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India U20 women's coach Joakim Alexandersson names 24-member travelling squad for Uzbekistan friendlies

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's team will play two friendly matches in Tashkent against Uzbekistan U20 women...


Mohsin Dawar blames Islamabad for crisis in Waziristan, demands end to militarised policies

Peshawar [Pakistan], July 10 (ANI): Mohsin Dawar, Central Chairman of the National Democratic Movement (NDM) and former Member of Pakistan's...


WHO warns of infectious disease surge among deported Afghan migrants amid poor sanitary conditions

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 10 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised an alarm over the rapid spread of infectious diseases...


Trump calls Afghanistan withdrawal "most embarrassing moment" in US history

Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has once again strongly criticised the withdrawal of American troops from...


Trump announces tariffs on imports from Sri Lanka, Iraq and five other nations

Washington, DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a fresh round of tariffs on imports from seven...


Russia seizes the initiative in Central Asia with bold Afghan move

By recognizing Afghanistan, Moscow confirms its central role in Eurasia Russia's recent decision to officially recognize the Islamic...


FIFA Women's World Cup next mountain to climb for Blue Tigresses

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): It's been four days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026....


EconomyInFocus | China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu-Chongqing) Middle Corridor Ultra-Express Block Train begins regular operation

CHONGQING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A freight train fully loaded with communication equipment, auto parts and other goods left Chongqing...


ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders

The International Criminal Court has long been accused of giving Western crimes a free pass with selective justice The International...


AD Ports Group, Kazakhstan Railways commence operations of GulfLink joint venture

ASTANA, 9th July 2025 (WAM) -- AD Ports Group announced today the commencement of operations of its Central Asian logistics joint venture,...


AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-POPULATION

(250709) -- KABUL, July 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2025 shows people on a street in Kabul, Afghanistan. Mohammad...


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Travelers can now keep shoes on at TSA checkpoints

Travelers can now keep shoes on at TSA checkpoints

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Travelers at U.S. airports will no longer need to remove their shoes during security screenings, Department of Homeland...

Rubio impersonator used AI to reach officials via Signal: cable

Rubio impersonator used AI to reach officials via Signal: cable

WASHINGTON, D.C.: An elaborate impersonation scheme involving artificial intelligence targeted senior U.S. and foreign officials in...

Warsaw responds to migration pressure with new border controls

Warsaw responds to migration pressure with new border controls

SLUBICE, Poland: Poland reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania on July 7, following Germany's earlier reintroduction...

Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

WASHINGTON, D.C.: After months of warnings from former federal officials and weather experts, the deadly flash floods that struck the...

Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

MOSCOW, Russia: Just hours after his sudden dismissal by President Vladimir Putin, Russia's former transport minister, Roman Starovoit,...

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...

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Gold ETF inflows hit 5-year high as tariffs drive safe-haven bets

Gold ETF inflows hit 5-year high as tariffs drive safe-haven bets

LONDON, U.K.: Physically backed gold exchange-traded funds recorded their most significant semi-annual inflow since the first half...

PwC: Copper shortages may disrupt 32 percent of chip output by 2035

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Some 32 percent of global semiconductor production could face climate change-related copper supply disruptions...

U.S. stocks recover after Trump-tariffs-induced slump

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks rebounded Tuesday with all the major indices gaining ground. Markets in the UK, Europe and Canada...

Stocks slide as Trump unveils 25% tariffs on Japan, S. Korea

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Financial markets kicked off the week on a cautious note as President Donald Trump rolled out a fresh round...

BRICS issues rebuke on trade and Iran, avoids direct US criticism

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: At a two-day summit over the weekend, the BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a joint declaration condemning...

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Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday
Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...


Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs
Beijing hits back at EU with medical device import curbs

HONG KONG: China has fired back at the European Union in an escalating trade dispute by imposing new restrictions on medical device...


Echoed Trump's "disappointment and frustration" at lack of progress in peace talks: Rubio after meeting Lavrov
Echoed Trump's "disappointment and frustration" at lack of progress in peace talks: Rubio after meeting Lavrov

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 11 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that he echoed US President Donald Trump's 'disappointment...


"We'll get to know next morning...": Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar's update on Pant's finger injury
"We'll get to know next morning...": Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar's update on Pant's finger injury

London [UK], July 11 (ANI): Following the end of the first day's play during the third Test against England at Lord's, Indian all-rounder...


Education is the soft diplomacy for fostering ties honorary consul
Education is the soft diplomacy for fostering ties  honorary consul

Thousands of Malaysian students who graduated in Russia will bring good will and skills back home, Teoh Seng Lee has said Education...


Ravindra Jadeja leapfrogs Zaheer Khan, has fifth-most wickets by an Indian in international cricket
Ravindra Jadeja leapfrogs Zaheer Khan, has fifth-most wickets by an Indian in international cricket

London [UK], July 10 (ANI): Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja leapfrogged over pacer Zaheer Khan to become the Indian bowler...


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Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...