Category: International News

Iranians chant ‘Death to the U.S.’ 39 years after embassy takeover

Demonstrators gathered Sunday outside the former U.S. diplomatic mission, marking the 1979 takeover of the diplomatic complex known as the “den of spies” in the nation. Nov. 4 is also known as Student Day and the National Day of the Fight against Global Arrogance. Rallies also took place […]

At least 12 killed in landslides, flooding in Sicily

At least 12 people, including nine members of two families, have been killed in landslides and flooding on an island of Sicily, officials said Sunday. The family members ranged from age 1, 3, and 15 to their grandparents died in Casteldaccia in the Province of Palermo, according to […]

Khashoggi’s body was dissolved in acid, Turkish adviser says

The body of slain reporter Jamal Khashoggi was cut up and dissolved in acid after he was killed at a Saudi consulate in Turkey a month ago, an adviser to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday. Khashoggi was killed after visiting the Istanbul consulate on Oct. 2, Saudi officials have acknowledged. His […]

Risk of picking up infection at hospital in U.S. going down

Between 2011 and 2015, a patient’s risk of catching a hospital-acquired infection dropped 16 percent, researchers report. You’re less likely to pick up a nasty infection during a hospital stay in the United States than you were just a few years ago, a new report finds. Between 2011 […]

Protesters burn Hindu religious center in southern India

NEW DELHI : Protesters on Saturday set fire to a Hindu religious center in southern India for supporting a Supreme Court decision allowing women of menstruating age at one of the world’s largest Hindu pilgrimage sites. Swami Sandeepananda Giri, who runs the center in Kerala state, said some […]

List of Announcements/Agreements signed between India and Japan during visit of Prime Minister to Japan

open view web desk Announcements Japan announced joining the International Solar Alliance (ISA) submitting the instrument of ratification on 29th October 2018. As of now there are 70 countries that have signed the ISA Framework Agreement (ISA FA) and 47 countries that have ratified it. Japan will be […]

India-Japan Vision Statement

open view web desk Oct. 29. 2018: Prime Minister of India H.E. Shri Narendra Modi visited Japan on October 28-29, 2018 for the India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe. During the visit, recognizing the unparalleled potential for development of relations between the […]

India, Japan sign USD 75 bn currency swap agreement

New Delhi, Oct 29:  India and Japan Monday concluded a USD 75 billion bilateral currency swap agreement, a move that will help in bringing greater stability in foreign exchange and capital markets in the country. The agreement will further strengthen and widen the depth and diversity of economic cooperation […]

Priyanka Chopra’s pre-wedding celebrations begin in NYC

New York : Priyanka Chopra celebrated her bridal shower Sunday night ahead of her wedding with Amiercan singer Nick Jonas. The 36-year-old Indian star looked gorgeous in a white strapless Marchesa dress as she partied with her close friends at Tiffany’s Blue Box Cafe in New York City. The […]

India, US talks ongoing to resolve trade issues: Prabhu

New Delhi, Oct 28:  Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu has said India and the US have exchanged offers for a possible trade deal with a view to resolving issues related to bilateral commerce. “The negotiations are ongoing. Of course, at this stage they have given an offer and […]

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