World
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Aryna Sabalenka wins her 2nd consecutive US Open title
New York: Aryna Sabalenka was two points away from what eventually would be a second consecutive U.S. Open title when she had what should have been a routine — easy, even —…
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Over 890 arrested at London’s Palestine Action rally
London: The Metropolitan Police on Sunday, September 7, condemned the “intolerable” abuse suffered by officers who were “kicked and spat on” as they made over 890 arrests at a protest in London…
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Undersea cable cuts in Red Sea affects internet across Asia, Middle East
Dubai: Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet access Sunday, September 7, in parts of Asia including India, and Middle East, experts said, though it wasn’t immediately clear what caused…
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Russia hits Kyiv with drones, missiles, killing at least 2
Kyiv: A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital has killed at least two people and injured 11, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. Among the dead was a 1-year child,…
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Trump’s aide Navarro criticises India again over Russian oil purchases
New York: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has once again criticised India for continuing to procure Russian oil. In the last few weeks, Navarro has made a series of attacks on…
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Modi speaks to Macron focusing on ongoing efforts to end Ukraine conflict
New Delhi: India and France share the same determination to achieve just and lasting peace in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following…
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Who is Shabana Mahmood? UK’s first woman Pak-origin home secretary
Shabana Mahmood has been appointed the new home secretary of the United Kingdom after the latest cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Mahmood’s appointment comes after former home secretary Angela Rayner’s…
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Earthquake in Afghanistan’s east wipes out homes, generations and livelihoods
Jalalabad: Ahmad Khan Safi had a good life in Afghanistan. The farmer raised livestock in the Dewagal Valley of Kunar Province, and people travelled from across the country to visit the area.…
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Khalistani extremists receive financial support from inside Canada: Report
Ottawa: At least two Khalistani extremist groups have received financial support originating from Canada, according to a new Canadian government report on terror financing. The report titled ‘2025 Assessment of Money Laundering…
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PM Modi reciprocates Trump’s sentiments on India-US ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday “deeply” appreciated US President Donald Trump’s “positive assessment” of the India-US partnership after the American leader hailed the “special” relationship between the two nations…
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UNGA to resume high-level conference on two-state solution on Sept 22
United Nations: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has decided to resume a high-level international conference on the two-state solution on September 22, reviving a process that was put on hold this summer…
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US, EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions
Washington: A team of European officials, led by EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, will visit the US Treasury on Monday to discuss various forms of economic pressure to exert on Russia, including…
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Google hit with USD 3.5 bn fine from EU in ad-tech antitrust case
London: European Union regulators on Friday hit Google with a 2.95 billion euro ($3.5 billion) fine for breaching the bloc’s competition rules by favouring its own digital advertising services, marking the fourth…
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Trump, his trade team disappointed that India continues to fund Russia’s Ukraine war: Hassett
New York: US President Donald Trump and his trade team are disappointed that India continues to “fund” Russia’s Ukraine war, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Friday, hoping that there…
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Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi’s India visit called off
New Delhi: A planned visit to India by Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi this month has been called off in view of an existing travel ban he faces under UN Security…
