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27 killed in suicide bombing at railway station in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: At least 27 people, including 14 security forces, were killed and 62 others injured on Saturday in a suicide bombing at a railway...

Putin says ready to speak with ‘courageous’ Trump

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election, saying that he was ready to speak with the “courageous”...

Trump appoints first-ever woman Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed his campaign manager Susie Wiles as his Chief of Staff, the first woman to hold the influential...

US military will do right thing ‘no matter what’: Def Secy Austin

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that the military would not get involved in politics and was ready to carry out “all...

Elon Musk predicts Justin Trudeau’s fall in 2025 Canada polls

WASHINGTON: In controversial remarks, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has predicted that Justin Trudeau would lose his position as Canada’s prime minister in the next...

US election: Joe Biden gets blamed by Kamala Harris allies for vice president’s resounding loss

WASHINGTON: Joe Biden's name wasn't on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala Harris' resounding defeat as his loss too. As Democrats pick up...

India cancels consular camps in Toronto after Canada fails to provide security protection

NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing chill in India-Canada ties, the Indian Consulate in Toronto announced the cancellation of some of its scheduled consular camps...

World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on his comeback as US President

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has sent ripples through the global stage, prompting swift reactions from leaders worldwide. Just...

Kamala’s loss to Trump is verdict on Biden: Ex-diplomat

Says Ukraine aid harmed Democrats NEW DELHI: With Donald Trump all set to become the president of the US, a former Indian diplomat on Wednesday...

India’s ties with US will grow: EAM Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India’s relationship with the United States would only grow in the years to come. He...

Jaishankar accuses Canada of making allegations against India without providing specifics

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that the attack on a Hindu temple at Brampton in Canada on Sunday was...

Nominees who could dent Trump, Harris votes in the race for White House

Harris (60), Trump (78) main nominees representing Democratic & Republican parties respectively WASHINGTON: More than 78 million American voters had already cast their ballot by...

UK to ban smoking outside schools, hospitals, playgrounds

LONDON: The British government plans to ban smoking outside schools, hospitals and playgrounds as a way of reducing the pressure on the state-run National...

US top destination to pursue business progs, women share increase by 2%: Report

NEW DELHI: The United States (US) remains a top study destination for international students who want to pursue business programmes, claims a report by...

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts, killing at least 10, destroying homes

JAKARTA: At least 10 people have died, and homes have been destroyed after a powerful volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Flores. Mount...

World’s first wooden satellite, developed by Japan, launched into space

Scientists at Kyoto University expect the wooden material to burn up when the device re-enters the atmosphere -- potentially providing a way to avoid...

Trump says he might consider vaccine ban if re-elected, plans role for RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump recently hinted that he might consider restricting certain vaccines if he wins the upcoming election. In an interview with...

Jaishankar inaugurates new consulate in Brisbane to strengthen ties with Australia

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the new Consulate General of India in Brisbane, saying his visits to Australia are...

Chinese astronauts return to earth safely after six-month stint in space station

BEIJING: Three Chinese astronauts who spent six months developing China’s low orbit space station returned to Earth safely early Monday, the China Manned Space...

‘Department of European Problems’: Russian Foreign Ministry renames key wing

MOSCOW: In a tongue-in-cheek gesture amid its growing tensions with its western neighbours, the Russian Foreign Ministry has renamed its Department of European Cooperation...

WHO condemns attack on Gaza health centre during polio vaccination campaign

Four children among six injured in attack GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) condemned the attack on the Sheikh Radwan primary health care centre in...

US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan in reaction to North’s missile test

SEOUL: The United States flew a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday in response to North Korea's...

More than a third of the world’s trees face extinction, new report reveals

NEW DELHI: A new global assessment reveals that over a third of the world’s tree species are threatened with extinction in the wild, surpassing...

Iran’s Khamenei: Enemies, whether Zionist regime or US, will receive crushing response

TEHRAN: Iran's supreme leader on Saturday threatened Israel and the US with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

India calls Ottawa’s allegations against Amit Shah ‘absurd, baseless’, summons Canada diplomat

NEW DELHI: India has protested in the strongest possible terms the references made by a Canadian minister about Union Home Minister Amit Shah and...

In touch with US to clarify issues: MEA on sanctions on Indian entities

NEW DELHI: In the wake of the US imposing sanctions on several individuals and entities, including from India, for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial base,...

Modi discusses economic corridor with Greek PM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and developments in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with...

Nasa is planning to launch a second helicopter to Mars after Ingenuity success

WASHINGTON: Nasa is setting its sights on a second Mars helicopter mission, building on the groundbreaking achievements of Ingenuity quadcopter. The space agency's plans for...

Transcript of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks altered by White House: AP

WASHINGTON: An internal email obtained by The Associated Press has revealed a disagreement within the White House regarding President Joe Biden's recent comments, in...

I will strengthen partnership with India and my good friend Modi: Trump

WASHINGTON: US presidential candidate Donald Trump has said that he would protect ‘Hindu Americans’ against the anti-religion agenda of the radical Left and strengthen...

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