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Modi’s candidate Om Birla elected parliament speaker
International —26 June, 2024 11:54
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday moved the motion in Lok Sabha to elect Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Om Birla as the speaker of the house.…
China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forum
China's premier called Tuesday for countries to "oppose decoupling",…
Assange released from British custody
Julian Assange’s wife Stella on Tuesday thanked campaigners…
South Korean blaze killed 22, mostly Chinese
Rescue workers were combing through the charred ruins of a factory building near South Korea's capital to find any more fire victims Tuesday, a day after a devastating blaze likely…
Russia blames US for Crimea deaths and vows response
Russia has blamed the US and vowed "consequences" for a Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea on Sunday, which officials say killed four people - including two…
Pirates of the Caribbean actor killed in shark attack
Pirates of the Caribbean actor Tamayo Perry has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing in Hawaii. The 49-year-old died on Sunday afternoon, Honolulu's emergency services…
Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj
Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.…
Philippines clash with Chinese Coast Guard
The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would not yield to "any foreign power" after Chinese forces injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged at least two military…
A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants
Russia has effectively dismantled and replaced the Wagner Group in the year since the mercenaries shocked the world by launching a mutiny against President Vladimir Putin’s government,…
Deaths from Indian toxic alcohol rise to more than 50
The death toll from a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has risen to 53, media reported Sunday, as more victims in hospital succumbed to the poisonous brew. Tamil Nadu state…
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill dozens, Hamas says
Two Israeli air strikes on buildings in Gaza City have killed at least 38 people and injured many more, Hamas says.The Israeli military said warplanes had struck Hamas military infrastructure…
US aircraft carrier arrives in S. Korea for joint drills
A US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Saturday for a joint military drills aimed to better counter North Korean threats, Seoul's navy said. The announcement came a day after…
Russia attacks Ukraine power infrastructure
Russia launched a "massive" overnight attack on energy infrastructure in western and southern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry said Saturday. "Equipment at (operator) Ukrenergo facilities in Zaporizhzhia and Lviv regions was damaged," the ministry said, adding that two employees were wounded and hospitalised in Zaporizhzhia.
World can't afford Lebanon war: UN
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed increasing concern over the escalating war of words and deadly border clashes between Israel’s military and Lebanon’s…
Chinese companies involve in ‘serious irregularities’ in India
National security planners have found several irregularities in the operations of Chinese companies and the import of Chinese products into India – ranging from improper documentation…
Southeastern Turkey wildfire toll rises to 11
A huge wildfire that swept through several villages in mainly Kurdish southeastern Turkey overnight killed 11people, authorities said Friday. Hundreds of animals also perished…
Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea it would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia. His comments come after Seoul said it was considering…