International

7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes part of southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued

Tokyo, Jul 28: An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon and a tsunami advisory was issued,...

Netanyahu’s first meeting with Trump since Iran war began is chance to smooth over strains

Jerusalem, Jul 28: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first...

One killed, two injured in group clash

Shillong, July 27: One Shanbor Rani was killed and two others injured, allegedly in a group clash involving...

1 killed in communal clash in Nepal’s Sunsari

Kathmandu, July 27: One person was killed and several others, including security personnel, were injured in a communal...

Underworld rivalry forces cancellation of key ritual at Sri Lanka’s historic Hindu festival

Colombo, Jul 27: A deadly threat stemming from the rivalry between two underworld gangs has forced the cancellation...
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India, China made positive strides after Modi-Xi meeting, boundary issue shouldn’t define ties: Chinese FM

Beijing, Mar 7: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that India-China relations have made “positive strides” and achieved a series of encouraging...

Indian national jailed in Singapore for offences like drug possession

Singapore, Mar 7: An Indian national was sentenced to one year and 10 weeks in jail on Friday for a range of offences, including...

Russia bombards Ukraine’s energy grid after Zelenskyy says he’ll hold talks with US

Kyiv, Mar 7: Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night, officials said Friday, hours after Ukrainian...

Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he’s not to blame for the federal firings

Washington, Mar 7: It's not his fault. Billionaire Elon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he is not to blame for the firings of thousands...

Sri Lanka asks India to stop its fishermen from straying into country’s waters

Colombo, Mar 6: The Sri Lankan government has requested India to prevent its fishermen from illegally entering the country's waters for fishing. Minister of Transport,...

South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs, injuring 8 people

Seoul, Mar 6: Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said. The...

Pope Francis rests after peaceful night during third week of hospital treatment for pneumonia

Rome, Mar 6: Pope Francis was resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican...

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Washington, Mar 6: President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in...

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

Washington, Mar 6: The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganisation that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that...

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Washington, Mar 6: President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in...

Indian-origin golfer Naidoo’s South African Open win rekindles memories of Papwa Sewgolam’s struggle

Johannesburg, Mar 5: Over six decades ago, Indian-origin golfer Sewshanker Sewgolam was forced to accept his trophy in pouring rain because apartheid laws at...

Indian-origin nurse attacked by patient in Florida, could lose eyesight

Houston, Mar 5: A 67-year-old Indian-origin nurse was repeatedly punched in the face by a patient at a Florida hospital in a possible hate...
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