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Trump lifts metal tariffs, delays auto levies

Trump lifts metal tariffs, delays auto levies

18-05-2019  comments

Washington, May 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has agreed to lift tariffs on metal imports from Canada and Mexico, that in exchange agreed to stop punishing American farmers with their own taxes on pork, cheese and milk.

At the same time,…

Boeing completes 737 MAX software fix

Boeing completes 737 MAX software fix

17-05-2019  comments

Washington (IANS) Boeing said that it has completed software update and tests for the 737 MAX planes that have been grounded worldwide since March following two deadly crashes involving the aircraft model that took place within a span of…

Muslim leaders call for united Sri Lankan identity

Muslim leaders call for united Sri Lankan identity

17-05-2019  comments

Colombo (IANS) Sri Lankan Muslim leaders have called for one united identity of the island nation while expressing solidarity with the victims of the April 21 Easter Sunday terror attacks and those affected by the recent spate of violence.

"We,…

Nuclear test ban body offers India 'observer' status

Nuclear test ban body offers India 'observer' status

16-05-2019  comments

Vienna (IANS) The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) has offered India an "Observer" status and access to the International Monitoring System (IMS) data.

Addressing a group of Indian journalists…

20 injured in explosion at bank in Pakistan

20 injured in explosion at bank in Pakistan

16-05-2019  comments

Islamabad (IANS) At least 20 people were injured in an explosion at a bank in Pakistan Punjab province's Sadiqabad city on Thursday, officials said.

The explosion took place when around two dozen people, including staff…

US state passes near-total abortion ban bill

US state passes near-total abortion ban bill

15-05-2019  comments

Washington (IANS) The Alabama state Senate has passed the most restrictive abortion bill in the US that could punish doctors who perform abortions with life in prison.

The state's Republican backers have pushed the legislation,…

UK MPs to vote on Brexit bill early next month

UK MPs to vote on Brexit bill early next month

15-05-2019  comments

London(IANS) UK MPs will vote on a Brexit bill again in early June whether or not the government of Prime Minister Theresa May and the opposition Labour Party have reached a deal, a Downing Street spokesperson has said.

The spokesperson said…

Indian-American students among US Presidential Scholars

Indian-American students among US Presidential Scholars

14-05-2019  comments

Washington (IANS) Indian-American students accounted for more than 10 per cent of the 55th class of the 2019 US Presidential Scholars, according to the Department of Education.

Last week, the Department announced the names of…

Mount Everest climbing season begins in Nepal

Mount Everest climbing season begins in Nepal

14-05-2019  comments

Kathmandu (IANS) The much-anticipated 2019 spring Mount Everest climbing season officially began on Tuesday with a team of eight high-altitude Nepalese climbing guides reaching the summit.

The experienced climbing guides prepare…

Seriously look at breaking up Facebook: Kamala Harris

Seriously look at breaking up Facebook: Kamala Harris

13-05-2019  comments

Washington (IANS) We should take a serious look at breaking up Facebook as the social network platform is a "utility that has gone unregulated", Democratic presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris has stressed.

In an interview…

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