S.Korea, US hold air drills involving strategic bomber

Seoul (IANS) South Korea and the US on Wednesday held combined air drills, involving at least one American B-52H strategic bomber, amid joint efforts to sharpen deterrence against evolving North Korean threats, the Defence Ministry in Seoul said.

Russian defector sheds light on Putin's 'secret train' network

London (IANS) A senior Russian security officer who defected last year has given "rare insight into the paranoid lifestyle" of President Vladimir Putin, detailing a "secret train network, identical offices in different cities, a strict personal quarantine…

Ukraine gets $2.7bn from new IMF programme

Kiev (IANS) Amid Russia's ongoing war against Kiev, Ukraine received the first tranche of $2.7 billion from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) new aid programme, a top official said here.

"We thank our partners for their quick…

One dead, 30 injured in Netherlands train derailment

The Hague (IANS) At least one person was killed and 30 others were injured after a passenger train derailed on Tuesday in Voorschoten, a small town in the western Dutch province of South Holland following a collision with a construction crane.

Progressing British Muslims

Superficial concerns have been raised both within and outside the UK about the status of the Muslim population, though the census statistics convey something positive.

UK's Office of National Statistics (ONS), last week released the…

Anti-war female assassin carried explosive-laden statue into St Petersburg cafe

London (IANS) A anti-war female activist suspected of assassinating one of Vladimir Putin's propagandists by carrying a statue laden with explosives into a cafe has been arrested on Monday, according to a media report.

Vladlen Tatarsky,…

World Bank President concerned about China's loans to Africa

London (IANS) World Bank President David Malpass has said he is concerned about some of the loans China has been making to developing economies in Africa, according to a media report.

David Malpass says the terms and conditions need to be "more…

ASEAN Secretary-General urges for more dialogue, consultations in addressing challenges

Bangkok (IANS) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn has urged for more dialogue and consultations in addressing challenges in a speech delivered during his first working visit to Thailand which will conclude on Saturday.

As part of the efforts…

Donald Trump reckons he will be arrested next Tuesday

Washington (IANS) Former US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to rally round him and protest nationwide as he expects to be arrested coming Tuesday in anticipation of an indictment from a New York jury of a Manhattan court on the years-long…

Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 28, 230 rescued

Manila (IANS) At least 28 people were killed and 230 others rescued after the ferry they were travelling in caught fire in the Philippines, authorities said on Thursday.

According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), M/V Lady Mary Joy 3, a…