Opposed to formation of any military alliance in Indo-Pacific: Vietnam
New Delhi, Nov 15 : Vietnam Thursday was non-committal in backing the “Quad” or quadrilateral coalition among India, the US, Japan and Australia, saying it welcomes any initiative to bring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region but is opposed to the formation of any military alliance. Vietnam’s newly-appointed envoy Pham Sanh Chau also emphasised […]
Hundreds of Indian-Americans celebrate Chhath Puja in US
Washington, Nov 15 : Braving sub-zero temperature, hundreds of Indian-Americans – mainly those tracing their roots from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh – celebrated Chhath Puja in the US on Wednesday. In the Maryland suburb of Capital Washington DC, Chhath Puja was held on the banks of the historic Potomac River, which was attended by […]
India votes against UNGA draft resolution on use of death penalty
United Nations, Nov 14 : India has voted against a UN General Assembly draft resolution on the use of death penalty, saying it goes against the statutory law of the country where an execution is carried out in the “rarest of rare” cases. The draft resolution, taken up in the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, Cultural) […]
Sri Lanka’s Parliament passes no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Rajapaksa
Colombo, Nov 14 : In a major setback to President Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday passed a no-confidence motion against the government headed by his controversially-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Parliament on Wednesday met for the first time since October 26, when President Sirisena sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and suspended […]
India, Russia support Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace process: Deputy NSA
New Delhi, Nov 14 : India and Russia support the Afghan government’s efforts towards the realisation of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, Deputy National Security Adviser Pankaj Saran said Wednesday. His remarks come days after India in a “non-official” capacity attended a meet in Moscow where Taliban representatives were also present. Delivering the keynote […]
Over 8,400 hate crime incidents reported in US in 2017: FBI
Washington, Nov 14 : Over 8,400 hate crime incidents – including 24 against Sikhs, 15 against Hindus and over 300 against Muslims – were reported in the US in 2017, according to an FBI report. The report released on Tuesday is topped with 1,678 hate crimes committed against the Jews. In all, as many as […]
PM Theresa May set for Cabinet clash over Brexit deal
London, Nov 14 : Prime Minister Theresa May will face a major showdown with her Cabinet ministers on Wednesday as the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the European Union enters a crucial stage. Downing Street has said that the UK and the EU have agreed an initial draft agreement on the negotiating terms for Britain’s exit, the […]
Israeli air strike destroys Hamas TV building in Gaza
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories), Nov 13 : An Israeli air strike destroyed Hamas’s Al-Aqsa TV building in the Gaza Strip Tuesday after a series of warning shots, AFP journalists reported, drawing threats of a harsh response from Palestinian militants. The strike came as violence again flared between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza. Hamas confirmed […]
India appeals to donors to enhance contributions to UN agency for Palestinian refugees
United Nations, Nov 13 : India has voiced concern over the financial crunch at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees and appealed to nations to enhance contributions to it, saying this support will be a practical way of expressing continued solidarity with millions of Palestine refugees. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine […]
US security chief Bolton vows to ‘squeeze’ Iran
Singapore, Nov 13: US National Security Advisor John Bolton vowed Tuesday to “squeeze” Iran “until the pips squeak”, a week after a tough new round of sanctions came into force. President Donald Trump has dramatically increased pressure on Tehran, withdrawing from an international agreement aimed at ending its nuclear programme and introducing several rounds of […]
