Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203
Dubai, Jan 11 (AP) Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that the US military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if the US strikes the Islamic Republic over the ongoing protests roiling the country, as threatened by President Donald Trump. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf made the threat after nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy saw protesters flood the […]
Nobel Institute says Venezuelan leader Machado can’t give Peace Prize to Trump
Washington, Jan 11 (AP) The organisation that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize is throwing cold water on talk of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado giving her recent award to President Donald Trump. Once the Nobel Peace Prize is announced, it can’t be revoked, transferred or shared with others, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said in […]
Greenland’s party leaders firmly reject Trump’s push for US control of island
Nuuk (Greenland), Jan 10 (AP) Greenland’s party leaders have rejected President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the US to take control of the island, saying that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people. “We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders,” Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik […]
We have to avenge our history, create strong India in every aspect: Doval
New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday said India has to strengthen itself not just at the borders, but in every other way, including economically, to “avenge” a painful history of attacks and subjugation. Speaking as the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue here, […]
Security tightened amid surge of tourists at snow-bound destinations in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Security arrangements have been strengthened across snow-bound tourist destinations in Doda following a surge of tourists over the past fortnight, officials said on Saturday. The visible deployment of security personnel at popular high-altitude meadows, including Chattargalla (11,000 ft), Panj Nallah (10,200 ft) and Guldanda (9,555 ft) along the Bhaderwah–Pathankot highway, is aimed at boosting […]