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Tension flares after Pak airstrikes kill 8 civilians in Afghanistan

New Delhi: Tensions simmered in the South Asian neighbourhood as Pakistan on Monday launched airstrikes in the border regions of Afghanistan, reportedly killing at least eight civilians, including three children. Confirming the…
Indian student dies in US, initial probe rules out foul play

New York: In yet another tragic incident, an Indian student died in Boston and initial investigation has ruled out any foul play, officials said on Monday. “Deeply saddened to learn about the…

Watch: Hollywood actor Will Smith shares his experience reading Quran

Will Smith, an Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, has shared his spiritual connection and reading experience of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims, after going through a tough period in the past two…
PIA slapped with fined as air hostess reaches Canada without passport

Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) incurred a substantial penalty after one of its air hostesses reached Canada without a passport, as reported by ARY News, citing insider sources. According to sources, the…
Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism on Gaza

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from top ally the United States against his leadership amid the devastating war with Hamas, describing calls for a new election…
Russian election: Putin projected to win by historic margin

Moscow: Russia’s incumbent President Vladimir Putin is projected to win his fifth term as head of state by a historic margin. According to Russia’s CEC, almost 95 per cent of the votes…
Russia-NATO conflict is ‘one step away’ from World War III: Putin

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned the Western powers that any direct conflict between Russia and the NATO alliance, led by the US, would mean the world will be “one…

Australian govt reverses cancellation of Palestinians’ visas

Canberra: The Australian government has reinstated cancelled visas for some Palestinians fleeing Gaza. Rasha Abbas, executive director of the Palestine Australia Relief and Action (PARA) group, said on Monday that eight of…
UAE, Hungary to build ‘Dubai-like neighbourhood’ in Budapest: Report

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary reportedly signed an agreement to build a “neighbourhood like in Dubai” in Budapest, with a deal valued at 7 billion US dollars (Rs 5,80,22,40,50,000). As…
Russia’s presidential elections unique for several reasons

Moscow: For the first time in history, voting in the Russian presidential election is taking place over three days — from Friday to Sunday, media reported. It is the first presidential vote…
UK advises Ukraine to go on defensive in east, continue targeting Crimea

Kiev: During a visit to Ukraine, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and Army Commander Antony Radakin have advised Ukraine’s senior leadership and military commanders on war strategy against the Russia as quoted…
App-based drivers boycott Chevron gas stations in solidarity with Palestine

The International Alliance of App-Based Transport Workers (IAATW) recently pledged to boycott Chevron-branded gas stations, in a show of solidarity with Palestine in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas since October 7.…
Bangladeshi pilgrim saved after respiratory distress at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

Riyadh: A medical team saved the life of an Bangladeshi pilgrim who suffered respiratory distress and fainted while performing the Umrah rituals in the Grand Mosque of Makkah. The ambulance teams from…
United States: 2 killed, 5 injured in shooting in Washington D.C.

Washington: Two people were killed and five others were wounded in a shooting in Washington, DC, early Sunday morning, police said. The shooting was reported around 3 a.m. near the intersection of…
US, Jordan conduct joint aid airdrop to Gaza

Washington: US and Jordanian aircraft on Saturday dropped food supplies to Palestinian civilians trapped in the Gaza Strip in a joint humanitarian aid operation, US Central Command said in a statement as…