26 injured in Japan earthquake

Tokyo (IANS) At least 26 people were injured after an earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck Japan's northwestern region, causing landslides and power outages in some areas, authorities said on Wednesday.

Seventeen people…

Credible proof linking MBS to Khashoggi killing: UN expert

Geneva (IANS) There is credible evidence that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other high-level officials are individually liable for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN special rapporteur said in a report on Wednesday.

Italy 'biggest' European interlocutor for US-Salvini

Washington (IANS/AKI) Italy is the "biggest" European country that the US could want dialogue with, far-right interior minister and Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini told reporters during a visit to Washington on Monday.

"Italy is…

Trump launching re-election campaign defiantly facing odds

New York (IANS) US President Donald Trump will formally launch his re-election campaign on Tuesday, defiantly facing the threats of impeachment but hoping to float to office again on his steadfast voter base, a good economy and an opposition that…

Iran will not go to war with any nation: Rouhani

Tehran (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday reaffirmed that his country does not seek war with any nation, but stressed that Tehran will come out as the ultimate winner of any warfare against it.

"We will not wage war with…

China backs HK chief, slams 'local, external forces'

Beijing (IANS) China on Monday voiced its support for Hong Kongs Chief Executive following massive protests against the contentious extradition bill, which the state media termed as "violent clashes" stemming from "malicious stratagem…

Israel names Golan Heights settlement after Trump

Tel Aviv (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new settlement -- Trump Heights -- in the occupied Golan Heights, named after the US President.

"We're going to establish a new community something that hasn't…

UAE calls on world powers to protect Gulf shipping route

Dubai (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called on world powers to help secure maritime traffic and energy supplies in the Gulf of Oman, following last week's attacks on two tankers in the key shipping channel, the media reported on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia wants no war, firm against threat: Crown Prince

Riyadh (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud said on Sunday that his country wants no war in the region but will not hesitate to deal with any threat.

"The Kingdom does not want a war in the region, but we will not hesitate…

US concerned about N. Korean activities in Nepal

Kathmandu (IANS) Amidst reports of growing activities of North Koreans in Nepal, Mark Lambert, the special US envoy for Pyongyang, has asked the Himalayan nation's government and politicians not to entertain North Koreans in the country.

Lambert,…