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G20 in Delhi to be an in-person summit, hybrid mode not allowed
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, on Saturday confirmed his participation at the summit. He is the first leader to do so.
NEW DELHI: As the countdown for the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi in September begins, it has been made…
No Confidence sans Mutual Confidence
New Delhi: The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) presented by the Opposition parties in the Lok Sabha against ruling NDA failed to create any ripples in the political arena, neither in the Lok Sabha nor across the Nation. This was the second…
At least 385 deported Ukraine children returned from Russia: NGO
According to Kyiv, more than 19,000 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia since the February 2022 invasion, with many allegedly placed in institutions and foster homes.
VIENNA: At least 385 Ukrainian children deported to Russia…
Severe floods in China’s northern province killed 29 and caused tens of billions of economic…
More than 1.75 million residents have been relocated.
BEIJING: Severe floods in China's northern province of Hebei brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused billions of dollars in economic…
Chinese Naval warship docks in Colombo port after delay caused by Indian concerns: Report
Despite a briefing by Sri Lanka to Indian officials, the latter remained concerned about the research ship's visit to the island nation.
COLOMBO: A Chinese Navy warship capable of surveillance has docked at the Colombo port, nearly a year…
The life and death of a ‘brave, but mad’ Russian activist Anatoly Berezikov
DAVYDKOVO: During his trial, Anatoly Berezikov repeatedly said he was afraid of "disappearing". Two weeks later, on June 14, he was found dead in his cell in southwest Russia.
Berezikov is the first known critic of the Ukraine conflict…
Japan attaches importance to ties with India & Sri Lanka, says envoy
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Ambassador Milinda Moragoda said that India played a significant role in Sri Lanka’s recovery.
NEW DELHI: In an ambassador-level trilateral meeting, India, Japan and Sri Lanka spoke about ways to forge ties that…
‘Not your trash, my trash but our trash’: ex-Pak Soldier’s Son cleanses K2 peak as…
K2 Basecamp (Pakistan): Gazing up from K2 Basecamp, Sajid Ali Sadpara sees Earth's second-highest mountain, his father's final resting place, and a blight of litter on the furthest reaches of the natural world.
Sajid dons a down coverall…
Gunmen ambush a bus carrying Syrian soldiers, killing 20 in the country’s east
The Thursday night attack was believed to be carried out by members of the Islamic State group whose sleeper cells in parts of Syria still carry deadly attacks despite their defeat in 2019.
BEIRUT: Gunmen have ambushed a bus carrying…
Today’s Motto: ‘It is better to live your own destiny…
As every Day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in History Book!
Two Hindu families from Pakistan reach Uttar Pradesh, seek Indian citizenship
LUCKNOW: Two Hindu families from Pakistan, who arrived at Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh, around August 3 on a long-term visa (LTV), have appealed to the Centre to provide Indian citizenship.
They have pleaded with Prime Minister…
Today’s Motto: ‘Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know how high you stand’
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Aug.09.......
1753 - The first steam engine imported into the American colonies landed at New York City.
1839 - John Herschel made the first…
Pakistan cancels multibillion-dollar gas pipeline project with Iran under US pressure: Report
This new information emerges at a time when Pakistan is working hard to get its cash-strapped economy back on track with the assistance of the International Monetary Fund, which has agreed to grant loans worth 3 billion US dollars.
Russia fires Saudi Arabia discusses ending the Ukraine war without an invitation.
On Sunday, senior officials from over 40 countries convened in Jeddah for a meeting that would last for two days with the goal of reaching an agreement on basic principles regarding how to bring an end to the conflict that has been raging…
Niger’s junta closes airspace and accuses neighbours of invading as deadline passes.
A spokesman for the leaders of the coup pointed out "the threat of intervention being prepared in a neighbouring country," and he announced that the airspace over Niger will be restricted until further notice.
Tens of thousands of scouts leave global jamboree in South Korea due to storm Khanun.
The World Scout Jamboree, which is taking place in the county of Buan in the country's southwest, will end on Tuesday morning, at which time South Korea will begin the process of removing over 36,000 young people from 156 different…
Today’s Motto: ‘A great leader’s courage to fulfil his vision comes from passion,…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Aug.07.. ....
1782 - George Washington creates Order of Purple Heart. (The Purple Heart is a US military decoration awarded in the name of the President…
Pakistan railway derailment: 30 killed, almost 100 injured.
According to a spokeswoman for Pakistan Railways in Karachi, at least eight bogies became separated from the train, and the severity of the accident intensified as a result of a delay in the application of the brakes.
Philippines claims China Coast Guard water cannoned its boats.
Since November 2021, when the Chinese coast guard last fired water cannon against a Philippine resupply trip to Second Thomas Shoal, the event that occurred on Saturday was the first time that they had done so.
Eastern China earthquake destroys homes and injures 21.
According to China Central Television and other news sites, the earthquake caused 126 homes to collapse, and 21 people were injured. China Central Television is a government broadcaster
