Indonesian city hit by tsunami after powerful quake
WEB DESK A powerful earthquake hit the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia on Friday. Local authorities issued an alert for possible tsunami, but later lifted it, saying there’s no threat…
US seeks to keep North Korea sanctions despite progress
WEB DESK United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday that the world stands at the “dawn of a new day” in relations with North Korea. But, he added,…
Rockets hit Ghazni during Afghan President’s visit
WEB DESK Three rockets hit the Afghan city of Ghazni during a visit by President Ashraf Ghani today. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the assault. Deputy police…
Maldives police and military pledge to protect will of the people
WEB DESK In Maldives, military and police chiefs have asserted that security forces would protect the will of the people amidst speculation that outgoing President Abdulla Yameen would try to…
Trump accuses China of meddling in US elections
WEB DESK US President Donald Trump says China is seeking to influence the upcoming midterm elections. In a speech at the UN Security Council, the American president also took aim…
Trump lauds India’s efforts to lift millions of its citizens out of poverty
WEB DESK US President Donald Trump has lauded India’s efforts to lift millions of its citizens out of poverty, into the middle class. He was addressing world leaders at the…
UAE, Red Cross sign pact to support humanitarian efforts in Yemen, Myanmar
WEB DESK The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, to support the humanitarian response…
UAE to host Interfaith Alliance Forum in November
WEB DESK The UAE will host the Interfaith Alliance Forum in the nation’s capital, Abu Dhabi on 19th and 20th November. The announcement was made during a press conference held…
Statue of Nelson Mandela unveiled at United Nations
United Nations A statue of Nelson Mandela has been unveiled at the United Nations to honour the late South African leader’s birth.This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mandela’s birth,…
India, China to sign internal security cooperation agreement
Our Correspondent / New Delhi India and China will sign an internal security cooperation agreement during the forthcoming visit of China’s Minister of Public Security, marking a new beginning in…