Seoul, Jan 27 (IANS) North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has met with a visiting senior Chinese diplomat in Pyongyang, its state media reported on Saturday, as North Korea appears to be seeking to strengthen ties with Beijing amid its stepped-up cooperation with Russia.
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Washington in the first half of February and meet with US President Joe Biden to discuss the two leaders' efforts to provide additional support to Ukraine, media sources reported.
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Parents of an Indian-American teen, who was found dead last weekend with signs of hypothermia, have filed a complaint alleging negligence by the police department of the university where the son studied.
London, Jan 27 (IANS) A British-Indian student has been acquitted by a Spanish court after he was accused of public disorder for joking about blowing up a plane in which he was travelling along with his friends.
Sanaa, Jan 27 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi armed group has said it has launched a new missile attack on a British oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, setting it on fire.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Female camel riders -- on decorated camels -- from Camel Contingent of Border Security Force took part in the Republic Day parade on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Delhi Police showcased its all-women band for the first time at the Republic Day parade, led by the talented Band Master, Sub Inspector Ruyangunuo Kense. Comprising four women sub-inspectors and 81 women constables, the Delhi Police Brass and Pipe Band marked a significant milestone in the force's tradition.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu led the Nation in celebrating the 75th Republic Day on Friday as she unfurled the national flag at Kartavya Path in the national capital and the parade began with ‘Aavaahan’, a band performance by over 100 women artists playing various types of percussion instruments, symbolising Nari Shakti, a new element added to the customary march.
United Nations, Jan 26 (IANS) Sounding an alarm about the impact of the Red Sea conflict on the international economy, the United Nations trade body UNCTAD has said that the volume of international trade going through the Suez Canal has come down by 42 per cent during the last two months and is affecting energy exports to India.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In recognition of their exemplary service and valour, 29 officers and personnel of the Delhi Police have been honoured with medals on the occasion of Republic Day 2024.
