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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ISKCON temple set afire, idol damaged near Dhaka

Dhaka/Kolkata, Dec 7: A group of people set fire to an ISKCON temple in Dhaka district in Bangladesh in the early hours of Saturday....

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan threatens to launch civil disobedience movement

Islamabad, Dec 7: Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has issued a warning of a civil disobedience movement following massive protests led by...

Bipartisan support on security, defense important dimension in India-US ties: Vivek Lall

Washington, Dec 6: Bipartisan support and cooperation on security and defense is the most important dimension of India-US partnership, a top Indian American defense...

World Bank approves USD 188 million loan to Indian state to stimulate growth in backward districts

Washington, Dec 5: The World Bank has approved a USD 188.28-million loan to stimulate economic growth in the Indian state of Maharashtra, especially in...

13 missing after ground collapses at Railway construction site in China’s Shenzhen City

Beijing/Shenzhen, Dec 5: Thirteen workers were reported missing after a sudden ground collapse at a railway construction site in China’s Shenzhen City, officials said...

Nepal, China sign deal on Belt and Road plan

Beijing/Kathmandu, Dec 4: Nepal and China on Wednesday signed the much-awaited Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework, an agreement which is expected to...

Trump team signs agreement with Justice Department for background checks on administration picks

Washington, Dec 4: The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice, paving the way for the...

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution on Palestine calling for end to Israeli occupation

United Nations, Dec 4: India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian...

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy to Foreign Office

Dhaka/Agartala, Dec 3: Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned the Indian envoy to its Foreign Office while announcing the suspension of consular services at its mission...

No relief for arrested Hindu leader in Bangladesh; bail hearing set for Jan 2

Dhaka, Dec 3: Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das failed to get any relief on Tuesday as his bail hearing in a Bangladesh court was...

Trump to visit Paris on Dec 7, attend historic Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening

Washington, Dec 3: US President-elect Donald Trump will visit Paris over the weekend to attend the re-opening of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral. Considered one...

Pakistan’s anti-terrorism court issues arrest warrants for Imran Khan, his wife and 94 others

Islamabad, Dec 2: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...
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