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Modi pushing to get more women into India’s Parliament. That could have other consequences

NEW DELHI: India’s Parliament opened debate Thursday on a landmark bill to reserve one-third...

Iran will not leave Hormuz until its rights are fully secured”: Khamenei’s Advisor on US blockade

TEHRAN, Iran: Military adviser of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei, issued a strong warning...

US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace...

Bangladesh seeks USD 2 billion from development partners to meet energy demand

DHAKA, Bangladesh: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sought a USD 2 billion fund...

UK announces larges drone package to support Ukraine

LONDON: The United Kingdom has announced the largest drone package in its history to...

Sri Lanka arrests nine Chinese over alleged cyberscam gear

COLOMBO: Nine Chinese nationals were arrested at Sri Lanka’s main international airport on Thursday...

Fresh Russian barrage kills 14 in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine: Russian strikes killed at least 14 people in Ukraine, local authorities said...

Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting

TURKEY: A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on...

US denies ceasefire extension, eyes Pakistan talks to end Iran conflict

KATHMANDU: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming that the...

Two killed in strike on alleged drug trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific Ocean

WASHINGTON: The US military announced a new strike on a boat accused of drug...