6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia
Jakarta, March 14 - A 6.2 magnitude quake struck off North Sulawesi province in Indonesia early Thursday, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
It was India that first banned Chinese app TikTok over security concerns
New Delhi, March 14 - As the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok that is being used by over 170 million Americans, it was the Indian government which first took the decision to block the
Everyone involved in Oct 7 massacre will be brought to justice: Israeli Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, March 14 - Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that everyone who was involved in the October 7, 2023, attack will be brought to justice.
S.Korea stages live-fire drills with US near inter-Korean border
Seoul, March 14 - South Korea staged live-fire tank drills on Thursday near the inter-Korean border, involving US military engineers, the Army said, as the allies' major annual springtime exercise came to a close.
Hamas will survive Israel’s planned raids in Rafah: Hezbollah chief
Beirut, March 14 - Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said that Israel will not be able to eliminate Hamas even if it enters Rafah, a local media outlet reported.
Top Democrat in US House urges passage of Ukraine aid bill by end of next week
Washington, March 14 - The top Democratic lawmaker in the US House of Representatives has urged the chamber's GOP members to pass a foreign aid package containing funding for Ukraine by the end of next week and send it to President Joe Biden's
US House passes TikTok crackdown law
Washington, March 13 - The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation with an overwhelming bipartisan vote that could lead to the banning of the popular social media platform TikTok.
Imran warns of Sri Lanka-like crisis in Pakistan amid high inflation
Rawalpindi, March 13 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned of a looming financial crisis and public unrest in the country akin to that faced by Sri Lanka, a media report said.
Nepal: Prachanda wins third vote of confidence in 14 months
New Delhi, March 13 - Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on Wednesday won third vote of confidence in the last 14 months.
Cabinet approves 3 pacts with Bhutan as part of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
New Delhi, March 13 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its approval for the signing of three MoUs between India and Bhutan, covering the supply of petroleum products, energy efficiency, and cooperation in food safety measures.
IAEA chief stresses further monitoring of Fukushima nuke wastewater discharge
Tokyo, March 13 - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi has emphasised continued efforts in monitoring Japan's ocean discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, local media reported on Wednesday.
Post Office scandal: UK to introduce legislation to quash wrongful convictions
London, March 13 - The UK government is set to introduce landmark legislation on Wednesday that will see convictions of several British Indians, and many other innocent sub-postmasters, quashed in "one of the greatest miscarriages of justice" in the country.
Biden, Trump clinch nominations, stage set for presidential election rematch
Washington, March 13 - US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have secured enough delegates to become their respective party's 2024 nominee, setting the stage for a presidential rematch.
ADB supports climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh
Manila, Mach 13 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it approved a loan of 71 million US dollars to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in Bangladesh.
New envoy to Australia submits copy of credentials amid appointment row
Seoul, March 13 - South Korea's new ambassador to Canberra Lee Jong-sup has presented a copy of his credentials to Australia, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, amid controversy over his alleged influence-peddling case related to the death of a young marine last
Hamas delegation to visit Cairo this week for truce talks, temporary ceasefire likely
Tel Aviv, Mar 13 - Bringing an end to the deadlock in ceasefire talks, a delegation of senior Hamas leaders led by its political bureau head, Ismail Haniyeh is set to visit Cairo this week for mediatory talks.
Australia: Queenslanders urged to prepare beforehand for bushfire season
Sydney, March 13 - The state government of Australia's Queensland on Wednesday urged local communities to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season, as a wet summer contributed to major vegetation growth.=
Increasing medical school admissions based on scientific grounds: South Korean PM
Seoul, March 13 - South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday said the government's decision to increase the medical school enrollment quota by 2,000 to address the shortage of doctors was based on scientific analysis.
Food prices in New Zealand see smallest annual increase in almost 3 years
Wellington, March 13 - New Zealand's food prices increased 2.1 per cent in the 12 months to February 2024, the smallest increase since May 2021, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Wednesday.
Japan’s Space One rocket explodes after lift-off
Tokyo, March 13 - The inaugural rocket launch of Japanese company Space One failed on Wednesday as the Kairos rocket exploded seconds after lifting off, marking the first attempt from the country's private sector to put a satellite into orbit.