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120 dead, around 1000 injured following earthquakes in Afghanistan

Herat: At least 120 people were killed and around 1,000 others injured as earthquakes shocked Afghanistan’s Herat and other western provinces, a local official from Herat told reporters. About 1,000 injured people…
New York appeals court rejects Trump’s efforts to stop $250mn civil fraud trial

New York: Former US President Donald Trump is literally at his wits end as a New York appeals court has rejected his claim to cease the $250 million civil fraud trial against…

President Biden condemns appalling assault against Israel; vows full support

Washington: Outraged over the series of terrorist attacks by Hamas militants, US President Joe Biden on Saturday vowed to stand with Israel and expressed readiness to offer all appropriate means of support…
Ukrainian woman performs ‘pind daan’ at Gaya for all those who died in war with Russia

Gaya: A Ukrainian woman on Saturday performed ‘pind daan’ at a temple here for the peace and salvation of the souls of all the soldiers and civilians who died in her country…
Indian Embassy in Israel issues advisory; urges Indians to remain vigilant

Tel Aviv: The Indian Embassy in Israel on Saturday asked all Indian nationals in the country to “remain vigilant” and “observe safety protocols” as a full-fledged war broke out between the ruling…
Hamas’ attack will be remembered as Israeli intelligence failure for ages: Report

London: Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war, will be “remembered as an intelligence failure for the ages”, a media report said. In the space…
PM Modi, world leaders express solidarity with Israel, Iran congratulates Hamas

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed shock over the attack on Israel and said his country stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour. Several leaders of…

17 Nepali held captive, seven injured in Israel

Kathmandu: At least seven Nepali students, who were working in an agriculture firm in Israel, have been injured in rocket attacks by Hamas while another 17 people have been held captive, the…
14 dead as 6.3-magnitude earthquakes jolt Afghanistan

Herat: At least 14 people were killed while nearly 80 injured after earthquakes jolted Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said. Two 6.3-magnitude quakes hit western Afghanistan on Saturday, The Sun reported, citing the…
UK min Suella Braverman’s Delhi uncle cautions niece over immigration rhetoric

London: A Delhi-based Catholic priest uncle of UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has cautioned his niece about some of her language around immigration and urged her not to forget that she herself…
Iran condemns Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi

Tehran: Iran has denounced the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, describing the move as “biased and political.” On Friday, October 6, the Norwegian Nobel Committee in…
‘We are at war, enemy will pay price’: Israel PM after Hamas attack

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that hundreds of rockets fired by Hamas militants hit Israel today. “Citizens of Israel, we are at war. Not an operation not…
Canada confirms staff evacuated from Delhi over several weeks

Toronto: Canada has confirmed of relocating some lower-level diplomatic staff from its High Commission in New Delhi to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore amid the ongoing tensions with India. The evacuation took place…
Sunak tells Trudeau he hopes to see ‘de-escalation’ in India-Canada tension

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that he hoped to see a de-escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada after New Delhi asked Ottawa to withdraw its 41 diplomats…
Cebu Pacific Air announces super seat fest; tickets for as low as Rs 129

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air has announced a Super Seats Fest promotion offering one-way flight tickets for as low as 88 Philippine pesos (Rs 129). Those who book between October 1…