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Iran condemns US attack on commercial vessels that killed three Indian sailors
Tehran, Iran on Friday condemned the US attacks on commercial vessels with Indian crew members, which resulted in the death of three Indian nationals, terming the incidents as "clear evidence…
Pakistani airstrikes kill 13 civilians, including 11 children, in Afghanistan
Kabul, At least 13 civilians, mostly children, were killed in Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar, Khost, and Paktika provinces, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed on Wednesday. Condemning the actions…
US judge strikes down Trump’s H-1B fee
Washington, A federal judge struck down President Donald Trump's controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority and imposed what amounted to an…
Five killed in 7.8 magnitude Philippines earthquake; tsunami waves up to 1.4 metres
Manila, At least five people have been reported dead after a offshore earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, according to a local disaster official. Agripino Dacera, the disaster management chief…
‘We’re going to make a deal’: Trump on India-US trade agreement
Washington, US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India are moving towards a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “good friend” and signalling…
Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire deal
Washington, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire following two days of US-brokered talks in Washington, with both sides committing to continue direct negotiations and advance security arrangements…
Forced labour import curbs: US proposes up to 12.5 pc tariff on 60 countries, including India
Washington, The United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, has proposed to impose an additional up to per cent tariff on India and…
Germany announces visa free transit for Indian travellers
Berlin/New Delhi, The German Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday announced that Indian nationals will no longer require a transit visa when travelling to another country with a layover at…
US sanctions multiple entities, vessels in Iran oil trade clampdown
Washington, The United States sanctioned many companies, individuals and vessels as part of a sweeping new crackdown on Iran's oil and petrochemical trade, accusing them of helping facilitate transactions involving…
India says ‘entrenched interests’ blocking UN Security Council reforms amid credibility crisis
United Nations, Even as the Security Council, frozen in the world of 1945, faces a crisis of credibility, India has said that “entrenched interests” are blocking reforms needed to make…