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Death toll soars past 180 as generals battle across Sudan
The toll could be much higher because there are many bodies in the streets around central Khartoum that no one can reach because of the clashes.
Iran invites Saudi king to visit amid thaw in ties
The two Middle East powerhouses had held several rounds of dialogue in Iraq and Oman before reaching the agreement to mend ties on March 10 in China.
TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it has formally invited Saudi King Salman to visit Tehran,…
Four Indians among 16 killed in massive Dubai apartment building fire
The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the five-storey apartment building in the Al-Ras area, one of the oldest parts of Dubai, and began spreading to other areas, they said.
Fox News and 2020 election lies set to face jury in USD 1.6 billion lawsuit
The trial will illuminate the flow of misinformation that helped spark the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and continues to fuel Trump's hopes to regain power in 2024.
4 killed, multiple injuries in Alabama shooting
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the shooting happened at about 10:30 p.m. There was no initial confirmation about what led to the shooting.
Four people have been killed and multiple people injured during a shooting Saturday night…
Ukraine war: EU leaders beat a path to Xi’s door seeking China’s help
The Europeans want Xi's help. They want him to talk to Ukraine's president as well as Russia's, but they don't see him as the key mediator.
BRUSSELS: In the weeks since Chinese leader Xi Jinping won a third five-year term as…
USA sweep into Billie Jean King Cup Finals with France, Czech Republic
It was a second singles victory in 24 hours for Pegula after she followed up Coco Gauff's opening win over Grabher on Friday by defeating Sinja Kraus in straight sets.
Jessica Pegula sealed victory for the United States over Austria on…
Baskin Robbins to add 100 ice cream parlours in FY24
The premium ice cream market is growing, though it has a small share in the overall ice cream market of the country, which is estimated to vary from Rs 14,000 crore to Rs 20,000.
Sudan’s army and rival force clash, wider conflict feared
Residents described chaotic scenes in Khartoum and Omdurman as firing and explosions rang out in densely populated neighbourhoods.
US and Vietnam pledge to boost ties during Blinken visit to Hanoi
The two countries have increasingly close trade links, while both share concern over China's growing strength in the region.
China says conducted mid-course missile interception test
The Defense Ministry says the operation was carried out late Friday night within Chinese territory and achieved “the desired test objective.”
India will stay on course; projected to grow at 7 pc in 2022-23: FM Sitharaman
Both the IMF and World Bank project India to be the fastest-growing major economy in 2023.
In first, Iran’s president addresses Palestinians in Gaza
In his speech, Raisi struck a hard line against the Palestinian Authority’s recent bilateral meetings with Israel in Aqaba, Jordan, and Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Toll in Tunisia shipwreck tragedy rises to 32
On Wednesday, the day after the sinking off the Tunisian port of Sfax, the authorities said 10 people had died. That toll was revised to 24 a day later, after another 14 bodies were found.
UN unable to feed refugees in Chad next month
The UN's World Food Programme said that despite refugees being a priority, it had to reduce its plans to support 455,600 refugees down to only around 270,000 in April.
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s main island
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of possible aftershocks.
China vows not to sell arms to any party in Ukraine war
In February, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. had intelligence suggesting China was considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia
Biden says he’s expanding some migrants’ health care access
“They’re American in every way except for on paper,” Biden said in a video released on his Twitter page. “We need to give Dreamers the opportunities and support they deserve.”
‘FBI wants to speak with guardsman in leaks probe’: Report
The Biden administration has been working to assess the diplomatic and national security consequences of the leaked documents since they were first reported last week.
Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying
Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said the move was “an important measure to counter and reduce the scope of Russian intelligence activities in Norway, and thereby secure our national interests.”