Coffee Morning with the United Kingdom Brings Diplomats and Cultural Leaders Together in Hyderabad
(RAHNUMA) Hyderabad: A refined diplomatic gathering titled Coffee Morning with the United Kingdom was held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at The Park Hyderabad, Somajiguda, bringing together diplomats, UK delegates, industry leaders, and prominent cultural figures for a morning of dialogue and exchange. Organised by CD Foundation in collaboration with the British Deputy High Commission, […]
US Federal Reserve links weak jobs to immigration slowdown
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that job growth has slowed in part because of a sharp decline in labour supply driven by lower immigration. Powell on Wednesday (local time) said labour market conditions “may be stabilising after a period of gradual softening.” He said the unemployment rate was 4.4 […]
Sweden launches new program to curb violence against women
Helsinki, Jan 29 (IANS) Sweden has launched a new program to combat what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called “one of the largest and most frightening social problems” facing the nation: men’s violence against women. Speaking at a press conference in Stockholm on Wednesday (local time), Kristersson said he will chair a new ministerial council on […]
Powell dodges questions on his future at US Federal Reserve
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declined to comment on his future at the central bank during a wide-ranging press conference. Asked whether he has decided to remain as a Fed governor, Powell said: “No.” He added: “I really, once again, have nothing for you on that today.” Pressed on when […]
US museum to return three Indian sculptures from Tamil Nadu
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it will return three historic South Indian bronze sculptures to India after provenance research established that the works had been illegally removed from temple settings decades ago. The museum on Wednesday (local time) stated that one of the sculptures, a Chola-period […]
Rubio clashes with senators over war powers, NATO
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced sharp questioning from senators over presidential war powers, NATO unity, and America’s global role, as lawmakers debated the legality and long-term consequences of US actions in Venezuela. Rubio defended the operation that led to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, arguing it did not amount […]
S.Korea’s Science ministry unveils road map for quantum industry
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) South Korea’s science ministry on Thursday unveiled the road map to foster the quantum industry, aiming to become the world’s top quantum chip producer by 2035. The Ministry of Science and ICT stated that the plan includes fostering 10,000 experts in the field and nurturing 2,000 businesses, to secure homegrown quantum […]
South Korea, US discuss joint fact sheet, visa cooperation
Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) Senior diplomats of South Korea and the United States discussed Thursday implementing their joint summit agreements and strengthening cooperation on US visa matters for South Korean workers, the South Korean foreign ministry said. The talks took place between Park Jong-han, Deputy Foreign Minister for economic affairs, and Jonathan Fritz, US Principal […]
Australia announces humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, condemns Taliban’s oppression of women
Canberra, Jan 29 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced 50 million Australian dollars in support for Afghanistan to address the deteriorating situation. She condemned Taliban’s oppression of women and girls and stated that Australia is continuing legal action against Afghanistan for violations of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against […]
UN predicts 14.4 million people in Afghanistan will require health services in 2026
Kabul, Jan 29 (IANS) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has predicted that 14.4 million people in Afghanistan will require health services in 2026, local media reported on Thursday. Among these people, only 7.2 million people are expected to be covered by existing programmes, according to OCHA statement. It stated […]
