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China sends ship to violate Vietnam economic zone waters

HANOI, Vietnam: Tensions were again increasing off the coast of Vietnam as Hanoi ordered its navy to shadow a Chinese ...

In aftermath of war in Iraq, perpetrators still not held accountable

In Warsaw last February, President Joe Biden condemned the lawless Russian invasion of Ukraine: "The idea that over 100,000 forces ...

Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United ...

After opening ties with Beijing, Honduras tells Taiwan to leave

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: After Honduran President Xiomara Castro severed ties with Taiwan in favor of China to gain more investment and ...

Former President Trump to face criminal charges

NEW YORK, New York - A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Former U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in ...

Six young people dead in Tennessee freeway collision

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Tennessee authorities are slowly releasing information about a weekend car crash on a freeway that killed six young ...

180 Rohingya Muslim refugees land boat in Indonesia's Aceh

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Officials from Indonesia's Aceh province said that more than 180 Rohingya Muslims landed this week by boat, in ...

Hong Kong demonstrators hold protest amidst strict restrictions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first authorized protest took place since the end of COVID-19 restrictions and under new strict security ...

Trying to avoid general call-up, Russia offering men cash to join army

MOSCOW, Russia: A new campaign has begun across Russia to attract badly needed recruits to replenish its troop numbers for ...

Security concerns behind proposed US ban of TikTok

WASHINGTON D.C.: US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said that lawmakers will move forward on legislation aimed at ...

In first, US tribal university to offer PhD degree

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico: Navajo Technical University, located on the largest Native American reservation in the US, has become the first ...

Seven dead, ten injured after chocolate factory explodes

WEST READING, Pennsylvania: An explosion occurred at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania, killing seven people and seeing ten staff members ...

US, Canada looks to close border roads to migrants

OTTAWA, Canada: US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced a plan to close a loophole ...

Migrants found in hot Texas freight train; two die, 10 hospitalized

UVLADE, Texas: Texas police stopped a Florida-bound freight train this week and discovered two migrants had died in a freight ...

Officials confirm 25 dead in Mississippi tornadoes, dozens injured

ROLLING FORK, Mississippi: A powerful tornado has struck Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, flattening entire blocks and ...

Suspected Pak drone spotted in Jammu, returns after BSF opened fire

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Border Security Forces on Saturday opened fire at a drone allegedly ...

EU members feel granting GSP to Pakistan will erode European values

Brussels [Belgium], April 1 (ANI): Many of the EU members feel that granting Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus to ...

It was a proud moment for us: Indian senior women's football skipper on men's team Tri-Nation tournament win

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], April 1 (ANI): When India won the Tri-Nation tournament in Imphal early this week, India Women's Senior National ...

"Wanindu Hasaranga will not be available for us till April 9," says RCB coach Sanjay Bangar ahead of IPL 2023 clash with MI

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 1 (ANI): Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opener against Mumbai Indians, Royal ...

India leading source of investments in Bhutan, provided Rs 4500 cr assistance for 12th Five Year Plan

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The visit of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel to India from April 3- 5 ...

Chairman of Energy China hails win-win potential of Belt and Road

© Provided by Xinhua BOAO, Hainan, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Song Hailiang firmly believes in the benefits of the Belt ...

Greece remands Pakistanis accused of plotting anti-Semitic attack

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): Greece on Friday remanded into custody two Pakistani suspects accused of plotting an anti-Semitic attack ...

We may get to see a 600-run season from Shubman Gill: Parthiv Patel

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Defending champions Gujarat Titans got their 2023 IPL campaign off to a flying start ...

Nick Jonas with brothers to perform in Mumbai? Check out Priyanka's reaction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas shared their experience of attending the grand opening of ...

Sikh trader shot dead in Pakistan's Peshawar by unidentified attackers

Peshawar [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI): Unidentified attackers on Friday shot dead a trader belonging to the Sikh community in Peshawar's ...

Joshua Little, first Irish player to play in IPL, recalls his first memory of the League

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): Ireland cricketer Joshua Little, who made history on Friday by becoming the first Irish ...

Grand cultural centre a tribute to mother's lifelong devotion to arts: Isha Ambani

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): India's first-of-its-kind, multi-disciplinary cultural space, the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, was opened on ...

We have to play to the situation, bit disappointed for getting out at 63: GT's Shubman Gill

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): Having laid the foundation for his team's victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in ...

Everyone on Earth will die, top AI researcher warns

Humanity is unprepared to survive an encounter with a much smarter artificial intelligence, Eliezer Yudkowsky saysShutting down the development of ...

Kashmiri trio takes charge to build progressive future through innovative policy research and youth engagement

Bandipora (JammuKashmir) [India], April 1 (ANI): The world is currently facing critical economic, social, and political issues that require innovative ...

Aim to make India number one country in adventure tourism: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy at G20 Tourism meet in West Bengal

Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], April 1 (ANI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said that the government aims to ...

SRK strikes a pose with his wife, children at NMACC event

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): King Khan can never miss getting clicked with his family and here is the ...

Tripura all decked up to host G20 meet starting from April 3

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Agartala, the capital town of Tripura, is all set to host a two-day G20 ...

UNICEF's Dubai Supply Hub at the centre of the earthquake response

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): A crucial factor in quickly getting supplies into disaster areas is having them available ...

Hoax Dupes US City, Points to Evolving Scam Risks

Washington - An elaborate hoax that duped the U.S. city of Newark, New Jersey, into signing a sister-city agreement with ...

Former India coach Shastri hails rise of LLC as a sought-after event among fans

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Former Indian all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri said that the Legends League Cricket ...

Nita Ambani dances to 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram' at NMACC opening event

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Neeta Ambani danced to the tune of 'Raghupati Raghava Raja ...

Tripura all set to host prestigious G20 meet starting Monday

Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 1 (ANI): Agartala, the capital of Tripura, is all set to host a G20 meeting on ...

New trade policy to facilitate India's transition to developed economy: FICCI

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): New foreign trade policy reiterates the government's focus on self-reliance or Atmanirbhar Bharat and ...

Dubai-bound plane that suffered bird hit, lands back safely, released for flight

New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Dubai-bound FedEx flight that was involved in air turnback after a bird-hit incident, ...

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China sends ship to violate Vietnam economic zone waters

HANOI, Vietnam: Tensions were again increasing off the coast of Vietnam as Hanoi ordered its navy to shadow a Chinese ...

Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United ...

China's 'Belt and Road' program has cost $240 billion, says study

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A study published this week reported that China spent $240 billion between 2008 and 2021 ...

180 Rohingya Muslim refugees land boat in Indonesia's Aceh

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Officials from Indonesia's Aceh province said that more than 180 Rohingya Muslims landed this week by boat, in ...

Hong Kong demonstrators hold protest amidst strict restrictions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first authorized protest took place since the end of COVID-19 restrictions and under new strict security ...

Following self-exile, entrepreneur Jack Ma returns to China

BEIJING, China: After more than a year of self-imposed exile overseas, Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to China, allegedly ...

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