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Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (22 April 2024)
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. The Yug Group of Forces units have fully liberated Novomikhailovka (Donetsk People's Republic) as a result of the successful actions, and improved their tactical...
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As tensions with Iran ease, the Israeli military is preparing to complete what it says is unfinished business — WSJ
TelAviv: uprooting Hamas from its last stronghold in the Gaza city of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians are taking shelter. Israeli leaders say they intend to press ahead despite vocal opposition from the country's most important ally, the...
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West balancing on edge of direct military confrontation between nuclear powers — Lavrov
MOSCOW: According to the top Russian diplomat, it is especially concerning that the three Western nuclear powers are among the key sponsors of the Kiev regime and the main initiators of various inflammatory moves :Western countries are balancing on the...
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Meeting with VP Kamala Harris, Apple chief Tim Cook also on cards during PM Modi's US visit!
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the United States this week where he will be following a marathon schedule and will hold a series of back to back high-level meetings. PM Modi will be arriving in Washington DC on September 22 and...
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US supports religious freedom, preservation of Tibetan culture, says envoy Atul Keshap after meeting Dalai Lama's representative!
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions with China, US ambassador to India, Atul Keshap on Tuesday met a representative of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and said Washington supports religious freedom. "Enjoyed meeting with Ngodup Dongcheng, Representative...
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Mexico criticized welcoming leaders of Cuba and Venezuela!
MEXICO: The federal government has been accused in both Mexico and the United States of welcoming Cuban and Venezuelan leaders for the regional summit on Saturday. The leader of the National Action Party (PAN) and two Republicans said Mexico accepted...
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Taiwan lauds Lithuania 'courageous' stance amid diplomatic row with China!
Taipei: Taiwan on Wednesday lauded Lithuania for what it called a "courageous and principled stance" after the Baltic nation said it is determined to pursue mutually beneficial ties with the self-ruled island despite growing Chinese pressure. Taking to...
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Amid escalating violence in Afghanistan, peace talks underway in Doha - from the UN, Qatar, US, UK, EU, China, Uzbekistan and Pakistan!
Kabul: Amid unabated violence in Afghanistan, a three-day conference is underway in Doha, Qatar to discuss the peace process in the war-torn country, with attendance from the Taliban, the US, and a host of other countries. The participants at the high...
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President Biden Refuses To Bring Any Change In Troop Withdrawal Plan From Afghanistan!
WASHINGTON: Despite Taliban's offensives rapidly gaining momemtum over large parts of Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden Tuesday refused to make any change in the plan of withdrawal of his troops from the war-ravaged country. The Pentagon confirms withdrawal...
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Escalating conflict in northern Afghanistan; The commander of the 209th Shaheen Corps changed!
Kabul: The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that 150 Taliban members were killed and 19 others were wounded in an attack by ground and air forces in the Dehdadi district of Balkh province last night. According to this institution, the Imam Bakri checkpoint...
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Belarus Says West Seeking To Overthrow Lukashenko!
Minsk: Belarus on Tuesday slammed the latest US and UK sanctions, accusing the West of wanting to overthrow strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko and using the country's human rights record as a cover. "Hiding behind the hypocritical slogans of protecting...
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Nowhere to run, it's code red for humanity': UN report warns Earth's temperature to blow past global warming record!
New York: Calling it a "code red for humanity" the United Nations (UN) panel on Monday released a report warning Earth's climate is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought...
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Cuban scientists write a letter to Joe Biden in rejection of his verbal attacks!
Havana: The US president previously dismissed the response of the Cuban health system to the pandemic.Leading Cuban scientists announced that they had sent a joint letter to US President Joe Biden, highlighting the island’s capabilities in dealing with...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin to host annual press conference!
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold his annual press conference on Thursday. The Kremlin has said it will allow up to 500 domestic and international journalists to attend. In 2020, only hand-picked reporters were admitted due to coronavirus...
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India: Tamil Nadu: Huge Surge In Omicron Cases. State Tally Climbs To 34 After 33 People Test Positive:
New Delhi: Omicron cases in Tamil Nadu have gone up to 34 after 33 people, whose samples were sent for genome sequencing after testing positive for Covid-19, have tested for the recent variant of coronavirus, said state Health and Family Welfare Minister...
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Asian H Mart manager and 'a** whooping ajummas' tackle White anti-masker in viral video!
Los Angeles: A viral video caught a recent confrontation between an H Mart store manager and an anti-masker. In the video, the anti-masker first tries to intimidate the Asian store manager after being asked to leave the store, and later tries similar...
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Australia': Covid-19 cases spike in Australia's NSW, topping 5,000 for first time!
SYDNEY: Australia's New South Wales announced a spike in daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, with infections topping 5,000 for the first time. The country's most populous state recorded 5,715 new cases up to Wednesday evening, up from 3,763 the previous...
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China opposes Japanese decision to release nuclear-contaminated water into ocean!
BEIJING: China is seriously concerned about and firmly opposes Japan's unilateral decision to discharge the nuclear-contaminated water into the sea and its proceeding with the preparatory work, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday. Zhao...
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Cruz says he would "absolutely" run for president in 2024, a bid he could win!
WASHINGTON: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he would "absolutely" run for president in 2024, arguing he was in a good position to win the race because he was the runner-up for the Republican nomination in 2016. "Absolutely. In a heartbeat," Cruz told The...
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Russian Embassy rejects Washington's claims blaming Moscow for escalation in Ukraine
MOSCOW: The Russian Embassy in the United States called on Washington on Wednesday not to "distort the reality" by blaming Moscow for the escalating situation in Ukraine . Late on Tuesday, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price tweeted that " Russia...
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Footballer Benjamin Mendy charged with further count of rape!
PARIS: Manchester City and France international footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with a further count of rape, a court was told on Wednesday. The 27-year-old defender was already facing six allegations of rape and one of sexual assault but was...
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Israel announces 4th booster dose to fight Omicron
JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday announced plans to roll out a fourth shot of Covid vaccine to fight the new vaccine evading Omicron variant. According to the country's Health Ministry, the Pandemic Response team on Tuesday night recommended that anyone...
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Afghan forces kill 80 Taliban terrorists, repel Mazar-i-Sharif!
Kabul:The Afghan armed forces said on Tuesday that they have repulsed a Taliban offensive in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of the northern Balkh province, with over 80 militants killed in the operation. On Monday, the Taliban announced that they would soon...
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Terrorists and the Western hybrid war will not force Russia to change its policy — emphasized the Russian Ambassador to the USA.
WASHINGTON: Terrorist attacks and the Western hybrid war will not force Russia to change its foreign policy. This statement was made by the Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov. He also said that the United States had not contacted...
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Covid-19: This school district in New York City will switch to remote learning till Jan 18
NEW YORK: From Wednesday, the Mount Vernon City School District in New York City will switch to 100% remote schooling till January 18 next year amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (Covid-19), according to reports. Issuing a letter to the community on...