Havana, May 21 (IANS) The charges by the US government against Cuban Revolution leader Raul Castro are a “political manoeuver” with no legal basis whatsoever, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said. Diaz-Canel said on X on Wednesday (local time) that the charges “only reveal the arrogance and frustration of the empire’s representatives in the face of the unwavering resolve of the Cuban Revolution and the unity and moral strength of its leadership.”Earlier on Wednesday, a grand jury from the …
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Beijing, May 19 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a State Visit to China.At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20. This is Putin’s 25th visit to China. The two Presidents will exchange views on bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields, and international and regional issues of mutual interest, according to China’s foreign ministry.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of…
Jerusalem, May 18 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of renewing fighting against Iran over phone, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV news reported.The broadcaster, citing a senior Israeli official, said the United States is expected to carry out attacks jointly with Israel if it resumes the war against Iran, Xinhua news agency reported.Later in the evening, Netanyahu convened a cabinet meeting, during which the multiple fronts on wh…
Beijing, May 15 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.Upon Trump’s arrival at Zhongnanhai, Xi warmly welcomed him. The two heads of state walked and talked, occasionally stopping to admire the trees and flowers in the garden, Xinhua news agency reported.Noting that …
Beijing, May 14 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Xi greeted Trump outside the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. The leaders had a photo taken in front of the Hall and took a tour of the Hall.During their visit, Xi explained to Trump that in ancient times, state rituals were held at the Temple of Heaven, where then Chinese rulers prayed for national prosperity, social harmony, and favorable weather for good harv…
Freetown, May 14 (IANS) Sierra Leone has declared a measles outbreak amid increasing confirmed infections, with health authorities warning of active community transmission in its capital, Freetown. A total of 41 confirmed measles cases were recorded across eight districts between January and April, according to the public notice issued by the National Public Health Agency in collaboration with the Health Ministry on Wednesday (local time).The Western Area Urban District was identified as the har…
Colombo, May 13 (IANS) Sri Lanka has recorded 27,754 dengue cases and 14 deaths so far this year, with infections reported from all 25 districts, health officials said.The National Dengue Control Unit said the number of confirmed cases has increased compared with 2025. The highest number of infections has been reported from the Western Province, while Matara, Galle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Kandy have also recorded significant case numbers during the first four months of 2026.Community Medical Sp…
Addis Ababa, May 13 (IANS) The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) urged health authorities and the general public to remain alert and strengthen Hantavirus surveillance measures despite the outbreak being categorised as low risk to public health in Africa. During a joint technical briefing, Yap Boum II, head of emergency preparedness and response division at Africa CDC, called for efforts to strengthen surveillance and remain pr…
Tehran, May 12 (Xinhua) Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that the country’s armed forces are ready to give a “lesson-teaching” response to any aggression.His remarks on social media platform X came after US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran’s Sunday response to a US proposal, warning that the ceasefire between the two countries is “on massive life support.””Our armed forces are ready to give a lesson-teaching response to any aggression,” Qalibaf said, stressing…
Mogadishu, May 11 (IANS) At least 31 people were killed and 30 others injured in inter-clan fighting that broke out in northern Somalia’s Laashimo Valley last week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) confirmed on Monday.The fighting, which occurred between May 6 and 7, displaced approximately 9,000 people, 85 per cent of whom are women and children, according to the latest UNHCR situation report.”The scale and intensity of the violence created widespread fear among pastoral…