Venezuelan Supreme Court Urged to Preserve Separation of Powers
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has expressed grave concern at the ruling by the Venezuelan Supreme Court to take over the legislative powers of…
Narendra Modi Opens India’s Longest Road Tunnel
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi opened Sunday India’s longest road tunnel, the 9 kilometre-long Chenani-Nashri Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. Modi travelled the entire length of the tunnel…
Swachh Bharat: Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar Empties Toilet Pit
A Union Minister of India in the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Narendra Singh Tomar, and Bollywood actor, Akshay Kumar, undertook a toilet pit emptying exercise on Saturday in…
300 Million People Are Living with Depression: WHO
Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase…
UN Chief Disappointed Over Construction in Palestinian Territory
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his support Friday for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, voicing concern about the latest decision to build a new settlement in…
NATO-Russia Council Discusses Situation in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg previewed the agenda of this week’s meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in a press conference on Thursday (30 March 2017). On Friday, ministers will address…