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UN says it’s forced to cut food aid to millions globally because of a funding crisis
United Nations: The United Nations has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in...
Countdown for launch of Singapore’s earth observation satellite commences
Sriharikota (AP): The countdown for the launch of an earth observation satellite along with six co-passenger satellites in a dedicated...
Balochistan PM-in-exile Naela Quadri seeks India’s support at UN for freedom from Pakistan
Haridwar (Uttarakhand): Prime Minister of the Balochistan government-in-exile Naela Quadri has sought the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at...
Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says
Manila: The skipper of a Philippine ferry which flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers...
Indian-origin fraudster jailed for 8 years for targeting elderly victims in UK
London: A 28-year-old Indian-origin fraudster who targeted elderly and vulnerable victims in a scam impersonating a police officer or a...
China will strengthen global partnerships, safeguard its sovereignty: Wang Yi
Beijing: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who replaced Qin Gang this week after his summary dismissal, has said in his...
European Central Bank hikes interest rates for ninth time to combat inflation
Frankfurt: The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the ninth straight time in its yearlong campaign to stamp out...
UK government’s routine housing of unaccompanied child migrants in hotels ruled unlawful
London: Britain's government acted unlawfully when it routinely housed newly arrived unaccompanied child asylum seekers in hotels, the High Court...
Niger’s president vows democracy will prevail after mutinous soldiers detain him and declare a coup
Niamey (Niger): Niger's president defiantly declared Thursday that democracy would prevail, a day after mutinous soldiers detained him and announced...
BRICS can work to list terrorist outfits under the UN counter-terrorism sanctions regime: NSA Doval
Johannesburg: In a veiled attack on China, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said the BRICS group could work together...