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China says talks on Tibet only with Dalai Lama's representatives; rules out dialogue on autonomy

China says talks on Tibet only with Dalai Lama's representatives; rules out dialogue on autonomy..

Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee in bid to combat over-tourism

Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee in bid to combat over-tourism..

Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented

Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented..

Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO

Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO..

Iran Prez Raisi & Pak Army chief Munir discuss border security issues after conducting tit-for-tat air strikes

Iran Prez Raisi & Pak Army chief Munir discuss border security issues after conducting tit-for-tat air strikes..

Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement

Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement..

UN chief keen on continuing momentum of MDB reforms initiated during India's G20 Presidency: N K Singh

UN chief keen on continuing momentum of MDB reforms initiated during India's G20 Presidency: N K Singh..

Maldivian President Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Maldivian President Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls ..

Extreme events predict warmer world: Study

MULTIPLE regions across the world simultaneously experiencing heat extremes could become an “emerging feature” of a warmer planet, according to a new study. The new research that reviewed the weather and climate of 2023 also said that many of the extreme events experienced last year are consistent with predictions previously made about a warmer world. Putting the events of the warmest year on record in perspective, researchers said that in a warmer future, more events involving record-breaking hot ..

After Iran-Israel strikes,

IRAQI authorities said on Saturday that they were investigating an explosion that struck a base belonging to the Popular Mobilisation Forces, a coalition of Iran-allied militias, killing one person and injuring eight. Militia officials had initially described the explosion at the Kalsu military base north of Babylon — a former US base that was handed over to the Iraqi military in 2011 — as an airstrike, blaming it on US forces. The US Central Command denied in a statement that it had carried out any ..

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise..

Rahul Gandhi does not have courage to contest from Amethi: Rajnath

     PATHANAMTHITTA (Kerala),    SENIOR BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Thursday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that after his defeat from Amethi Lok Sabha seat in 2019, he does not have the c..

Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people as the war approaches a critical stage

Russian missiles slam into a Ukrainian city and kill 8 people as the war approaches a critical stage..

Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions

Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions..

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces resistance over his smoking ban plans

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces resistance over his smoking ban plans..

Iran to allow Indian officials to meet 17 crew of seized ship

IRANIAN Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran will “soon” allow Indian authorities to meet 17 Indian crew members of a cargo vessel that was seized by Iran’s military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Amir-Abdollahian conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a telephonic conversation on Sunday, according to an Iranian Foreign Ministry readout. It said Amir-Abdollahian also apprised details of Iran’s “legitimate defence” and punitive measures against ..

"Neither region nor world can afford more war": UN chief at emergency meeting on Iran strikes

"Neither region nor world can afford more war": UN chief at emergency meeting on Iran strikes..

Iran fires drones, missiles on Israel ISRAEL, US INTERCEPTED OF ATTACK

ISRAEL on Sunday hailed its air defences in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying the systems thwarted 99 per cent of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. Regional tensions were high amid fears of an Israeli counter-strike that could fuel further escalation. US President Joe Biden said he would convene a meeting Sunday of the Group of Seven advanced democracies “to co-ordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack.” The US made clear it ..

Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist

Gopi Thotakura to become 1st Indian space tourist..

Militants kill 11 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province in latest terror attacks

Militants kill 11 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province in latest terror attacks..

Resolution introduced in US Congress condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship and Hinduphobia

Resolution introduced in US Congress condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship and Hinduphobia..

Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years

Chinese official talks with North Korean counterpart in the nations' highest-level meeting in years..

COME TO INDIA If you want to see future: US envoy Garcetti

PRAISING India’s developmental journey, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said that anyone who wants to “see the future” should come to India. He called it a “great privilege” to head the US mission in India. In his address at the ‘Impact & Innovation: 25 Years of IPE Global Making Development a G round Reality’ event in Delhi, Garcetti said that if anyone wants to work on the future, they should come to India. Eric Garcetti said, “We have the most beautiful view, I t hink, of this ballroom of ..

Crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Kamboj

     UNITED NATIONS,     INDIA has termed the UN Security Council resolution that demanded immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramzan a “positive step,” asserting that the humanitarian..

