Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan claim 15 lives; Taliban vows to retaliate

Kabul (IANS) At least 15 people, including women and children, have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, with the death toll expected to rise further, according to local media reports. 

The strikes carried out late on Tuesday,…

They treated me more violently than Pakistani hyenas, says Bangladeshi freedom fighter after assault by Jamaat workers

Dhaka (IANS) In yet another shocking incident that exposes the chaotic situation currently prevailing in Bangladesh under interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, one of the country's renowned freedom fighters Abdul Hai Kanu was…

North Korea preparing for additional troop deployment, suicide drone supply to Russia: Seoul

Seoul (IANS) North Korea appears to be preparing to deploy additional troops and military equipment to Russia, possibly including suicide drones, in support of Moscow's war against Ukraine, South Korea's military said on Monday. 

According…

Kuwait bestows its highest honour 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' to PM Modi

Kuwait City (IANS) Kuwait on Sunday bestowed its highest honour 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in appreciation of his distinguished achievements and the efforts made to strengthen the relations between the…

Russia's Tatarstan declares emergency after Ukrainian drone attacks

Moscow (IANS) Russia's Tatarstan Republic declared a state of emergency for government bodies and emergency response units to manage the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks. 

"The head of Tatarstan has signed an order imposing a special…

PM Modi to begin historic Kuwait visit today; focus on labour, bilateral ties

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a landmark two-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. 

The trip, undertaken at the invitation of…

Kurdish-led forces accuse Turkey of escalation near border, urge residents to take up arms

Damascus (IANS) The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria's border city of Kobani. 

The SDF said in a statement that Turkish forces and their "mercenaries"…

PM Modi speaks with King Charles, reaffirms commitment to bolster India-UK ties

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Britain's King Charles III, holding discussions "on a number of subjects of mutual interest", besides exchanging greetings on the upcoming festive occasions of Christmas and…

Vanuatu asks for international assistance after massive quake: UN

United Nations (IANS) The situation in Vanuatu remains concerning after a massive earthquake struck the country, and the government has requested international assistance to help respond, a UN spokesperson said. 

The government of Vanuatu has…

Experts expect significant damage from Vanuatu earthquake

Wellington (IANS) Seismologists in New Zealand and Australia are expecting a significant damage from the large earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Tuesday. 

The 7.3-magnitude shallow earthquake caused strong shaking near the capital Port Vila,…