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China donates USD one million aid to Sri Lanka for flood relief

BEIJING: China has provided USD one million as emergency assistance to Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to battle severe floods and landslides...

Bangladesh says Hasina’s extradition issue ‘alone’ won’t deter ties with India

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday said it expects the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India at the "earliest", but stressed that the...

‘Zohran special’: Mamdani moves to shield NYC’s small businesses from rising rents, closures

NEW YORK: Small businesses in New York City face mounting pressure and limited safeguards against soaring rents. And now newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani...

UK’s Prince William ‘moved by courage’ of Palestinian children

LONDON: The UK’s Prince William was “moved by the courage” of Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza after visiting them in hospital. The first group of...

Nepal awards contracts to print various bank notes to Chinese firm

KATHMANDU: A Chinese security printing press has received a contract to print Nepal's bank notes of various denominations, including for the latest NRs 1,000,...

Hezbollah urges Pope Leo to reject Israeli ‘aggression’ on Lebanon visit

BEIRUT: Militant group Hezbollah on Saturday urged Pope Leo XIV to reject Israeli “injustice and aggression” against Lebanon, in a message to the pontiff...

US halts visas for Afghan passport holders after DC shooting near White House

WASHINGTON: The United States has stopped issuing visas to Afghan citizens, a move announced just days after an Afghan national allegedly opened fire near...

Russia may have plans to put ban WhatsApp

NEW DELHI: Russia's communications regulator has issued a stern warning to WhatsApp, threatening an outright ban across the country for not adhering to newly...

What is Airbus A320 software issue and why are 6,000 planes grounded

NEW DELHI: Airbus has grounded 6,000 A320 aircraft—half its global fleet—for emergency software fixes after discovering intense solar radiation can corrupt critical flight control...

13 killed by Israeli forces in southern Syria

DUBAI: At least 13 people were killed and 24 injured by Israeli forces the southern Syrian village of Beit Jin overnight, according to the...

‘Where is Imran Khan?’ Family wants proof of life

Govt officials dismiss health concerns Islamabad, Nov 28: Rumours over the health and safety of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan continued to swirl...

Bangladesh court sentences ousted PM Hasina to 21 years in jail

DHAKA: Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced Thursday to 21 years in prison in three corruption cases related to allocations of land...

Imran Khan’s party demands meeting amid health worries

ISLAMABAD: The party of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his...

OpenAI in court: Don’t blame ChatGPT for teen’s suicide

Says he violated terms & conditions NEW DELHI: OpenAI has formally denied liability in the death by suicide of a 16-year-old. The AI company maker...

UK ban on pro-Palestine group under scrutiny in court

LONDON: The British government’s decision to ban pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation will be challenged in court on Wednesday, with...

Bangladesh says ‘situation different now’

Expects India's response on Hasina extradition request DHAKA: Bangladesh on Wednesday said India gave “no reply” to its earlier request seeking the extradition of deposed...

Four analog astronauts begin year-long mission to live & work on Mars

NEW DELHI: As Nasa prepares for sending humans to the Moon and then on to Mars, four analog astronauts began a year-long simulated Mars...

A fish as old as dinosaurs: Cuban scientists race against time to save it

This mosquito-ridden lagoon deep in the Zapata Swamp, the Caribbean's largest intact wetland, is ground-zero for a humble but dedicated restoration effort that aims...

China launches rescue spacecraft to retrieve space station crew

BEIJING: China successfully launched a new spacecraft on Tuesday to replace its debris-hit spaceship attached to the space station, completing the first emergency launch...

President Trump has ‘nuanced, commonsense opinion’ on H-1B visas: White House

New York/Washington, Nov 25: U.S. President Donald Trump has a “very nuanced and commonsense opinion” on the issue of H-1B visas and does not...

‘US pressed Ukraine to accept deal at Geneva talks’

Kyiv, Nov 25: The United States pressed Ukraine to accept its proposals to end the war with Russia during talks in Geneva on Sunday,...

Genesis Mission: How Trump’s AI super-platform could help US beat China in AI race

WASHINGTON: President Trump has launched the "Genesis Mission," a major federal initiative to counter China's AI advancements. This ambitious program aims to create a...

Israel fires military commanders over Oct 7, 2023 failures

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has dismissed several senior officers and censured others over the failure to prevent the Hamas-led attack in October 2023. The list...

Hezbollah mourns top commander killed in Israeli strike

BEIRUT: Hezbollah will hold a funeral on Monday for its top military chief and other members of the militant group, a day after Israel...

G20 leaders commit to engage on global minimum tax, address challenges from digitalisation of economy

JOHANNESBURG: G20 leaders have committed to engaging constructively to address concerns regarding global minimum tax and tax challenges arising from digitalisation of the economy,...

PM Modi meets world leaders on G20 sidelines

JOHANNESBURG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met several world leaders, including his counterparts from Jamaica and the Netherlands, on the sidelines of the...

India calls for equity, climate finance and justice at CoP30

JOHANNESBURG: India reaffirmed its strong backing for the inclusive leadership of the CoP30 Presidency, describing the final resolution as fair, balanced, and reflective of...

‘Unfortunate that US did not participate in G20’

JOHANNESBURG: It is unfortunate that the US did not participate in the G20 in Johannesburg this weekend because important matters relating to world trade...

Israel says targeted Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

BEIRUT: Israel said it had carried out an air strike Sunday targeting Hezbollah’s chief of staff in Beirut, leaving a smoking hole in the...

Pope urges release of 315 seized in Nigerian mass school kidnapping

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for the release of over 300 hostages taken from a Catholic school in one of the largest...

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