Violence Mars Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia, Two Injured in Shooting Incident
A joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia turned tragic on Wednesday afternoon as gunfire erupted near Philadelphia Masjid, leaving at least two individuals injured and sparking chaos and fear among attendees.
Texas Hindu temple faces lawsuit over branding 11-year-old during religious ceremony
A Texas man is suing a local Hindu temple, alleging it branded his son with a hot iron during a cultural ceremony.
Lindy Cameron is new British High Commissioner to India
New Delhi, April 11 - Lindy Cameron has been appointed British High Commissioner to India in succession to Alex Ellis CMG, who will be transferring to another diplomatic service appointment, the UK government said on Thursday.
South Korean PM offers to resign over parliamentary elections defeat
Seoul, April 11 - South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and almost all senior presidential secretaries on Thursday offered to resign over the ruling People Power Party's crushing defeat in parliamentary elections, local media reported citing the presidential office.
Australian PM welcomes US Prez’s consideration of dropping prosecution of WikiLeaks founder
Canberra, April 11 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday welcomed news that US President Joe Biden is considering a request to drop the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
China tried to interfere but Canadians decided the polls in 2019, 2021: Justin Trudeau
Ottawa, April 11 - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said China tried to meddle in the election process in his country twice --2019 and 2021, but asserted that it was fair.
Ismail Haniyeh‘s sons were involved with Hamas military wing, says IDF
Tel Aviv, April 11 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have said that the three sons of Ismail Haniyeh, who died in an airstrike, were part of the Hamas military wing and were involved in holding Israeli hostages.
S.Korea’s Opposition bloc wins landslide Parliamentary vote
Seoul, April 11 - The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) retained a majority in the National Assembly in Wednesday's general elections in another major setback for the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and President Yoon Suk Yeol.
N.Korea’s Kim Jong-un vows to deal ‘death-blow’ to enemy in event of confrontation
Seoul, April 11 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to mobilise all means to deal a "death-blow" to the country's enemy without hesitation should it opt for military confrontation with North Korea, state media said on Thursday.
Musk confirms India visit, to meet PM Modi
New Delhi, April 11 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed his visit to India, saying that he is looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country.
‘Unstoppable, Inevitable’: Western media swings to the other side in appraisals of PM Modi
New Delhi, April 10 - It was just a few years ago that a large section of Western media was unstinting in its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but most are now changing their tone to engage with him more and showcase
Top US official headed for India, another speaks of ‘new heights’ in ties
Washington, April 10 - The United States is putting behind recent irritants and acrimony in ties with India with a high-level visit by a top official to Delhi next week and glowing reviews of the bilateral relationship with one official who says it
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s three sons killed in Israeli air strike
Chennai, April 10 - Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israel air strike in Gaza on Wednesday.
India ready to share advanced defence equipment with Sri Lanka: Envoy
Colombo, April 10 - Indian High Commissioner in Colombo Santosh Jha on Wednesday said that India is prepared to share the advanced defence equipment with Sri Lanka.
Israel holds transport drill to prepare for possible ‘multi-arena war’
Jerusalem, April 10 - Israel's Ministry of Transport on Wednesday said it has held an exercise, with a simulation scenario of a prolonged power outage, to improve preparedness for a possible "multi-arena war."
Moscow attack aimed at spoiling relations between Russia and Islamic world: Russian Grand Mufti
New Delhi, April 10 - Russian Grand Mufti Ravil Gainutdin has said that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow was aimed at spoiling the relationship between the Russian Federation and the Islamic world, media reports said.
Bloody events in Gaza have left a bitter taste for Muslims: Khamenei
New Delhi, April 10 - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday said that the events in Gaza have left a bitter taste for Muslims around the world, media reports said.
Spanish PM calls for recognising Palestinian state
Madrid, April 10 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated the need for recognising a Palestinian state as part of the solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has claimed an estimated 33,000 Palestinian lives.
Ukraine’s attack on Zaporozhye facility is an act of nuclear terrorism: Russia
New Delhi, April 10 - Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday said that Ukraine’s attack on the Zaporozhye facility is an act of “nuclear terrorism”, media reports said.
S. Korea’s opposition party leads exit polls in parliamentary elections
Seoul, April 10 - South Korea's main liberal opposition Democratic Party overwhelmingly led exit polls in parliamentary elections, a survey from local broadcaster JTBC showed Wednesday.