Online Desk : North Korea claimed Friday it had tested another underwater nuclear attack drone, in its latest response to South Korean and United States military drills. “A national defence science research…
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in Turkey
Online Desk : Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Turkey on Thursday, a Turkish official told AFP, for talks that include the future of a key deal that allows grain exports…
Gunmen kill at least 50 in attacks on village in Nigeria
Online Desk : Gunmen have killed at least 50 people during two attacks on a village in north-central Nigeria, authorities said Thursday. Ruben Bako, chairman of the Otukpo local government where the…
Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to reopen diplomatic missions
International Desk : Saudi Arabia and Iran on Thursday announced an agreement to resume diplomatic ties and reopen missions in their capitals, taking another step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension,…
Violence in Jerusalem at mosque raises fear of more fighting
International desk : Israeli police stormed into the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City early Wednesday, firing stun grenades at Palestinian youths who hurled firecrackers at them in a burst of violence…
Biden says it remains to be seen if AI is dangerous
Online Desk : President Joe Biden said Tuesday it remains to be seen if artificial intelligence is dangerous, but that he believes technology companies must ensure their products are safe before releasing…
Finland to become 31st NATO member Tuesday
Online Desk : Finland’s flag will be hoisted outside NATO headquarters on Tuesday when it becomes the newest member of the Western alliance, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. “Tomorrow we will welcome…
Indian court pauses Rahul Gandhi’s 2-year sentence
Online Desk : The hearing in the case challenging Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in the 2019 defamation case will next be held on May 3 at the Surat District and Sessions…
Protests at Lankan naval base housing Rajapaksa, wife
International desk ; A protest began in front of Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee Naval Base on Tuesday after reports emerged that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members were…
Prince Charles delivers queen’s speech for the first time
International desk ; Britain’s heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and Prince William took centre stage at the opening of parliament on Tuesday, replacing the 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth who missed the grand set-piece event for…
Putin ‘likely’ to impose martial law in Russia: US intelligence chief
International desk ; Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to become more unpredictable and could order martial law in Russia to support his ambitions in Ukraine, US Director of National Intelligence Avril…
Sri Lankans block airport road to bar Rajapaksa, MPs from fleeing
International desk ; Anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Tuesday set up a checkpoint on the road leading to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to prevent the Rajapaksa family loyalists from…