Thu, 30 Mar 2023

Trying to avoid general call-up, Russia offering men cash to join army

MOSCOW, Russia: A new campaign has begun across Russia to attract badly needed recruits to replenish its troop numbers for ...

Security concerns behind proposed US ban of TikTok

WASHINGTON D.C.: US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said that lawmakers will move forward on legislation aimed at ...

In first, US tribal university to offer PhD degree

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico: Navajo Technical University, located on the largest Native American reservation in the US, has become the first ...

Seven dead, ten injured after chocolate factory explodes

WEST READING, Pennsylvania: An explosion occurred at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania, killing seven people and seeing ten staff members ...

US, Canada looks to close border roads to migrants

OTTAWA, Canada: US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced a plan to close a loophole ...

Migrants found in hot Texas freight train; two die, 10 hospitalized

UVLADE, Texas: Texas police stopped a Florida-bound freight train this week and discovered two migrants had died in a freight ...

Officials confirm 25 dead in Mississippi tornadoes, dozens injured

ROLLING FORK, Mississippi: A powerful tornado has struck Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, flattening entire blocks and ...

Honduras to end diplomatic relations with Taiwan

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: In what could signal the end of his country's decades-long relations with Taiwan, Honduran foreign minister Eduardo Enrique ...

Focus on Chinese abuse of Uyghurs by US House

WASHINGTON D.C.: A new US Congressional committee focusing on China held its second hearing on the alleged abuses of the ...

Latest California storm causes 5 deaths in Bay area

SAN FRANCISCO, California: A new round of extreme winter weather that hit California, also drifted into neighboring Southwest states, with ...

Near-misses causes US to warn airlines, pilots to be on greater alert

WASHINGTON D.C.: After several high-profile near collision incidents, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety alerts to ...

In rare move, Cambodia arrests two for insulting king

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Two Cambodian opposition figures--- Yim Sinorn and Hun Kosal--- have been charged under the country's rarely used ...

Deaf student can sue for denial of education, says US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Supreme Court has ruled that a deaf student in Michigan can sue his public school district, ...

Following Chinese aggression, four US bases coming to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines: Under a defense agreement with the U.S., four new military bases will be located in various parts of ...

Luxury giant Christian Dior's fashion showcase at Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Mumbai is set to witness an extra dose of glamour as celebrities descend on ...

US sends a top spy to South America

The CIA deputy director's unusual visit to Paraguay comes ahead of a general electionParaguayan President Mario Abdo revealed on Wednesday ...

China completes first LNG trade in yuan

The transaction involved a shipment from the United Arab Emirates, according to the Shanghai exchangeChina has conducted its first liquefied ...

Vaani Kapoor's debut web show is titled 'Mandala Murders', more deets inside

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actress Vaani Kapoor is all set to enter the OTT world with a web ...

Miami Open: Jannik Sinner beats Emil Ruusuvuori to reach semifinals

Miami [US], March 30 (ANI): Jannik Sinner on Thursday prevailed 6-3, 6-1 against Emil Ruusuvuori in a weather-disrupted quarter-final inside ...

Pakistan won't play World Cup in India, wants Sri Lanka or Bangladesh to host its matches: Source

By Vipul KashyapNew Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Pakistan threatened to not take part in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 ...

"It could have been much worse:" Bianca Andreescu provides injury update

Miami [US], March 30 (ANI): Bianca Andreescu has provided an injury update after she was forced to retire due to ...

Major exporter to stop shipping Russian grain media

Cargill will stop exporting from Russia in July, RBK reportsGlobal commodities trader Cargill will stop exporting Russian grain in the ...

World Cup Qualifier Play-off: Canada beat USA by 26 runs on day 3

Windhoek [Namibia], March 30 (ANI): An interesting battle was played out on a slow surface wicket, as Canada won their ...

PM Modi meets NXP CEO, discusses semi conductors and innovation

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met NXP's President and Chief Executive Officer Kurt Sievers on ...

What Is the Signal Sent by Return to China of Alibaba's Founder

NEW YORK - Jack Ma, one of China's most prominent entrepreneurs, returned to China this week after traveling overseas for ...

FIFA Removes Indonesia as Host of U-20 World Cup 2023

Indonesia was stripped Wednesday of its hosting duties for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, sending shock waves through the ...

VP Harris Stresses Democracy During Africa Visit

ACCRA, GHANA - On the eve of her meeting with Africa's only female head of state, Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Next 25 years crucial for India: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The next 25 years are going to be crucial for the country said Vice ...

Congress' Digvijaya Singh thanks Germany for "taking note" of Rahul Gandhi's ouster as MP

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh on Thursday thanked Germany for "taking ...

J-K: Search operations launched near India-Pakistan border after Kathua blast

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 30 (ANI): A search operation has been launched after a powerful blast occured in ...

"Look forward to..., " Lalit Modi says will take Rahul Gandhi to court

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): IPL founder and ex-chairman Lalit Modi on Thursday in a series of acerbic tweets ...

Gilgit-Baltistan contractors go on strike over pending dues

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), March 30 (ANI): The construction contractors in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is illegally occupied by Pakistan, have stopped work over ...

Chinese economy to maintain steady, sustained growth: premier

© Provided by Xinhua BOAO, Hainan, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday that we have the ...

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev downs Quentin Halys to set Christopher Eubanks clash in QFs

Miami [US], March 30 (ANI): The World No. 5 Daniil Medvedev produced a superb performance on Wednesday to defeat Quentin ...

Germany reacts to Rahul Gandhi's ouster as MP, "judicial independence, democratic principles..."

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Germany on Thursday said that it has taken note of the verdict of the ...

Shakib Al Hasan surpasses Tim Southee to become leading T20I wicket taker

Chittagong [Bangladesh], March 30 (ANI): Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has surpassed Tim Southee to become the leading wicket-taker in ...

Ram Navami: Devotees offer prayers at Chattarpur, Kalkaji Temples in Delhi

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Devotees offered prayers and sought blessings from Goddess Durga on the occasion of the ...

Spain Masters: PV Sindhu cruises into second round; Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty forfeit match

Madrid [Spain], March 30 (ANI): Ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu advanced to the second round in the women's singles ...

Thomas Dennerby names 22-member squad for Women's Olympic Qualifier Round 1

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Senior women's national team head coach Thomas Dennerby, on Wednesday, named a 22-member squad ...

Italy activates Anti-Mafia Commission to probe and clean up Chinese infiltration: Report

Rome [Italy], March 30 (ANI): Italian government has activated the Italian Anti-Mafia Commission to probe and clean up the Chinese ...

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Hong Kong demonstrators hold protest amidst strict restrictions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first authorized protest took place since the end of COVID-19 restrictions and under new strict security ...

Trying to avoid general call-up, Russia offering men cash to join army

MOSCOW, Russia: A new campaign has begun across Russia to attract badly needed recruits to replenish its troop numbers for ...

Security concerns behind proposed US ban of TikTok

WASHINGTON D.C.: US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said that lawmakers will move forward on legislation aimed at ...

In first, US tribal university to offer PhD degree

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico: Navajo Technical University, located on the largest Native American reservation in the US, has become the first ...

Seven dead, ten injured after chocolate factory explodes

WEST READING, Pennsylvania: An explosion occurred at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania, killing seven people and seeing ten staff members ...

US, Canada looks to close border roads to migrants

OTTAWA, Canada: US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have announced a plan to close a loophole ...

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