International

Beijing: China Friday imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France, as trade tensions between Beijing and United States allies continue to rise. The tariffs, effective Saturday, will range from 27.7 per cent to 34.9 per cent, China's Commerce Ministry said....

Dhaka: A report highlighting the restrictive laws and political pressures that continue to limit media freedom and trust in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, was launched by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO),...

Kyiv: Waves of drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial attack since Russia's war in Ukraine began, injuring 23 people and inflicting damage across multiple districts of the capital. Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight, the...

London: The US president, Donald Trump, says that Israel has agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. If that sounds familiar, it is. The idea of a two-month truce has been discussed since the collapse of the last short-lived ceasefire in March. A...

Peshawar: At least 30 terrorists were killed while trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military media wing said Friday. The security forces successfully thwarted infiltration attempts from across the Afghan border in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan...

Port of Spain: India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal delivered a heartfelt statement in Port of Spain Friday, highlighting the historic significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago and said that the visit marks a renewed commitment to strengthening...

Washington: A 21-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in the US coastal city of Miami in connection with the alleged attack on a fellow passenger mid-air. The incident occurred June 30 on board a Frontier Flight from Philadelphia to Miami. Even as the accused, identified...

Washington: US President Donald Trump hailed the passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', describing it as the beginning of America’s 'new Golden Age,' and announcing a signing celebration at the White House Friday evening. “The Republicans in the House of Representatives have just passed...

Manchester (UK): Manchester City of United Kingdom recently hosted its fifth Rath Yatra festival amid spectacular fanfare and spiritual fervour. The abode of Lord of the Universe, Gita Bhawan, was aesthetically and elegantly decorated to mark the occasion. Organised by North West Odisha Society, this...

Seoul: Kim Min-seok was officially appointed as South Korea's Prime Minister Thursday after the National Assembly voted to endorse the four-term ruling party lawmaker picked by President Lee Jae Myung as the first holder of the post under the country's new administration. Earlier in the...