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Bangladesh measles outbreak: Four more children die; toll rises to 280
Dhaka : Four more children have died with symptoms of measles, raising the death toll to 280 since March 15, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has announced, as the country continues to grapple with the disease.
Citing the…
Trump’s upcoming China visit influences strategic options on Iran: Reports
Washington, DC : Reports from American media suggest that President Donald Trump's forthcoming diplomatic mission to China is significantly influencing his strategic deliberations concerning the conflict in Iran.
According to NBC, an…
Air India Express reinstates operations in Gulf
New Delhi : Air India Express, India's first international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.
Flights have…
Iran Prez says US naval blockade of ports an “extension of military ops”
Tehran : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised "continued" military and economic pressure against Iran, saying actions being carried out under the guise of a US naval blockade of its ports amount to an extension of hostilities…
“A day of loss”: US Supreme Court dilutes VRA in Callais ruling, sparking outcry from…
Washington DC : The US Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly altered the legal landscape of American elections.
The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, effectively…
Will ask King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India: NYC Mayor Mamdani
New York City : In a bold challenge to centuries of British colonial history, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday signalled that any potential audience with King Charles III would be far from a mere formality.
At a press…
“Before you help me, I want to end your war”: Trump hints at Ukraine ceasefire after…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict following a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, while maintaining a hard line on Iran's nuclear…
No deal unless no nukes: Trump calls US naval blockade against Iran ‘genius’; CENTCOM…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran as "genius," asserting that Tehran would have to concede defeat while ruling out any agreement unless it abandons its nuclear…
MEA Secy (West) holds talks on global climate agenda with China’s Special Envoy
New Delhi : MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George on Wednesday held talks on global climate agenda with China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin. Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that…
EAM affirms close cooperation in multilateral forums with Ecuador FM
New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed with Ecuador Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, ways to deepen India's cooperation with the South American country
Jaishankar assured that India will…
US lauds Indian cooperation for arrest of ‘drug peddlers’ smuggling, distributing…
New Delhi : The US Embassy in India has lauded India's cooperation in disrupting key elements of a network that were allegedly helping transport illegal drugs to the US.
The Trump administration has tightened its chokehold on drugs.
In a…
“You’d be speaking French”: King Charles III playfully roasts Trump with…
Washington, DC : In a display of diplomatic wit and historic levity, King Charles III playfully roasted US President Donald Trump during a White House state dinner on Tuesday. The British monarch suggested that, had it not been for British…
Tehran-Moscow ties show “depth” of strategic partnership as region in flux, says…
Islamabad ;Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, marking his third visit to the country in the past 48 hours following high-level discussions with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
Future deal must “definitively prevent” Iran from “sprinting towards a nuclear…
Washington, DC : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has observed that the latest diplomatic submission from Tehran "is better than what we thought they were going to submit," though he maintained that any prospective agreement must…
Trump unlikely to accept Iran’s latest peace plan to end war: Report
Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump indicated on Monday that he is inclined to reject the most recent diplomatic overture from Tehran aimed at halting current hostilities, according to a report by news agency.
The Iranian proposal…
White House calls for Kimmel’s ouster over “expectant widow” remark; calls…
Washington DC : The Trump administration has launched a scathing critique of late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel, linking his recent on-air remarks to a "deranged" climate of political hostility.
The demand for Kimmel's dismissal comes…
King Charles arrives in DC amid trans-Atlantic tensions, 250th anniversary cheers
Washington DC : Under a spotlight of historic symbolism and modern geopolitical friction, King Charles III and Queen Camilla touched down at Joint Base Andrews on Monday to begin a landmark four-day State Visit to the United States.
The…
EAM extends King’s Day greetings to Netherlands counterpart
New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended his wishes to Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen on the occasion of King's Day. Jaishankar reiterated his commitment to strengthen a multi-faceted relationship.…
US forces turn back 38 ships from Iranian ports as maritime blockade continues
Florida : The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces are maintaining a strict maritime restrictive operation in the region, continuing to enforce a blockade against Iranian ports.
According to official…
“I didn’t rape anybody,” says Trump in response to shooter’s message
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said he was not a rapist or a pedophile.
In an interview with CBS News, Trump was asked for his views on the manifesto, where the shooter had said, "Administration officials,…