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Ukrainian counterattacks slowing Russian offensive in east

Kyiv: Russian troops are pressing their offensive in the eastern Donbas region in an attempt to fully seize Ukraine's industrial heartland but have made...

Russia slaps travel ban on US Vice President

Kamala Harris, Facebook chief Zuckerberg MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday slapped travel bans on US Vice President Kamala Harris, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg and dozens of...

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing

Jerusalem: Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled...

India extends duration of USD 400 million currency swap facility with Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: In an “unstinted and multi-faceted support” to Sri Lanka which is grappling with its worst-ever economic crisis, India has extended the duration of...

As G-20 chair, India has a unique role in addressing global challenges: IMF chief

Washington: As the chair of the powerful grouping of G-20 countries next year, India has a unique role to play to overcome global challenges...

Explosion in north Afghanistan kills at least 10, injures 40

Kabul: A powerful explosion in a Shiite Muslim mosque in northern Afghanistan on Thursday killed at least 10 worshippers and injured another 40, according...

Ukraine demands humanitarian corridor for Mariupol holdout

KYIV: A senior Ukrainian official is demanding that the Russian military open a humanitarian corridor from the Azovstal steel plant, the last Ukrainian stronghold...

China’s Xi proposes ‘global security initiative’, without giving details

China and Russia have grown increasingly close, and China has refused to condemn Russia’s Feb. 24 attack on Ukraine BOAO( CHINA): Chinese President Xi Jinping...

Lanka’s Opposition proposes constitutional amendment to end presidential system

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s main Opposition SJB on Thursday presented a constitutional amendment bill that among other provisions seeks to abolish the presidential system of...

34 per cent of Pakistan’s population lives on just rs 588 a day income: World Bank

ISLAMABAD: Around 34 per cent of Pakistan’s population lives on just USD 3.2 or Rs 588 a day income, the World Bank has said...

Israeli ultra-nationalists to march in Jerusalem despite ban

Jerusalem: A group of Israeli ultra-nationalists said it is determined to go ahead with a flag-waving march around predominantly Palestinian areas of Jerusalem’s Old...

Need to address serious energy security concern: India amid rising food, energy costs due to Ukraine conflict

United Nations: With food and energy costs spiralling, especially for many developing countries in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has for the...

UN to debate move to limit veto power of Security Council permanent members

UNITED NATIONS: Liechtenstein is to convene the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to debate a draft resolution -- backed by Washington -- requiring the...

Sitharaman assures Lankan counterpart of all possible assistance from India

Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has met her Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry here and assured him that as a close friend and good...

Tehran warns Israel of military action for ‘tiniest move’ against Iran

TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Monday warned that Israel will be targeted by his country's armed forces if it makes “the tiniest move” against...

Ukrainians defy deadline to surrender in Mariupol or die

Kyiv: The battered port city of Mariupol appeared on the brink of falling to Russian forces Sunday after seven weeks under siege, a development...

Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities

KYIV: Russian forces accelerated scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians and their Western supporters that...

China sending up next space station crew in June

BEIJING: China will launch three more astronauts to its newest space station in June after the latest crew returned this weekend following a six-month...

Biden nominates Indian-American diplomat Rachna Sachdeva as his envoy for Mali

Washington: US President Joe Biden has nominated Indian-American diplomat Rachna Sachdeva Korhonen as his envoy to Mali, the White House has said, the third...

Pak National Assembly deputy Speaker resigns before no-trust motion against him

Islamabad: Qasim Khan Suri resigned as deputy speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly on Saturday, less than an hour before a session of the House...

Russia bans entry to British PM Johnson

MOSCOW: Moscow on Saturday announced it was banning entry to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and several other top UK officials, after London imposed sanctions...

Sri Lankan Army vows to safeguard Constitution not to interfere with peaceful anti-govt protests

Colomb: The Sri Lankan Army on Saturday said they would thoroughly uphold the Constitution and not resort to violence amidst the anti-government protests across...

Indian Diaspora keeping identity of India alive wherever they are: Rajnath Singh

WASHINGTON: The people of Indian origin keep the identity of India alive wherever they are in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said,...

Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres, discusses key issues including Ukraine situation

United Nations: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held a wide ranging discussion with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and exchanged views on the global...

Clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site, 152 Palestinians hurt

Jerusalem: Palestinians clashed with Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem before dawn on Friday as thousands gathered for prayers during the...

PaK premier Niazi resigns after revolt in ruling party

Islamabad: Pakistan-Administrated Kashmir premier Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi has resigned following a revolt in the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party against him. Niazi, hand-picked by...

Biden approves $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine

Washington: In anticipation of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, President Joe Biden has approved an 800 million package of military assistance, including...

Rajnath Singh visits USINDOPACOM HQ, reaffirms commitment to work together for open & inclusive Indo-Pacific

Honolulu (US): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has visited the headquarters of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and held wide-ranging interactions with its leadership to...

Pak rejects ‘unwarranted reference’ in Indo-US statement

Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected what it called the “unwarranted reference” in the Joint Statement issued after the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, asking...

New Covid vaccine offers better protection to immunocompromised patients: Study

Washington: A newly developed COVID-19 vaccine induces a robust immune response in immunocompromised patients, including those with cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma, according to...

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