Iran denounces US ‘conspiracy’ against Syria

Iran denounces US ‘conspiracy’ against Syria

The Iranian President said on Tuesday that the US government’s initiative to create a largely Kurdish border force in northeastern Syria is aimed at undermining the country’s territorial integrity. Hassan Rouhani made the comment during a meeting in Tehran with Syrian parliament speaker Hammouda Sabbagh, Efe reported. “The plot that the Americans recently have in […]

South Asia strategy working ‘far more rapidly’, says Trump

South Asia strategy working ‘far more rapidly’, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that his South Asia strategy is “working far more rapidly than anybody would understand” and denying protection for terrorists in Afhganistan. The policy he announced in August was “providing crucial support for our forces in Afghanistan and denying safe haven for terrorists,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday at the […]

Our employees not monitoring Direct Messages: Twitter

Our employees not monitoring Direct Messages: Twitter

Twitter has denied claims that its employees are monitoring Direct Messages (DM) exchanged among its over 300 million users on its platform. In a statement, the micro-blogging platform denied claims made by conservative activist group Project Veritas that employees from the company monitor private user data, TechCrunch reported on Wednesday. “We do not proactively review […]

Google expands further in China, opens new office

Google expands further in China, opens new office

After opening a research lab focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in China — its first such centre in Asia – Google has reportedly opened another office in the country. According to a report in TechCrunch on Wednesday, the new workspace for Googlers is in Shenzhen — a city that is home to Tencent, Huawei and […]

Our employees not monitoring Direct Messages: Twitter

Our employees not monitoring Direct Messages: Twitter

Twitter has denied claims that its employees are monitoring Direct Messages (DM) exchanged among its over 300 million users on its platform. In a statement, the micro-blogging platform denied claims made by conservative activist group Project Veritas that employees from the company monitor private user data, TechCrunch reported on Wednesday. “We do not proactively review […]

Google expands further in China, opens new office

Google expands further in China, opens new office

After opening a research lab focused on artificial intelligence (AI) in China — its first such centre in Asia – Google has reportedly opened another office in the country. According to a report in TechCrunch on Wednesday, the new workspace for Googlers is in Shenzhen — a city that is home to Tencent, Huawei and […]

Israeli PM accorded ceremonial welcome

Israeli PM accorded ceremonial welcome

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on six-day visit to India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those present during the ceremony. “It began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel, which created tremendous enthusiasm that continues with my visit here, which, […]

Over 2 mn Libyan voters to vote in Sep

Over 2 mn Libyan voters to vote in Sep

Libya’s Higher Commission of Elections has announced that more than two million voters have registered to cast ballots in the 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections. Following the 2011 uprising that toppled former leader Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has been struggling for a democratic transition amid a tumultuous security situation and political division. UN Envoy to Libya […]

EU expresses concern over death, arrests of Palestinian minors

EU expresses concern over death, arrests of Palestinian minors

The mission of the European Union in Ramallah and Jerusalem on Friday expressed its concern after the recent arrests of Palestinian minors by Israeli authorities and the death of a teenager shot by Israeli forces. In a statement, the mission said the EU was troubled about the circumstances of the recent arrests of Palestinian minors […]

African nations ask for Trump’s apology

African nations ask for Trump’s apology

The organisation representing African countries has demanded that US President Donald Trump apologise after he reportedly called nations on the continent “shitholes”. The group’s mission in Washington DC on friday expressed its “shock, dismay and outrage” and said the Trump administration misunderstood Africans, the BBC reported. The US leader made the alleged remark in a […]