Indian student killed by homeless man in Georgia fuel station

IANS | January 29, 2024 1:51 AM

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) An Indian student, working part-time at a convenience store in US's Georgia was brutally beaten to death with a hammer by a homeless man he and other employees had been helping for the past couple of days, the police said as quoted by media reports.

Alarming surge in cyber kidnapping raises global concerns

Shekhar Singh | January 28, 2024 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) In an era where technological advancements shape our daily lives, the proliferation of scams and cons has become an unsettling reality. Cybercriminals, armed with sophisticated tools, have evolved into a significant challenge for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) across the globe.

PLO appeals countries not to cut UNRWA funding

IANS | January 28, 2024 9:37 AM

Tel Aviv, Jan 28 (IANS) The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) has appealed to the world nations to reconsider their decision to cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestine Refugees of the Near East (UNRWA).

UN chief hopes Israel will 'duly comply' with ICJ ruling on Gaza

IANS | January 27, 2024 3:44 PM

United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) The UN Chief Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that he hopes Israel will "duly comply" with the ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), ordering it to take action to prevent acts of genocide being carried out in war-torn Gaza, the media reported.

Ukraine and France begin discussions on security guarantees agreement

IANS | January 27, 2024 2:25 PM

Kiev, Jan 27 (IANS) Ukrainian officials held a new round of talks with France regarding security guarantees in line with the G7 Framework Declaration adopted at the NATO summit in July 2023, and work has begun on drafting the bilateral agreement, the media reported on Saturday, with reference to the Office of the President of Ukraine.