UN reacts after heavy rains flood displaced families in Gaza
United Nations, Nov 15 (IANS) Humanitarians are working to provide shelter support and have deployed rapid response teams after heavy rains flooded thousands of displaced families in Gaza, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The rains had a harsh impact on people across the Gaza Strip, with damage to personal […]
Trump drops tariffs on food imports; India’s mango, tea exports may benefit
New York, Nov 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as “affordability” is emerging as a potential political force, and India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea exports may benefit. Tropical fruits and juices, tea, and spices were among the imports that won’t be hit by reciprocal tariffs, the White House announced […]
India, Paraguay hold first JCM meeting, discuss enhancing bilateral ties
Asuncion, Nov 15 (IANS) India and Paraguay held the First Meeting of the Joint Commission Mechanism (JCM) in the Paraguayan capital city of Asuncion, where both sides conducted a comprehensive review of the current state of bilateral relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday. The meeting was co-chaired by Paraguay’s Vice Minister […]
Japanese anti-war groups fear Okinawa will once again become battlefield
Tokyo, Nov 15 (IANS) Anti-base and anti-war groups from across Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture have held a seminar in Tokyo, expressing concerns and doubts about the government’s military expansion in Okinawa and the southwestern islands. More than 230 people attended the event on Friday, including members of the Japanese parliament and the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly and […]
Left alliance accuses Yunus of driving Bangladesh towards crisis
Dhaka, Nov 15 (IANS) As political conflict continues to mount in Bangladesh, the Democratic Left Alliance (LDA) accused the interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus of pushing the nation towards a long-term crisis in an attempt to appease the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party (NCP), local media reported. […]
Indian missions across globe celebrate ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’
Singapore, Nov 15 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions all over the world celebrated ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ on Saturday, marking the 150th birth anniversary of legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda. In Singapore, the Indian High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule offered tributes to Birsa Munda on the occasion. The representatives of Indian community organisations in […]
G20 Summit to proceed despite US absence, says South African President
Johannesburg, Nov 15 (IANS) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Meeting will proceed as planned despite the United States’ decision not to participate. Speaking in Kliptown, Johannesburg, Ramaphosa said South Africa is ready to welcome world leaders and deliver a successful meeting. “The summit will go […]
Storm Claudia leads to widespread disruption, flooding in parts of England
London, Nov 15 (IANS) The UK Environment Agency on Saturday warned that while weather conditions are now more settled, ongoing river flooding impacts remain likely following Storm Claudia. The recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Claudia has led to widespread disruption, and flood risk remains in place across parts of England. Ongoing river flooding impacts […]
India marks entry into global arms market with Brahmos export to Philippines
Manila, Nov 15 (IANS) India has long sought a foothold in the global arms market and its first major export of the BrahMos system to the Philippines marks its emergence as a defence exporter of an advanced missile technology, a report said on Saturday. The move reflects India’s strategic interest in the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening […]
Water supply network inaugurated in Afghanistan
Kabul, Nov 15 (IANS) Afghan authorities have inaugurated a new water supply network in the eastern Nangarhar province, the state-run media reported on Saturday. The project, constructed in Lal Pur district, is designed to provide clean drinking water to 665 families who have recently faced severe shortages, the report said, adding that the network is […]
