International

Frankfurt: The Kremlin has ordered the Russian businesses of Swiss-based food and beverage company Nestle and French retailer Auchan placed in temporary administration, procedure that previously has led to the forced sale of Western businesses to Russian owners at knockdown prices. The local assets of...

United Nations: Navigational rights must not be subject to coercion, threats, unlawful restrictions or arbitrary interference, India has said at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, emphasising that maritime insecurity has consequences well beyond the immediate risks. Recent disruptions to significant global maritime routes...

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed leaders and representatives from seven regional countries for talks on deepening cooperation Friday, as overnight Russian strikes in multiple regions sparked fires and caused several deaths and injuries. The inaugural summit of the so-called Carpathian Eight brings together Ukraine,...

Kathmandu: Nepal's Council of Ministers Friday recommended ambassadors for 13 countries, including India, China, the US and the UK, to fill several posts that had remained vacant for some time. The recommendations were made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, according...

Islamabad: At least 15 people were killed and over 50 others injured after a blast near a mosque in the Police Lines area of Kohat district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Friday, local media reported. District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital's M S Tahir Ali Shah said...

Bhubaneswar/Baragada: Odisha government has sent DNA test reports of the family members of four Odisha-origin people who went missing following the devastating glacial collapse and flash floods in Nepal, an official said Friday. The natural calamity hit the Himalayan nation August 26, killing at least...

Omaha(US): Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years. The company said Friday that the 96-year-old Buffett will become chairman emeritus and will take on his new role immediately. His son, Howard, will...

Cairo: Iran says it has struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, South Korea says it is considering expanding the operations of a naval operation in the Gulf of Aden off the Arabian Peninsula to protect its ships and oil...

Washington: US President Donald Trump said he had signed two executive orders to expand hunting and fishing access on federal land and ease restrictions on recreational boating, presenting the measures as victories for outdoor enthusiasts at a White House dinner. Addressing hunters, anglers and outdoor...

Washington: The United States imposed sanctions on eight Cuban entities and three military officials, targeting the island’s nickel industry and military research establishments in an action that also warned foreign businesses of potential sanctions exposure. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the designations covered four...