Spain’s Socialist Party chief Pedro Sanchez resigns
The embattled head of the Spanish Socialists Pedro Sanchez has resigned after losing a vote among top party members. His resignation, which he announced yesterday, could see the party lift…
Gulf Council demands UN to intervene in Syria to stop aerial bombardments
The Gulf Cooperation Council has demanded the United Nations to intervene in Syria to stop aerial bombardments of the city of Aleppo. The six-member council comprising Saudi Arabia, the UAE,…
Russian, Syrian air raids forces closure of largest hospital in Aleppo
Russian and Syrian air raids on the rebel-held eastern half of the city of Aleppo have forced the closure of the largest hospital in the area and killed two people.…
Egypt: Gunmen kill five policemen in restive northern Sinai
Gunmen killed five policemen in the restive northern Sinai in Egypt, on Saturday. The Egyptian Interior Ministry said the assailants pulled the policemen out a vehicle in El Obour neighborhood,…
Russia has a risky Syria policy
By Kersten Knipp / DW Russia has spent the past year openly fighting alongside Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s troops. The decision to do so is a risky one. For over…
South Korean Prez calls on people in North Korea to defect to South
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has called on people in North Korea to defect to the South. Speaking at a military ceremony in Gyeryong today, Ms Park said, defectors now…
Syria: Hospital in rebel-held Aleppo hit by barrel bombs
WEB DESK The devastating Russian-Syrian military assault on Aleppo continued Saturday with Russian airstrikes, barrel bombs and a shelling offensive by Syrian ground troops. At least two barrel bombs hit…
Ban Ki-moon urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate tension
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has called on India and Pakistan to resolve their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, peacefully through diplomacy and dialogue and said his good offices are available,…
China blocks Brahmaputra water flowing into India
China has blocked a tributary of the Brahmaputra river in Tibet. According to Chinese state run Xinhua news agency, China is constructing a hydro project on Xiabuqu river, a tributary…
Pakistan not getting support at UN over surgical strikes: Akbaruddin
India has said, Pakistan approaching the UN over the issue of surgical strikes in PoK has not found any resonance in the world body. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN,…