Diwali gives powerful lesson to world of everyone caring for each other: Antony Blinken
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Diwali gives a “powerful lesson” to the world about everyone’s obligation to care for each other. “At its core, Diwali is about the idea that light will push back against darkness, that compassion, curiosity can overcome ignorance, that each of us has an […]
Over 1,600 people vaccinated against Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
Kigali, Nov 2 (IANS) More than 1,600 people have been vaccinated against the Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, including those at high risk of contracting the virus and contacts of positive cases, a senior official has said. Yvan Butera, Rwandan minister of state in the Ministry of Health, announced the figures on Thursday during a […]
Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ is form of ‘deterrence’ keeping leaders off balance: Boris Johnson
New York, Nov 2 (IANS) Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s “unpredictability” is an asset because it is a form of “deterrence” that keeps foreign leaders off balance. “All deterrence is based on unpredictability, but it’s also based on strength”, he said in an interview to USA Today. […]
Pentagon announces new deployments to Middle East region
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft, and several B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region. Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder said in a statement on Friday that the deployments are in line with […]
Flash floods in Spain kill at least 205, PM pledges comprehensive support
Madrid, Nov 2 (IANS) Spain remains deeply shaken by the deadly flash floods that have left 205 people confirmed dead and wrecked havoc across the regions of Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia in the east and southeast parts of the country. With the ground too dry to absorb the intense rainfall, which exceeded 400 litres […]
US announces security aid worth $425 million for Ukraine
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) The US Defense Department has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine worth an estimated $425 million. The Pentagon in a statement on Friday said that the aid under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package is meant to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defence needs. The tranche of equipment to be provided […]
Israeli army says killed senior Hamas official
Jerusalem, Nov 2 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it has killed Izz al-Din Kassab, a member of Hamas’ political bureau and head of its relations and coordination with other factions within the Gaza Strip. The statement noted that Kassab was killed in an airstrike in the city of Khan […]
Harris claims she is not against gas drilling, but campaign member says she won’t expand fossil fuel
New York, Nov 2 (IANS) Trying to match former President Donald Trump’s popular call for US energy independence, Vice President Kamala Harris has said she is dropping her demand to ban drilling for gas, but a campaign adviser says she won’t promote fossil fuel. Harris has appointed Camila Thorndike, who worked as climate engagement director […]
Turkish President, Iraqi PM meet on regional, bilateral issues
Istanbul, Nov 2 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani have held a closed-door meeting in Istanbul, according to a statement from the Turkish presidential office. During their discussions on Friday, Erdogan highlighted the serious security threats that terrorist organisations pose to both Turkey and Iraq. He called for […]
Bursting of firecrackers post-Diwali further spikes air pollution in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) With bursting of firecrackers that started on Diwali, continuing till late on Friday night, pollution levels in Kolkata and the city’s adjoining areas continued to spike on Saturday. As per the Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring machines the AQI levels crossed the 300 mark on Friday night. The AQI ranging from […]
