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Nepal will not compromise on sovereign equality in its engagement with either India or China: PM Oli

Kathmandu, January 12 (PTI): Ahead of the Nepalese foreign minister's visit to New Delhi during which his talks are likely to be centered on the border row, Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has sai

World / 12th January 2021

EU warns Iran enrichment moves could imperil nuclear deal

Brussels, January 12 (AP): The official supervising the agreement aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions is warning that Tehran's decision to ramp up uranium enrichment could undermine efforts to kee

World / 12th January 2021

Time and momentum on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence, says Xi

Beijing, January 12 (PTI): Time and momentum are on China's side as the world faces an unprecedented turbulent time, President Xi Jinping has said, outlining his vision for the ruling Communist Party for th

World / 12th January 2021

Myanmar to convene Union Parliamentary session on Feb 5

YANGON, JANUARY 12 (IANS): Myanmar is set to convene its next Union Parliamentary session on February 5, state-run media reported on Tuesday. The Union Parliamentary session will be held, following the concu

World / 12th January 2021

Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the virus?

Washington, January 12 (AP): Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the virus? Yes. Regardless of previous infection, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says people should plan on get

World / 12th January 2021

Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

San Diego (US), January 12 (AP) :Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first known cases among such primates in the United Stat

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Global Covid-19 caseload top 90.8mn: Johns Hopkins

Washington, January 12 (IANS): The overall global coronavirus caseload has topped 90.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.94 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its lates

World / 12th January 2021

Biden receives 2nd dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Washington, January 12 (IANS) US President-elect Joe Biden has received the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, four weeks after he was administered the first shot. Biden was injected the second dose of the

World / 12th January 2021

Russia receives invitation to attend Biden's inauguration

Moscow, January 12 (IANS): The US has sent an invitation to Russia to attend the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden scheduled for January 20, the Russian Embassy in Washington D.C. confirmed in a stateme

World / 12th January 2021

Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington D.C.

Washington, January 12 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington, D.C., through January 24, covering the date of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Janu

World / 12th January 2021

First lady 'disappointed' by Trump supporters' Capitol riot

Wilmington (US), January 11 (AP): Melania Trump said Monday that she is disappointed and disheartened by the deadly riot at the Capitol last week by supporters of her husband. But in breaking her silence, sh

World / 11th January 2021

Israel announces new settlements, risking Biden's anger

Jerusalem, January 11 (AP): Israel on Monday advanced plans to build 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, a move that could strain ties with the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.

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Merkel: Trump's Twitter eviction 'problematic'

Berlin, January 11 (AP): German Chancellor Angela Merkel considers US President Donald Trump's eviction from Twitter by the company problematic, her spokesman said Monday. Twitter permanently suspended T

World / 11th January 2021

Pope says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests

Rome, January 11 (AP): Pope Francis changed church law Monday to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while continuing to affirm that they cannot be priests. Francis amended the law to forma

World / 11th January 2021

UK now at worst point of COVID-19 pandemic, warns senior UK health official

London, January 11 (PTI): The UK will go through the "most dangerous time" as it enters "the worst" weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, England's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) said on Monday a

World / 11th January 2021

Iraqi prez warns against foreign interference in Iraq's internal affairs

BAGHDAD, JANUARY 11 (IANS): Iraqi President Barham Salih warned against any foreign interference in Iraq's internal affairs and urged respect for Iraq's sovereignty. Salih's comments came during

World / 11th January 2021

UN chief calls for new type of multilateralism to address global challenges

UNITED NATIONS, JANUARY 11 (IANS): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a new type of multilateralism to address global challenges. In a virtual speech for the commemoration of the 75th anniversa

World / 11th January 2021

N Korea's Kim adds title: General secretary of ruling party

Seoul, January 11 (AP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was given the title of general secretary of the ruling Workers Party formerly held by his late father and grandfather, state media reported Monday, in a m

World / 11th January 2021

EXPLAINER: Why Indonesia's plane safety record is a concern

Jakarta, January 11 (PTI): Saturday's plane crash in Indonesia, in which a Sriwijaya Air carrying 62 people plunged into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff, has once again cast the limelight on the safety o

World / 11th January 2021

Missing persons in Indonesia landslides increase to 27

Jakarta, January 11 (IANS): The number of missing persons in the devastating landslides that struck Indonesia's West Java province over the weekend increased to 27, while the death toll stood at 13, a senio

World / 11th January 2021

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