China launches six satellites with its new solid propellant rocket
Beijing, Jul 27 (PTI) : China on Wednesday successfully launched six new satellites into space with its new solid-propellant rocket, which made its debut...
ISIL-K seeks to recruit members from other terror groups; to develop threat capability from...
United Nations, Jul 31 (PTI) Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISIL-K) seeks to strengthen its capabilities by recruiting members from other terror...
Around 50 million lived in modern slavery’ in 2021; forced marriages up in countries...
United Nations, 13 Sep: Around 50 million people globally were living in "modern slavery" in 2021, according to a report by the UN, which...
North Korea has again launched suspected trash-carrying balloons across the border, South Korea says
SEOUL, South Korea, 4 Sep (AP) — South Korea says it has detected suspected trash-carrying balloons launched by North Korea, in the latest round...
H1-B registration for FY2023 to start from March 1: USCIS
Washington, Jan 30 (PTI) The registration for the much sought-after H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the...
China to permit ‘some’ Indian students to return: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing, Apr 29 (PTI) China on Friday announced plans to permit the return of some" Indian students stranded in India for over two years...
UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared
Billings (Montana), Feb 23 (AP) A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe...
SK plan aims to heal forced labor feud with Japan
SEOUL, South Korea, 6 Mar: South Korea took a step toward improving ties with its traditional rival Japan on Monday, announcing a plan to...
G7 countries to provide USD 19.8 billion in aid to Ukraine
Koenigswinter, May 20 (AP) The Group of Seven leading economies agreed Friday to provide USD 19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to ensure...
China state media demand strict adherence to ‘zero COVID’
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling party called for strict adherence to the hard-line “zero-COVID” policy Tuesday in an apparent attempt to guide public perceptions...
Qatar Energy to cut emissions as methane movement grows
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates , Jun 27 (AP) — The state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Energy said Monday it is joining a new...
Pakistan rejects reports of agreement with US to conduct air operations in Afghanistan
Islamabad, Oct 23 (PTI) Pakistan on Saturday rejected reports about an agreement with the United States on the use of its airspace for intelligence...
Modi, Boris Johnson connect to discuss vaccine certification, trade, climate
London, Oct 11 (PTI) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi spoke over phone on Monday during which they took...
UK’s Labour Party Commits To Stamping Out “Anti-India Sentiments”
London, 29 Jun (PTI): The UK's Opposition Labour Party, hoping to win a mandate to form a government after the July 4 general election,...
Drone search resumes on Italian glacier after avalanche
CANAZEI, Italy , Jun 5 (AP) — Rescuers using drones resumed the search Tuesday for an estimated 13 hikers unaccounted-for following an avalanche in...
Chinese who reported on COVID to be released after 3 years
HONG KONG, 30 Apr: Chinese authorities were preparing Sunday to release a man who disappeared three years ago after publicizing videos of overcrowded hospitals...
Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests
KYIV, Ukraine , Sep 21 (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday, taking a risky and deeply unpopular...
Pak central bank criticises Shehbaz Sharif govt’s policy of prioritising growth over financial...
ISLAMABAD, 24 Dec: Pakistan's central bank has criticised the cash-strapped Shehbaz Sharif government for prioritising growth at the expense of price and financial stability.
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Nepal & India sign MoU on reciprocal recognition of COVID vaccination certificate
Kathmandu, Nov 23 (PTI) India and Nepal on Tuesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding for reciprocal recognition of COVID vaccination certificate to significantly ease...
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations
TIRANA, 28 Feb: Ukraine’s president pleaded Wednesday for more ammunition to repel Russia as he co-hosted a summit with Albania’s government to build further...