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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At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar

Bangkok, July 11: An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar's central Sagaing region killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in...

Rubio meets China’s foreign minister in Malaysia as US-Chinese tensions mount

Kuala Lumpur, Jul 11: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up his second and final day at a Southeast Asian security conference in...

9 killed, 20 missing after floods on Nepal-China border

Kathmandu, July 9: At least nine people were killed and 20 others were missing after monsoon rains flooded a river in Nepal's Rasuwa district,...

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...
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