EU seeks consultations with US at WTO over tariffs
Geneva, April 17 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has requested consultations with the US at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over Washington's move…Read more
UN urges Maldives to allow ex-president to contest elections
Geneva, April 16 (IANS) The UN Human Rights Committee on Monday urged the Maldivian government to allow former President Mohamed Nasheed to stand…Read more
Kuwait calls for maintaining stability after US strike on Syria
Kuwait City, April 15 (IANS) Kuwait called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to preserve international security and stability after the…Read more
UN experts urge Myanmar to release detained reporters
Geneva, April 12 (IANS) Two independent UN human rights experts on Thursday called on Myanmar to release two Reuters reporters who were arrested while…Read more
Filipino films set to get wider audience in Middle East
Dubai, April 12 (IANS) Films from the Philippines will get a wider audience in the Middle East following the launch of new distributor Gulf Asia Entertainment,…Read more
Indian man jailed over emailing porn clips to girl
Dubai, April 12 (IANS) An Indian man has been jailed here for three months for sending pornographic video content over e-mail to his Indian family…Read more
500 Syrians had chemical attack symptoms: WHO
Geneva, April 11 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said an estimated 500 people went to health facilities with "signs and symptoms…Read more
Indian duo win $1mn in Dubai
Dubai, April 11 (IANS) Two friends from India, Pinto Paul Thommana and Francis Sebastian, staying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have won $1 million…Read more
I sympathise with Hollywood's gender equality movement: Actor Toby Stephens (IANS Interview)
Dubai, April 11 (IANS) Toby Stephens hopes for a "correction" in the representation of women in Hollywood and wishes for a more equal world for his…Read more
Militias unlawfully detain, torture thousands in Libya, says UN
Geneva, April 11 (IANS/AKI) Armed groups in Libya, including those affiliated with the state, hold thousands of people in prolonged arbitrary and…Read more