Trump likely to nominate Amy Coney Barrett as Ginsburg's SC replacement

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump was likely to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who has served on the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit since 2017, to the Supreme Court as the replacement for late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, according…

Ditto! Imran Khan UNGA 2020 speech almost replica of 2019 litany

United Nations (IANS) If you blinked, you could have mistaken Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) as the one he delivered in 2019.

Retrofitted with pandemic era phrases, nips and tucks, Khan belted…

Brazilian govt sees increase in approval rating

Brazilian (IANS) There has been an increase in the approval rating of the Brazilian government led by President Jair Bolsonaro in September amid the coronavirus pandemic, said a survey released by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI).

UN should hold China responsible for COVID-19 pandemic: Trump

United Nations (IANS) US President Donald Trump lashed out against China on Tuesday demanding that the UN should hold Beijing responsible for the consequences of unleashing the plague of COVID-19 on the world.

Speaking at the General Assembly's…

Now China encroaches upon Nepal territory

Kathmandu (IANS) After India, China is now embroiled in a fresh boundary dispute with Nepal in its remote Humla district that is close to the Nepal-Tibet border.

The dispute emerged after the Chinese side unilaterally constructed 11 cemented…

Protesters rally at Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu against encroachment

Kathmandu (IANS) A spontaneous protest erupted in front of the Chinese Embassy in national capital Kathmandu on Wednesday afternoon over the encroachment of Nepalese territory by the China in western-northern part of Humla district.

A number…

After defying UN on Iran, Trump boycotts 75th anniversary session

United Nations (IANS) US President Donald Trump, who defied the UN and unilaterally reimposed sanctions on Iran, has boycotted the world body's 75th anniversary commemoration.

Trump was listed as the first national leader to speak at the…

Israel calls on European powers to reimpose sanctions against Iran

Jerusalem (IANS) Israel has urged European powers to recognise US unilateral announcement over the resumption of the UN Security Council's sanctions against Iran.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his office, Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi…

Letter containing poison addressed to Trump at WH

Washington (IANS) A package containing ricin poison that was addressed to US President Donald Trump has been intercepted before it reached the White House, officials told American media outlets.

The letter was discovered at a screening facility…

India permits onion export to B'desh on 'special consideration'

Dhaka (IANS) The Indian government has granted a special permission to export 25,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, which was blocked in five trucks in the countries' border area, according to local traders.

The decision, which was announced…