Terrorism disturbing Global peace: Vice President Ansari
AMN / Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari who sis on a visit to Nigeria has said that terrorism has become a global issue, which disturbs social peace and…
France welcomes India’s decision to ratify Paris Climate pact
France has also welcomed India’s decision to ratify on October 2 the Paris Climate Change agreement aimed at containing global warming by cutting greenhouse gas emissions. French Minister of Environment…
China launches emergency measures for typhoon Megi
China today activated a level-3 emergency response for the approaching typhoon ‘Megi’ expected to hit the country tomorrow.The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters urged local authorities to take…
Southern Japan jolted by 5.7 magnitude quake
In Japan, an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck southern Okinawa island and a chain of neighbouring islands today. But no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports…
UN lauds India’s decision to ratify Paris Climate Agreement
UN chief, Ban Ki-moon, today lauded India for its swift action over the decision to ratify the Paris pact on climate change. Mr. Ban said he is looking forward to…
UN chief urges world powers to end Syria’s ‘nightmare’
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged world powers to work harder to end the nightmare in Syria as the Security Council met for urgent talks on the escalating war. The…
Sushma in New York to address UNGA tomorrow
External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, has arrived in New York to address the 71st session of the UN General Assembly. Mrs. Swaraj is expected to give a stinging response to…
EU to work closely with Turkey to deal with Refugee crisis
Leaders of European countries affected by waves of refugees and migrants from North Africa and the Middle East have agreed that it’s essential to work closely with Turkey to deal…
Strong 6.8 earthquake strikes off Fiji
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Fiji today but there is no threat of a tsunami. US seismologists said, the offshore quake hit at 9:28 am local time and was…
US: Suspect in fatal shooting of five at Washington mall captured
In the United States, a man believed to have opened fire with a rifle at a Washington state mall, killing five people, was captured. Authorities said, the suspect has been…