Flash floods kill 17, displace over 84,000 people in Somalia
Mogadishu, May 14 (IANS) At least 17 people have been killed and more than 84,000 others displaced by flash floods following torrential rains across S…
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Uruguay’s iconic ex-President Jose Mujica dies at 89
Montevideo, May 14 (IANS) Former Uruguayan President Jose "Pepe" Mujica, who was an icon and known as the "world's poorest President" died at the age …
South Korea: DP candidate calls on PPP to expel ex-President Yoon from party
Seoul, May 14 (IANS) South Korean Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung called on the People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday to im…
South Korea: Ex-First Lady skips prosecutors’ questioning over influence peddling scandal
Seoul, May 14 (IANS) Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee declined to appear before the prosecution on Wednesday, defying a summons for questioning…
Russia rejects ICAO ruling on 2014 Malaysia Airlines crash case
Moscow, May 14 (IANS) The Kremlin has rejected the ruling of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, which placed the responsibi…
Kashish Chaudhary becomes first Hindu woman Assistant Commissioner of Balochistan
Quetta, May 14 (IANS) Pakistan's Kashish Chaudhary has created history by becoming the first Hindu woman appointed as an Assistant Commissioner of Bal…
EAM Jaishankar congratulates Anita Anand on becoming Canadian Foreign Minister
Ottawa, May 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar extended best wishes to his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, on being sworn in …
Canadian businessman Maninder Sidhu appointed as International Trade Minister
Ottawa, May 14 (IANS) Canadian businessman Maninder Sidhu, who was a parliamentary secretary, has been appointed as International Trade Minister.Sidhu…
North Korea’s Kim supervises special operations’ drills, urges full preparations for war
Seoul, May 14 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised combined tactical drills of special operations, stressing that the most "crucial" …
Turkish President meets NATO chief, reiterates support for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Ankara, May 14 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his support for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with N…