Fall in unemployment numbers buoys slow reopening of US economy

New York (IANS) As the US slowly begins reopening its economy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been buoyed by a surprise fall in unemployment numbers contrary to expert's expectations in what President Donald Trump called a "big step…

30 Taliban attacks per day after ceasefire: Sources

Kabul (IANS) The Taliban has carried out an average of 30 attacks on the Afghan security forces each day after the Eid-ul-Fitr ceasefire, sources within the Afghan government said.

The sources said on Thursday that the Afghan forces also suffered…

China backs down on US flight restrictions after Trump retaliates

New York (IANS) China has backed down on a ban on flights by US airlines after President Donald Trump's administration retaliated by threatening to block carriers from that country flying into America.

Beijing announced the decision on…

Tourists slowly return to Venice after pandemic

Venice, June 5 (IANS) International tourists have started to return to Venice after Italy reopened its borders as the once worst-hit country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

The city's streets and squares were still relatively…

Italy lifts national, European travel ban as pandemic slows down

Rome (IANS) People in Italy will be allowed to move freely within the country and the travel restrictions were also eased with travellers from European Union (EU) and Schengen countries, as well as the UK, Andorra and Monaco being allowed to visit…

US to suspend Chinese airlines' entry from June 16

New York (IANS) Retaliating to the bar on US-based airlines from entering China, the Trump administration has said it will suspend all operations of all passenger flights of China-based airlines to and from the US starting June 16.

The order…

Iran, Turkey reopen key border crossing after 3 months

Tehran (IANS) After a three-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Iran and Turkey have reopened the key border crossing of Bazargan on Thursday for trade exchanges.

The Bazargan border crossing reopened at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, Xinhua…

India flays destruction of Buddhist symbols in PoK

New Delhi (IANS) India on Wednesday while strongly condemning the destruction of Buddhist symbols in Pakistan occupied Kashmir sought access for its experts in the region to preserve its civilizational heritage.

The Central government once…

Putin approves July 1 for constitutional amendments vote

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin approved July 1 as the date for the constitutional amendments vote, it was reported.

According to the President, ideas were voiced to hold the vote on the same day as the rescheduled Victory Parade…

US censures China for not resolving conflict in Ladakh as per int'l law

Washington (IANS) The US censured China for resorting to aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and not resolving the conflict as per the international law.

While expressing concern about the Chinese aggression against…