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…

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…

Families affected by Beirut blasts to be given $300 monthly

Beirut (IANS) The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) announced on Saturday that it will provide $300 for seven months for 10,000 families affected by August 4 Port of Beirut explosions.

"We will also make assessments about the families that are very…

Pakistan risks Basmati export as India applies GI tag in EU

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan is facing another potential threat of a major damage to its exports as India has applied for an exclusive Geographical Indications (GI) tag to Basmati rice in the European Union (EU).

Pakistan on the other hand, is…

Nepal to resume railway services after 7-yr suspension

Kathmandu (IANS) Nepal has planned to resume passenger railway services after a 7-year suspension as two sets of rails that Kathmandu purchased from India have arrived in Janakpur city.

"The Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit rail sets arrived at…

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…

UN peacekeeping member states urged to pay assessed contributions

United Nations (IANS) The UN peacekeeping chief said that it was critical for member states to pay their assessed contributions in full and in due time.

"We are going through pressures on the peacekeeping budget," Jean-Pierre Lacroix, under-secretary-general…

Doha talks will be difficult, tough decisions needed: Abdullah

Kabul (IANS) Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation, has said that the talks between government and the Taliban will be difficult, stating that the Afghan team will face issues that will require hard…