India concerned over recent Ukraine developments, indirectly criticises Russia for ending grain deal

United Nations (IANS) India has expressed concern over the “recent developments” in Ukraine in broad terms without mentioning any country while introducing an element of indirect criticism of Russia for ending a UN-sponsored arrangement to allow shipments…

10 rescued after boat catches fire in Tokyo Bay

Tokyo (IANS) The Japan Coast Guard on Wednesday said that 10 people were rescued from a burning boat in Tokyo Bay.

The Coast Guard said an emergency call was made from the vessel at around 1 p.m.  reporting that the boat's engine was on…

Russia has cluster munitions, may retaliate if Ukraine uses them: Putin

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country has a "sufficient" stockpile of cluster munitions and will consider using them against Ukraine “if they are used against us”.

“Russia has a sufficient supply of various types of…

Russia terminates Black Sea grain deal: Kremlin

Moscow (IANS) Russia has terminated its participation in the Black Sea grain export deal as part of the agreement concerning Moscow has not been fulfilled, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Monday.

"The Black Sea agreements are no…

Parts of US sizzle under 'heat dome', others struck by heavy rains, flash floods

Washington (IANS) About a third of Americans have been in the grip of a brutal heatwave, with excessive heat warnings in effect in 15 states, from Washington and California on the West Coast down to Arizona, Texas and Florida in the south, impacting…

Powers of US, West declining, claims top Iranian military official

Tehran (IANS) The influence of the US and the West as global powers is declining, according to a top Iranian military official.

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Baqeri made the remarks in a meeting with visiting…

Erdogan says ready to host Putin in August

Istanbul (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he is ready to host his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Ankara next month for talks on several issues.

"We are preparing to host Putin in August," Erdogan told reporters in Istanbul.

Heat waves prompt red alerts in 16 Italian cities

Rome (IANS) Authorities in Italy on Saturday issued red alerts in 16 cities due to blistering heat waves that continue to bake much of southern Europe.

The alerts, which indicate risks even for healthy people, apply to tourist hotspots including…

Sudan govt willing to work with all parties to end conflict

Khartoum (IANS) The Sudanese government has expressed willingness to work with all parties on finding solutions to end the violent conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions of people since it erupted in April.

"The Sudanese…

Syria breaks UNSC stalemate by agreeing to allow border-crossing for aid

United Nations (IANS) Syria has unilaterally broken a Security Council stalemate by agreeing to allow the UN to use a contentious border-crossing to provide aid to rebel-held areas of the country on the terms of a Russian resolution that failed.