EU seeks specialized court to investigate Russia war crimes
BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (AFP) — The European Union proposed Wednesday to set up a U.N.-backed specialized court to investigate possible war crimes committed by...
Taliban will not allow any country, including Pakistan, to interfere in Afghanistan’s internal affairs:...
Islamabad, Sep 6 (PTI) The Taliban on Monday asserted that it will not allow any country, including Pakistan, to interfere in Afghanistan's internal affairs...
It’s time to hail India-UAE friendship: PM Modi at Indian diaspora event
Abu Dhabi, Feb 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Indian community here that India is proud of them and it...
US projects $3.12T budget deficit for this year, down $555B
Washington, Aug 28 (AP) The Biden administration is forecasting that this year's budget deficit will be 555 billion lower than it estimated back in...
10 children among 51 killed in twin transport tragedies in Pakistan
Islamabad, 29 Jan: At least 51 people were killed in two separate transport accidents in western Pakistan on Sunday, when a bus plunged off...
UN refugee chief says Rohingya who fled Myanmar must not be forgotten during other...
BANGKOK, 17 Oct: (AP) — The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees urged the international community on Tuesday not to forget the plight of ethnic...
Around 500 climbers, including 4 Indians, conquer Mt Everest on 70th anniv
KATHMANDU, 29 Dec: Despite concerns about rising temperatures, melting glaciers and snow and increasing extreme weather events, the mountaineering community celebrated the 70th anniversary...
Pak PM Imran Khan faces toughest political test as opposition tables no-trust motion against...
Islamabad, Mar 28 (PTI) Pakistan's opposition on Monday tabled a no-trust motion in the National Assembly against Prime Minister Imran Khan who is facing...
Russia test-fires new hypersonic missile from submarine
Moscow, Oct 4 (AP) A prospective Russian hypersonic missile has been successfully test-fired from a nuclear submarine for the first time, the military said...
India-China trade grows to record $ 125 billion in 2021 despite tensions in eastern...
BEIJING, 14 Jan: The India-China bilateral trade touched a record high of over USD 125 billion in 2021, crossing the USD 100 billion-mark in...
UN chief’s call for ambition on climate gets muted response
BERLIN, 21 Mar: Senior government officials gathered for a climate meeting in Copenhagen gave a muted response Tuesday to calls from the head of...
Philippines won’t invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines, 21 Jun: The Philippines said Friday it has no plan to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States after the...
India projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country during 2023: UN report
United Nations, Jul 11 (PTI) India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country next year, according to a report by...
Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires
ISLAMABAD, 23 Jan: Much of Pakistan was left without power for several hours on Monday morning as an energy-saving measure by the government backfired....
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas
Warsaw, Mar 30 (AP) Poland announced steps Wednesday to end all Russian oil imports by year's end, while Germany issued a warning about natural...
Immune-suppressed not at higher risk of poor Covid outcomes: Lancet study
Washington, Nov 19 (PTI) People taking medications that suppress the immune system overall do not have a higher risk of dying from COVID-19 or...
Sri Lanka to organise donor conference of friendly countries like India, China and Japan:...
Colombo, Jul 5 (PTI) Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament on Tuesday that Sri Lanka will organise a donor conference of friendly countries like...
Harris focuses Asia trip on security, adds tour to Korea DMZ
TOKYO, 27 Sep: In meeting after meeting with Asian leaders Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the U.S. commitment to regional security and the...
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,...
Indian-Origin Man In US Jailed For Nearly 4 Years For $1.5 Million Fraud
New York, 12 Aug (PTI): A 41-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing false...