World
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Russia says Europe’s statement on sending troops to Ukraine is bluff
Moscow: Russia calls the statement by the United Kingdom and the European Union countries about moving to the “operational phase” of sending troops of the “coalition of the willing” to Ukraine a…
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Death toll in US airstrikes on Yemen Houthis climbs to 31
Sanaa: The Houthi rebel-run Health Ministry says the death toll from US strikes on Yemen has climbed to 31, including women and children. Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesperson for the ministry, said Sunday…
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New Zealand PM Luxon to arrive in India today for historic five-day visit
New Delhi: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is scheduled to arrive in India on Sunday, marking his first official visit since assuming office. The five-day visit, which will run until March…
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US may impose travel ban on citizens of 43 countries – Draft list released
The United States (US) is planning to impose a travel ban on citizens of 43 countries. The restrictions would be broader than the ones imposed during the first term of Donald Trump.…
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Nine killed in Israeli drone attacks on Gaza
Gaza: Nine people were killed and several others injured on Saturday by Israeli drone attacks in northern Gaza. The drone attacked a group of citizens in Beit Lahia and bombed a vehicle,…
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At least 13 killed in US airstrikes on Houthi sites in Yemen, Houthis vow revenge
Sanaa: The US warplanes launched airstrikes on several Houthi sites in Yemen’s capital Sanna and the northern province of Saada, killing at least 13, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. “This is an initial…
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At least 26 dead in massive US storm after Kansas reports 8 fatalities
Oklahoma City: Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the US, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 26 people as…
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Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, issues new warning
West Palm Beach: US President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels…
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Hamas says will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal implemented
Cairo: Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the…
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Reuters journalist sues Indian government over OCI cancellation
A US-based Reuters journalist, Raphael Satter, has taken legal action against the Indian government after his Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status was cancelled. The government revoked his OCI in December 2023,…
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Senior cleric killed, 3 injured in blast at seminary cum mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: A senior cleric was killed while three others injured in a blast at a seminary cum mosque in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, less than 24 hours after a…
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Our rights and freedom are at risk: UN urges global action against Islamophobia
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday, March 15, appealed for a tolerant religious world and to eradicate violence against individuals, places of worship, bigotry and speak out against Islamophobia and…
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Russia, Ukraine trade overnight aerial attacks after Putin sets out conditions for ceasefire
Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight, with both sides reporting Saturday more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories. The attacks come less than 24 hours after Russian…
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With Chhetri returning from retirement, India aim to beat Maldives, Bangladesh
Shillong: It is easier said than done but senior defender Sandesh Jhingan on Saturday said that the Indian football team’s target is to beat Maldives and Bangladesh without conceding any goal in…
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UK’s Starmer convenes ‘coalition of the willing’ for second meeting to discuss Ukraine
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a second meeting of global leaders Saturday to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine, following another frantic week of diplomacy aimed at…
