International
Iran fires missiles at air base hosting US forces in Jordan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after...
301 killed, 385 injured in seasonal floods, natural disasters in Afghanistan
KABUL: At least 301 people have lost their lives and 385 others sustained injuries...
Sri Lanka jails ex-minister in anti-graft drive
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka sentenced a former deputy minister to 16 years in prison for...
Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan: A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four...
Sri Lanka inspects over 70,000 premises in nationwide dengue control drive
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan health authorities inspected more than 70,000 premises on the first day...
Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
BUNIA, Congo: At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month...
Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait...
Rare musk deer rescued from ancient wall in Tibet’s Shannan City
KATHMANDU: A rare wild musk deer was successfully rescued by wildlife conservation workers after...
US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications
WASHINGTON, United States: A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from...
U.S. airline fuel costs jump 78 pct amid Middle East conflict
NEW YORK: U.S. airlines paid nearly 6.5 billion U.S. dollars in fuel costs in...
