John Kerry praises Modi for his efforts to provide clean energy

Washington (IANS) The United States' Special Envoy for Climate, John Kerry on Thursday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively addressing climate change concerns of the world.

Addressing the World Sustainable Development…

'Iran ready to re-embrace nuke commitments if other parties do'

Tehran (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that the Islamic Republic will re-embrace its nuclear commitments if the other parties do so.

"The day when we witness the implementation of the (nuclear deal) obligations by the P5+1,…

Tsunami watch for NZ, Fiji after massive undersea quake

Wellington (IANS) A tsunami warning was issued after a massive undersea earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck a region between Australia and Fiji and north of New Zealand, according to authorities.

"Hazardous tsunami waves are…

US announces sanctions against Myanmar's military leader

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced sanctions against military leaders in Myanmar.

Biden said his administration was taking steps to prevent Myanmar's generals from having access to $1 billion of government funds…

Biden announces Pentagon task force on China, warns Xi on 'assertive actions'

New York (IANS) US President Joe Biden has announced a Pentagon task force to chart Washington's Beijing strategy and followed it up with a stern dialogue with his Chinese counterpart XI Jinping about the Asian giant's "increasingly assertive…

Democrats appear short of votes to convict Trump in 2nd trial

New York (IANS) After a day of tearful arguments and harrowing videos, Democrats have managed to pry only one more Republican Senator to their side as the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump started and they were still 11 votes…

Japan's bullet train operator begins trial run of 'office car'

Tokyo (IANS) As the Covid-19 pandemic is still raging across Japan, a Shinkansen bullet train operator has started a trial run of an "office car" for passengers, in an effort to boost demand amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

During the…

US trade deficit surged to 12-year high in 2020

Washington (IANS) The overall US trade deficit surged to a 12-year high in 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic weighed on both exports and imports, the Commerce Department said.

The country's trade deficit in goods and services widened by 17.7…

UNSC to discuss Myanmar coup

United Nations (IANS) UN Security Council (UNSC) members will be briefed on Tuesday on the situation in Myanmar where the military has staged a coup after detaining top government officials, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as the…

Myanmar military frees regional, state CMs after coup

Nay Pyi Taw (IANS) A day after seizing control of the country, the military in Myanmar on Tuesday released a majority of the detained regional and state Chief Ministers, but there was no word on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win…