N.Korea fires 2 apparent cruise missiles: Seoul

Seoul (IANS) North Korea seems to have test-fired at least two cruise missiles from an inland area, in what would be Pyongyang's fifth known round of missile launches this year, a South Korean official said on Tuesday.

"We still need to…

Kin of US embassy staff in Ukraine asked to leave over Russian threat

Washington (IANS) The US Department of State has ordered the departure of eligible family members of staffers at the from American Embassy in Kiev due to the "continued threat of Russian military action".

In a statement on Sunday, the Department…

German navy chief resigns over remarks on Ukraine, Russia during India visit

New Delhi (IANS) German naval chief, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schonbach has resigned over comments on Ukraine and Russia he made during his visit to India.

His resignation on late Saturday night was accepted by Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht.

WEF 'Davos Agenda' closed with world leaders' global economic concerns

New Delhi/Geneva (IANS) The week-long meeting convened leaders on "The State Of The World" -- the Davos Agenda -- closed on Friday with headline-making dialogues by Heads of state and governments, international organisations, business and civil society.

Ireland to scrap most Covid restrictions

Dublin (IANS) Ireland will scrap most of its Covid-19 restrictions starting from Saturday following a drop in the number of new cases, the government announced.

Starting from 6 a.m. on Saturday, there will be no social distancing requirements…

IS attack in Iraq kills 11 soldiers

Baghdad (IANS) At least 11 Iraqi soldiers were killed in an overnight attack by the Islamic State (IS) terror group in the eastern province of Diyala, police said on Friday.

The attack took place after midnight when IS militants attacked an…

Pak in tumult after rumours of imposition of 'Indira Gandhi-like emergency'

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan's major opposition parties see a "systematic and planned campaign" behind circulation of rumours about imposition of some kind of an emergency in the country, like the one enforced by then Indian Prime Minister Indira…

IED blast in busy Lahore market leaves two dead, several injured

Lahore (IANS) A powerful blast in Pakistan's Punjab province's provincial capital Lahore has claimed at least two lives and injured dozens, in what is being seen as a targeted terror attack.

The banned Baloch National Army has claimed…

SL's dollar crisis leads to power crisis

Colombo (IANS) Amidst the worst-ever power crisis connected to Sri Lanka's ailing economy and Energy Ministry threatening to stop fuel supply for electricity generation from Tuesday, a Minister said fuel would be obtained from the Indian Oil Company…

S.Korean Defence Minister stresses 'firm' readiness after Pyongyang missile launches

Seoul (IANS) South Korea's Defence Minister Suh Wook on Tuesday called for a "firm" readiness posture following a series of North Korean missile launches.

Suh made the call when he met with troops at the Army's 2nd Operations Command…