International

India joins WEF initiative to reskill 850 mn people globally

Davos, Jan 23 : The World Economic Forum on Friday announced a major global initiative to invest in skill development that will reach more than 850 million people. It also...

Cyclone-hit Sri Lanka’s recovery fund exceeds LKR 8.5 billion: Official

Colombo, Jan 23: Sri Lanka has received LKR 8.5 billion (around USD 27.5 million) in foreign contributions to...

Death toll in Iran protest crackdown is reportedly at 5,002 as Trump says US ‘armada’ approaching

Dubai, Jan 23: The death toll from Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests reached at least 5,002 people...

3 dead in Australian shooting

Melbourne, Jan 22: Three people were killed, and another was wounded on Thursday in a shooting in a...

Campaigning starts for Bangladesh’s first national election after Hasina’s ouster

Dhaka, Jan 22: Campaigning began on Thursday for Bangladesh's first national elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted...
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1 detainee killed in Dallas

Dallas, Sept 25: A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas...

Indian among 7 Buddhist monks killed in SL cable cart accident

Colombo, Sept 25: Seven Buddhist monks, including an Indian national, were killed and six others were injured after a cable-operated rail cart overturned at...

Paris court sentences Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy

Paris, Sept 25: A Paris court on Thursday sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison after finding him guilty of...

Slovenia bans Israeli prime minister Netanyahu from entering EU country

Ljubljana(Slovenia), Sept 25: Slovenia on Thursday said it was banning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from entering the European Union country to underscore its...

At least 17 killed in Gaza Strip as leaders ramp up pressure for ceasefire

Deir al-Balah(Gaza Strip), Sept 25: At least 17 people were killed Thursday in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials,...

Paris court rules former President Sarkozy will have to go to prison even if he appeals

Paris, Sept 25: A Paris court sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison and — in a major surprise —...

Kremlin rejects Trump’s remarks about Ukraine retaking lost territories from Russia

Moscow, Sept 24: Russia on Wednesday rejected US President Donald Trump’s remarks about Ukraine retaking lost territories with the help of the EU, saying...

India ‘mostly with us,’ says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Washington, Sept 24: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said India is “mostly with us” and expressed hope that New Delhi will change its attitude to...

UN Security Council meeting on Gaza highlights growing isolation of US on Mideast conflict

United Nations, Sept 24: A day after France led other nations in recognizing Palestinian statehood, the UN Security Council once again aired a deep...

Iran’s supreme leader rejects direct talks with US over his country’s nuclear programme

Vienna, Sept 23: Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday rejected direct negotiations with the United States over his country's nuclear programme, likely slamming the door...

China and India ‘primary funders’ of Russian war in Ukraine: Trump

United Nations, Sept 23: China and India are the "primary funders" of the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine by continuing to purchase Russian oil,...

Rajnath inaugurates Tata Advanced System Ltd’s manufacturing plant in Morocco

New Delhi, Sep 23 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated a manufacturing plant set up by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd in Morocco's...
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