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...