Republican Congressman calls for Trump's impeachment

Washington (IANS) US Congressman Justin Amash became the first Republican to call for Donald Trump's impeachment, saying that the President committed "impeachable conduct" and accused Attorney General William Barr of intentionally…

There will be no war, says Iran Foreign Minister

Tehran (IANS) Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said he does not believe a war will break out in the region amid concerns over rising tensions with the US.

Zarif told state news agency IRNA that Tehran did not want a war, and that…

Voting begins in Australia general election

Canberra (IANS) Australians have begun voting on Saturday in the first general election since political infighting ousted the nation's fourth leader in a decade.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said he has united his conservative…

Disabled dog rescues baby buried alive in Thailand

Bangkok (IANS) A disabled dog has become the pride of his village in northeast Thailand by rescuing a baby boy who was buried alive by his teenaged mother.

The sniffing and digging of the dog named Ping Pong attracted the attention…

Trump lifts metal tariffs, delays auto levies

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

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

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

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

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

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,…