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‘Terror attack’ on synagogue, churches in Russia’s Dagestan: What we know

MOSCOW: At least 19 people were killed after armed men attacked a synagogue, churches and police post in Russia’s Dagestan region on Sunday. The...

US, allies in war of words with Russian-North Korean alliance

WASHINGTON: The United States and its regional allies in Asia Pacific have strongly condemned the newly announced military alliance between Russia and North Korea. The...

Don’t open window shades of planes to take photos, warns China’s spy agency

BEIJING: China’s top spy agency on Monday warned air passengers against opening window shades during take-off and landing to take photos at dual civil-military...

Iran’s Supreme Court overturns death sentence against rapper

TEHRAN: Iran's Supreme Court overturned a death sentence against rapper Toomaj Salehi, the artist's lawyer said on Saturday. Salehi was jailed in October 2022 after...

18 Indian fishermen arrested for alleged illegal fishing in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: As many as 18 Indian fishermen were arrested for alleged illegal fishing in the island nation’s waters by the Sri Lankan Navy and...

‘Human shielding in action’: Israeli forces strap Palestinian man to jeep

OCCUPIED WEST BANK: Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank have tied a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military vehicle during...

West provoked Russian President to invade Ukraine, says Nigel Farage

LONDON: Nigel Farage, leader of the far-Right Reform UK party, is facing wide-ranging criticism across the political spectrum over his claim that the West...

Trump promises Green Cards to foreign students on graduation

WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has said if he is re-elected, his administration will pursue a programme to grant Green Cards to foreign...

India, Bangladesh ink pact to boost ties in maritime sphere, blue economy

NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh on Saturday firmed up a futuristic vision to expand cooperation in several new areas and inked a raft of...

Sri Lanka survived two tough years of economic crisis because of India’s support: Prez Wickremesinghe

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has survived two difficult years of its economic crisis and it was possible because of the financial support of USD 3.5...

Hindujas ‘appalled’ by Swiss court’s jail term order; file appeal

LONDON: Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were “appalled” by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have...

Climate change fuelled extreme heat that killed hundreds of Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

NEW DELHI: Climate change intensified the deadly heatwave that claimed the lives of at least 550 Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, making it 2.5...

Thousands of Israelis turn out in renewed rally against govt

JERUSALEM: Thousands of Israelis turned out for fresh protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in a renewed show of anger at the failure...

Putin warns S Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine

HANOI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said South Korea would be making a “big mistake” if it supplies arms to Ukraine. “If that happens, then...

WHO warns counterfeit diabetes drugs in circulation worldwide

NEW DELHI: Counterfeit diabetes drugs have been in circulation since 2022, a problem affecting all regions of the world, the WHO warned in a...

Sinarest Tablet: How It Alleviates Sinus Pain and Pressure

Sinarest Tablet reduces common cold, nasal congestion, flu, allergies, sinusitis, and other respiratory tract infections. It relieves congestion in the nasal and sinus passages,...

US expands sanctions on Russia as G7 gathers, targets chips sent via China

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration announced a series of new financial sanctions on Wednesday aimed at interrupting the fast-growing technological links between China and Russia...

Gaza families face water shortage amid Israeli bombardment

GAZA: It is not only the ever-present danger from Israeli bombardment or ground fighting that makes life a trial for Gaza’s Palestinian civilians. It...

‘Urbanisation’s influence on climate change increasing in recent decades’

NEW DELHI: Urbanisation had contributed to continental-scale warming in recent decades, particularly in Asia where cities have expanded significantly, a new study has revealed....

Blinken says some of Hamas’ proposed changes to a cease-fire plan in Gaza are workable and some not

BEIRUT: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the war in Gaza would go on after Hamas proposed “numerous” changes to a...

Several Indians among 41 killed in Kuwait apartment blaze

DUBAI: Several Indians were among 41 people killed on Wednesday in a major fire at a building in Kuwait housing workers, according to local...

Two Indians recruited by Russian Army killed in ongoing Ukraine conflict: MEA

NEW DELHI: Two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army have recently been killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and...

US to provide another Patriot system to Ukraine: Report

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is planning to make another Patriot air defence system available to Ukraine to fend off Russian aerial attacks, the...

UNSC endorses Gaza hostage freedom for ceasefire deal proposed by US

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council with near unanimity signed on to a deal proposed by the US for a ceasefire in Gaza in...

Unending Gaza war shatters Hajj pilgrimage dream to Mecca for Palestinian couple

KHAN YOUNIS, GAZA STRIP: Palestinian couple Mahmoud and Fatima Jarghoun sold their jewellery so they could perform the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca — a...

49 migrants perish, 140 missing in Yemen coast shipwreck

SANAA: At least 49 migrants have died and 140 others remain missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Yemen. The vessel carrying...

Israeli telecom regulator extends ban on Al Jazeera’s operation by 45 days

TEL AVIV: A ban on Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel was extended for another 45 days by Israel’s telecoms regulator on Sunday after the...

Experts blame air pollution for 135m premature deaths

SINGAPORE: Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and 2020,...

UN says more than half of Gaza’s buildings destroyed by Israel

UNITED NATIONS: More than half of Gaza's buildings have been destroyed by the Israelis since it unleashed its brutal war machine against Gazans over...

Calls to end Gaza ‘bloodbath’ after Israeli attack kills 274 Palestinians

DOHA: Several countries and international organisations have condemned the Israeli killing of at least 274 Palestinians during an operation to free four Israeli captives...

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