Sydney, March 4 (IANS) As global temperatures climb due to climate change, cities are expected to face a growing risk of fires, according to Australian and international researchers on Tuesday.
Brussels, March 4 (IANS) Emphasising on the "momentous and dangerous" times and 'grave nature of the threats" faced, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced a plan to boost Europe's defence spendings throughout the European Union.
Dhaka, March 4 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing another surge in protest movements with Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, serving as the Home Affairs Advisor in the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, facing intense heat and criticism this time for making insensitive remarks on women in the country.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Christian Stocker on being sworn in as Austria's new Federal Chancellor and expressed his eagerness to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.
Geneva, March 4 (IANS) At the 58th regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, delivered a pointed critique of the High Commissioner’s global update, calling for a “genuine update” on the situation in India.
Washington, March 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has paused all aid to Ukraine till as much time as it takes to determine President Volodymyr Zelensky's commitment to ending the war with Russia, according to multiple US media reports.
Tehran, March 3 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, on Monday slammed what he described as "untrue" claims by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General, Rafael Grossi, regarding the nature of Iran's "peaceful" nuclear programme.
Jerusalem, March 3 (IANS) Israeli hi-tech Venture Capital (VC) funds raised 1.15 billion US dollars in 2024, down by 40.1 per cent year-on-year and the lowest since 2015, according to an annual investors' report on Monday.
Tehran, March 3 (IANS) Iranian Vice President Javad Zarif, who resigned Sunday night for the second time since his appointment in August last year, said on Monday that he took the decision on advice from the head of the country's judiciary to help relieve pressure on the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Islamabad, March 3 (IANS) Civilian casualties in terror attacks have shown an alarming increase in Pakistan during the month of February, the latest data revealed on Monday shows.
