UK migrant protests spark angry confrontations as government scrambles to respond
London, Aug 25: Opponents and supporters of migrants faced off in angry confrontations at demonstrations held around Britain over the holiday weekend as the...
Moscow says Kyiv has struck nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks Independence Day
Moscow, Aug 25: Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western...
Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia’s effort to keep control has lasted decades
Kyiv, Aug 24: Oleksandr Donii was one of the leaders of student-led protests for sovereignty and political reform in 1990 that preceded Ukraine's declaration...
Nepal officially joins India-led International Big Cat Alliance
Kathmandu, Aug 24: Nepal has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), an India-led global initiative to protect seven species of big cats.
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Pak FM holds talks with leaders of various political parties in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Aug 24: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held back-to-back talks with leaders of various political parties of Bangladesh, hours after his arrival in...
5 killed after tour bus carrying passengers from India, China crashes in New York
New York, Aug 23: At least five people have been killed when a tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with...
Sri Lanka’s ex-president Wickremesinghe shifted to prison hospital following remand
Colombo, Aug 23: Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was shifted to a prison hospital after a court refused to grant him bail following...
Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Colombo, Aug 23: Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing state funds during his tenure, becoming the first...
Putin sees ‘light at end of tunnel’ in Russia-US ties
Moscow, Aug 23: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday voiced optimism about Russia-US ties, saying there was “light at the end of the tunnel”...
Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India
New York/Washington, Aug 23: President Donald Trump has nominated his longtime aide Sergio Gor, who is currently the Director of the White House Presidential...
Tour bus rollover kills 5 on interstate highway in western New York
New York, Aug 23: A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls with 54 people, including Indians, aboard crashed and rolled...
Israel’s defence minister says Gaza City could be destroyed
Jerusalem, Aug 22: Israel's defence minister warned on Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel's terms, as the country prepares...
