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The 35 Somali pirates who were captured by the Indian Navy on board the INS Kolkata following a 40-hour operation were given 10-day police detention by a Mumbai court.
Russia mourned on Sunday as flags flew at half-mast following a horrific attack at a rock concert near Moscow, marking the deadliest assault on Russian soil in two decades.
Indonesia's geophysics agency announced on Sunday the occurrence of a magnitude-6.1 earthquake off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province.
In line with the government's position, the Canadian parliament just approved a non-binding resolution late Monday promoting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue.
Violent demonstrations erupted subsequent to the apprehension of the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party by paramilitary Rangers within the confines of the Islamabad High Court.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faced a significant penalty after one of its air hostesses managed to reach Canada without possessing a passport.
The newest local airline in India, Fly91, will begin operating commercial passenger flights between multiple locations in the country on March 18. Jyotiraditya Scindia, the minister of civil aviation, announced this project.
South Sudan's government has announced the closure of all schools beginning on Monday as the nation braces for a two-week period of extreme heat.
Authorities in Belgorod, Russia, have shuttered shops and schools following bombardments attributed to Ukraine, resulting in two fatalities, as voting continues in an election widely anticipated to secure Vladimir Putin's re-election.
Maintaining its key policy rate steady, China's central bank has carried out its first liquidity tool cash withdrawal operation since November 2022. The move was made to preserve currency stability in the face of uncertainty around prospective...
Electricity services remained disrupted across various regions of Sumatra following the calamity.
On Tuesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported a magnitude 6 earthquake occurring in Southern Iran.
The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has issued Boeing a 90-day ultimatum, demanding the development of a comprehensive action plan to rectify systemic quality-control issues and align with non-negotiable safety standards.
According to media reports in Pakistan, China has purportedly extended a $2 billion loan to Pakistan.
The Sri Lanka Airlines flight originating from Lahore, Pakistan, encountered an unexpected delay when a stowaway rodent was discovered on board the Airbus A330 aircraft.
Tourists and business travelers from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC nations are flooding Spain.
The Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Parisian grandeur, is renowned for its year-round accessibility, welcoming visitors every day of the year.
Yesterday, China achieved a significant milestone by launching a satellite dedicated to information and communication technology (ICT) from the Wenchang spacecraft launch site situated on Hainan Island, a southern province of the country.
Creators United, an Indian publishing platform devoted to influencers and entertainment, is planning to stage Creators United 2024, touted as Asia's largest exclusive creative festival, in India, bringing prominent figures and creators from all...
An earthquake in the eastern Philippine Sea was detected on Monday by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE. Their records show that the quake struck at 3:19 PM UAE time and had a magnitude of 6.1.
As the vote count reached its final stages in Pakistan's recent election, supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan gained ground on the two dynastic parties thought to be military favorites.
After a Pakistani court deemed Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's 2018 marriage to be unlawful and un-Islamic, the couple was each handed a seven-year prison sentence.
Individual and corporate income tax rates, as well as customs duty, were not altered in India's interim budget for 2024-25.
An Indian court in Varanasi has granted permission for Hindu worshippers to pray inside the Gyanvapi mosque, a move that addresses a longstanding religious dispute. The mosque, constructed in the 17th century by the Mughal Empire, has been a focal...
Dense fog has thrown travel plans into disarray in Delhi, India's capital, causing delays on numerous flights and trains.
Good news awaits travelers on Philippine airlines in February, as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) in the country has decided to lower the fuel surcharge levels.
The United States Geological Survey has documented a seismic incident that occurred off the southern coast of the Philippines and had a magnitude of 6.7.
An innovative new nonstop route between Surat and Dubai has been introduced by Air India Express.
Turkish Airlines has made a significant announcement regarding the expansion of its extensive flight network. Commencing on December 12, the airline is set to reintroduce flights to Osaka International Airport, with operations running four days a...
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the Indian leadership will meet in New Delhi soon to discuss further strengthening the strategic alliance between Oman and India.
The island of Mindanao in the Philippines was the site of a major seismic event on Saturday, with an initial magnitude of 7.6.In reaction to the earthquake, the authorities swiftly put out a tsunami alert.
The UK and the GCC are now in the midst of talks to establish a free trade deal that would strengthen their economic links.
In a significant move, China has unveiled plans to streamline entry for citizens from several European nations and Malaysia, signaling a deliberate step toward fostering more cross-border exchanges.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have collectively given the green light to the Unified Gulf Tourist Visa, marking a significant milestone in regional collaboration.
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Russia have confirmed their commitment to oil output cuts of one million barrels per day (bpd) until the end of the year.
In a significant move aimed at bolstering cross-border remittance payments, Pakistan has entered into a strategic partnership with the Arab Monetary Fund. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the process of transferring funds between Arab...
On Friday, a security convoy in southern Pakistan was attacked, taking the lives of 14 servicemen. as the Balochistan fishing village of Pasni was attacked on the coastal highway.
Hamas has released a video featuring three women it claims are among the more than 230 individuals that Israel alleges were abducted by militants and taken to Gaza during attacks on October 7. The women, referred to by Hamas as "Zionist...
Since October 7, the Gaza Strip has been a witness to escalating violence resulting in a devastating human toll.
A tragic incident unfolded in India's Andhra Pradesh state as two passenger trains collided, resulting in 11 fatalities and approximately 50 injuries.