Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) The first snowfall of the season brought a quiet, wintry stillness to the majestic Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, as fresh snow covered the sprawling marble temple complex and its surrounding courtyards.
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, as he called the synthetic opioid a grave national security threat and vowed intensified action against trafficking networks fueling the crisis.
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Sikhs of America strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Bondi, Australia, that targeted members of the Jewish community, calling it a “cowardly and heinous” act and an assault on shared human values of peace and coexistence.
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Expressing cautious optimism that months of fighting could be brought to an end, US President Donald Trump said that negotiations aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war were moving closer to a breakthrough following extensive talks with European leaders and Ukrainian officials in Berlin.
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine are moving closer to an understanding on the future of the critical Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the White House said Monday, adding this is part of the detailed discussions in Berlin on restoring operations at the facility as part of broader peace talks.
Amman, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Al Husseiniya Palace, and proposed that both countries should aim to enhance bilateral trade to US $5 billion.
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US said on Monday that the Berlin peace talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war made significant progress, with a "very, very strong security package", including "Article Five-like security guarantees", emerging as the core element of a potential agreement.
Amman (Jordan), Dec 15 (IANS) Lauding Jordan and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein's strong stance on countering terrorism, extremism, and radicalisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Amman and New Delhi share a common, clear stance against terrorism.
Kathmandu, Dec 15 (IANS) The Nepal government on Monday allowed Nepali and Indian citizens to carry Indian currency notes denominated at INR 200 and INR 500 while travelling across the border.
Dublin, Dec 15 (IANS) Several international human rights organisations on Monday expressed deep concern over what they describe as the ongoing judicial harassment of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha in Pakistan
