ICC condemns 'unprecedented, serious' US economic sanctions

The Hague (IANS) The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the economic sanctions imposed by the US on its prosecutor and a member of her office, saying it was "unprecedented and serious".

"These coercive acts, directed at an international…

Israel to ease restrictions on Gaza

Tel Aviv (IANS) Israel has said that it will ease restrictions imposed on the Gaza Strip, starting with the reopening of the main Kerem Shalom cargo crossing on Tuesday.

In addition, the zone permitted for fishing around the coastal Palestinian…

Myanmar wriggling out of Chinese lair, reduces CMEC commitment

New Delhi (IANS) Guess who is learning from the debt enslavement of Pakistan? It is none other than Indias eastern neighbour-Myanmar. After having noticed how countries have been honey-trapped by China through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Myanmar…

Arab Parliament condemns Houthi drone attack on Saudi airport

Cairo (IANS) The Cairo-based Arab Parliament has condemned a drone attack launched by the Houthi militias on Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport.

In a statement on Sunday, Speaker of the Parliament Mishaal bin Fahm al-Salmi said that attacking…

1 killed in Portland as Trump supporters clash with protesters

Washington (IANS) One person was shot and killed in Portland, the largest city in the US state of Oregon, after supporters of President Donald Trump's clashed with anti-racism protesters, according to police.

The incident took place on…

'Eye on J&K': Pakistan buys China's Jilin-1 satellite data

New Delhi (IANS) Pakistan has purchased from China real time satellite data, comprising high definition video, optical and hyper spectral imagery, that also can provide it the precise position of Indian Army camps across the Line of Control in Jammu…

Saudi Arabia announces discovery of new oil, gas fields

Riyadh (IANS) Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud announced on Sunday the discovery of two oil and gas fields in the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two fields, Hadat Al-Hajrah gas field in the Al-Jawf region and…

US to reduce troops in Iraq to about 3,500

Baghdad (IANS) The US will cut one-third of its military presence in Iraq, bringing the number of American troops in the country down to 3,500 from about 5,200.

Citing several US officials, The Wall Street Journal said in a report on Friday…

UAE formally ends Israel boycott amid US-brokered deal

Abu Dhabi (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday issued a decree to formally end its boycott of Israel amid the US-brokered peace deal to normalize relations between the two countries.

The Decree comes as part of the UAE's efforts…

Sweden to allow public gatherings of up to 500 people

Stockholm (IANS) Sweden's Public Health Agency has recommended raising the maximum number of people allowed at public gatherings from 50 to 500, a move welcomed especially by organizers of sports and cultural events.

In a consultation response…