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Maldives, India resolved ‘misunderstandings’: Foreign Minister

Male: Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has acknowledged that the Maldives-India ties witnessed rough patches in the initial days of President Mohammad Muizzu-led government but insisted that the two countries have resolved the…
Israel recruits African refugees for Gaza war in exchange for residency status: Report

The Israeli regime is reportedly recruiting African refugees to fight in the war on the Gaza Strip, in exchange for permanent residency status in the country. According to a report revealed by…

Ballistic missile from Yemen hits Israel: Army

Jerusalem: A long-range surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen struck an unpopulated area near Israel’s international airport outside Tel Aviv on Sunday, Israeli sources said. The missile triggered sirens in Tel Aviv and…
Cyclone hits Romania, leaving five dead, hundreds displaced

Bucharest: Galati County, Romania, is struggling to recover from the severe floods brought by Cyclone Boris, which has claimed five lives and displaced over 250 residents. The cyclone unleashed heavy rainfall, totalling…
Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners in exchange deal

Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 206 prisoners of war, said the Russian Defence Ministry. “A total of 103 Russian servicemen who were taken prisoner in Kursk region have been released. In…
21 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Gaza: At least 21 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, said Palestinian security and medical sources. An Israeli warplane struck a residential house in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood east…
Hasina, 58 others sued over attempt to murder case in Bangladesh

Dhaka: A case has been filed against 59 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on charge of attempting to murder a student during an anti-government protest in Dinajpur on August 4.…

Jolt to Shehbaz Sharif govt as Pakistan SC rules in favour of Imran Khan’s party

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Saturday rebuked the top election body and ordered it to implement its verdict on reserved seats, a decision that is likely to benefit the party…
Agreements between India, Bangladesh for river transportation will be honoured: Sonowal

Guwahati: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Saturday said that there is a mutual understanding between India and Bangladesh and agreements signed between the two countries for river…
Bangladesh directs Hindus to halt Durga puja activities during azaan, namaz

Bangladesh’s interim government has urged the country’s Hindu community to halt Durga Puja-related activities, particularly musical instruments and sound systems during azaan (call to prayer) and namaz (prayer). The Hindu organizers have…
Sunita Williams to cast vote in US presidential elections from space

Washington: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow NASA colleague Butch Wilmore, currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS), expressed their anticipation on Saturday for casting their votes in the 2024…
Imran Khan booked for inciting Pak govt officials to mutiny: Report

Islamabad: Pakistan’s top investigating agency has registered a case against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan for allegedly inciting government officials to mutiny through his social media posts, according to a media…
Trump calls Laura Loomer a ‘free spirit’ after her racist remarks against Harris

Washington: Donald Trump has defended his ties with Laura Loomer, who has drawn fire from some of his Republican allies for embracing conspiracy theories and making racist comments, including against Kamala Harris.…
Typhoon Yagi leaves 254 dead, 82 missing in Vietnam

Hanoi: Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods have left 254 dead and 82 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said. Lao Cai, Cao Bang…
Pope Francis urges US citizens to vote for ‘lesser evil’

Rome: Pope Francis has slammed both US presidential candidates — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — for what he called “anti-life policies” on abortion and migration, and advised American Catholics to choose…