Gaza, 30 November (IANS). The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said Gaza suffered the most intense civilian bombardment last year since World War II. It said the plight of Palestinian refugees remains the ‘longest unresolved refugee crisis’ in the world, Xinhua news agency reported. ‘UNRWA’ was established … Read more
New York, November 30 (IANS). Many American retailers are appealing to their customers to do shopping immediately. Retailers say it makes sense to shop now before President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs increase costs and prices. This information was given in American media reports. During the election campaign, Trump had promised to impose 60 percent tariff … Read more
Manila, November 30 (IANS). The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the number of HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths is increasing in the Western Pacific region. According to the organization, this has dealt a blow to the years-long fight against the epidemic. According to WHO’s regional office in Manila, new HIV infections have … Read more
Jerusalem, 30 November (IANS). A statement issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that Israeli fighter jets targeted a rocket launcher in southern Lebanon. The statement said Friday’s attack “followed the identification of terrorist activity and the movement of Hezbollah’s portable rocket launchers in southern Lebanon,” Xinhua news agency reported. The attack took place … Read more
New Delhi, November 29 (IANS). The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that India has not received any communication from the US on the recent “legal matters” involving private firms, individuals and the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “We consider this a legal matter involving … Read more
Beijing, November 29 (IANS). China Media Group (CMG) unveiled the theme and logo for ‘Spring Festival Gala – 2025’. The gala will be broadcast on the eve of the Spring Festival, the most important traditional holiday in China, and aims to celebrate with Chinese communities around the world. According to the Chinese traditional calendar, 2025 … Read more
Sydney, November 29 (IANS). The WA Department of Fire and Plant (DFES) has issued a warning regarding the massive fire that broke out in Western Australia (WA), saying that the fire has spread a lot and it is too late to get out of there. The DfES issued an emergency warning to residents of the … Read more
Tehran, 29 November (IANS). Iranian Foreign Minister Saeed Abbas Araghchi and his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Bou Habib discussed the latest situation in Lebanon following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. In a phone call on Thursday, Araghchi welcomed the ceasefire decision, which he said reflects the resistance of the Lebanese people and the resistance fighters … Read more
New Delhi, November 28 (IANS). Sri Lanka Ports Authority has expressed confidence in its agreements with Adani Group regarding its project. Earlier, Abu Dhabi’s global sovereign fund International Holding Company (IHC) and the Tanzanian government had said that despite the Adani Group company being named in an ongoing investigation in the US, there would be … Read more
Kuwait City, November 28 (IANS). Kuwait on Thursday announced the installation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based cameras across the country to enhance road safety and enforce traffic laws. The country’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) said the initiative was taken under the directives of Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and … Read more
