Indian journalist attacked, envoy threatened at Khalistan protest in US

The Indian mission thanked the law enforcement agencies for their prompt response in the matter

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes

The ICC said that its pre-trial chamber found there were reasonable grounds to believe that each suspect bears responsibility for war crime

Nikki Haley makes big announcement, launches her 2024 US presidential bid

Haley, 51, is the two-term Governor of South Carolina and the former US Ambassador to the United Nations

US fighter jets shoot down high-altitude airborne object in Canada: White House

The decision in this regard was taken following a phone call between US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

US shoots down unidentified object flying at 40,000 feet above Alaska

The object, which was about the size of a small car, was first detected inside American airspace on Thursday

China stands ready to work with India: Chinese Foreign Minister

This statement came in the backdrop of the December 9 faceoff between the Indian and Chinese soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector

North Korea blames US for Ukraine crisis

North Korea, in a muted response issued in the form of a commentary, said the US was to blame for the unfolding disaster

Imran Khan loses majority as MQM strikes deal with opposition

Attempts are being made through foreign money to change the government in Pakistan, alleged Imran Khan

China welcomes first batch of int'l travellers after scrapping of quarantine norms

First flights under China's new 'no quarantine' rules for international travellers landed at airports in Guangzhou and Shenzhen on Sunday

Kim vows North Korea to have world's most powerful nuclear force

Kim exhorted the scientists and workers to 'expand and bolster up the nuclear war deterrent of the country at an exceptionally rapid speed'

UN expresses concern over human rights violations in Afghanistan

The UNAMA Human Rights said that there is a need for investigations, transparency and accountability of such cases

Turkey, Uzbekistan to resume flights to Kabul; India yet to decide on services

It will be the first time Kabul is hosting commercial flights from the two countries after the Taliban takeover

Taliban signs deal with Australian company, may legalize 'cannabis processing'

The Taliban had earlier committed to crack down on cannabis and opium processing in Afghanistan

Earthquake toll in Turkey, Syria rises to more than 4,300

The confirmed death toll across the two countries has soared above 4,300 after a swarm of strong tremors near the Turkey-Syria border

Zalmay Khalilzad resigns as special Afghan envoy, replaced by Thomas West

Thomas West had previously served as the Deputy Special Representative

Sudanese take to the streets as international community condemns coup

On Monday soldiers detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, ministers in his government and civilian members of the ruling council

Mauritius oil spill ship operator to pay $9.4 million

More than 1,000 tonnes of oil is believed to have leaked from the ship, with the rest siphoned out before it spilled

'It was scary': How South African scientists spotted the Omicron COVID variant

The samples, tested in the Lancet laboratory, all bore a large number of mutations, especially on the spike protein

Toddlers make up 10% of hospital cases in Omicron epicenter in S.Africa

More kids are being admitted than during the early stages of the country entering the current fourth wave of infections

African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases

African health officials also worry that the continent will suffer as richer countries buy up supplies

Russia announces opening of humanitarian corridors in Kyiv, other cities

Russian forces, for humanitarian purposes, are declaring a 'regime of silence' from 10:00 am on 7 March, the Russian defence ministry said

Russia 'would deploy nuclear arms' near Finland, Sweden if join NATO

Finland said this week it will decide whether to apply for NATO membership within weeks and Sweden is also discussing membership

Russia cuts gas to Poland, Bulgaria, West vows arms for Kyiv

Two months into the fighting, Western arms have helped Ukraine stall Russia’s invasion, but Kyiv leaders said they need more support fast

US promises new aid to Ukraine in fight against Russia

In meetings with Zelenskyy U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US had approved a $165 million sale of ammunition for Ukraine

Boris Johnson to resign, will stay UK PM until new leader elected

The move came after days of high drama and a steady stream of resignations from his Cabinet since Tuesday

Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye, liver stabbed and damaged

According to Rushdie's agent, Andrew Wylie, the Mumbai-born controversial author was on a ventilator and could not speak

Canada to require COVID tests for passengers from China

The requirement will apply to all air travellers aged two and older from the three countries and will begin on Jan. 5

US votes with Biden agenda at stake and Trump in the wings

Across the country voters called on their fellow citizens to cast their ballot in the midterms, which historically have low turnout

'No choice', says Musk as he justifies massive layoffs at Twitter

The company posted a net loss of USD 270 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2022

Veteran musician Elton John quits Twitter due to misinformation

The singer-songwriter shared the news in a statement posted on the microblogging site

New Zealand Foreign Minister urging citizens to leave Ukraine 'immediately'

The minister said the country does not have a diplomatic mission in Ukraine, and the assistance that can be provided to citizens is limited

Australia adds Covaxin to list of 'recognised' COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration after an assessment and approval process

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding due to Omicron surge

New Zealanders are set to face new COVID-19 restrictions after nine cases of the omicron variant were detected in a single family

Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia allegedly for cash

The incident took place on Oct 6 at about 10.30 pm, as Shubham Garg walked along the Pacific Highway, NSW Police Force said in a statement

New Zealand extends Delta outbreak lockdown

PM Jacinda Ardern said the initial three-day lockdown, which would have expired overnight Friday, would be extended by another four days