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Biden explained to Zelenskyy he told Putin diplomacy is an option
Washington, Dec 10: US President Joe Biden in a phone call explained to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin diplomacy is an option, a senior administration official told reporters.
"The…
US official says NATO-Russia Council invitation to Moscow for engagement remains open
Washington, Dec 10 (UNI/Sputnik) A senior Biden administration official said that an invitation remains open to Russia to participate in talks within the NATO-Russia Council to resolve issues between the two countries.
"There are existing…
Israeli FM meets Egyptian prez in Cairo to bolster ties
Jerusalem, Dec 9: Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday made an official visit to Egyptian capital Cairo to meet the country's President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties.
"Strengthening Israel-Egypt…
Chinese boats spotted illegally hauling tuna in Indian Ocean
Chinese squid vessels were documented using wide nets to illegally catch already overfished tuna as part of a surge in unregulated activity in the Indian Ocean, according to a new report by Norway-based watchdog group that highlights…
France releases Saudi man mistakenly held over Jamal Khashoggi killing
France released on Wednesday the Saudi national arrested at a Paris airport over suspected links to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after officials concluded it was a case of mistaken identity.
French law enforcement sources…
Pfizer, BioNTech say booster dose needed to fight Omicron
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE said initial lab studies show a third dose of their Covid-19 vaccine may be needed to neutralize the omicron variant, results that will accelerate booster-shot drives around the world.
Company researchers…
Gen Rawat left ‘indelible mark’ on US-India defense ties: Def. Secy. Lyod Austin
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said CDS General Bipin Rawat had “left an indelible mark on the course of the U.S.-India defense partnership”, while Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley said General…
Tributes pour in from across world for CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and others killed in crash
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) More tributes poured in from across the world for Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other army officials who were killed in a chopper crash today, with China, the UK, Bangladesh, Nepal, and…
These army officers are on a mission to touch many lives
KOCHI: Mini Santhosh, the widow of late Santhosh Kumar from Kalamassery, had no idea how to arrange resources for the wedding of her daughter single-handedly. Santhosh passed away while posted on the Line of Control in 1988 and since then,…
South Africa announce 21-member squad for Test series against India
Johannesburg, Dec 7 (UNI) Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 21-member squad for the three-match Test series against India, which is set to take place from December 26 to January 15, 2022.
The series will form part of the…
Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years
Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany’s first female chancellor on November 22, 2005.
Over the next 16 years, she was credited with raising Germany’s profile and influence, working to…
Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical: Omicron vs delta
As the omicron coronavirus variant spreads in southern Africa and pops up in countries all around the world, scientists are anxiously watching a battle play out that could determine the future of the pandemic. Can the latest competitor to…
China says US will ‘pay the price’ for diplomatic boycott of Olympics
The United States will have to “pay a price” for its diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China said on Tuesday, just weeks after talks aimed at easing tense relations between the two sides.
The White House said on…
Sajid Khan rips through Bangladesh after Pakistan declare early
ICC Player of Month nominations for November announced; Abid Ali and David Warner shortlisted
Putin speaks to Biden about non-fulfillment of Minsk agreements by Ukraine
Russia, US will need more than year to solve problems in relations -says Kremlin aide Ushakov
India reclaim top spot in ICC Test team rankings
Mumbai, Dec 6: Team India reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test team rankings after winning the two-match series against New Zealand on Monday.
India registered a mammoth 372-run victory over Blackcaps on fourth day of the second Test…
First India-South Africa Test to be on batting-friendly Centurion
India’s Test series in South Africa will commence at the Centurion on Boxing Day, Cricket South Africa has confirmed.
As per the revised itinerary, India will play three Tests and as many ODIs during their tour of South Africa, while the…
Modi-Putin summit: India, Russia emphasize steadiness & growth of partnership
We see India as a great power, a time-tested friend: President Putin
Karl Nehammer sworn in as new Austrian chancellor
Vienna, Dec 6: The federal government of Austria was reshuffled on Monday and Karl Nehammer was sworn in as the country's new chancellor.
Nehammer, 49, was general secretary of the ruling conservative People's Party (OVP) from January 2018…
Biden meets European allies on Russian military buildup near Ukraine
Washington, Dec 7: US President Joe Biden discussed with European allies the Russian military buildup near Ukrain and underscored the collective support for the country's sovereignty, the White House said in a readout of the call.
"The…
