Ukraine won't hold elections under martial law: Parliament Speaker

IANS | January 18, 2024 11:35 AM

Kiev, Jan 18 (IANS) Ukrainian authorities have decided not to hold parliamentary and presidential elections amid the ongoing martial law which was imposed in the wake of Russia's invasion in February 2022, Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said.

Oslo airport closes amid heavy snowfall

IANS | January 18, 2024 11:25 AM

Oslo, Jan 18 (IANS) Oslo's main airport remain closed with other means of transport lso severely disrupted amid heavy snowfall in Norway's capital region.

British lawmakers pass PM's Rwanda bill

IANS | January 18, 2024 7:36 AM

London, Jan 18 (IANS) Lawmakers in Britain voted in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill, designed to confirm that Rwanda is a safe third country for relocating individuals there.

Iranian guards clash with terrorists at Pakistan border

IANS | January 17, 2024 7:33 PM

Tehran, Jan 17 (IANS) The Iranian Border Guard Command has said that a team of terrorists was trying to infiltrate in Iran by crossing the shared borders with Pakistan and were confronted by border guards, media reports said.