India is taking on China in the $447 billion space economy

India is muscling in on the increasingly lucrative business of space, taking advantage of the geopolitical isolation of China and Russia to pitch itself as a reliable alternative to SpaceX.

Maia and Rina Dee named as British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting

Two British-Israeli sisters killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank have been named as Maia and Rina Dee.

China Shares Russia’s Aim to Divide Transatlantic Allies: Time for an “Economic NATO”

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping’s high-profile diplomatic manoeuvres in recent months, in particular his three-day visit to Moscow in March,

Plans to boost ties with Russia, India: China

India, Russia and China are emerging “major powers” with notable influence and Beijing was ready to boost ties with Moscow and New Delhi, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said.

One tourist killed and seven wounded in car ramming attack in Tel Aviv

An Italian tourist has been killed and seven other people wounded in a suspected car ramming attack near a beach in Tel Aviv, Israeli medics say.

China backs military-ruled Myanmar: Report

China couldn’t let go of its “weak” neighbour Myanmar as it provides Beijing with direct access to the Indian ocean and also makes it possible to bypass the contested South China Sea, Bertil Lintner writes in Global Asia.

World fascinated with digitisation of India: EAM Jaishankar

’’In 2014, six crore people had access to broadband. Today, it is 80 crore.

Myanmar military’s keen interest of rice trade with Bangladesh: what will be the next?

For the people of Bangladesh and Myanmar, there is positive news.

India abstains as UNHRC votes to extend inquiry against Russia

India abstained Tuesday from voting on a UN Human Rights Council resolution that extended by a year the mandate of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine that was set up last year to probe human rights violations resulting from Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

Goods exports touched $447 billion in 2022-23; final numbers awaited: Piyush Goyal

The country’s goods exports touched USD 447 billion till the last count for 2022-23 fiscal year as against USD 422 billion in 2021-22, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The final export and import data for 2022-23 would be released by the mid of April.

Senior citizens angered as China cuts medical benefits!

Thousands of senior citizens in China have taken to the streets in main cities such as Wuhan since January this year against the move by the Chinese Government to cut the medical benefits of senior citizens.

UN chief condemns Taliban ban on its Afghan female staff

The United Nations head has strongly condemned a Taliban ban on Afghan women working for the organisation.

Jammu and Kashmir: The Journey of an Iconic State to Economic Emancipation

The integration of Jammu and Kashmir as part of the union territory was a pragmatic move to consolidate India’s position politically.

US sees no reason for China to ‘overreact’ to Taiwan President’s transit

Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said that China firmly opposes Tsai Ing-wen’s planned “transit” visit to the US to meet US officials

Nearly 900 Liverpool fans to sue Uefa

Nearly 900 Liverpool fans caught up in the chaotic scenes at last year’s Champions League final are to sue Uefa, say lawyers.

Gilgit-Baltistan contractors go on strike over pending dues

The construction contractors in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is illegally occupied by Pakistan, have stopped work over pending dues from the Government as reported by vernacular media Himalaya Today. The contractors have stopped work on development projects because their dues of 13 billion rupees have not been paid by the government of Pakistan

Concern sparks over online frauds involving Chinese in Sri Lanka

Concerns are growing over Chinese national’s involvement with cybercrimes, including theft of personal information and e-commerce scams, with the latest arrest of nearly 40 Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka.

Pak Government Tables Bill In Parliament To Curtail Chief Justice’s Powers

The decision of Pakistan’s government comes a day after two Supreme Court judges raised questions over the powers of the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Neighbourhood First policy is not just slogan but practical manifestation of always standing together: Jaishankar

In India’s foreign policy, Neighbourhood First is not just a slogan but a practical manifestation of always standing together and going the extra mile with neighbours to build ’’a collective neighbourhood’’, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

India is the mother of democracy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is the mother of democracy, adding that the idea of elected leaders was a common feature in ancient India, long before the rest of the world.

Afghanistan: Rounded up from the streets into Taliban drug rehab

’’I was under the bridge trying to get some drugs when I felt a hand grab me from behind. It was the Taliban

Russia to chair UN Security Council meeting next month

Taking to Twitter, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said, ’’In April, Russia will chair the UN Security Council.

Finland prime minister ousted, conservatives win tight vote

Finland’s main conservative party claimed victory in parliamentary elections Sunday in a tight three-way race that saw right-wing populists take second place, leaving Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democratic Party in third, dashing her hopes for reelection.

China warns Taiwan President against meeting US House Speaker during visit to Central America

As Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday embarked on a 10-day visit to Central America, which will include transit in the United States, China has warned the Taiwanese President against meeting US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Balochistan: Four Pakistan border guards killed by militants near Iran

The Pakistani army says ’’terrorists’’ operating from Iran have killed four of its border patrol troops in the south-western province of Balochistan.

The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters’ future

The town of Jamkhed in the Indian state of Maharashtra is known for its Lavani dancers.

Thailand’s extreme air pollution: ’I feel sorry for my daughter’

For the past few weeks, Thommamoon Khowasat has painstakingly explained to his four year-old daughter that the yellow cloud they see outside their window - which has tickled her imagination - is actually a danger to her health.

US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states

Pakistan awaits China’s decision on rollover of $2bn loan

KARACHI: China is working on a request from cash-strapped Pakistan to roll over a $2 billion loan that matured last week, a top finance ministry official said, amid a stalemate in bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

WHO accuses China of hiding data on coronavirus’ origin

The WHO, on Friday (Local time) also asked the Chinese official about the reasons behind not revealing the data three years ago and why, after it was published online in January, it could not be found now.