Biden signs first gun reforms law in decades

Washington (IANS) US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a legislation that makes modest changes in the gun laws of the country but marks a significant step on reforms in decades.

"Nothing is going to fill that void in their hearts,"…

India warns of Afghanistan becoming haven for JeM, LeT; calls for int'l action

United Nations (IANS) India has warned of Afghanistan becoming a haven for terrorist organisations that threaten the region and called for unified action against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba getting entrenched…

India sends aid to quake-hit Afghanistan

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has dispatched 27 tons of emergency relief assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan, Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

"In the wake of tragic earthquake that struck Afghanistan on June 22, 2022 causing…

Pro-Pakistan US lawmaker moves anti-India resolution in Congress

Washington (IANS) A pro-Pakistan US lawmaker has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives calling for the State Department to declare India an egregious violator of religious freedom.

Ilhan Omar, the Democratic member of the…

Spokesperson leaves open possibility of Biden raising human rights issues with Modi

New York (IANS) US President Joe Biden's spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre has left open the possibility that as a "straight-shooter", he may raise human rights issues concerning Muslims with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when they speak during the…

Over 150 killed after strong earthquake hits Afghanistan

Kabul (IANS) Over 150 were killed while more than 250 injured after an earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan early on Wednesday, according to multiple sources.

The quake, with a magnitude of 6.1, jolted 44 km southwest of Khost, Afghanistan,…

India rejects OIC criticism, warns against ignoring hate aimed at Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism

United Nations (IANS) Rejecting Organisation for Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) criticism as "divisive," India has said that efforts to combat religiophobia will not succeed if the rising hatred against Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism is ignored.

Rainstorms affect thousands in China

Beijing (IANS) Incessant rainstorms have affected hundreds of thousands of people in China's Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, authorities said on Tuesday.

In Jiangxi, the flood control and drought relief headquarters upgraded the flood control…

5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Taiwan

Taipei (IANS) A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Hualien county on Monday.

According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC), the epicentre of the quake that struck at 9.05 a.m. was monitored at 23.66 degrees north latitude…

Qantas, Airbus announce $200 mn biofuel investment

Canberra (IANS) Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced a $200 million joint investment with Airbus into the country's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, designed to drive down carbon emissions.

The landmark deal, announced…