International

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages — but UN hasn’t gotten to 362 others

United Nations, Sept 9: An initial United Nations assessment of the impact of Afghanistan's recent deadly earthquake found 5,230 homes destroyed and 672 damaged in 49 villages — but...

Indefinite curfew imposed in Kathmandu after violent protests over social media ban

Kathmandu, Sept 9: Authorities on Tuesday imposed an indefinite curfew in Nepal's capital city Kathmandu, reintroducing restrictions just...

Train slams into bus outside Mexico City, kills at least 8 people

Mexico City, Sept 8: A train slammed into a double-deck bus northwest of Mexico City early Monday, killing...

Xi calls for united response by BRICS to face Trump’s challenges

Beijing, Sept 8: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for a unified response by the BRICS countries...

6 killed in Jerusalem shooting

Jerusalem, Sept 8: Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem...
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Jaishankar meets Trump’s NSA pick Waltz; discusses bilateral ties, global issues

San Francisco, Dec 28: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for National Security Advisor, during which...

President Biden hails Manmohan Singh’s pivotal role in strengthening US-India ties

San Francisco, Dec 28: Mourning the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, US President Joe Biden has called him “a true statesman” and...

Imran Khan’s call to overseas Pakistanis to withhold remittances still in place: Former PM’s aide

Islamabad, Dec 26: A close aide of Imran Khan said on Thursday that the jailed former prime minister's call to overseas Pakistanis to withhold...

Jaishankar meets NSA Sullivan at White House, discusses regional, global developments

San Francisco, Dec 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the White House during which both the leaders...

China approves world’s largest dam over Brahmaputra river close to Indian border

Beijing, Dec 26: China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing USD 137...

King Charles commemorates Commonwealth soldiers in Christmas message

London, Dec 26: Britain’s King Charles III commemorated the sacrifices of service men and women from across the Commonwealth during World War II in...

Bangladesh 2024: Hasina flees to India, her dramatic ouster casts shadow over Dhaka-Delhi ties

Dhaka, Dec 26: Bangladesh faced an upheaval this year with the ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a development that also cast a...

Imran Khan demands meeting with party team ahead of negotiations with Pakistan govt

Islamabad, Dec 25: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has sought a meeting with his negotiating team that is in talks with the Pakistan...

Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

Bethleham, West Bank (AP): The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional...

Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM Hasina

Dhaka, Dec 23: Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister...

UN 2024: India calls for change at UN as conflicts persist

United Nations, Dec 23: As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary next year, India stressed that reform is "key" to the organisation's "relevance" in addressing current...

UK 2024: Sunak exits Downing Street, successor Starmer revives hope for free trade agreement with India

London, Dec 22: The year earmarked for general elections in both India and the UK was destined to throw up many new scenarios on the...
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