Trump fires Biden-appointee Rohit Chopra who headed consumer protection
New York, Feb 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has fired Rohit Chopra, who was appointed the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by former President Joe Biden. In a letter to Trump on Saturday, Chopra acknowledged that his term as the director of the CFPB “has concluded”. Media reports said that he […]
Mexican president confirms death of 6 Mexicans in plane crash in Philadelphia
Mexico City, Feb 2 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the death of six Mexicans aboard a plane that crashed Friday evening in northeastern Philadelphia, the US. The Mexican president lamented the death of her compatriots and announced that the consular authorities are “in permanent contact with the family members.” “I have asked the Secretariat […]
South Korea’s per capita GDP exceeds $36,000 in 2024
Seoul, Feb 2 (IANS) South Korea’s gross domestic product (GDP) per person is estimated to have exceeded the $36,000 mark last year, data showed on Sunday. The GDP per capita for 2024 is estimated at $36,024, up $454, or 1.28 percent, from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Economy […]
Former German president Horst Koehler dies at 81
Berlin, Feb 2 (IANS) Former German President Horst Koehler passed away at the age of 81 after an illness, according to the Office of the Federal President of Germany. Koehler, being German president from July 2004 to May 2010, unexpectedly resigned from the post following criticism of his comments concerning the overseas operations of Germany’s […]
Border Control and Protection Agency
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2 (IANS) Malaysia formed a new agency to oversee its border control on Sunday, solidifying the government’s commitment to creating a smooth and efficient border control framework. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) marks the government’s unwavering commitment to creating a smooth and efficient border control framework, said Deputy Prime […]
UN urges restraint amid communal violence in South Sudan
Juba, Feb 2 (IANS) The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Sunday expressed concern about the escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in Eastern Equatoria State, which has reportedly left at least 35 people dead. Nicholas Haysom, special representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of UNMISS, strongly condemned the […]
Sri Lanka plans elephant corridors to curb human-elephant conflict
Colombo, Feb 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka is planning to establish five elephant corridors in its north-central province to reduce human-elephant conflicts, media reported on Sunday. The north-central province has experienced the highest number of human-elephant conflict incidents compared to other regions, according to the state media. Out of the province’s 29 Divisional Secretariat Divisions, 27 […]
Thousands flee homes as Australia battles massive floods
Canberra, Feb 2 (IANS) A woman has died while thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall caused flooding in northern Queensland, authorities said, adding that waters will continue to rise and warned of a “dangerous and life-threatening” situation. More than 1,000mm (39 inches) of rain has fallen on parts […]
