Baghdad, March 2 (IANS) A total of 670 Iraqis were killed and 1,290 others wounded in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict in February across Iraq, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI)…
New York, March 2 (IANS) US stocks opened higher on Tuesday, the first trading day of March, as oil continued to recover and investors expected a further easing of monetary policies due to weak economic…
Damascus, March 2 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has described the currently-holding truce in his country as a glimmer of hope, adding that his troops have refrained from retaliating to the rebels breaches. In an…
Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) At least two local employees of the US consulate were killed when their vehicle was hit by a bomb in Pakistan’s northwest tribal area of Mohmand Agency on Tuesday, officials with…
Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani during Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival Opening Ceremony in Mumbai on Oct 30, 2015. (Photo: IANS) By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani again topped 84…
Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 42 others injured in three road accidents in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Tuesday, local media reported. Urdu TV channel 92 News said that eight…
New York, March 1 (IANS) An exhibition of the works of the late Mumbai-based artist Nasreen Mohamedi was launched at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply The Met, here on Tuesday, supported by Nita…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during the inauguration of International Roma Conference at New Delhi on Feb. 12, 2016. The conference was organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in collaboration with…
Lucknow, March 1 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will build a memorial to South Korean queen Heo Hwang-ok in Ayodhya. She was a princess of Ayodhya before her marriage to a Korean ruler. A decision…
New York, March 1 (IANS) More than $70 billion has been wiped off the wealth of the worlds 20 richest people following a slump on global financial markets, according to Forbes’ latest annual ranking of…
Geneva, March 1 (IANS) The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday that Greece is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis as disunity and inconsistency continue to mar European response plans. “For us, there…
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Militant groups like Haqqani Network, Jaish-e-Mohammad are steeling the sovereignty and the future of Pakistan, US Secretary of State John Kerry said in Washington while reminding Islamabad of its commitment that…
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit here, the US has asked Pakistan to reduce its nuclear weapons arsenal as a responsible nuclear power, while Islamabad has sought greater…
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Warning Pakistan that anti-Afghanistan and anti-India terror groups were “stealing” its sovereignty and undermining its efforts to improve relations with its neighbours, US has welcomed Pakistan’s commitment not…
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) China aims to build 30 nuclear power units in countries involved with the Belt and Road Initiative by 2030, China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC) president Sun Qin said on Tuesday. The…
Detroit, March 1 (IANS/EFE) Jeep expects to shatter its global sales record again in 2016, its 75th anniversary, thanks to the production this year of up to three models in China and the brands sales…
Dhaka, March 1 (IANS) At least 10 people were arrested in Dhaka with methamphetamine-based contraband yaba pills, police said on Tuesday. The police have also seized two cars which were used to carry the contraband,…
Beijing, March 1 (IANS) China has successfully completed its government car reform and taken out 3,868 cars from service, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Tuesday. A total of 3,868 official cars…
Mogadishu, March 1 (IANS) At least four soldiers were killed and several injured in a landmine explosion at Hawo Abdi, about 25 km south of Mogadishu, on Tuesday, authorities said. The officers were killed when…
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump’s penchant for gaffes continues – his latest is misquoting Mahatma Gandhi. “First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you…