Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills one on Good Friday
Apr 18, 2025, at 05:36 pm
A least one person died and several others were injured after Russia launched missiles on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Apr 16, 2025, at 07:32 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday said Hamas’ Shejaiya Battalion commander Muhammad al-‘Ajlah was eliminated during an airstrike in northern Gaza on Sunday.
Maldives government shows solidarity with Palestine, bans Israeli passport holders
Apr 16, 2025, at 07:04 pm
The Maldives has made certain amendments to its immigration laws, which will enable the banning of Israeli passport holders in its territory.
Apr 16, 2025, at 03:05 pm
The Israeli fighter jet dropped a bomb close to the Israeli community on the Gaza border on Tuesday, with the Israel Defense Forces describing it as a 'technical malfunction'.
UN denounces deadly Palm Sunday attack in Ukraine's Sumy
Apr 15, 2025, at 09:16 pm
The United Nations has condemned the Russian attack on the city of Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday which reportedly killed at least 34 people, including two children, and injured more than 100 others.
Israeli attack puts Gaza City hospital out of service, says WHO
Apr 15, 2025, at 09:08 pm
A Gaza City hospital has been put out of action by an Israeli strike at the weekend, while a child patient with reported head trauma died while being evacuated, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
Apr 14, 2025, at 09:39 am
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy City in Ukraine, which left at least 31 people dead.
UK government takes tough stands against 'Khalistan' supporters
Apr 13, 2025, at 11:13 pm
In recent times, there has been a continuous rise in Khalistani activities in the UK, leading to increasing pressure on the UK government to adopt a stricter approach toward Khalistan supporters.
Apr 13, 2025, at 10:03 pm
The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said its air strike destroyed Al Ahli Arab Hospital, the last fully functional hospital in Gaza City, claiming that it contained Hamas group's command and control center.
Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine's Sumy leaves 31 dead, claims Zelenskyy
Apr 13, 2025, at 08:39 pm
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday claimed 31 people, including children, died after a Russian ballistic missile hit Sumy city.
USA: Two-engine aircraft crashes in New York just days after Hudson chopper tragedy, one dead
Apr 13, 2025, at 05:16 pm
At least one person died after a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft crashed in an open field near Copake, New York, US, on Saturday.
UN seeks additional USD 240 million for Myanmar Earthquake relief
Apr 11, 2025, at 05:07 pm
The United Nations is ramping up its response to Myanmar’s devastating earthquake, calling for increased funding and an immediate ceasefire to ensure more aid reaches those in desperate need, two weeks after strong quakes left the Asian nation highly damaged.
WTO chief alerts US-China tariff war can reduce trade between two economic powerhouse by 80 percent
Apr 10, 2025, at 06:03 pm
The World Trade Organization chief has said the ongoing US-China tariff war may lead to merchandise trade between the two economies decreasing by 80 percent.
Dominican Republic ends rescue operation for nightclub roof collapse, death toll touches 184
Apr 10, 2025, at 05:58 pm
The rescue operation at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital city Santo Domingo, where the roof collapsed during Monday's performance, leading to the death of 184 people, has concluded, media reports said on Thursday.
Emmanuel Macron says France may soon recognise Palestine state
Apr 10, 2025, at 05:54 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron has said France may soon recognise the Palestinian state in the 'coming months'.
'Nobody wins' trade wars, says Antonio Guterres on US tariffs
Apr 09, 2025, at 05:20 pm
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that when it comes to trade wars, “nobody wins” and “everybody tends to lose.”
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda, says UNHCR
Apr 09, 2025, at 11:57 am
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.
Kosovo’s inclusive and peaceful recent election marks progress, but challenges remain
Apr 09, 2025, at 11:36 am
Kosovo’s recent parliamentary election – conducted peacefully and inclusively – marked a significant step in its democratic development, the UN’s top envoy said on Tuesday, noting gains in women’s representation.
Saudi authorities impose temporary visa ban on 14 nations including India ahead of Hajj
Apr 07, 2025, at 09:18 am
Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary visa ban on 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, ahead of the upcoming Hajj season.
Israel Defense Forces say Hamas Psychological Terror Operative eliminated
Apr 05, 2025, at 09:51 am
The Israel Defense Forces on Friday said it has eliminated Hamas' military wing's psychological terror operative Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Al-Bardawil.
UN confirms 280,000 Gazans displaced since intensification of hostilities
Apr 04, 2025, at 04:59 pm
The United Nations on Friday said 280,000 Gazas are estimated to have been newly displaced since the intensification of hostilities began in the region on March 18.
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva says US tariffs pose 'Significant Risk' To global outlook
Apr 04, 2025, at 10:01 am
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said the recently imposed US tariffs pose a significant risk to the global outlook.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman shares Ghibli-style image with his son
Apr 03, 2025, at 01:02 am
Going with the trend, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently shared a Ghibli-style image of himself and his son on X.
European travellers will need to obtain ETA to visit UK from today
Apr 02, 2025, at 10:02 am
The British government has made changes in the longstanding travel rules by which European visitors will need to get an online entry permit to visit the UK from Wednesday.
UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
Apr 02, 2025, at 09:21 am
The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.
Israel Defense Forces says senior Hezbollah official Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir eliminated
Apr 01, 2025, at 05:19 pm
Israel on Tuesday confirmed the killing of senior Hezbollah leader Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir in the Dahieh area of Lebanon.
Red Cross 'outraged' by deaths of eight medics in Gaza
Mar 31, 2025, at 06:29 pm
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Sunday said it is outraged at the deaths of eight medics from Palestine Red Crescent Society, killed on duty in Gaza.
CAR ambush leaves Kenyan peacekeeper dead, Antonio Guterres condemns
Mar 31, 2025, at 06:12 pm
The United Nations has condemned the killing of a Kenyan peacekeeper in an ambush carried out against the patrol in the Central African Republic.
Vladimir Putin says Russia won't interfere in Donald Trump's plans to 'take over' Greenland
Mar 29, 2025, at 12:24 am
Moscow/IBNS: President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow won't interfere in Donald Trump's plan to buy Greenland as he visited Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, where he pledged to "strengthen Russia's global leadership in the Arctic".
Indra: India-Russia participate in six-day bilateral naval exercise
Mar 29, 2025, at 12:15 am
The 14th edition of the Indian - Russian bilateral naval exercise Indra began on Friday and will continue till April 2, the Ministry of Defence said.