International

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 1, wound 31 people ahead of second day of peace talks

Kyiv, Jan 24: Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 31 overnight into Saturday as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were to...

Over 8,000 flights cancelled as major winter storm bears down across much of US

Dallas, Jan 24: More than 8,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have...

Five killed in a suicide attack at a wedding in Pakistan’s KPK

Peshawar, Jan 23: At least five people were killed and ten injured in a suicide blast during wedding...

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...

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...
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Tsunami hits Russia’s islands, Japan after 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia

Tokyo, Jul 30: A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful,...

Trump says US will partner with Israel to run additional food centres in Gaza, but details are scant

Washington, Jul 30: President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US will partner with Israel to run new food centres in Gaza to address...

8.7-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East sets off tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii

Tokyo, Jul 30: A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's large northern island of Hokkaido after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake...

Indian national killed in plane crash in Canada

Ottawa, July 29: An Indian national has died in a small plane crash near Deer Lake in eastern Canada, the Consulate General of India...

Over 60,000 Palestinians died in 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says

Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), July 29: Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Health Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry, part...

Singapore immigration officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing 6 Indian nationals for extending stay

Singapore, Jul 29 : An Indian-origin officer with the Singapore immigration department has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in the form of sexual favours...

30 killed in heavy rain, floods in Beijing; China launches all-out relief efforts

Beijing, July 29: Authorities in Beijing have launched all-out disaster relief and rescue operations after a fresh spell of intense rainstorms left 30 people...

Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower

New York, July 29: A man carrying a rifle killed four people at a New York City office tower Monday, including an off-duty New...

Russia kills 21 civilians in Ukraine as Kremlin remains defiant over Trump threats

Kyiv, July 29: Russian glide bombs and missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility overnight, killing at least 21 people, officials said...

Justice Department files misconduct complaint against federal judge handling deportation case

Washington, Jul 29: The Justice Department on Monday filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Donald Trump 's...

Israeli fire kills dozens in Gaza, officials say; aid delivery remains chaotic after new measures

Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip), Jul 29: Israeli strikes or gunfire killed at least 78 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Monday, including a pregnant...

Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 34 people in and near Beijing

Taishitun (China), Jul 29: Heavy rains and flooding killed 30 people in Beijing, China's capital, the country's state media reported on Tuesday, bringing the...
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