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...
Drone attack destroys 16 trucks carrying UN food to Sudan’s famine-hit Darfur region
United Nations, Aug 22: A drone attack on a UN convoy set fire to all 16 trucks carrying desperately needed food to Sudan's famine-hit...
Car bomb, helicopter attack in Colombia kill 13, including police officers
Bogota, Aug 22: A car bomb and a separate attack on a police helicopter in Colombia have killed at least 13 people, according to...
