Biden blames Iranian-backed groups for death of 3 US troops in Jordan
Washington, Jan 29 - US President Joe Biden has accused Iran-backed militants of being behind the attack that killed three US troops in Jordan and wounded dozens more, the media reported.
Stubb, Haavisto enter Finland’s presidential election finals
Helsinki, Jan 29 - The presidential candidate for the National Coalition and former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will face the independent Green candidate, former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, in the second round of Finland's presidential election on February 11.
Israeli Mossad chief travels to Paris to discuss Gaza ceasefire
Jerusalem, Jan 29 - A delegation led by the Chief of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad travelled to Paris for talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, an Israeli government official told the media.
Iran launches three satellites into space
Tehran, Jan 28 - Iran on Sunday said it has simultaneously launched three domestically developed satellites into space for the first time in its space history, the media reported.
Freight through Suez Canal almost halved after Houthi attacks
London, Jan 28 - Freight travelling through the Suez Canal has almost halved since Yemen's Houthi rebels began attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, Sky News reported.
North Korea fires several cruise missiles off east coast
Seoul, Jan 28 - Days after Pyongyang test-fired new strategic cruise missiles from the west coast, North Korea has fired several cruise missiles from its east coast on Sunday, the South Korean military said.
Trump thanks governor Greg Abbott for defying Biden, Supreme Court; escalates tension on southern border issue
New York, Jan 28 - Former US President Donald Trump escalated the tensions between Texas Governor Greg Abbot and President Joe Biden’s administration by thanking him for defying the White House and the Supreme court orders banning razor wire fencing, thus adding fuel
ICJ verdict on Israel not enforceable but more than symbolic: US media
Washington, Jan 28 - The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict on Israel to implement a series of measures aimed at averting genocide in the Gaza is not enforceable but, its more than symbolic, and the legal case brought by South Africa
Biden assails Trump on his remarks on economy: Voters tired of being taken as suckers
Washington, Jan 28 - US President Joe Biden assailed his predecessor Donald Trump for latter's remarks that the economy had tanked under the Democrats, saying the voters are tired of being played for suckers and pointed to facts that showed the economy was
PLO appeals countries not to cut UNRWA funding
Tel Aviv, Jan 28 - The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) has appealed to the world nations to reconsider their decision to cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestine Refugees of the Near East (UNRWA).
Israel Minister for stopping UNRWA operations in Gaza post war
Tel Aviv, Jan 28 - Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that his country would seek removal of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA ) after the alleged involvement of several of its staff members
Qatar should put more pressure on Hamas to free hostages: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Jan 28 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Qatar should leverage its influence on Hamas to release hostages in Gaza.
UK to pause funding for UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees
London, Jan 28 - The UK is "temporarily pausing any future funding" for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the British government has said in a statement.
Trump thanks governor Greg Abbott for defying Biden, Supreme Court; escalates tension on southern border issue
Former US President Donald Trump escalated the tensions between Texas Governor Greg Abbot and President Joe Biden’s administration by thanking him for defying the White House and the Supreme court orders banning razor wire fencing, thus adding fuel to an impending constitutional crisis.
UK museum gets 200k pounds grant to tell stories of last Sikh Maharaja
London, Jan 28 - A museum founded by the son of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab in England has received a grant of nearly 200k pounds, which will be used to tell the family's story through its displays, events, and activities.
Iran’s Prez stresses coordination with Pakistan to safeguard common border
Tehran, Jan 28 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has highlighted the necessity of coordination with Pakistan to safeguard the two countries' shared border.
Marathas call off stir, celebrate after Maha govt concedes demands
Navi Mumbai (Thane), Jan 27 - The Maharashtra government has conceded all the major demands of the Maratha community, after which the community agitation was called off, here early on Saturday.
Iraq, US launch 1st round of dialogue on ending US-led coalition’s mission
Baghdad, Jan 27 - The first round of dialogue to discuss ending the US-led international coalition's mission in Iraq was launched on Saturday, the Iraqi government said.
Texas challenges Federal govt on border issue, says it has the right to protect itself
Washington, Jan 27 - Texas Governor Gregg Abbott is heading for a constitutional crisis with the Joe Biden government on the southern borders issue after he said the Constitution gives him the right to secure the US border with Mexico, but the federal
Very concerning: Elon Musk on new Apple App Store changes in EU
San Francisco, Jan 27 - X owner Elon Musk on Saturday joined the debate around Apple’s App Store changes in the European Union (EU) ahead of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in March, saying these changes are “very concerning”.