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Niger President’s allies seek Global assistance amid Military coup

14 Aug 2023 10:09 AM IST

After nearly three weeks of appealing to the United States and other allies for help restoring Niger’s president to power, friends and supporters of the democratically elected leader are making a simpler plea: Save his life. President Mohamed Bazoum, leader of the last remaining Western-allied democracy across a vast stretch

Pence criticizes Trump, DeSantis for not advocating Abortion ban

14 Aug 2023 10:07 AM IST

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday he expected to call out former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during this month’s Republican presidential debate for not insisting on a national abortion ban, an issue Pence says requires federal action. “My former running mate, the governor of Florida

Dengue Death toll in Bangladesh climbs to 387 with 14 new fatalities

14 Aug 2023 10:05 AM IST

Bangladesh has reported 14 more deaths due to dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, taking the death toll from mosquito-borne diseases in the country to 387 in 2023, Bangladesh-based The Dhaka Tribune reported. During the period, 2,432 people were admitted to hospital with viral fever, the Directorate General of

Ukrainian missiles shot down over Crimea bridge: Russian official

14 Aug 2023 10:04 AM IST

Russian officials have said that multiple missiles were shot down over the bridge connecting Crimea to the mainland on Saturday, CNN reported. The Russia-appointed Head of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov in a post on Telegram wrote that two Ukrainian missiles were shot down on Saturday afternoon, according to CNN. Aksyonov further

Imran khan granted Medical Care and Family meetings in Attock Jail

14 Aug 2023 10:04 AM IST

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday directed the Attock Jail administration to provide former prime minister Imran Khan with “appropriate medical facilities” and allow him to meet his friends and family according to law. “He (the former prime minister) may also be provided with the prayer mat and English

Maui blaze wreaks havoc: 80% of buildings damaged

14 Aug 2023 10:03 AM IST

Wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations.The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.

United Kingdom enhances security for Indian High Commission

14 Aug 2023 09:09 AM IST

The United Kingdom has pledged robust measures to bolster the security of the Indian High Commission in London, following a prior attack by pro-Khalistani groups, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat announced. Speaking in an interview with PTI during his recent visit to India, Tugendhat emphasised that the UK government is

India praises Kuwait’s stand of neutrality in region

13 Aug 2023 14:29 PM IST

According to Al-Qabas Daily, the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, has emphasized the depth of bilateral relations and collaboration between the two countries. Earlier this week, the Indian envoy to the Gulf nation praised Kuwait’s vital involvement in several regional crises, saying Kuwait has adopted a policy of neutrality

Pakistan PM says Supreme Court’s decision not to affect Nawaz Sharif’s return

12 Aug 2023 11:49 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday regretted the timing of the apex court’s verdict on the Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act 2023, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. He said that the court’s decision will not affect Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s plans to return to

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to visit India to participate in G20 Leaders’ Summit

12 Aug 2023 11:46 AM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his participation in the upcoming G20 summit to be held in New Delhi next month Albanese will be among leaders of G-20 nations who are scheduled to attend the G-20 summit under India’s presidency in New Delhi this September. The G20 is the

Biden describes China as “ticking time bomb” over economic problems

12 Aug 2023 11:45 AM IST

US President Joe Biden has cautioned that China’s troubles with high unemployment and an ageing workforce make the country a “ticking time bomb” at the heart of the global economy and a potential threat to other countries, according to the New York Times. “When bad folks have problems, they do bad

US: Death toll in Hawaii wildfires rises to 67

12 Aug 2023 10:12 AM IST

The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Hawaii has climbed to 67, CNN reported citing the Maui County government. The government in the statement said, “The Lahaina fire is not yet contained.” Earlier, Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that the death toll from the wildfires on the island of