Abuja, January 8 (IANS): Nigerian police on Sunday said they have launched a manhunt for unknown gunmen who attacked a train station in Nigeria's southern state of Edo, kidnapping dozens of passengers.
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New York, January 7 (IANS) India may be among countries that can have a role in diplomacy to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine even though New Delhi and Washington may not see eye-to-eye on policy issues, State De
New Delhi, January 7 (IANS) There is quite an uneasiness among the seasoned second tier leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) over the appointment of Maryam Nawaz as senior vice president and c
Tokyo, January 7 (IANS) The number of coronavirus-related deaths reported nationwide in Japan reached a record high 463 for a single day, health officials said on Saturday. The country reported 238,654 new c
Washington, January 6 (IANS) China has denied allegations that it is hiding Covid infection or death figures, saying the severe illness and death in the country compares favourably with other nations, the media
Tokyo, January 6 (IANS) Japan on Friday reported 456 Covid-related deaths, an all-time high as there was no stopping for the coronavirus that has killed thousands in just a span of one month in the country.
Beijing, January 5 (IANS) The growing number of Chinese public figures whose deaths are being made public is prompting people to question the official Covid death toll, according to a media report. The death
New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): Russia has announced that its state-of-the-art multi-role frigate Admiral Gorshkov, now equipped with "unstoppable" Zircon hypersonic missile system, is all set to embark
Geneva, January 5 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that China is "under-representing the true impact" of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country, especially the exact number of deaths.
Islamabad, January 4 (IANS): The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Wednesday announced that it is considering taking concrete steps against the two major parties of the ruling coalition - the Pakistan Peoples
United Nations, January 4 (IANS): Five countries -- Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland -- have began to assume responsibilities as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
Islamabad, January 4 (IANS): A forensic report has revealed that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was hit by three bullet fragments and a metal piece during an assassination attempt last year when he
Hanoi, January 4 (IANS): A total of 1,057 natural disasters hit Vietnam in 2022, leaving 175 dead and missing, local media cited the disaster management authorities as saying on Wednesday. The disasters caus
Islamabad, January 3 (IANS) Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the government has approved a new energy conservation plan under which markets/malls would close by 8:30 p.m., while it al
Last year ended on a good note for Sri Lanka's tourism sector as the arrivals of international visitors to the country topped the 700,000 mark despite the ongoing economic and political crisis, local medi
At least 97 people have been charged with drug offences following a police operation at a New Year's Day music festival in Sydne. Sydney, January 3 (IANS): At least 97 people have been charged with d
The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday announced plans to import eggs in the wake of a "domestic price war". Colombo, January 3 (IANS): The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday announced plans to imp
The death toll from an attack on a prison in Mexico's Chihuahua state rose to 17, including 10 guards, the state prosecutor's office said. Mexico City, January 3 (IANS): The death toll from an at
Egyptian authorities have announced that a significant ancient cover of a coffin known as the "Green Coffin" was returned from the US. Cairo, January 3 (IANS): Egyptian authorities have announc
An 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been charged with one count of assault for allegedly attacking two men in Singapore on New Year's Eve, police said. Singapore, January 3 (IANS): An 36-year-old In
