Thailand to hold elections on February

Bangkok (IANS) Thailand's ruling military junta on Tuesday approved the lifting of the ban on political activities it had imposed after taking power in a coup in 2014, clearing the way for an election to be held on February 24 next year.

Iran to stage military drills in Indian Ocean

Tehran (IANS) Iran's navy has planned to stage large-scale military drills in the Indian Ocean in the coming months, the media reported citing officials.

The exercises are aimed to "boost Iran's naval performance in…

Australian students protest against Adani coal mine construction

Canberra (IANS) Thousands of students took to the streets across Australia on Saturday in their latest protest against the planned construction of a coal mine in Queensland state by Indian conglomerate Adani.

The protesters…

12 dead in bank robbery attempt in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro (IANS) At least 12 people have died following a shootout between a group of alleged bank robbers and the police in Brazil, officials said.

The shooting happened on Friday in the city of Milagres, in the state…

Arab nations outmanoeuvre US to defeat anti-Hamas resolution at UN

United Nations (IANS) Arab nations have deftly outmanoeuvred the US at the UN to defeat a resolution it sponsored condemning Hamas by requiring a two-thirds majority for it to pass, rather than the simple majority it received.

12 dead in shipwreck off Libya: UN

Tripoli (IANS/AKI): At least 12 people died after a rubber boat which spent more than 10 days at sea capsized off Misrata, Libya, the UN migration agency has said, urging search and rescue operations to be stepped up in the Mediterranean.

Ten…

Pakistan continues to use Taliban as hedge against India: US commander

Washington (IANS): Pakistan continues to use the Taliban as a hedge against India rather than utilizing it as part of a stable, reconciled Afghanistan, a top American commander has said days after US President Donald Trump sought assistance from Islamabad…

7.5 magnitude quake strikes off New Caledonia in Pacific Ocean

Noumea (New Caledonia) (IANS): A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. No significant damage was reported.

New Caledonia…

Chinese province Yunnan wooing Indian tourists

Kunming (China) (IANS) The southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan has got down to actively wooing Indian tourists, the inflow of whom has been limited till now, showcasing its scenic beauty, natural wonders and salubrious climate.

No oil will go through Persian Gulf if US targets Iranian sales: Rouhani

Tehran (IANS): Accusing the US of trying to push India away from Iran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Washington cannot stop Tehran from exporting oil and warned that no crude will be exported from the Persian Gulf if Iranian…