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Blasts rock Moldova as fears rise that Putin could be eyeing next target for invasion

London: Russia stoked fears that Moldova may be next in President Vladimir Putin’s firing line after blasts rocked part of the tiny nation, Daily Mail reported. When asked about the risks of…
Afghans celebrate Eid amid heightened security

Kabul: Amid heightened security in the wake of recent terror attacks, people all across Afghanistan celebrated Eid-al-Fitr, which is also the first since the Taliban took over the country last August. Although…

Sloganeering against Pakistan PM in Saudi: Police books Imran Khan, 150 others

Lahore: Pakistan’s Punjab police have booked ousted prime minister Imran Khan and 150 others, including some members of his former cabinet, in connection with the hounding of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and…
PM Modi arrives in Germany on first leg of three-nation Europe trip

Berlin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation Europe trip during which he will hold detailed bilateral discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and co-chair…
Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry

Cairo: For the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the smell of freshly baked orange biscuits and powdered sugar-dusted cookies typically fills the air in Mona Abubakr’s home. But due to higher prices, the…
US has ‘no place’ in Gulf: Iran’s top commander

Tehran: A top Iranian commander has said that the US has no place in the Gulf as regional countries can ensure their own security, semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. The remarks were…
Pakistan gets USD 8 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Pakistan with a “sizeable package” of around USD 8 billion to help the cash-starved country bolster dwindling forex reserves and revive its ailing economy, a…

CIA names Nand Mulchandani as Chief Technology Officer

Washington: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J. Burns announced the appointment of Nand Mulchandani to serve as the US spy agency’s first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With more than 25 years’…
German upholds ban on pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin

Berlin: The authorities in Germany have banned all pro-Palestinian demonstrations until May 2, 2022, under the pretext of anti-Semitic statements made by some protesters during recent protests, local media reported. This decision…
Billionaire Elon Musk shares long-term investment advice

New Delhi: Elon Musk, who is the richest man in the world, on Sunday shared some investment advice on when to buy and sell stocks. According to Musk, he’s been asked a…
SL leaders promise various approaches to address challenges

Colombo: The Sri Lankan government is taking various approaches to address current challenges faced by the country amid the ongoing economic crisis, the country leaders said in their messages on the International…
New Zealand reports first Omicron BA.4 variant case

Wellington: New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron BA.4 variant at the border amid 12,699 community Covid infections during the weekend, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday. A person who…
‘Putin set for cancer surgery, to hand over temporary power to ex-KGB chief’

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin may be forced to give up control of the war in Ukraine for days as he is set for cancer surgery, and will reportedly nominate hardline former FSB…
SL: Prez Rajapaksa urges political parties to set aside differences

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Sunday urged all political parties to set aside their differences and appealed to the protesting citizens to join hands to steer a “pro-people struggle”,…
China holds meet with top bank executives amid fears of possible US sanctions

Beijing: China held an internal conference with foreign and domestic bank representatives to discuss ways of protecting overseas assets from potential US sanctions, media reports said on Sunday. The emergency meeting between…