How US will retaliate against Iran-backed militants’ Jordan attack
Washington, Jan 31 - Lawmakers in the Congress across the aisle and citizens alike are now wondering how and in which form US President Joe Biden will "strike back" to contain Iran-backed militants who managed to penetrate Pentagon's defence systems in Jordan and
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14-year imprisonment in Toshakhana case
Rawalpindi, Jan 31 - An accountability court on Wednesday sentenced former Pakistan premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years imprisonment in the Toshakhana case, local media reported.
China’s top rocket scientist eased out in wide military purge
Hong Kong, Jan 31 - China has expelled its leading rocket scientist Wang Xiaojun from its top political advisory body, signalling the communist state's widening purge from among the Chinese military's missile force and aerospace contractors.
Nikki Haley hopes to stop Trump’s bull run in the presidential GOP primary
Washington, Jan 31 - Nikki Haley, the fiercest challenger to ex-president Donald Trump in the GOP 2024 primary, banks on the most unlikeliest of ally, Democrats, who might flip, to vote for her on her home turf South Carolina, to stop Trump's bull
Missing Indian student found dead on Purdue University campus in US
New York, Jan 30 - An Indian studying at Purdue University has been found dead outside a building on the campus after he went missing last week, a county coroner in the US confirmed.
Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail in cipher case
Islamabad, Jan 30 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been sentenced to 10 years in jail in the cipher case, local media reported.
Belgian farmers block roads, protesting against rising costs, EU environmental policies
Brussels, Jan 31 - Belgian farmers stopped their tractors on highways and urban motor roads on Tuesday in protest of rising costs, unfair competition and European Union (EU) environmental restrictions.
H-1B visa process begins March 6 amid overhaul of lottery system
New York, Jan 31 - The initial registration for the H-1B visa application for fiscal year 2025 will open from March 6 and run through March 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Tuesday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal likely by next week
Tel Aviv, Jan 31 - A ceasefire to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas for release of hostages is likely by the coming week.
Hezbollah could attack Israeli city of Haifa: Israel Defence Minister
Tel Aviv, Jan 31 - Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, widely considered a hawk in the Israeli war cabinet, has said that terror group Hezbollah could attack the northern Israel city of Haifa.
UN launches $1.6 bn humanitarian plan for Somalia amid multiple crises
United Nations, Jan 31 - The UN has launched the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, seeking $1.6 billion to aid 5.2 million Somalians in need, a spokesman said.
US fighter jet crashes off S.Korea’s western coast; pilot rescued
Seoul, Jan 31 - A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday and a pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft, multiple sources said.
UN envoy embarks on effort to resume Cyprus peace talks
Nicosia, Jan 31 - An envoy for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres embarked on efforts in Nicosia to resume the Cyprus peace negotiations.
US Congressman welcomes protest convoy to border amid Texas stand-off with federal govt
Houston, Jan 31 - US House lawmaker Roger Williams, a Republican from Texas, has said that he welcomes a convoy of protesters to travel to the US-Mexico border and hold rallies as the border state has been in a standoff with the federal
Israeli forces storm Al-Amal Hospital in Gaza’s Khan Younis
Gaza, Jan 31 - Israeli forces have stormed the Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis area in the southern Gaza Strip, the media reported.
Indian Navy in joint op thwarts hijacking of Sri Lankan fishing vessel
New Delhi, 30 Jan - The Indian Navy has thwarted the hijacking of a Sri Lankan fishing vessel. The operation was carried out successfully in collaboration with Seychelles Defence Forces and Sri Lanka Navy, as the joint team rescued the hijacked vessel.
IMF forecasts ‘soft landing’ for global economy, upgrades India
Washington, Jan 30 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday forecast a "soft landing" for the global economy hammered in recent years by a deadly pandemic, skyrocketing inflation and high interest rates, and protracted wars.
Now, Indian pilgrims can take mountain flight across Kailash Mansarovar
Kathmandu, Jan 30 - With Nepal's Shree Airlines commencing operation from Nepalgunj Airport to Kailash Mansarovar, now Indians devotees can fly across Mount Kailash and the Mansarovar lake enjoying a magnificent close view of the holy places.
Trump’s dominance over GOP could alienate swath of voters including some Republican conservatives
Washington, Jan 30 - The GOP has come under fire from a section of the US media which says that if the Republicans continue to back a beleaguered former President Donald Trump, who is facing numerous court cases on election subversion and tax
Jaishankar discusses ongoing situation in West Asia with Israel
New Delhi, Jan 30 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has discussed the ongoing situation in West Asia with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz.