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Over 1,300 people evacuated due to gas leak in Mexico

Over 1,300 people evacuated due to gas leak in Mexico

13-09-2018 comments

Mexico City (IANS): A gas leak in the Mexican state of Puebla forced the evacuation early on Wednesday of more than 1,300 people across seven neighbourhoods in the like-named capital, officials said.

The gas leak was caused by a clandestine…

Australia urged to end military ties with Myanmar over Rohingya crisis

Australia urged to end military ties with Myanmar over Rohingya crisis

12-09-2018 comments

Canberra (IANS): International human rights bodies urged Australia on Wednesday to end its military ties with Myanmar and impose sanctions on those responsible for "atrocities" committed against the Rohingyas.

Human Rights Watch (HRW),…

Another Trump-Kim meeting is a possibility:White House

Another Trump-Kim meeting is a possibility:White House

11-09-2018 comments

Washington (IANS): The White House on Monday said that the "possibility" exists that US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will meet again but that Pyongyang must take steps toward denuclearization if it wants the…

India, Iran, Afghanistan to boost economic, counter-terrorism cooperation

India, Iran, Afghanistan to boost economic, counter-terrorism cooperation

11-09-2018 comments

New Delhi (IANS): Despite heightened tensions over fresh US sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, India, Iran and Afghanistan agreed to strengthen economic and counter-terrorism cooperation in their first tripartite meeting held in Kabul on…

Trump hails absence of nukes at N.Korean military parade

Trump hails absence of nukes at N.Korean military parade

10-09-2018 comments

Washington (IANS): US President Donald Trump has hailed the absence of ballistic missiles at the military parade held by the North Korean government on the 70th anniversary of the country's founding.

"North Korea has just staged their…

15 killed, 190 wounded in protests in Iraq's Basra

15 killed, 190 wounded in protests in Iraq's Basra

09-09-2018 comments

Baghdad (IANS): The Iraqi Ministry of Health has said 15 people have been killed and 190 others wounded since violent protests against worsening living conditions broke out in Basra several days ago.

"The casualties come from both demonstrators…

Expecting 'positive' letter from Kim, says Trump

Expecting 'positive' letter from Kim, says Trump

08-09-2018 comments

Washington (IANS): US President Donald Trump has said he is expecting a "positive" letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Speaking to reporters on Friday on Air Force One, Trump said that "I know that a letter is being…

34 arrested in Philippines for sitting through national anthem

34 arrested in Philippines for sitting through national anthem

07-09-2018 comments

Manila (IANS) Police in the Philippines have arrested 34 people for not standing while the national anthem was being played at a movie theatre, an official report said on Friday.

The report said the incident took place on Thursday…

China welcomes 2+2 dialogue, wants regional peace

China welcomes 2+2 dialogue, wants regional peace

07-09-2018 comments

Beijing (BY Gaurav Sharma - IANS): China on Friday said it was "happy" to see the maiden "2+2" dialogue between India and the US and hoped the two countries would do more for regional peace and stability in the region.

During…

India ignores Pakistan's latest taunt on Kashmir at UN forum

India ignores Pakistan's latest taunt on Kashmir at UN forum

06-09-2018 comments

United Nations (By Arul Louis - IANS): India has brushed aside Pakistan's latest attempt to raise the Kashmir issue at a UN forum and instead took the high road with an appeal for "good neighbourliness and a respect for other states".

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