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10 Ukrainian drones suppressed in Russia’s Krasnodar

Moscow: At least ten Ukrainian drones were suppressed overnight as they attempted to attack civilian targets in Russia’s Krasnodar region, the regional operational centre said on Sunday. The centre said on its…
Night skies of Spain, Portugal lit up by blue meteoroid

The skies of Spain and Portugal lit up with a giant light causing a mesmerising effect to locals. The event was captured and social media are terming it as the shiny blue…

Sri Lanka questions UN rights report on enforced disappearances

Colombo: Sri Lanka has questioned the timing and the mandate of a report issued by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) this week in which it…
Elon Musk arrives in Indonesia, to launch satellite internet service Starlink

New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday arrived in Indonesia where he aims to launch his satellite-based internet service Starlink. Musk, who is visiting Indonesia for the first time,…
US NSA to visit Israel for talks on ceasefire

Chennai: The National Security Advisor (NSA) of the US, Jake Sullivan will reach Tel Aviv on Sunday on a two-day visit and hold a series of meetings with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin…
Several Ukrainians injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv

Kiev: Several people were injured in Russian firing on a residential part of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the neighbouring city of Vovchansk, the regional military administration said. In Kharkiv,…
Pakistan, IMF to hold talks on fresh bailout package

Islamabad: Pakistan, seeking a fresh USD 6 billion to USD 8 billion loan package from the IMF, will hold talks with officials from the Washington-based lender to discuss the terms of the…

After Singapore, HK, now Nepal bans MDH, Everest spice mix products

Kathmandu: After Singapore and Hong Kong, Nepal has also banned the sale and import of certain spice-mix products manufactured by Indian brands over alleged quality concerns. Four spice-mix products by MDH and…
Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan urges students to stay indoors amid mob attacks

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday, urged Indian students to remain indoors following a series of mob attacks on foreign students. This advisory came in the wake of several…
India ready to train Maldivian pilots as part of defence capacity building

New Delhi: Capacity building is an “important component” in India’s defence and security engagement with the Maldives and “we will be happy to take it forward” if New Delhi receives a request…
Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India: White House

Washington: Applauding the people of India for exercising their right to vote, the White House on Friday said there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. “Not…
Pakistan: Imran Khan’s wife expresses ‘lack of confidence’ in judge

Islamabad: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi on Friday expressed a lack of confidence in a judge hearing an alleged corruption case at an accountability court, a media…
Spain denies port access to ship carrying arms from India to Israel

Spain has denied permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms from India to dock at its port, Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Thursday, as per Reuters. The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel…
First lorries with aid for Gaza leave newly constructed US pier

Gaza: The first aid lorries to use a temporary US-built pier have come ashore in Gaza, the US military announced on Friday. No US troops went ashore during the operation, US Central…
NASA upbeat about greater space cooperation with South Korea

Washington: The US space agency NASA expressed expectations for greater space cooperation with South Korea, as the two countries are widening the scope of their alliance beyond its longstanding security focus. Mark…