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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...

Conflict-induced famine, hunger deaths likely in Gaza, Sudan in months: UN

Millions of people in ‘hunger hotspots’ pushed to the brink, new report by UN food agencies says DOHA: The Palestinian territory, Sudan and South Sudan,...

Hamas underscores ‘immediate’ lifting of blockade amid Israeli ravges in northern Gaza

BEIRUT: A senior spokesman for the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called for the immediate removal of Israel’s crippling blockade on the Gaza Strip...

Iran lifts its ban on imports of new iPhone models in place since last year

TEHRAN: Iranians will soon be able to get their hands on iPhones 14, 15 and 16 after authorities lifted a ban on new smartphone...

Canada claims Amit Shah ordered violent campaign targeting Sikh separatists

NEW DELHI: Top officials of the Canadian government have claimed that India’s Home Minister Amit Shah ordered a “campaign of violence, intimidation and intelligence-gathering”...

Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new chief

BEIRUT: Hezbollah has announced Naim Qassem as its new head. Qassem, whose promotion from deputy leader was announced on Tuesday, replaces Hassan Nasrallah as secretary-general...

Musk emerges as Trump’s campaign lightning rod

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has emerged as both a surrogate for Donald Trump and a lightning rod for the Republican’s campaign. The...

Egypt urges two-day truce as Israel kills 1,000 during north Gaza siege

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el- Sisi has proposed a two-day truce in Gaza that would potentially pave the way for a long-term ceasefire,...

Musk says real threat to democracy is people who accuse Trump of endangering it

LANCASTER (UK): Tech mogul Elon Musk, speaking at a town hall Saturday night in Pennsylvania to support Republican Donald Trump, played down the January...

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