International
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Yemeni govt forces launch counteroffensive against Houthis near Bab al-Mandeb
Aden (Yemen), Oct 5 (IANS) Yemeni government forces launched a counteroffensive Monday against Houthi positions overlooking the strategic Bab al-Mandeb…
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South Korean military concludes North Korea-planted mines caused DMZ blast
Seoul, Oct 5 (IANS) North Korea-planted land mines exploded and injured three South Korean soldiers inside the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)…
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ISKP finds ‘new friend’ in Pakistan, sets sights on Taliban-friendly groups
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), which has found a new friend in the Pakistani…
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Around 500 schools in France to remain shut or partially closed amid student protests
Paris, Oct 5 (IANS) Around 500 secondary schools in France are expected to remain shut or partially closed on Monday…
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Taiwan will never willingly trade its independence for China’s embrace: Report
Taipei, Oct 5 (IANS) Taiwan will never agree to trade its independence for China’s embrace, as it is a reality…
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Pakistan braces for KP showdown as PTI talks collapse, emergency looms
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are gearing up for a possible escalation in…
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EU-India FTA likely to be signed by year-end, may come into force next year: Finland envoy
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to be signed by the…
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Digital project forms key part of IMEC: Report
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The agreement for the proposed India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), announced at the G20 summit…
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Bangladesh in serious constitutional crisis, says former PM Hasina
Geneva, Oct 5 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warned that the country is grappling with “a serious constitutional…
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2 pedestrians fatally struck by vehicle in Australia’s New South Wales
Sydney, Oct 5 (IANS) Two pedestrians have died after they were hit by a vehicle in the eastern Australian state…
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