US aviation agency warns of ‘military activities’ over Latin America
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alerted airlines to potential risks, advising them to “exercise caution” over Mexico and several other Latin American countries, due to “military activities.” “The FAA issued flight advisory notices to Airmen for specified areas of Mexico, Central America, Panama, Bogota, Guayaquil and Mazatlan Oceanic Flight Regions, […]
Aircraft loses contact in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi, search underway
Jakarta, Jan 17 (IANS) An ATR 400 aircraft flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact on Saturday around Maros Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesian local media reported. The aircraft, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was scheduled to land at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar. It reportedly lost contact at around 1:17 p.m. local time […]
Foreign investors retreat from China, move to emerging markets
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The world is financially retrenching from China, with foreign direct investment (FDI) flows falling more precipitously than to the rest of emerging markets (EM), according to Robin J Brooks, Senior Fellow at the US-based nonprofit Brookings Institution. In an article on online publishing platform Substack, he writes that the “narrative […]
Woman killed by falling tree as powerful storms hit Sydney
Sydney, Jan 17 (IANS) A woman has died after her car was struck by a falling tree south of Sydney as strong winds and intense rainfall hit Australia’s east coast on Saturday. Emergency services were called to reports that a tree branch had fallen onto a vehicle around 90 km south of central Sydney shortly […]
Time to strengthen India-Australia-Japan trilateral to counter China: Report
Tokyo, Jan 17 (IANS) If the United States under Donald Trump is less inclined to confront China’s coercion in the Indo-Pacific, regional democracies must assume greater responsibility for their own security, a report has stated. The India‑Australia‑Japan (IAJ) trilateral should be revitalised as a practical, autonomous mechanism to bolster deterrence in the Indo‑Pacific amid what […]
US foreign policy raises concerns over revival of new imperial era: Report
Cape Town, Jan 17 (IANS) With India assuming the BRICS Presidency for 2026, the grouping has gained renewed significance amid a period when multilateral diplomacy is under intense strain, a report has stated. The start of 2026, it added, has witnessed a series of bold US foreign policy moves under President Donald Trump, raising serious […]
Nepali Congress legitimacy dispute to be settled by Supreme Court
Kathmandu, Jan 17 (IANS) The legitimacy dispute between two factions of the Nepali Congress is likely to be decided by the Supreme Court after the group headed by former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday decided to approach the apex court. The decision came a day after the Election Commission granted legitimacy to the […]
Premier League: Man Utd return to winning ways with 2-0 derby victory over City
Manchester, Jan 17 (IANS) Michael Carrick marked his return as Manchester United’s caretaker manager with an impressive victory as his side defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford, dealing a serious blow to the visitors’ Premier League title hopes. Second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed the win for United, who produced one […]
U19 World Cup: Malhotra leads stunning turnaround as India down Bangladesh by 18 runs
Bulawayo, Jan 17 (IANS) A stirring all-round effort from Vihaan Malhotra (4 for 14), backed by a blazing half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi (72), powered India to an 18-run victory over Bangladesh via DLS method in their second match of the tournament at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. After losing two wickets in the third over, […]
WPL 2026: Mandhana’s masterclass keeps RCB unbeaten with fourth win
Navi Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana fell heartbreakingly short of a maiden Women’s Premier League (WPL) century, but her commanding 96 set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) emphatic eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, as RCB made it four wins in as many matches to remain unbeaten at the top of the WPL 2026 points […]
