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Trump attacks China, says US has greatest military

New York: In a confrontation with China, “we will kick their ass”, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has said at a campaign rally, asserting, “We have the greatest military in the world”.…
US Prez Joe Biden to celebrate Diwali with Indian Americans at White House

Washington: President Joe Biden would celebrate Diwali at the White House on Monday, October 28 evening along with a large number of Indian Americans from across the country. “Continuing a tradition from…

Kamala Harris to make closing remarks in Washington, Trump in New York

Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen the Ellipse in Washington DC as the venue for her campaign’s closing argument on Tuesday as former President Donald Trump returns to New York, his…
Bangladesh’s tribunal summons ex-army chief, ex ministers and advisers to Sheikh Hasina over alleged genocide

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday, October 27 summoned 20 individuals, including ex-army chief Ziaul Ahsan, 10 former ministers and two advisers to deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to appear…
Rizwan named Pakistan’s white-ball captain, replacing Babar Azam

Lahore: Wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan was on Sunday, October 27 named Pakistan’s ODI and T20 captain, replacing Babar Azam, as the selectors announced the squads for the white-ball tours of Australia and Zimbabwe…
South Korea expresses ‘deep concern’ over Israel’s attack on Iran

Seoul: South Korea expressed “deep concern” on Sunday, October 27 over Israel’s recent attack on Iran, calling on all parties to seek a diplomatic solution to the situation. Early Saturday, Israel’s military…
Tokyo: Bar worker fatally stabbed by customer in Shimbashi district

Tokyo: An 18-year-old female working at a bar in Tokyo was fatally slashed early on Sunday, October 27 by a male customer with a knife, local media reported. The police said that…

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 Indian fishermen for alleged illegal fishing

Colombo: The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday, October 27 arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters, according to an official statement. With the latest…
Bangladesh court orders report submission by Nov 28 in murder case against Hasina

Dhaka: A Bangladesh court on Saturday ordered the police to submit the investigation report of a murder case against former premier Sheikh Hasina and 23 others by November 28, according to media…
LAC patrolling agreement with China doesn’t mean everything is resolved: Jaishankar

Pune: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the LAC does not mean that issues between the two countries have been resolved, however,…
US election: Harris rolls out stars, celebs in final phase of campaign

Washington: It was Beyonce on Friday, Bruce Springsteen on Thursday and Eminem on Wednesday. US Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is trotting out celebrities in these final days of the race for…
3.7 mn children in Sudan at risk of acute malnutrition: Warns UN

Khartoum: Two United Nations agencies have said that 3.7 million children under five in Sudan are at risk of acute malnutrition, warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis across the country. “There are…
Hezbollah launches drone strike on Israeli airbase following attack on Iran

Just hours after Israel conducted air strikes on military facilities in Iran, Hezbollah launched a volley of around 80 projectiles at Israeli bases on Saturday, October 26, the Israeli army said. In…
Over 1.3 million affected by flooding in South Sudan: UN

Juba: The United Nations humanitarian agency said that severe flooding caused by heavy rains pounding several parts of South Sudan has affected more than 1.3 million people. The UN Office for the…
India can help fulfil Germany’s need for skilled workers: German FM

New Delhi: Young educated Indians are striving to enter the labour market, while in Germany, there is a “great need” for skilled workers, and it can be turned into a ‘win-win-win’ situation…