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Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) The reported suspension of funding to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by the administration of US President Donald Trump could be viewed as a show of confidence in the United States’ ability to complete openly as well as its opposition to the WTO as a “globalist tool,” former Assistant Treasury Secretary…

Sanaa, Mar 29 (UNI) The U.S. military launched 26 fresh airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa and other provinces on Friday evening, killing at least one and injuring three others, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. Eight airstrikes were launched on the Al-Sawad area in southern Sanaa, and 18 airstrikes targeted several parts of the provinces of Saada…

Beirut, Mar 29 (UNI) Israeli airstrikes struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday, the first such attack since a ceasefire was agreed last November. Shortly after the airstrikes, the Israel Defense Forces said it had targeted “a drone storage facility” belonging to Hezbollah near the Lebanese capital. Before the airstrikes, the IDF issued…

Ottawa, Mar 29 (UNI) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the relationship between the two countries. According to an information release issued by the prime minister’s office, the leaders agreed to begin comprehensive negotiations about a new economic and security relationship immediately following Canada’s general election scheduled…

Los Angeles, Mar 29 (UNI) Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride in public water systems. Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed legislation on Thursday that prohibits any individual or government entity from adding the mineral to the state’s water supply. The bill, introduced in January and passed by the…

Nanjing, Mar 29 (UNI) China’s armed forces have become a key factor and a vital force in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping efforts, experts noted during a relevant academic seminar on Friday in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province. The seminar, themed “35 Years of Peacekeeping: A New Journey for China’s Armed Forces,” was attended by over…

Bangkok/New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) All Indian nationals in Thailand are safe following the strong tremors that shook the country in the wake of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, the Indian Embassy said today. In a post, the Indian Embassy said that it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the Thai…

Yangon, Mar 28 (UNI) At least 10 people were killed when a mosque collapsed in Mandalay after a strong earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, according to local media outlet Khit Thit. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, jolted 16 km NNW of Sagaing, Myanmar earlier in the day, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The…

London/New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was heckled by the audience while delivering a talk at Kellogg College, Oxford, with many raising slogans against her over the rape and murder of a lady doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital last year, which snowballed into a major political issue. Many of…

Canberra/New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Steve Waugh, former Australian cricket captain, has been appointed to the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board that works to build greater understanding within the bilateral ties. This was announced by Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong in a statement. The Centre works across government, industry, academia and the community to…