Morocco mourns quake victims as death toll climbs to over 2,000

Rabat (IANS) Morocco has declared three days of national mourning after a devastating earthquake late Friday night claimed the lives of 2,000 people.

Flags will fly at half-mast on all public facilities during the national mourning, according…

No word on possible visit of Kim Jong-un as Russia kicks off economic forum

Moscow (IANS) Russia kicked off an economic forum in Vladivostok on Sunday, but there was no word from both Moscow and Pyongyang on a possible visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines…

Death toll from Morocco earthquake rises to 632

Rabat (IANS) The death toll from the powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Morocco has increased to 632, with 329 injured person, state TV reported on Saturday.

Morocco's Interior Ministry said in a statement that the fatalities…

Ukraine war: Threat or use of N-weapons inadmissible, G20 Delhi Declaration

New Delhi (IANS) The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration has called for a "comprehensive, just, and durable peace in Ukraine" and urged member states to "refrain from the threat of use of force to seek territorial acquisition" or act against the…

Committed to inclusive, equitable and high-quality education for all: G-20 leaders

New Delhi (IANS) The G20 leaders on Saturday said that they are committed to inclusive, equitable and high quality education for all the people.

"We are committed to inclusive, equitable, high-quality education and skills training for all,…

G20 Delhi declaration reaffirms commitment to fight corruption, stresses on strengthening law enforcement

New Delhi (IANS) The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to fight corruption, saying it has zero tolerance for it and stressed on strengthening law enforcement related international cooperation and information…

49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in terrorist attack in Mali

Bamako (IANS) At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed in a dual terrorist attack in northern Mali, the government said in a statement.

Claimed by the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), the two attacks targeted the passengers…

HK hit by heaviest rainfall in nearly 140 years

Hong Kong (IANS) Hong Kong was battered by the heaviest rainfall in nearly 140 years, leading to widespread flooding and waterlogging, authorities said on Friday.

On Friday, streets and subway stations were inundated, with schools and workplaces…

UN would consider name change to 'Bharat' if request is received: Spokesperson

United Nations (IANS) If a request is made to formally change the name of 'India' to 'Bharat', the United Nations would consider it, a UN spokesperson said on Wednesday -- and, going by a recent precedent, it would probably take just…

Pakistani rupee picks up crash mode against USD, touching record low

Islamabad (IANS) The Pakistani rupee (PKR) again picked up a crash mode against the US dollar, hitting another record low, according to the country's central bank.

The State Bank of Pakistan said the greenback traded at 307.10 PKR in the…