Seoul, Aug 9 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered the government to directly report industrial deaths to himself as soon as possible to enhance worker safety and reduce workplace fatalities, his office said Saturday. Lee made the order upon returning from his summer vacation, after a man in his 50s fell to his death Friday while removing safety nets at the construction site of a new apartment complex in Uijeongbu, 26 kilometres north of Seoul, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a historic journey across the United States, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha saint Pujya Gyanvatsal Swami, a devoted disciple of Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual guru and global leader of BAPS, has been honoured by a remarkable spectrum of American leaders, varying from state governments and senators to governors and mayors. The widespread recognition of BAPS saint in US goes to justify the prophetic words of Swami Vivekananda, that India will one day lead the world spiri…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, on Saturday responded to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Brazil. Commenting on the impact of the new trade measures in the current global climate, he said that these tariffs would affect Brazil’s trade with a very traditional partner with whom “we have been developing strong links over 200 years of relations.”This statement comes as President Trump imposed an additional 25 per …

New Orleans, Aug 9 (IANS) Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans, the southern US city famed for its nonstop nightlife, vibrant music, and spicy cuisine, is launching a series of tributes, workshops, and acts of service as an anniversary commemoration. The 2005 disaster left more than 1,800 dead.”Today is really an opportunity to hit the reset button to reignite our community in unity that will take us 20 years from now, empowered to move forward for the next 20,” New Orle…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a strong endorsement of India’s progress, Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega on Saturday praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the nation’s development over the last decade “fantastic” in both economic and social spheres. He also reflected on PM Modi’s visit to Brazil during the BRICS Summit.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Ambassador Da Nobrega said, “It’s not up to Brazil to judge India, but what we h…

Brasilia, Aug 9 (IANS) Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flavio Dino criticised the US Embassy here for saying it would “monitor” the work of a judge. His remarks referred to a statement of the US Embassy in Brasilia warning allies of Justice Alexandre de Moraes — sanctioned under the US Magnitsky Act in July — against supporting his actions, adding, “We are monitoring the situation closely.””I recall that, under international law, it is not among the duties of any foreign embassy to ‘warn’ or ‘…

Bangkok, Aug 9 (IANS) Three Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion on Saturday morning during a patrol operation along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Thai Army said. In a statement issued by Thailand’s Second Army Region, the incident occurred at around 10:00 a.m. local time, when Thai troops were conducting a patrol and laying barbed wire to reinforce border security, Xinhua news agency reported.All injured soldiers were promptly evacuated and transported to a local hospital for tre…

Moscow, Aug 9 (IANS) Following the upcoming Alaska summit, Russia expects the next meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to be held in Russia, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Saturday.”If we look ahead, then, naturally, we should aim for the next meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to take place on Russian territory,” Ushakov was quoted by TASS news agency as saying. “A corresponding invitation has already been sent to t…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In an exclusive interview with IANS, Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, emphasised that India and Brazil are working to turn current global economic challenges, especially the tariff hikes imposed by the US, into new opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation. Referring to a recent call between Brazilian President Lula and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the envoy said the leaders are focussed on charting a long-term strategic road map des…

Tel Aviv, Aug 9 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel will not occupy Gaza but will instead demilitarise the territory and set up a peaceful civilian administration. “We are not going to occupy Gaza – we are going to free Gaza from Hamas. Gaza will be demilitarised, and a peaceful civilian administration will be established, one that is not the Palestinian Authority, not Hamas, and not any other terrorist organisation. This will help free our hostages and ensur…