International

China warns ‘firm countermeasures’ if US imposes sanctions over Russian oil imports

Beijing, Oct 16: China on Thursday defended its oil imports from Russia as legitimate and lawful, warning the US that it would take “firm countermeasures” if it imposed unilateral...

UN urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to end hostilities to protect civilians

Islamabad, Oct 16: The United Nations on Thursday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to bring “a lasting end to...

10 dead in Indonesia’s oil tanker fire, explosion

Batam, Oct 15: A fire and explosion on a crude palm oil tanker at a shipyard on Indonesia's...

Pak announces 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan

Islamabad, Oct 15: Pakistan on Wednesday said a 48-hour ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan, amid border clashes...

Toxic fumes prevent rescuers’ entry to fire-ravaged chemical depot in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct 15: Plumes of smoke continued to billow from a charred chemical warehouse here on Wednesday, preventing...
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Russia fires record 728 drones, 13 missiles at Ukraine, Ukrainian air force says

Kyiv, July 9: Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 missiles, the Ukrainian air force...

20 missing after floods wash away Nepal-China border bridge

Kathmandu, July 8: At least 20 people were missing after a river flooded by monsoon rains on Tuesday washed away the Friendship Bridge connecting...

Iran’s government says 1,060 people killed in war with Israel

Dubai, July 8: Iran's government has issued a new death toll for its war with Israel, saying at least 1,060 people were killed and...

Trump sets 25 per cent tariffs on Japan, South Korea; new import taxes on 12 other nations

Washington, July 8: President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well...

Trump, Netanyahu take victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

Washington, July 8: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump that he was nominating the US leader for a Nobel Peace Prize...

China extends visa-free entry to over 70 countries to draw tourists

Washington, July 8: Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries...

5 Israeli soldiers killed overnight in northern Gaza,18 dead in Israeli strikes

Tel Aviv, July 8: Five Israeli soldiers were killed overnight in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday. Two other soldiers were seriously wounded. Meanwhile,...

Fire at telecom company in Cairo injures 14, temporarily disrupts mobile phone services

Cairo, Jul 8: A fire engulfed the main telecom company building in downtown Cairo on Monday, injuring at least 14 people and prompting a...

China protests to India over PM Modi’s greetings to Dalai Lama on his birthday

Beijing, July 7: China said on Monday it protested to India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th...

Trump administration revokes terrorism designation of new Syrian leader’s group

Washington, July 7: The Trump administration is revoking the terrorism designation of a group led by Syria's new president as part of a broader...

Bangladesh tribunal to decide on charges against Hasina on July 10

Dhaka, July 7: Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal on Monday set July 10 to determine whether charges will be framed against ousted prime minister Sheikh...

Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Houthis launch missile at Israel

Dubai, July 7: Israel's military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen's Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile...
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