US first lady documentary ‘Melania’ receives mixed views on opening
Los Angeles, Feb 2 (IANS) “Melania,” the documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump, enjoyed a strong opening, ranking third in the weekend box office in North America, but received poor reviews from film critics. Directed by Brett Ratner, “Melania” follows the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Supporters of the […]
Trump claims to fix UN financial crisis ‘very easily’ amid US withholding $4 billion in dues
United Nations, Feb 2 (IANS) While the US withholding nearly $ 4 billion in dues to the UN is sending it to the edge of a financial precipice, President Donald Trump has claimed that he could solve the problem “very easily”. In his interview with Politico on Sunday (local time), he did not, however, say […]
EAM Jaishankar to embark on three-day US visit today
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will begin a three-day visit to the United States on Monday to participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. According to the MEA, the Ministerial will focus on supply chain […]
South Korea: Lawmakers of rival parties propose bill to promote AI-driven research in defence sector
Seoul, Feb 2 (IANS) Lawmakers of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday introduced a bill aimed at promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and development for the defence sector. The bill, jointly proposed by PPP Representative Yu Yong-weon and DP Representative Boo […]
India-Russia business talks seen as key factor in cementing ties: Report
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The meeting between Indian and Russian business leaders, along with government officials in Moscow last week, is seen as part of the attempt by the two countries to maintain a stable relationship amid the geopolitical turmoil and global economic disruptions. The way for the business dialogue was paved by the […]
Myanmar’s Yangon airport tightens screening to prevent Nipah virus entry
Yangon, Feb 2 (IANS) Myanmar has intensified health screening and surveillance at Yangon International Airport to prevent the possible entry of the Nipah virus, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday. In view of the ongoing outbreak of the Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state, special attention is being […]
Chinese military aircraft incursions near Taiwan increased 15-fold in last five years: Report
Taipei, Feb 2 (IANS) Chinese military aircraft incursions near Taiwan have increased nearly 15-fold over the past five years, local media reported citing a report from the Department of China Affairs of Taiwan’s ruling party Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) . According to the report, sorties in the Taiwan Strait were not entering regularly previously, with […]
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan lays wreath at Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan
Yerevan, Feb 2 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, who is on a four-day official visit to Armenia, on Monday laid a wreath at the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum in Yerevan, honouring the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who were massacred. “General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff CDS, laid a […]
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to travel to India for State Visit
Victoria/New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will travel to India for a State Visit from February 5-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be Herminie’s first visit to India since assuming office in October last year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. During his visit, […]
Mozambique opens 2026 judicial year amid floods, prioritises child protection
Maputo, Feb 2 (IANS) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Monday officially opened the country’s 2026 Judicial Year, calling on the justice system to safeguard fundamental rights despite ongoing floods and placing the protection of children at the center of national priorities. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Maputo, attended by senior judicial officials and representatives […]
