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Iraqi forces take over key base following US withdrawal
Baghdad: US forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi officials said Saturday, January 17. Washington and Baghdad agreed…
- Health
India ranks second globally in diabetes cases with 90 million adults: Study
New Delhi: At 90 million, India ranked second in the number of adults living with diabetes in 2024. China was first at 148 million and the US ranked third at 39 million,…
- India
Congress takes swipe at Modi govt over US-Pak military exercise
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday, January 17, took a swipe at the Modi government and said the joint training exercise by American and pakistani troops was “yet another blow to the…
- Pakistan
US, Pakistani troops conclude joint training exercise ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’
Islamabad: American and Pakistani troops concluded joint training at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Pabbi during exercise “Inspired Gambit 2026”. Training exercises like this between the US and Pakistan strengthen our long-standing…
- World
Trump warns of tariffs for countries opposing US Greenland bid
Copenhagen: US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan Congressional delegation sought…
- World
Indian businessman jailed in US for illegal export of aviation parts to Russia
Washington: A Delhi-based businessman has been sentenced to 30 months in US federal prison for conspiring to illegally export controlled aviation components from Oregon to Russia, violating American export control laws, the…
- Middle East
Kurdish-led forces to pull back from disputed zone in Syria
Deir Hafer The leader of Kurdish-led forces in Syria announced Friday that they will withdraw from a contested area in northern Syria, potentially heading off a major clash with government forces. The…
- World
Ukrainian, US teams to hold next round of talks on January 17
Kyiv: Ukrainian and US teams will hold another round of negotiations on Saturday, January 17, in Miami, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Olga Stefanishyna announced. The delegations are expected to refine agreements…
- India
Rupee declines 10 paise to 90.44 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee extended its weakening momentum for the third straight session, losing 10 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, January 16, weighed down by relentless…
- World
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight ‘disagreement’
Nuuk: Troops from several European countries continued to arrive in Greenland on Thursday, January 15, in a show of support for Denmark as talks between representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the US…
- Middle East
India, US and UK issue advisories for their citizens in Israel
Jerusalem: Amid an uncertain security situation in the region, the embassies of India, the United States and the United Kingdom have issued advisories for their nationals, urging them to be vigilant and…
- World
US warns Iran that ‘all options are on the table’ in emergency UN meeting
United Nations: After weeks of escalating tension, US and Iranian officials faced each other Thursday, January 15, at the UN Security Council, where America’s envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic despite…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Brutal ICE actions create fear among global football fans
The brutal actions of officials of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US has not only resulted in a huge uproar within the country but has also spilled over across…
- World
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests
Washington: The United States is imposing a new round of sanctions against Iranian officials accused of repressing nationwide protests that challenge Iran’s theocratic government. Included in Thursday’s (January 15) sanctions is the…
- World
US seizes another sanctioned oil tanker, says has ties to Venezuela
Washington: US forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker, the Trump administration says, which has ties to Venezuela, coming as part of a broader US effort to take…