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US Congress passes $900bn Covid-19 relief package

US Congress passes $900bn Covid-19 relief package

22-12-2020 comments

Washington (IANS) US Congress has passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for signing into law, as many Americans were set to lose pandemic relief benefits by the end of the year.

The…

Nepal's Oli organises separate gathering as NCP on verge of collapse

Nepal's Oli organises separate gathering as NCP on verge of collapse

22-12-2020 comments

Kathmandu (IANS) As the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is on the verge of a collapse, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday organised a separate gathering of the NCP's central committee and took a number of decisions.

The gathering…

Nepal enters politics of disarray, uncertainty, confusion

Nepal enters politics of disarray, uncertainty, confusion

21-12-2020 comments

Kathmandu (IANS) With the sudden dissolution of the House of Representatives of Nepal's Federal Parliament by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the Himalayan nation has now entered a stage of confusion, disarray and uncertainty.

Oli's recommendation…

Post-Brexit trade talks to resume on Monday

Post-Brexit trade talks to resume on Monday

21-12-2020 comments

London (IANS) Post-Brexit trade talks between negotiators from the UK and the European Union (EU) will resume on Monday in an effort to reach an agreement on a deal before the transition period expires on December 31.

The resumption will come…

Nepal PM recommends dissolution of House

Nepal PM recommends dissolution of House

20-12-2020 comments

Kathmandu (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday recommended dissolution of the House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament at an emergency Cabinet meeting.

The recommendation to to dissolve the House came two years prior…

Rockets fired at US airbase in Afghanistan: Officials

Rockets fired at US airbase in Afghanistan: Officials

19-12-2020 comments

Kabul (IANS) Multiple rockets were fired at the Bagram Airfield, a major US airbase in Afghanistan's Parwan province, on Saturday, officials said, adding that there were no immediate reports of damages or casualties.

"Five rounds of rockets…

Cuban President says ready to talk with Biden

Cuban President says ready to talk with Biden

18-12-2020 comments

Havana (IANS) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said that he was ready to talk with US President-elect Joe Biden, who will be inaugurated on January 20, 2021, "on any subject".

"We are willing to discuss any issue, what we are not willing to…

French President Macron tests positive for Covid-19

French President Macron tests positive for Covid-19

17-12-2020 comments

Paris (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Elysee Palace confirmed in a statement on Thursday, joining a long list of world leaders to be infected with the disease.

The statement said that…

US sanctions Turkey on S-400, cautions India, others on buying Russian arms

US sanctions Turkey on S-400, cautions India, others on buying Russian arms

15-12-2020 comments

New York (IANS) Imposing sanctions on Turkey for buying the Russian-made S400 Triumf anti-missile system, the US has reiterated its warning to India and other countries about acquiring equipment from Moscow.

The Assistant Secretary for International…

Trump refuses to rule out possibility of skipping Biden's inauguration

Trump refuses to rule out possibility of skipping Biden's inauguration

14-12-2020 comments

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump, who still disputes the outcome of the November 3 election, has refused to rule out the possibility of skipping his successor Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021, the media reported.

When…

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