Cairo, March 15 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.
Beirut, March 15 (IANS) Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health rejected the Israeli army's claims that ambulances were used for military purposes, calling the accusations an attempt to justify "crimes against humanity."
Washington, March 14 (IANS) The brutal killing of Nancy Grewal, a Canadian citizen and well-known critic of Khalistani extremism, has sparked anguished calls for the stronger protection of women across Canada and raised concerns over the threat to free speech amid silencing of critics by Khalistani terrorists. The incident also highlighted the sway such extremist networks are believed to hold over the Canadian and North American ecosystem, a report said on Saturday.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has warned that actions by President Donald Trump’s administration are eroding trust in American institutions, arguing that the politicisation of the Justice Department could have lasting consequences for the country’s legal system.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, on Saturday, urged young Americans to pursue careers in artificial intelligence and defended recent US military actions abroad during a wide-ranging interview with YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul, using the online platform to connect directly with younger voters.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) Pakistan's Afghan policy, long driven by the pursuit of "strategic depth" against India, has evolved into a declared "open war" as TTP flourishes, Afghan refugees flee in large numbers and global criticism intensifies.
Oslo, March 14 (IANS) The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned that escalating conflict along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border has severely impacted civilians in eastern Afghanistan, displacing 115,000 people since February 26. It also called for stronger protection of civilians and safe access for humanitarian organisations to reach families in need.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
New Delhi/Kabul, March 14 (IANS) Terming it as another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the idea of a sovereign Afghanistan, India on Saturday severely condemned the latest strikes by Pakistan inside Afghan territory which has led to the death of several civilians and massive loss to local infrastructure.
Dhaka, March 14 (IANS) Several European and global civil society organisations have called on Tarique Rahman, the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, to secure the immediate release and proper medical care of imprisoned journalist, writer, freedom fighter, and human rights activist Shahriar Kabir.
