South Korea’s main opposition set to file new motion to impeach Yoon over martial law declaration
Seoul, Dec 11 (IANS) South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party (DP) is set to introduce a new impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over his failed bid to impose martial law, days after Yoon avoided impeachment because most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a vote. The DP’s move comes after a motion to […]
Israeli, Egyptian security officials discuss potential truce deal in Gaza
Cairo, Dec 11 (IANS) A high-level Israeli security delegation held talks with their Egyptian counterparts on a potential truce agreement in the Gaza Strip. According to the press center of Egypt’s State Information Service, the visit came as Egypt intensifies its efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into […]
Azerbaijan voices support for Syria’s stability, pledges humanitarian aid
Baku, Dec 11 (IANS) Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to supporting Syria’s peace and territorial integrity amid the ongoing crisis. The statement highlighted that Azerbaijan is closely monitoring developments in Syria, conducting consultations with Turkey. It emphasised the critical need for restoring peace and stability in Syria following the collapse of […]
US military conducts ballistic missile intercept test from Guam for first time
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said that it has successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target during a test off Guam for the first time. “During the flight experiment, the Aegis Guam System integrated with the new AN/TPY-6 radar and Vertical Launching System, fired a Standard Missile-3 Block IIA which intercepted […]
Al-Assad safe in Russia, not to be extradited: Russian senior diplomat
Moscow, Dec 11 (IANS) Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad, who has been granted asylum, is now safe in Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. “In such a situation it would be very wrong for me to elaborate on what happened and how it was resolved, but he is secured,” local RIA news agency […]
Turkey not to allow Syria to be divided again: Erdogan
Ankara, Dec 11 (IANS) Turkey will not allow Syria to become a conflict zone and be divided once again, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “Any attack on the stability of the new Syrian government or the integrity of ancient Syrian lands will face both the Syrian people and us,” Erdogan said at a ruling […]
Lukashenko confirms presence of nuclear weapons in Belarus
Minsk, Dec 11 (IANS) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed the presence of nuclear weapons in Belarus. Lukashenko said that several dozen nuclear warheads have already been brought into the republic, Xinhua news agency reported. The Belarusian leader stressed the use of nuclear weapons implies great responsibility, given the experience of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, because after […]
Canadian Hindus protest in Toronto, demand justice for atrocities against Hindus in B’desh
Toronto, Dec 11 (IANS) Toronto witnessed a powerful demonstration on Wednesday as members of the Canadian Hindu community gathered outside the Bangladeshi Consulate to protest the ongoing atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. The event, organised by Canadian Hindu Volunteers, brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds, unified in their call for global intervention against what they […]
European countries halt asylum process for Syrians after fall of al-Assad govt
Prague, Dec 11 (IANS) Several European countries have announced the suspension of asylum processes for Syrian nationals in light of the political developments in Syria following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government. The Dutch government has imposed a six-month freeze on decisions regarding asylum applications from Syrians, the country’s Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein […]
Biden kept updated on Syria, Sullivan to travel to Israel: White House
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has been kept up-to-date about the situation in Syria, and his national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, is traveling to Israel on Wednesday with Syria on top of the agenda, an administration spokesperson said. “The president is staying fully briefed by his national security team” on the development […]
