United Nations, July 29 (IANS) India has condemned the attacks on commercial shipping in the two important arteries of global trade -- the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait -- and called for upholding international maritime law to ensure safe passage on the seas.
New Delhi/Kyiv, July 29 (IANS) At least 13 Indian seafarers are among the 15 crew members stranded aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port as drone and missile attacks continue in the vicinity of the strategic Black Sea harbour, according to the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI).
Seoul, July 29 (IANS) Prosecutors said on Wednesday they have indicted eight people, including six business daily journalists, for allegedly manipulating stock prices and pocketing over 9 billion won ($6.19 million) in illicit gains.
Washington, July 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has cast the coming midterm elections as an ideological struggle, urging Republican voters to retain control of Congress and warning that their political opponents had “literally” become communists.
Washington, July 29 (IANS) The US Federal Communications Commission has blocked new models of foreign-produced advanced robots and connected power inverters from entering the American market, citing cybersecurity, surveillance and supply-chain risks.
Washington, July 29 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 19 US lawmakers has sought a detailed update from the Trump administration on its strategy for a major global radio conference in China, warning that Beijing could seek to reshape international spectrum rules governing Wi-Fi and other next-generation technologies.
United Nations, July 29 (IANS) Speaking in Arabic at the Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish has strongly assured Palestinians of India’s support for them and commitment to a two-state solution that grants them “a sovereign, independent and viable” nation.
Washington, July 29 (IANS) US and Saudi Arabian forces carried out precision airstrikes against Iran-aligned groups in eastern Iraq on Tuesday (local time) after more than 30 drone attacks targeted American troops and Saudi energy infrastructure, the US Central Command said.
Washington, July 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has predicted that the American economy will accelerate once the conflict involving Iran is resolved, arguing that his administration’s tax, tariff and energy policies will produce stronger results than those of his first term.
Washington, July 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Iran wants an agreement with Washington “so badly” and has essentially accepted that it cannot possess a nuclear weapon, but warned that American forces could resume attacks if negotiations fail.
