International

China’s first amphibious assault ship enters final trials

Beijing, July 29: China's first amphibious assault ship, Sichuan, expected to become one of Beijing's key assets in any potential action against Taiwan, is in the final phase of...

Russia-Iran sanctions bill advances in US Senate

Washington, Jul 29: The US Senate, in a show of bipartisanship, has voted overwhelmingly to fast-track a bill...

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, puts him on wanted list

Moscow, Jul 29: Russia's main domestic security agency said Wednesday that Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app...

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US, Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq

Cairo, Jul 29: Jordan's air defences intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the country's military said,...

Uganda declares itself free of Ebola

Kampala, July 28: Ugandan authorities said on Tuesday the East African country is “free” of Ebola after the...
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 48 people, including 22 children, hospitals say

Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), May 14: At least 22 children were killed in Gaza overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday in a punishing series of...

Pakistan declares an Indian diplomat ‘persona non grata’, asks to leave within 24 hours

Islamabad, May 14: Pakistan on Tuesday declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission here "persona non grata" for engaging in activities what...

UN humanitarian chief blasts Israel for ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to Gaza

United Nations, May 14: The United Nations' top humanitarian official blasted Israel on Tuesday for “deliberately and unashamedly” imposing inhumane conditions on Palestinians, including...

US-China deal to slash tariffs also eases burden on cheap packages

Washington, May 14: Online shoppers in the U.S. will see a price break on their purchases valued at less than $800 and shipped from...

Russia launches smallest nighttime attack on Ukraine in months in run-up to possible peace talks

Kyiv, May 13: Russia launched 10 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday, in its smallest...

Bangladesh interim govt’s decision to ban Awami League without due process concerning: India

New Delhi, May 13: India on Tuesday said the Bangladesh interim government's decision to ban all activities of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami...

Iraq says more than 19,000 prisoners have been released under new amnesty law

Baghdad, May 13: More than 19,000 prisoners have been released in Iraq so far this year under a broad new amnesty law that eases...

Pope Leo XIV visits headquarters of his Augustinian order

Rome, May 13: Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and had lunch with members of his Augustinian religious order on Tuesday, slipping into the congregation's...

Russia responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, global aviation agency’s council finds

Melbourne, May 13: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization on Tuesday found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over...

More than 100 killed in jihadi attack in northern Burkina Faso

Bamako (Mali), May 13: An attack by a jihadi group in northern Burkina Faso killed more than 100 people, mostly soldiers, an aid worker...

Airstrike in central Myanmar kills 22

Bangkok, May 12: An airstrike by Myanmar's military on a village in the country's central Sagaing region hit a school on Monday, killing as...

Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia, challenges Putin to meet him in Turkiye ‘personally’

Kyiv, May 12: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday challenged Russia's President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkiye on Thursday, the latest...
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