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Russia Detains ISIS Suicide Bomber Planning Terror Attack in India to Kill BJP Leader
Russia’s FSB said the ISIS bomber planned to commit a terrorist act by blowing himself up…
Islamic State suicide bomber planning attack on Indian leader detained in Russia: Report
According to Home Ministry, the Islamic State is using various internet-based social media platforms to propagate…
Russia-Ukraine war: Ahead of Ukrainian Independence Day, Zelensky warns of ‘violent’ attack by Moscow
Saturday, Russian and Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian missile wounded 12 people in a Ukrainian…
International news brief: IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka next week
Colombo, Aug 21: A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is all set to visit…
22 Million Face Starvation in Three African Countries: WFP
Years of insufficient rainfall across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have caused the worst drought in 40…
At Least 34 Dead in Two Turkey Road Accidents
A first crash involving a bus and an ambulance killed 15 people and injured 31 more…
International news brief: Taiwan spots 21 Chinese Warplanes; Finnish PM Marin takes drug test and more
Washington, Aug 20: Taiwan has tracked 21 warplanes and five naval ships from China around the…
UN Set to End Travel Ban Exemptions for Taliban Officials for Three Months
Under a 2011 UN Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban officials are subject to sanctions that include…
30 Planes, 5 Warships Deployed by China in Fresh Military Drills Near Taiwan
Taiwan condemned those drills and missile tests as preparation for an invasion
Five Chinese ships and 21 planes spotted around Taiwan: Report
According to Taiwan News, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has monitored 17 Chinese aircraft and 5…
Two Pilots Fall Asleep While Flying at 37,000 Feet, Wake Up 25 Mins Later to Land Plane
The air traffic controllers tried to contact the pilots but they were asleep only to wake…
New Zealand Flood Recovery Estimated to Take ‘Years’
New Zealand has been lashed by wild weather with the Nelson-Tasman district on the South Island…
Suspect in Salman Rushdie’s stabbing pleads not guilty to attempted murder and assault
New York, Aug 19: The man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie pleaded not guilty…
Rishi Sunak ‘could head straight to US’ if he loses battle for UK PM
Senior Conservatives believe Rishi Sunak has ‘burned his boats’ during the contest.
Pot-smoking Tourists Not Welcome in Thailand, Says Health Minister Months After Decriminalising Weed
"We don’t welcome those kinds of tourists," Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters when asked about recreational marijuana…
New Zealand Flood: Hundreds Evacuated as ‘Frightening’ Deluge Hits South Island
The North Island has also been affected, with three people injured in a car accident in…
International news brief: Salman Rushdie attacker says ‘surprised’ author survived and more
Washington, Aug 18: Days after author Salman Rushdie suffered serious stab wounds after he was assaulted…
Hadi Matar breaks silence on Salman Rushdie attack, says read only 2 pages of The Satanic Verses
Hadi Matar also expressed surprise that Salman Rushdie survived despite multiple stabbings.
Doesn’t affect anyone: China on surveillance ship docking in Sri Lanka
Beijing, Aug 17: China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not…
Pakistani Doctor, Women’s Health and Rights Champion Nafis Sadik Passes Away at 92
Nafis’ greatest contribution was to make young women realise that their bodies belong to them
Trump Critic Republican Liz Cheney Loses Congress Seat to Conspiracy Theorist Chosen by Former Prez
59-year-old lawyer Harriet Hageman will now contest from Wyoming in the upcoming November’s midterms from the…
One year of Taliban rule: Know how women’s rights have changed in Afghanistan
Many women in Afghanistan have come forward with their stories of crippled rights and next to…
EXPLAINED: Why US lawmakers’ Taiwan Trips Keep Riling China
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of US Congress members in a further sign…
EXPLAINED: Tension Between Nicaragua and the Catholic Church
Ortega’s opponents regularly compare President Daniel Ortega to dictator Anastasio Somoza for his authoritarian tendencies, and…
UK becomes 1st country to approve Omicron-specific vaccine
London, Aug 16: The UK has become the first country to authorise a Covid-19 vaccine tailored…
Donald Trump claims FBI stole passports during Florida raid
Donald Trump has announced he plans to throw his hat in the ring in the 2024…
Ecuador: Five people killed in explosion
Quito, Aug 15: Five people died and 16 were injured in an explosion on Sunday in the…
US honors India’s democratic journey, guided by Mahatma Gandhi, says Biden on India’s 75th Independence Day
Biden said that this year, India and US also celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
I-Day Greetings from the World: US Prez Biden Extends Wishes; Singapore Lauds Achievements of ‘Dearest Friends’
On this important day, we reflect on the democratic values that we share, and we honour…