Beijing, June 15 (IANS) Filmmakers from China and Pakistan have announced that they will jointly produce a movie on international trade cooperation. The movie named “The Journey” will schowcase stories of Chinese businesses participating in…
Ottawa, June 15 (IANS) More than 700 Canadian school employees committed or were alleged to have committed sexual offences against nearly 1,300 children over the past 20 years, according to a report released by the…
By Arul Louis United Nations, June 15 (IANS) The angry rhetoric and the blame-throwing gave way to the thump of a bouncing soccer ball and deft dribbling as the spirit of sportsmanship from the 2018…
Managua, June 15 (IANS) The death toll in Nicaragua from protests against President Daniel Ortega’s rule has increased to 155 after a 15-year-old boy was shot dead, authorities said. The Catholic Church on Thursday mourned…
London, June 15 (IANS) Two separate fires broke out in high-rise residential blocks in London and Glasgow, on the first anniversary of the deadly Grenfell Tower fire. Eight people were treated for smoke inhalation after…
Toronto, June 15 (IANS) Two girls were wounded and rushed to a Toronto hospital after a playground shooting in a housing complex in Scarborough, Canada, local media reported. The two girls, aged five and nine…
Dublin, June 15 (IANS) Heir to the British throne Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are on a two-day visit in Ireland, reported local media RTE. The royal couple arrived in…
Chicago, June 15 (IANS) Chicago has selected Boring Company, founded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, to build a high-speed underground transportation system connecting the city’s main international airport and downtown area, its Mayor announced. The…
Washington, June 15 (IANS) A highly anticipated US Department of Justice report accuses ex-FBI Director James Comey of being “insubordinate” but not politically biased. Inspector General Michael Horowitz said he had broken “dramatically from FBI…
Beijing, June 15 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi said China and the United States share broad common…
Cairo, June 15 (IANS) An Egyptian court has sentenced 11 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group to death over killing and wounding policemen, official news agency MENA reported. The crime dates back to August…
New York, June 15 (IANS) New York’s Attorney General has announced she is suing the Trump Foundation, as well as Donald Trump and his children, alleging “extensive and persistent” lawbreaking. Barbara Underwood said on Thursday…
Paris, June 15 (IANS) French security forces foiled a possible terrorist attack after arresting two individuals suspected of plotting assaults, local media reported. Aged 21 and 23, the two presumed terrorist suspects were detained last…
Washington, June 15 (IANS) A highly anticipated US Department of Justice report accuses ex-FBI director James Comey of being “insubordinate” but not biased, US media report. Inspector General Michael Horowitz found Comey broke “dramatically from…
By Arul Louis United Nations, June 14 (IANS) It is up to the members of the UN Human Rights Council to follow up the recommendation of Human Rights High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and…
Rabat, June 14 (IANS/WAM) The UAE Embassy in Rabat has launched the Eid Clothing Programme for orphans and eligible families in Morocco. The programme, initiated by the Emirates Red Crescent in line with the Year…
Ramallah, June 14 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called the UN vote a “victory” for Palestinian rights and international justice and law. Abbas said in a statement published by the official Palestinian news…
Seoul, June 14 (IANS) The two Koreas agreed on Thursday to completely restore their military communication lines during their first general-grade military talks in more than a decade, according to a joint statement. North and…
Moscow, June 14 (IANS) The Russian government on Thursday proposed raising the retirement age of citizens despite public sentiments to the contrary. The government proposed to gradually extend the age of retirement to 65 from…
Qingdao (China), June 14 (IANS) A forum to promote film cooperation among the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries was held in east China’s Shandong province on Thursday. The forum, a cultural exchange activity following…