UN chief speaks with presidents of Rwanda, DR Congo over conflict
United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres talked over the phone with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to discuss the escalating conflict in the DRC, a UN spokesman said. When asked about the content of the conversations, Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for the UN secretary-general, replied […]
UN confirms US notification of withdrawal from Paris Agreement
United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) The United Nations confirmed that it had received official notification from Washington of its withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement. “The United States notified the Secretary-General, in his capacity as depositary, of its withdrawal, on 27 January 2025, from the Paris Agreement of 12 December 2015,” Stephane Dujarric, spokesman […]
Australian inflation falls to three-year low
Canberra, Jan 29 (IANS) Australia’s rate of inflation has slowed to the lowest level in over three years, official figures have revealed. According to data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – the headline measure of inflation – rose by 2.4 per cent in the 12 […]
Argentine railway workers walk out in demand of higher wages
Buenos Aires, Jan 29 (IANS) Argentine railway workers went on strike Tuesday to demand higher wages, a move criticised by President Javier Milei’s government for leaving a million passengers stranded. Local and regional train service in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area was suspended by the six-hour stoppage, from 9 am to 3 pm local time […]
New Australian map to enhance conservation of species in ice-free Antarctica
Sydney, Jan 29 (IANS) Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica’s ice-free land that they say will help protect the continent’s biodiversity. The team, led by researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, unveiled the new high-resolution map on Wednesday as well as a hierarchical classification system of the […]
EAM Jaishankar mourns death of nine Indians in Saudi Arabia road accident
Jeddah, Jan 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday condoled the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while assuring full support to the concerned families of the victims. “Grieved to learn of this accident and the loss of lives. Spoke with our Consul General in […]
New Australian disability strategy to prioritise reducing homelessness
Canberra, Jan 29 (IANS) Australia’s federal, state and territory governments have committed to making the country more inclusive under a new national disability strategy. The federal government on Wednesday released the updated 10-year strategy following a review that was recommended by the landmark Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. […]
US: Oklahoma moves to ask immigration status in public school enrollment
Houston, Jan 29 (IANS) The State Board of Education of Oklahoma has voted to advance a rule requiring parents to report immigration or citizenship status when enrolling students in public schools. The rule, approved by 6-0 unanimously on Tuesday, must be approved by the Governor and the state legislature to take effect in the landlocked […]
ADB approves 500 million USD loan to bolster Philippines’ disaster resilience
Manila, Jan 29 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 500 million US dollars to provide the Philippines with quick access to financing in case of disasters triggered by natural hazards or health-related emergencies. The ADB said the financing will support reforms to raise resilience and […]
Junta-led Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger formally exit ECOWAS
Abuja, Jan 29 (IANS) The memberships of the three West African countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have been formally withdrawn from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one year after the three junta-led nations jointly declared an intention to exit the regional bloc. The ECOWAS Commission said in a statement […]
