South Korea: Rival parties struggle to reach agreement on special counsel bill to probe Yoon's insurrection charges

Seoul (IANS) South Korean ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Friday discussed their respective bills on launching a special counsel probe into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial…

Ceasefire deal reached between Israel, Hamas, welcomed by international community

Doha (IANS) Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal following intensive mediation by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, Qatar's prime minister announced. 

The agreement includes an initial 42-day phase during which more…

Firefighters continue battling LA wildfires amid dangerous weather warning

Los Angeles (IANS) Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with "particularly dangerous" winds warning in effect through Wednesday. 

Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions will continue…

Turkey: Death toll from fake alcohol rises to 19 in Istanbul

Istanbul (IANS) The death toll from bootleg alcohol in Turkey's Istanbul has risen to 19 in the past two days, up from 11 earlier with 43 people still hospitalised as of Wednesday, according to Turkish broadcaster NTV. 

A total of 65 people…

Enquiry committee recommends legal action against 'individual' for undermining India-US security interests

New Delhi (IANS) A high-powered enquiry committee set up to investigate activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations and drug peddlers who undermined the security interests of both India and the US, has submitted its report…

In difficult times, there is India, willing to help different parties: Jaishankar in Spain

Madrid (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasised India's growing global stature and its ability to provide meaningful assistance during challenging times. 

Addressing the Indian diaspora during his visit to Spain, Jaishankar…

Ukraine ready to hand over captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian captives: Zelensky

Seoul (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is prepared to hand over captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian captives in Russia, a day after revealing the country's seizure of two wounded North Korean…

Heavy rains kill at least 11 in southeast Brazil

Rio de Janerio (IANS) Heavy rains in southeastern Brazil have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, including nine who were killed in landslides in the valley region of Minas Gerais state during Sunday morning, said local authorities. 

According…

170 cholera cases recorded in Angola with 15 deaths

Luanda (IANS) Angola has registered 170 cholera cases as of 6 p.m. local time, the Ministry of Health said. 

In the past 24 hours, three cholera deaths and 51 new cases have been reported on Saturday. The outbreak has now spread to two additional…

Tragic toll: At least 11 confirmed dead as wildfires ravage Los Angeles

Los Angeles (IANS) At least 11 people have lost their lives, with fears that the death toll could climb as rescue efforts intensify following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The fires, which erupted on Tuesday, have left communities reeling…