International

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday urged the Ministry of External Affairs to take immediate steps for the safe release of a man from the state who has been taken hostage by a group involved in Sudan's ongoing civil war. The state government wrote to the...

Berkshire: Former England captain Sir David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle Tuesday. The football star was honoured for his services to sport and charity. Earlier this year, Sir David said he was "immensely proud" of being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. "I...

Washington: Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarising Vice Presidents in US history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. The quietly forceful Cheney served father and son presidents, leading the...

New Delhi: Reaffirming solidarity with its Global South partners, India Tuesday dispatched 20 tonnes each of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials for Jamaica and Cuba to support recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Taking to X, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S...

Paris: French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling s*x dolls with a childlike appearance. France's consumer watchdog, the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control, said last week...

Beijing: China Tuesday opposed US President Donald Trump's threat to carry out military action against Nigeria over the alleged persecution of Christians, as it backed the Nigerian government in leading its people to follow a development path in line with its national conditions. Trump Saturday...

London: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in London on his first bilateral visit as India and the United Kingdom continue to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance cooperation across key sectors. While sharing a picture of Misri and India's High Commissioner to the...

Peshawar:  In a significant breakthrough, eight new ancient sites have been discovered across Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, stretching from Swat to Taxil,a during the ongoing excavation and exploration work in the region. The discoveries were made by Italian archaeologists in collaboration with the Khyber...

Philadelphia (US): Two separate courts have ordered immigration officials not to deport an Indian-origin man who spent four decades in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. Subramanyam Vedam, 64, is currently detained at a short-term holding centre in Alexandria, Louisiana, that's equipped with an...

Seattle: Starbucks has said it is forming a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks stores in China. Under the agreement, Boyu will pay USD 4 billion to acquire a 60 per cent interest in Starbucks' retail operations in China. Starbucks...