WORLD
UN announces release of 5 staff members kidnapped by al-Qaida in Yemen 18 months ago
United Nations: Five United Nations staff members who were kidnapped in Yemen 18 months ago by an al-Qaida affiliate have...
Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger
Niamey (Niger): Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered the...
India advises its citizens to leave violence-hit Niger as soon as possible
New Delhi: India on Friday advised its nationals residing in violence-hit Niger to leave that country as soon as possible...
UK announces new funding to deal with ‘pro-Khalistani extremism’
New Delhi: The United Kingdom's Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat has announced a new funding of 95,000 pound (around Rs 1...
At least 36 killed on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii and thousands race to escape
Wailuku (US): Thousands of Hawaii residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island, destroying parts...
Biden issues an executive order restricting US investments in Chinese technology
Washington: In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, President Joe Biden signed an executive order...
China sends ships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in new show of force
Taipei, Aug 10 (AP) China sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan, continuing its...
Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons
Tokyo: Nagasaki marked the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city Wednesday with the mayor urging world...
Niger’s military junta digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks
Niamey (Niger): The military junta that seized power in Niger two weeks ago has appointed new cabinet ministers and barred...
Huge blast at Moscow area factory adds to Russian jitters as new drone attacks are blamed on Ukraine
Tallinn (Estonia): An explosion on Wednesday on the grounds a factory north of Moscow that makes optical equipment for Russia's...