Tehran, Jan 8 (IANS) Iran’s top judicial authority, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, has warned that there will be “no leniency” for anyone accused of aiding what he described as the “enemy against the Islamic Republic”, as nationwide protests intensify across the country.
Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) As Bangladesh heads towards the February election, the task of finalising a seat-sharing arrangement has become increasingly complicated within the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, deepening uncertainty within the newly announced coalition, local media reported on Thursday.
Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation condemned the convictions and severe prison sentences issued in absentia by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan against a group of Pakistani journalists and political commentators residing abroad.
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela has agreed to purchase only American-made products using proceeds from a new US-brokered oil deal, describing the arrangement as a major shift in the Caracas economic orientation and a boost for American manufacturers, farmers, and exporters.
New York, Jan 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump has ordered the US out of the Gurugram-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) that promotes using energy from the sun to combat climate change.
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) The US Congress is sharply divided over President Donald Trump's expanding use of military and economic power abroad, with lawmakers from both parties offering starkly different readings of the administration's actions in Venezuela and its broader foreign policy posture.
Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi held talks with Sri Lankan defence officials on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and enhancing collaboration between the two nations in areas of shared interest.
United Nations, Jan 8 (IANS) In a sweeping ideology-driven move targeting the UN, President Donald Trump is pulling the US out of 31 entities linked to it, alleging that they “no longer serve American interests”.
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Sujit Singh, a technology professional and community advocate who narrowly lost a mayoral race last year, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, centring his campaign on human services, inclusion, and grassroots politics.
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss the India-US relationship, counterterrorism cooperation, and key areas of bilateral partnership.
