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New Zealand PM Ardern goes into self isolation after exposure to Covid positive case

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, who is asymptomatic, is feeling well, the government statement added. File photo of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacin…

US flags Pakistan, China and 8 others as 'nations of concern'; 4 countries on 'special watch list'

The US has flagged Pakistan, China and 8 others as “countries of particular concern” in its ‘Religious Freedom Designations’. Four countries have b…

Japan PM Kishida leads ruling LDP to comfortable election win

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida led the ruling LDP to an unexpectedly strong election win, enabling him to solidify his status in a fractious…

‘US will defend Taiwan if China attacks’

Washington: US President Joe Biden said that Washington was committed to coming to Taiwan's defence if it comes under attack from China - a sta…

Former US President Donald Trump announces plans to launch his own social network 'TRUTH Social'

Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to launch his own social network--"TRUTH Social", in the latest push to reclaim his …

ISKCON temple vandalised, devotees 'violently attacked' by mob in Bangladesh's Noakhali

In a tweet, ISKCON said the temple suffered significant damage and the condition of a devotee remains critical. ISKCON temple in Bangladesh's N…

Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalised in California with suspected blood infection

Former US President Bill Clinton was hospitalized in California with a suspected blood infection. However, his condition is not related to his prev…

US President Joe Biden to get Covid-19 booster shot after authorisation

Days after federal regulators recommended a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine for age 65 or older, US President Joe Biden will receive his Covid-19 …

US warns of 'specific, credible threat' at Kabul airport, Joe Biden says terror attack 'highly likely'

US President Joe Biden said another terror attack is highly likely in Afghanistan in the next 24-36 hours. He also pledged to keep up airstrikes ag…

Afghanistan crisis: US President Biden warns of IS threat, aims to end evacuation by August 31

US President Joe Biden said he hopes to complete evacuation from Afghanistan by August 31 as he warned of threat of potential terrorist attack. US …

China says ready to develop 'friendly relations' with Taliban

Afghanistan News Updates: In just a week of armed conquest, the Taliban have taken control of the capital city of Kabul after Afghanistan President…

US's top Covid advisor Dr Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead as cases rise

Dr Anthony Fauci, the US's top infectious disease expert, has warned more “pain and suffering” is on the horizon as Covid-19 cases climb again.…

President Xi promotes PLA Commander overseeing India border to rank of General

Chinese President Xi Jinping has promoted Xu Qiling, Commander of the People's Liberation Army’s Western Theatre Command to the rank of a Gener…

After Lord Ram claim, Nepal PM Oli says yoga did not originate in India

In his address on International Yoga Day, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli claimed that yoga originated in Nepal and not in India. The leader had…

Afghanistan faces shortage of oxygen as third Covid surge worsens

Afghanistan is ramping up its supplies of medical oxygen as the nation faces a shortage during the deadly third surge of Covid-19. People wait outsid…