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Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Japan's government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian authorities release them swiftly. Deputy Chief Cabi... Read More


Mexican Congress approves trimming work week to 40 hours

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Mexican lawmakers approved President Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative to gradually reduce the work week from 48 hours to 40 hours early Wednesday. The constitutional reform now go... Read More


The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The home of the "Mona Lisa" is getting a new boss. Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getti... Read More


Prominent Russian scholar of North Korea says he was expelled from Latvia following detention

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Andrei Lankov, a prominent Russian scholar on North Korea who teaches at a Seoul university, said he was expelled from Latvia after being detained during a lecture in the country... Read More


3 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biolog... Read More


US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their countries' combined defense capabilities ag... Read More


Hungary's Orban stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary's pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation - ... Read More


The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- A Hong Kong court sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison Thursday for attempting to withdraw some funds from his daughter's insurance policy, in ... Read More


India and Nepal sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in Forests, Wildlife, Environment, Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government ... Read More


Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Visits MCD Stall at Municipalika 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, visited the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) stall at Municipalika 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Del... Read More