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Lithuania closes two border crossings with Belarus
Officers laid road spikes at the closed checkpoints and will proceed to erect fences with barbed wire in the area on Friday, spokeswoman of the border guard service Lina Laurinaityte-Grigiene said.
Today’s Motto: Perfection is usually not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Aug.19..............
1600 - Akbar captured Ahmednagar.
1856 - Gail Borden of New York, was issued a U.S. patent for his process for condensed milk.…
Indian-American lawyer named as ballot access counsel for Biden-Harris 2024 re-election campaign
Varoon currently works as a counsel at Elias Law Group where he advises federal and nonfederal candidates, party committees, and PACs on ballot access and campaign finance issues.
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada’s far north
Emergency responders were constructing firebreaks, installing sprinkler lines and water cannons, and laying fire retardant in an effort to prevent the blaze from reaching the city.
Imprisoned Imran Khan says ready for 1,000 years in jail if necessary: Report
Khan, 70, was sentenced to three years in jail by a sessions court on August 5 for hiding proceeds from the sale of state gifts (Toshakhana).
Indian Diaspora in Germany celebrate Independence Day; Consulate General showers praises
Frankfurt (Germany): Indian diaspora organized a grand function and roadshow in Frankfurt on the occasion of 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, the August 15. Indians living in Germany also gather quite often to celebrate Indien Fest, to…
Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for USD 3.5 billion after US approval
Although Israel has long had close economic and military links with western European countries, the deal with Germany could draw the attention of Russia.
Antim eyes gold & history; Dad fears for her health & fitness
Haryana wrestler in line to defend U-20 Worlds gold but father says back-to-back high-intensity competitions may cause injuries
Hawaii is vowing to protect landowners on Maui from being pressured to sell after wildfires
Since flames consumed much of Lahaina just over week ago, locals have feared that a rebuilt town could become even more oriented toward wealthy visitors.
Ship from Ukraine port nears Turkey despite Russian blockade
A German company that co-owns the container vessel said it would "probably" reach its destination in Istanbul later Thursday.
Pakistan arrests 129 Muslims after mob attacks on churches and homes of minority Christians
Local Christians consoled each other outside their damaged homes, wept and cried, and those who lost their homes had no idea where to go or what to do now.
Muslim mobs attack churches in eastern Pakistan after accusing Christians of desecrating the Quran
In yet another video, a man is seen climbing to the roof of the church and removing the steel cross after repeatedly hitting it with a hammer as the crowd down on the road cheered him on.
Over 60 dead in migrant boat sinking off Cape Verde: UN agency
Sixty-three people are thought to have died, while the 38 survivors included four children aged 12 to 16, IOM spokeswoman Safa Msehli.
US President Joe Biden to visit fire-hit Hawaii next week
The death toll from the wildfire that incinerated the historic town of Lahaina a week ago reaches 106.
Uttarakhand floods: Death toll climbs to 70, property worth Rs 1000 crore damaged
In the last 5 days, Khoh River and Behera Spring have caused havoc in Kotdwar and surrounding areas. As many as 19 buildings were damaged in Kashirampur Talla and Bahera rivulet due to the rains.
Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow
KYIV/Crimea: Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
Fourteen drones were shot down by Russian air defenses and a further six were jammed…
Bankruptcy talk in China’s reality developer Country Garden, fears of wider economic…
BEIJING: Danger bells are mounting in China around Country Garden, a major property developer whose colossal debt raises fear of a bankruptcy that could spell wider economic turbulence, two years after the unravelling of its competitor…
Delhi International airport gears up to receive leaders for G20
No weapons will be allowed to be brought in by delegation members or accompanying security at any of the venues.
NEW DELHI: With less than a month left for the G20 summit in Delhi, works are going in full swing to ensure that the arrival…
Judge in Donald Trump’s hush-money case denies bias claim, won’t step aside
NEW YORK: The judge in Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush-money criminal case has rejected the former president’s demand to step aside, denying defense claims that he’s biased against the Republican front-runner because he’s given cash to…
Russian ruble falls below 100 against dollar for first time since March 2022
Moscow: The ruble could sink further to 115-120 per dollar, MOSCOW: The Russian ruble slid past 100 against the dollar Monday, its lowest level since March 23, 2022 -- weeks after Moscow unleashed full-scale hostilities in Ukraine.
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