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China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...


Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


19 countries and regions benefiting from Laos, China railway

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying...


El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...


India's Permanent Representative to UN, UNDP Administrator De Croo co-host dialogue on Persian Gulf conflict

New York [US], June 7 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish on Saturday co-chaired a high-level policy...


Iran accuses U.S. of 'vindictive behavior' with visa denials

(Photo credit: West Asia News Agency via Reuters) The Iran Football Federation is accusing the United States of 'vindictive behavior'...


"Our capabilities are growing on global stage: Vikrant Massey attends Viksit Bharat Youth Convention event

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Vikrant Massey attended the Viksit Bharat-MY Bharat Youth Convention event on Saturday in New Delhi....


India ODI squad for England will be announced during "latter part of Afghanistan series": BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that India's squad for the upcoming three-match...


"New govt carries no old baggage, but mandate for diplomacy": Nepal FM

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Saturday said administration under PM Balen Shah carries...


Kalinga Literary Festival starts in Nepal, brings leading voices of Literature, Art and Culture together

Lalitpur [Nepal], June 6 (ANI): The 4th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has started in Nepal, bringing leading voices...


India must improve Test performances, says Ajit Agarkar as team eyes WTC revival

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's struggles in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle have become...


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Jared Kushner’s luxury resort project in Albania in eye of storm

Jared Kushner’s luxury resort project in Albania in eye of storm

TIRANA, Albania: Thousands of people in Tirana protested this week against a plan to build a luxury resort on a sensitive stretch of...

After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

DIBBINE, Lebanon: Israel's air force carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon on June 5, and the military told people...

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea, on June 4, revealed a new facility for producing fuel used in nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong...

Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...

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Fire breaks out at shop in Delhi's Shahdara

Fire breaks out at shop in Delhi's Shahdara

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): A fire broke out at a shop in the Gandhi Nagar police station area of Shahdara on Saturday. Fire...

BRICS delegates experience India's spiritual heritage at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delegates from BRICS nations attending the 2nd Culture Working Group Meeting in Varanasi visited the...

Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demands railway coach factory for Murshidabad

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday wrote a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw,...

Domestic LPG cylinder price increased by Rs 29, new rates effective from June 7

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Domestic LPG prices have been increased by Rs 29 per cylinder. The revised price comes into effect...

Yvette Cooper wraps up India visit, holds talks on cooperating on areas of common ground

London [UK], June 7 (ANI): UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has wrapped up her visit to India and China, a statement by the UK government...

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Record SpaceX listing targets $75 billion raise and $1.77T value
Record SpaceX listing targets $75 billion raise and $1.77T value

NEW YORK CITY, New York: SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, a deal that may...


Honeywell-backed Quantinuum jumps in strong market debut
Honeywell-backed Quantinuum jumps in strong market debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Quantinuum, the quantum computing company backed by Honeywell, saw its shares rise sharply in its Nasdaq debut...


Loonie slides as traders await next week's rate decision
Loonie slides as traders await next week's rate decision

TORONTO, Ontario: The Canadian dollar traded near an eight-week low against the U.S. dollar on Friday as investors looked ahead to...


Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday
Techs take huge hit on Wall Street Friday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets suffered a brutal beating on Friday, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ leading a dramatic sell-off...


Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom
Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Alphabet has increased the size of its planned equity offerings to US$84.75 billion, underscoring strong...


Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners
Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...


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