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North Korea rejects IAEA resolution, vows to maintain nuclear force amid US threats

IANS | September 19, 2026 11:04 AM

Seoul, Sep 19 (IANS) Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Saturday rejected a recent resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog against Pyongyang's nuclear program, vowing to maintain the credibility of the country's nuclear capabilities in the face of what she called nuclear threats from the United States and others.

Study planned to strengthen cross-border power integration in South Asia

IANS | September 19, 2026 9:24 AM

Kathmandu, Sep 19 (IANS) The South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) is set to undertake a comprehensive study on cross-border electricity transmission, focusing on strengthening transmission connectivity, integrating renewable energy and moving toward a more competitive regional power market.

'Peacekeeping priority in India's bid for election to UNSC'

Arul Louis | September 19, 2026 8:36 AM

United Nations, Sep 18 (IANS) Peacekeeping is a priority in its bid for election to the Security Council, and it is committed to ensuring the core UN mechanism has the needed resources and that its operations are protected, according to India's Permanent Representative P. Harish.

Trump renews $100,000 H-1B fee, targets layoffs

IANS | September 19, 2026 8:02 AM

Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has renewed a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications and ordered closer scrutiny of employers that lay off American workers, according to a White House fact sheet and an executive order.

Shipping 'must not become targets of geopolitical tensions': India

IANS | September 19, 2026 7:36 AM

United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) India, whose shipping and nationals have suffered collateral damage in the Strait of Hormuz conflict, has reiterated its call for respecting international law and said commercial maritime traffic "must not become targets of geopolitical tensions".

Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh

IANS | September 19, 2026 7:05 AM

Riyadh, Sep 19 (IANS) Explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh early Saturday. Local residents received air defence alerts via mobile apps.

Trump signs law expanding sanctions against Russia

IANS | September 19, 2026 6:51 AM

Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed a law expanding sanctions against Russia and providing for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, while extending US sanctions authority against Iran for five years.

Trump says US secures Greenland security deal

IANS | September 19, 2026 6:44 AM

Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says gives Washington permanent control over Greenland’s security, allows an expanded American military presence and restricts access by US adversaries.

UN chief regrets US denial of visas to Palestinian officials

IANS | September 19, 2026 6:42 AM

United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regrets the US denial of visas for Palestinian officials which would prevent Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from participating in person in this year's General Assembly high-level week, said a UN spokesman.

Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk on guest list for Xi state dinner

IANS | September 19, 2026 6:38 AM

Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are among the business leaders due to attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, as Washington prepares for talks with Beijing on artificial intelligence, trade and export controls.

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