Ukraine unveils strategy to implement peace formula

Kiev (IANS) The Ukrainian President's office has unveiled a three-step strategy to implement Ukraine's Peace Formula.

The first stage includes meetings between Ukrainian authorities and ambassadors accredited to Ukraine, aimed at discussing…

Niger crisis could worsen security situation in West Africa: UN envoy

United Nations (IANS) The security situation in West Africa could worsen if the crisis in Niger, where a military coup has overthrown the elected government, was not resolved, the top UN envoy for the region warned.

"The unfolding crisis, if…

Russia might be interested in returning to talks on Black Sea grain deal: US envoy

United Nations (IANS) There are signs that Russia might be interested in returning to talks on the Black Sea grain deal, a US envoy said.

"We have seen indications that they might be interested in returning to discussions. So we will wait to…

US, Taliban hold talks for first time since Afghanistan's fall in 2021

Washington (IANS) For the first time since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the US and Taliban held talks in Doha during which Washington pressed the regime to "reverse policies responsible for the deteriorating human rights situation" in Afghanistan,…

Typhoon Doksuri deaths in Philippines rise to 25, 20 missing

Manila (IANS) The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by typhoon Doksuri in the Philippines has climbed to 25, with at least 20 people still missing, the national disaster agency said on Monday.

Many parts of the country remain…

At least 35 killed, 200 injured in suicide blast targeting JUI-F workers' convention in Pakistan

Peshawar (IANS) At least 35 people, including a Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) local leader, were killed in a suicide blast that took place on Sunday at the workers' convention in Bajaur’s Khar, Geo News reported.

Caretaker Information…

One injured, 2 Moscow buildings damaged in drone attack, Vnukovo airport shut briefly

Moscow (IANS) A man was injured and two buildings were damaged in Moscow city in the drone attack, allegedly carried out by Ukraine, due to which one of the city's airport Vnukovo was also shut briefly, local media reported.

"The city was…

Military council names new leader of Niger, suspends constitution

Niamey (IANS) General Abdourahamane Tchiani, former leader of Niger's presidential guard, has been named "president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland" (CNSP) following a military takeover in the West African country, state…

Death toll from boat capsize in Philippines reaches 26

Manila (IANS) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday said the death toll due to the capsize of an overcrowded passenger boat on Laguna de Bay off Rizal province has increased to 26.

The PCG said the boat, which has a maximum capacity of…

US announces new measures to address extreme heat

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Biden has announced a series of new measures to protect communities from the extreme heat wave which has led to record high temperatures across the country.

The announcement on Thursday came after the President…