World
-
Netanyahu vows to continue attacks in Gaza despite Biden’s threat
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said in a video statement that the Israeli forces will continue their attacks in Gaza despite the US threat to halt some weapon shipments. “If…
-
Russia slams US report on religious freedom in India
Moscow: Targeting the US for “interfering in India’s internal affairs”, Russia has said that Washington is trying to “complicate” the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, including by making “regular unfounded accusations” on threats…
-
After Canada, Australia increases funds needed for student visa
After Canada recently increased the funds required for student visas, Australia has made a similar decision. Effective on May 10, 2024, students applying for Australian visas are required to show funds equivalent…
-
‘Fight antisemitism’: UK PM Sunak tells varsity chiefs amid Gaza protests
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday urged university chiefs to address the rise in antisemitic abuse on campus and disruption of learning in reaction to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Sunak and…
-
Imran Khan refuses to apologise over May 9 protests
New Delhi: After Pakistan, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) ruled out dialogue with Pakistan-Tehreek-Insaaf (PTI) unless the party leadership tendered a public apology over the May 9 protests, the PTI…
-
India overtook Japan to become world’s 3rd largest solar power generator in 2023
New Delhi: Rapid solar energy deployment in India pushed the country past Japan to become the world’s third-largest solar power generator in 2023, according to a new report. The report by global…
-
Imran Khan shows readiness for probe into 2014 sit-in by his party
Islamabad: Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday showed readiness for any inquiry into the 2014 sit-in by his party, a day after the army spokesperson hinted at a judicial…
-
US delays arms supply to Israel amid Rafah offensive
Washington: The US is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washington’s objection to Israel’s offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza, the media reported. The Biden administration is putting…
-
AstraZeneca starts global withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccine
London: UK-based pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca has started global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, which was provided in India as ‘Covishield’ in partnership with Serum Institute of India, days after it admitted to…
-
CIA Director to reach Israel today, hold talks with Netanyahu
Tel Aviv: US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns will reach Israel on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. William Burns, according to the…
-
Three Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear before Canadian court
Ottawa: Three Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year appeared before a Canadian court on Tuesday through video for the first time to face homicide charges as…
-
Baltimore bridge collapse: Body of last missing worker recovered
Washington: The body of the sixth and final worker who was missing after a bridge collapse in the US city of Baltimore more than one month ago has been recovered, officials have…
-
Biden condemns anti-Semitism, promises to support Israel
Washington: US President Joe Biden has strongly condemned anti-Semitism at pro-Palestinian protests at universities and reaffirmed his “ironclad” support for Israel. “My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security…
-
Trump’s classified documents trial postponed indefinitely
Washington: The official start of the trial against former US President Donald Trump in the affair surrounding the retention of secret government documents has been postponed indefinitely. The previously planned start of…
-
3 Indian Naval ships arrive in Singapore for operational deployment to South China Sea
Singapore: Three Indian Naval Ships have arrived in Singapore for a three-day visit as part of the operational deployment of the Navy’s Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea, underscoring the strong…