Tesla EVs entry into India will be ‘natural progression’: Musk

TESLA CEO Elon Musk has said that India, like every other country, should have electric car and it will be a natural progression for his company to provide Tesla electric vehicles in India. “India is now the most populous country in the world, based on population. India should have electric cars just like every other country has electric cars. It’s a natural progression to provide Tesla electric vehicles in India,” Musk said in a X Spaces session with Nicolai Tangen, the Chief Executive Officer ..

6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors

6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors..

Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Indian Amb Ruchira Kamboj

Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Indian Amb Ruchira Kamboj ..

Kolkata graduate's Imperial College London team wins 'University Challenge' in UK

Kolkata graduate's Imperial College London team wins 'University Challenge' in UK..

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to emphasise ties with strongest political ally

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to emphasise ties with strongest political ally..

Supporters of PM Modi hold rallies in over 16 US cities

Supporters of PM Modi hold rallies in over 16 US cities..

Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation

Though Rwanda has come a long way since the 1994 genocide, scars of the past still haunt the nation ..

Elon Musk announces Tesla to unveil robotaxi on August 8

Elon Musk announces Tesla to unveil robotaxi on August 8..

Biden administration announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants

Biden administration announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants..

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity

NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine and rising populism gnaw at its unity..

Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide

Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide..

Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog

Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost 'green financing' as region chokes on smog..

7.4 quake jolts Taiwan9 killed, 1,011 hurt, 70 miners stranded

THE strongest 7.2 magnitude earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing nine people, injuring 1,011, stranding dozens of workers at quarries and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings. The quake, which also injured more than 1,000, was centred off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings leaned at severe angles, their ground floors crushed...

First batch workers from India under G2G agreement arrives in Israel to boost construction industry By Harinder Mishra

First batch workers from India under G2G agreement arrives in Israel to boost construction industry By Harinder Mishra..

Over 3.5 lakh devotees visited first stone Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi within 1st month

Over 3.5 lakh devotees visited first stone Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi within 1st month ..

Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza"s main hospital after 2-week raid

Palestinians say Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza"s main hospital after 2-week raid..

‘I am going to lecture you’: Guyanese President charges BBC journalist

GUYANESE President Irfan Ali’s all-out attack on “Western hypocrisy” on Carbon emissions has gone viral. President Irfaan Ali was speaking in an interview to BBC journalist Stephen Sackur, who had questioned the President on Guyana’s carbon emission rates as it planned to extract oil and gas along its coast. In a viral interview clip, Guyanese President can be seen interrupting the question of the journalist, and cross questioning him on whether he had the “right to lecture him on climate change” ..

In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change

In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change..

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination..

US-India aviation partnership is about ensuring a free, open Indo-Pacific: US envoy

US-India aviation partnership is about ensuring a free, open Indo-Pacific: US envoy..

Dutch leader is visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza and restrictions on high-tech exports

Dutch leader is visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza and restrictions on high-tech exports..

"Will inspire people create a sustainable world", says Gautam Adani at opening of Adani Green Energy gallery at UK Science Museum

"Will inspire people create a sustainable world", says Gautam Adani at opening of Adani Green Energy gallery at UK Science Museum ..

Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water

Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water..

Positive Relationship India and Russia have taken extra care to look after each other’s interests: Jaishankar

RUSSIA is a country with which India has always had a positive relationship and both countries have taken extra care to look after each other’s interests, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, as he dismissed the notion that Moscow is drifting towards China. Interacting with the Indian community in Singapore, Jaishankar said India should look at its relationship with Russia or any other country from its perspective. “So, tell me has Russia helped us or harmed us? Has Russia at crucial ..

Putin claims Moscow attackers captured while fleeing to Ukraine

THE suburban Moscow music hall where gunmen opened fire on concertgoers was a blackened, smoldering ruin Saturday as the death toll in the attack surpassed 140 and Russian authorities arrested four suspects. President Vladimir Putin claimed they were captured while fleeing to Ukraine. Kyiv strongly denied any involvement in Friday’s assault on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, and the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility. Putin did not mention IS in his ..

Russia terror attack: Death toll rises to 115

Russia terror attack: Death toll rises to 115 ..