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Islamic terror groups holding over 1600 Hindus, 120 Buddhists hostage in Myanmar
It may be recalled that in 2017, Rohingya terror groups had massacred nearly 100 Hindus in Rakhine state including women and children.
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
The iPhone maker announced the news in a statement on its website but gave no details of how much it would spend or where the money would go.
China officials reject criticism of new Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong authorities last month enacted the financial hubs's second national security law, which expanded on legislation Beijing imposed four years ago to quell dissent after massive democracy protests in 2019 were quashed.
Iran says seized Israel-linked ship broke maritime law
There are 17 Indians among 25 crew onboard the cargo vessel seized by Iran.
Singapore PM Lee to step down on May 15, Deputy PM Wong to succeed
Lee is handing over the reins later than intended, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and after a hiccup in succession plans.
Netanyahu rival Yair Lapid says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
JERUSALEM: Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of leading to a "total loss of Israeli deterrence" in the wake of an unprecedented Iranian attack.
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Gaza officials say Israel released 150 detainees from Palestinian territory
The latest detainees to be released were taken to Israel and returned via the Kerem Shalom border crossing before some were treated in a hospital in Rafah, in the south of the besieged territory, according to the Gaza crossings authority
19 dead, two missing after Indonesia landslide
Indonesia is prone to landslides during the rainy season and the problem has been aggravated in some places by deforestation, with prolonged torrential rain causing flooding in some areas of the archipelago nation.
Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan
20 of the nation's 34 provinces were lashed by the heavy rains, which have followed an unusually dry winter season which has parched terrain and forced farmers to delay planting.
Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday against any "reckless" Israeli retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack, as world leaders urged restraint.
Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on…
World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel
US President Joe Biden promised "ironclad" support for Israel after holding an urgent meeting with top security officials.
Iran fires 200 drones, missiles at Israel; warns US to ‘stay away’
The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity dating back to the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Militants kidnap, kill 11 people in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
No banned outfit has claimed responsibility for the killings but in recent weeks this year there has been a surge in terror attacks by banned outfits and terrorists in the province.
Iran seizes Israel-linked cargo vessel with 17 Indians on board
Sources said Iran’s military seized the ship carrying a total of 25 crew members as it was suspected to have an Israeli connection.
India advises citizens to avoid travel to Israel, Iran amid heightened risk of military escalation
“In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice,” says the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB
While TB can be successfully treated with antibiotics, more than three percent of new TB patients are resistant to commonly prescribed drugs.
China says ‘great positive progress’ made to resolve border row with India
The foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's remarks were further elaboration on China's reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement in which he said that for New Delhi.
Feuds, gridlock: South Korea’s post-election ‘politics as usual’
Yoon becomes the first South Korean president whose party didn't have control of the legislature for at least a portion of their term.
3 sons and three grandchildren of top Hamas leader are killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Haniyeh confirmed the deaths in an interview with the Al Jazeera satellite channel, saying his sons “were martyred on the road to liberating Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
PM hopes India, China can restore border peace through bilateral engagement
During the wide-ranging interview with Newsweek magazine, the prime minister talked about a host of issues including the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.