Biden claims 'pandemic is over' as WHO advises vigilance

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Biden has claimed that the Covid-19 pandemic is over, as millions suffer from long Covid and several countries still bear the brunt of the global health crisis.

On the CBS '60 Minutes' TV show on Sunday,…

China, Russia to hold meetings on security, law-enforcement

Beijing (IANS) Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, will travel to China for the 17th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation and the seventh meeting of the China-Russia law-enforcement and…

Japan set to issue special typhoon warning for Kyushu region

Tokyo (IANS) The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Saturday that it is ready to issue a special typhoon warning for some areas in the Kyushu region as an "unprecedented" storm is expected to approach.

Large and powerful typhoon Nanmadol…

Australian govt announces funding for biggest hydrogen plant

Canberra (IANS) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on Friday announced funding for the nation's biggest hydrogen plant.

ARENA approved A$47.5 million ($31 million) in funding for the company -- ENGIE Renewables Australia's…

As Xi steps out of China, policies of populism loom

Beijing (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has stepped out of the country for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic that originated in his country in early 2020 and forced global lockdowns, clobbered large economies and caused…

Putin's limo attacked in 'assassination attempt': Report

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin's limousine was attacked in an alleged "assassination attempt" amid Moscow's raging war against Ukraine, a report said.

According to the report by General SVR, a Russian Telegram channel,…

Shanghai raises emergency response as typhoon Muifa approaches

Shanghai (IANS) Shanghai on Wednesday upgraded its typhoon emergency response to Level III, the third-highest, as Muifa, the 12th typhoon this year, moves closer.

The municipal flood control and typhoon and drought relief headquarters raised…

In Assembly address, outgoing UNGA Prez praises Indian diplomat's services

United Nations (IANS) Abdulla Shahid, the UN General Assembly's (UNGA) outgoing President, has praised Indian diplomat K. Nagaraj Naidu for being a "steady hand in a crisis" while he was his chief aide.

In his closing address to the Assembly…

India lists priorities ahead of assuming G20 Presidency

New Delhi (IANS) India has listed its priorities ahead of assuming the G20 Presidency for a year from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said: "Our G20 priorities are in the process…

6.3 mn people in SL facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity: Report

Rome (IANS) An estimated 6.3 million people in Sri Lanka are facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity and their situation is expected to worsen if adequate life-saving assistance and livelihood support is not provided, the Food and Agriculture…