabad to contain terrorism.
Punjab Police bust criminal network led by US-based gang
Chandigarh, March 29 - In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Friday said they have dismantled the criminal network led by US-based Pavittar Chaura and Husandeep Singh of the Chaura Madhre gang, by arresting their three key operatives.
Pakistan: Alarm bells ring as judicial bodies gear up to protect their judges against ‘targeted assault’
Islamabad, March 29 - Judicial bodies are gearing up to shield six siting IHC (Islamabad High Court) judges, who have alleged interference of spy agency operatives in judicial matters, against any "targeted assault".
South Korean Ambassador to Australia resigns amid controversy over his appointment
Seoul, March 29 - South Korean Ambassador to Australia Lee Jong-sup stepped down on Friday, less than a month after he was named for the job, amid mounting criticism of his appointment and departure that came despite the fact that he was subject
Pak Foreign Office endorses Foreign Minister’s proposal on resuming trade with India
Islamabad, March 29 - In quick succession, official voices are emerging from Pakistan on resumption of trade with India.
Four drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis destroyed: US military
Sanaa, March 29 - The US forces have shot down four drones launched by the Houthi group in Yemen, the US military said.
Bangladeshi teen in ‘mental crisis’ shot dead by New York police
New York, March 29 - A Bangladeshi teenager undergoing a “mental crisis” has been shot dead by city police after he lunged at them with a pair of scissors and his mother intervened in their attempts to subdue him, according to police.
Arunachal was, is, and will remain an integral part of India: MEA
New Delhi, March 28 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that China's repetitive claims on Arunachal Pradesh will not change India's position, and the northeastern state will remain an integral and inalienable part of India.
Guterres hopes ‘everyone’s rights protected’ in India’s elections: Spokesperson
United Nations, March 29 - Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopes that in India’s elections, "everyone’s rights are protected", his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric has said.
UN court orders Israel to allow unhindered aid to Gaza
The Hague, March 29 - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has ordered Israel to do whatever is necessary to ensure that basic aid reaches the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip.
Over 1.1 mn people in Gaza facing food insecurity: UN
Gaza, March 29 - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that more than 1.1 million people in the Gaza Strip are facing "an extreme level of food insecurity," as Israel prevents aid from entering the enclave.=
UN urges Lebanon, Israel to stop border escalation
Beirut, March 29 - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has urged Lebanon and Israel to stop escalation in southern Lebanon, calling for a diplomatic solution to the border conflict.
Bird flu outbreak reported at Bulgarian farm
Sofia, March 29 - The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic bird flu at an industrial farm.
Poland, Ukraine ‘a step forward’ to solutions on agricultural imports: Polish PM
Warsaw, March 29 - Poland and Ukraine had moved a step forward in finding solutions on agricultural imports, the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal.