Massive 8.2 quake rocks Alaska, tsunami warning issued

Washington (IANS) A massive earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale jolted Alaska and prompted authorities to issue a tsunami warning for parts of the state, according to the US Geological Survey.

The temblor occurred at around 10.15…

Demand rises for Hungarian ministers to resign over Pegasus surveillance

Budapest (IANS) The opposition in Hungary has called for ministerial resignations from Viktor Orban's far-right government over allegations that it had selected journalists, media owners and opposition political figures as potential targets for…

Huge blast rocks Germany's Leverkusen city

Berlin (IANS) A huge explosion rocked Germany's western city of Leverkusen on Tuesday, local media WDR reported.

The explosion took place at the Leverkusen Chempark site.

Witnesses saw a column of smoke rising near the site belonging…

Canada, Germany to lead roadmap in mobilising climate finance

New Delhi (IANS) Climate ministers have taken a step forward towards a successful UN climate summit named COP26, as a constructive meeting in London concluded with countries, including India, coming closer on key issues such as actions to keep the…

US asks Pakistan, India to work towards stable relationship

Islamabad (IANS) Just before the all-important visit of Secretary of State Antony Blinken to India and other destinations of South Asia and the Middle East, the US has issued a statement, encouraging arch-rivals India and Pakistan to work for a more…

US intensifies airstrikes as Taliban offensive nears Kandahar

New Delhi (IANS) The US has stepped up airstrikes in southern Afghanistan amid growing apprehension over a Taliban offensive threatening Kandahar, the country's second-largest city and spiritual capital of the Taliban movement, Wall Street Journal…

As Blinken heads to India, his deputy to 'represent US, allies interests' in China talks

New York (IANS) On Monday, when Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be on his way to India, his deputy, Wendy Sherman, will be in China representing the interests of the US and its allies during talks with Beijing's top diplomats delivering…

Death toll rises to 15 in China warehouse fire

Beijing (IANS) The death toll from a fire accident at a warehouse in China's Jilin rovince has increased to 15, with 25 people injured, local authorities said on Sunday.

The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at the logistics warehouse…

Taliban using Pakistani madrasas to recruit fighters

New Delhi (IANS) Afghanistan is now squarely blaming Pakistan for supporting the Taliban insurgency with the topmost officials attacking Pakistan's links with terror in quick succession.

Afghanistan National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib…

Quad partnership 'sets the tone' for Blinken India visit: US State Dept

New York (IANS) The US government is pointing to the first leader level Quad summit earlier this year to headline its "high priority" status for the US-India partnership, ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to India next week to…