Danish PM reiterates demand for respecting territorial integrity after US names special envoy to Greenland
Oslo, Dec 22 (IANS) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Monday that they expect “respect” for the Kingdom of Denmark’s territorial integrity from the US side. “We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again. You cannot annex other countries. Not even with an argument […]
Expanding partnership within CIS meets interests of its people: Putin
Moscow, Dec 22 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that expanding partnerships in various sectors within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meets the fundamental interests of the people of the organisation’s member countries, local media reported on Monday. In his remarks at an informal CIS summit, Putin said, “I am convinced that […]
UN says drought affects 4.6 million people in Somalia
Mogadishu, Dec 22 (IANS) The drought emergency in Somalia has significantly deepened, with authorities estimating that 4.61 million people have been affected by prolonged dry conditions across the country, the United Nations (UN) relief agency said Monday. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the drought emergency follows the poor performance […]
Italy to keep forces in Lebanon after UN peacekeepers withdraw: Defence minister
Beirut, Dec 22 (IANS) Italy plans to maintain a military presence south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon after the withdrawal of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in 2027, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crossetto said here on Monday, adding that other European countries intend to take a similar step. During a meeting […]
US lawmakers raise alarm over Bangladesh violence
Washington, Dec 22, (IANS) Strongly condemning recent killings, attacks on media institutions, and a rise in assaults against Hindu and other minority communities, two influential US lawmakers on Monday expressed grave concern over escalating violence and unrest in Bangladesh. Indian American Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Suhas Subramanyam, in separate statements, warned that the current wave […]
India’s rapid transformation impresses USIBC President
Washington, Dec 22, (IANS) India’s economic acceleration and digital transformation are reshaping the country at a pace that many outside observers may underestimate, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said after a recent visit. Keshap said meetings with cabinet ministers, parliamentarians, experts and business leaders left him with “a clear sense of […]
When Govinda spoke about going without sleep for 12 days
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Actor Govinda, who is celebrating his birthday on Sunday, once spoke about going without sleep for straight 12 days. An old video of the actor, shared by Prasar Bharati, shows the actor talking about conviction, and hard work. In the video, he said, “I have signed so many pictures and I […]
Kunal Kemmu: You can’t fake laughter
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu, who is receiving a lot of good response to his recently released streaming series ‘Single Papa’, has said that one can’t fake laughter. The actor spoke with IANS during the promotional campaign of the show, and shared what it takes to mount a film like ‘Madgaon Express’, which […]
Pierce Brosnan says he is looking forward to discover the identity of the next James Bond
Los Angeles, Dec 21 (IANS) Actor Pierce Brosnan has said that he is eager to find out who the next James Bond will be. The 72-year-old actor played 007 in four films between 1995 and 2002. He shares the public’s sense of anticipation regarding the identity of Daniel Craig’s successor as the iconic spy, reports […]
Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Siddhant Chaturvedi: Wishes pour in as Tamannaah Bhatia turns 36
Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia is celebrating her 36th birthday on Sunday. In order to mark her special day, several members from the entertainment industry used social media to pen lovely wishes for the ‘Baahubali’ actress. Taking to the Stories section of her Instagram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu wrote, “Happy birthday to a […]
