Ukraine receives drones from UK’s biggest ever package, Russia says Europe escalating conflict
Kyiv, April 16 (IANS) Ukraine has started receiving drones from the biggest ever drone package announced by Britain, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry said. “We are grateful to the UK for the largest ever batch of drones for Ukraine… They have already begun arriving and are strengthening our front line,” the ministry said in a statement […]
War, debt risks strain global finances: IMF
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The global economy is facing renewed strain from the West Asia conflict, with elevated debt levels and limited fiscal space constraining governments’ ability to respond, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. “The world economy is being tested again with the consequences of the war in the Middle East,” Rodrigo Valdes, […]
Global imbalances rise amid West Asia conflict
Washington, April 16 (IANS) As a fresh energy shock from the Persian Gulf conflict risks deepening vulnerabilities across major economies, the global imbalances are widening again, top officials from the IMF and policymakers warned. Speaking at a high-level panel on Wednesday (local time), IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said “imbalances have been coming and going […]
India, Austria to strengthen partnership in defence, semiconductors and quantum: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Austria will strengthen their partnership in defence, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology. Addressing a joint press meet with visiting Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, PM Modi stated that India and Austria will ensure reliable technology and supply chains for the entire world […]
US warns strikes on Iran energy infrastructure if deal is not reached
Washington, April 16, (IANS) The United States on Thursday warned Iran that its energy infrastructure could be targetted if it fails to reach a deal, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying American forces are prepared to escalate beyond the current blockade. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said US forces were ready to strike critical […]
US highlights AI use in Iran operations
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The US on Thursday highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies in its recent military operations against Iran, signalling a shift in how modern conflicts are being fought. Admiral Bradley Cooper, who leads US military operations in the Middle East as Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), […]
South African opposition politician Malema sentenced to five years in prison
Cape Town, April 16 (IANS) South African opposition politician Julius Malema was sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison for firearm-related offences. Malema, the founding leader of the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is one of the most prominent politicians in South Africa. The lengthy sentence was delivered on Thursday morning at the Magistrate’s […]
Nepal Deputy Speaker vows to boycott weddings involving dowry transactions
Kathmandu, April 16 (IANS) Nepal’s newly-elected Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rubi Kumari Thakur, has announced that she will not participate in any wedding where dowry transactions are involved. Thakur, 26, was elected Deputy Speaker on April 9, becoming the youngest person ever to hold the position, as the country’s politics witnessed a […]
Nepal: Construction of health post begins with Indian assistance
Kathmandu, April 16 (IANS) A health post is being built in Badigad Rural Municipality-7 of Baglung district in Gandaki Province, Nepal, with financial assistance from the government of India. Gandaki Thapa Adhikari, Chairperson of Badigad Rural Municipality, and Ajay Kumar Singh, Second Secretary at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, laid the foundation stone for the […]
Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
New York, April 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon aimed at bringing a temporary cooling-off along another front linked to the Iran conflict. He said that after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, the two sides agreed to a 10-day […]
