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Israel preparing to receive bodies of four hostages on Thursday, security official says
February 18, 2025 00:42 IST
The ceasefire deal, reached with the help of Qatari and Egyptian mediators, has remained on track despite a series of temporary setbacks and accusations on both sides of violations to the agreement that have threatened to derail it.
Top Russian and American officials will hold talks on ending the Ukraine war without Kyiv
February 17, 2025 20:34 IST
The talks, scheduled for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, mark another consequential step by the Trump administration to reverse US policy on isolating Russia.
Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
February 17, 2025 19:40 IST
The impacted workers reportedly include personnel hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational aid maintenance.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to visit Turkey on Tuesday, Ankara says
February 17, 2025 19:21 IST
Zelenskyy's visit will coincide with talks between Russia and the United States on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.
German Chancellor Scholz calls for ‘strong and sovereign’ Europe ahead of security talks in Paris
February 17, 2025 18:24 IST
Scholz will join the leaders of France, Britain, Denmark, Poland, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands as well as top officials from NATO and the European Union to discuss changes to the US approach to Ukraine.
Indonesia books $3.45 billion trade surplus in January after weak imports
February 17, 2025 11:01 IST
Imports last month were worth $18 billion, down 2.67% from the same month a year earlier, in contrast with analysts' forecast of a 9.95% growth.
Singapore court finds opposition party leader Pritam Singh guilty of lying to parliament
February 17, 2025 10:16 IST
Singh had pleaded not guilty and his sentencing was due later on Monday. The prosecution has asked for a maximum fine of S$7,000 ($5,231) for each charge.
What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?
February 17, 2025 09:34 IST
Previously known as Formosa, the island has been home to indigenous people for thousands of years, before the Dutch and Spanish briefly ruled parts of it in the 1600s.
Woman killed as Israeli forces fire on returnees to southern Lebanon ahead of ceasefire deadline
February 17, 2025 07:16 IST
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the incident, which comes two days before the deadline for implementation of a ceasefire agreement that ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
US says website update routine, after removal of reference to Taiwan independence
February 17, 2025 06:51 IST
The fact sheet on Taiwan, updated last week, retains Washington's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or from China, which claims the democratically governed island as its own.
Argentine lawyers charge President Javier Milei with fraud over cryptocurrency promotion
February 17, 2025 06:50 IST
On Friday, Milei posted on X about $LIBRA, a coin that he said was aimed at “encouraging economic growth by funding small businesses and startups.”
Moldova says two more drones violated its airspace
February 17, 2025 05:29 IST
In incidents last week, two drones had fallen in the same area near the Ukrainian border and one exploded.
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
February 17, 2025 04:46 IST
A former FDA official said cutting recent hires could backfire, eliminating staffers who tend to be younger and have more up-to-date technical skills.
China condemns sailing of Canadian warship in Taiwan Strait
February 17, 2025 04:31 IST
Canada's actions "deliberately stirred up trouble" and undermined peace and stability in the strait, the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command said in a statement.
France’s Macron to host emergency European summit on Ukraine
February 17, 2025 00:30 IST
The French presidency said on Sunday Macron had called for the "consultation talks" and that they would address the tumultuous change in the US approach to Ukraine.
Pope has eaten breakfast, read papers after second calm night in hospital for respiratory infection
February 16, 2025 21:09 IST
The Argentine pope, a known workaholic who keeps up a grueling pace despite his many ailments, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Friday after a weeklong bout of bronchitis worsened.
Russian troops intensify attacks on Ukrainian forces in east, military says
February 16, 2025 19:44 IST
Kyiv's military reported 261 combat engagements with Russia over a 24-hour period on Saturday, easily the largest number recorded this year.
ISIL unable to mount large-scale attacks in India: UN report
February 16, 2025 11:00 IST
ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) is a terrorist group that aims to establish a caliphate in West Asia.
Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing seeks to delay trial as defense identifies new witnesses
February 16, 2025 10:21 IST
The motion also suggests that someone else may have orchestrated the shooting and that witnesses who could testify on the matter are being interviewed.
Australia to put two-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes amid housing crunch
February 16, 2025 07:30 IST
Dissatisfaction with housing in Australia reached an all-time high last year and it is an issue that is expected to dominate a general election due by May.
Amir of Qatar to visit India on Feb 17-18, hold talks with PM: MEA
February 16, 2025 04:26 IST
His visit will provide "further momentum to our growing multifaceted partnership," it said.
Trump team to start Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
February 16, 2025 03:23 IST
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US national security adviser Mike Waltz and White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will reportedly travel to Saudi Arabia.
Zelenskyy says draft US minerals deal ‘does not protect’ Ukraine
February 16, 2025 03:18 IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented a draft deal during a trip to Kyiv on Wednesday after Zelenskyy set out the contours of an agreement that could open up Ukraine's vast natural wealth to US investment, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Eastern US braces for flooding while snow will hit Northeast, cold temperatures across Plains
February 15, 2025 23:28 IST
Gov. Andy Beshear preemptively declared a state of emergency in Kentucky, where flash flooding is expected on Saturday and into Sunday.
France, allies discuss possible informal Ukraine summit
February 15, 2025 22:49 IST
The French presidency official said that if there were to be any such summit, it would not be on Sunday.
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