Heavy security at Indian High Commission in London over protests by Khalistan supporters

Security has been stepped up and barricades have been erected outside the Indian High Commission in London on Wednesday, in an effort to prevent any instance of vandalism…

In Putin and Russia, Xi sees a counterweight to American influence: White House

In President Vladimir Putin and Russia, the Chinese President Xi Jinping sees a counterweight to the American and NATO influence in the world, the White House said Tuesday….

At least five injured as powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan

At least five people were injured when a powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude jolted parts of Pakistan on Tuesday night, sparking panic and forcing residents to flee homes,…

Bangladesh careful about Chinese loans: Prime Minister Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Tuesday that her government was “very much careful” about issues of development partnership with China and Dhaka was not dependent on…

Japan''s Kishida heading to Ukraine for talks with Zelenskyy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was heading to Kyiv early Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that coincide with the Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow. Kishida…

SFO Police urged to take immediate action against those responsible for Indian consulate vandalism

Indian Americans on Monday expressed outrage at the incidents of vandalism and defacing of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco and urged the city police and law-enforcement officials…

Biden to present 2021 National Humanities Medals to Indian-American Mindy Kaling: WH

US President Joe Biden would present the 2021 National Humanities Medals to Indian-American Vera Mindy Chokalingam, known professionally as Mindy Kaling, among others, the White House announced Monday….

'Can't confirm that': WH on report that US provided intelligence to Indian military on Chinese 'incursion'

The White House on Monday refused to confirm a news report that the United States provided crucial intelligence to the Indian military last year that helped it successfully…

Unacceptable: US condemns attack on Indian Consulate in San Francisco

The United States on Monday strongly condemned the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco by a group of separatist Sikhs, terming it absolutely unacceptable. Raising pro-Khalistan…

Pakistan court directs Lahore police chief to decide security for Bhagat Singh’s 92nd death anniversary

A Pakistani court on Monday directed the Lahore police chief to decide an application by Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation of Pakistan seeking ‘fool-proof security’ for an event to…

Humanity is on thin ice: UN report says 'urgent' action is needed to combat climate change

The United Nations called for urgent actions to counter human-caused climate change, to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)…

Khalistan supporters attack Indian Consulate in San Francisco

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, prompting sharp condemnation from Indian Americans who demanded immediate action against those…

India can achieve energy independence by 2047: US study

India can achieve energy independence by 2047, when it celebrates 100 years of independence, according to a study by the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory….

Xi Jinping heads to Russia with focus on Ukraine

After months of anticipation, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who just confirmed his third term, will finally begin his three-day trip to Moscow on March 20. Beijing has characterized…

China's Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leader

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a political boost for the isolated Russian president after the International Criminal Court charged him…

Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan vows to take legal action against policemen involved in raid on his Lahore residence

Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan has vowed to take legal action against the security officials involved in a raid on his Zaman Park residence here and brutal…

How is PM Modi viewed in China?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reverentially called ‘Modi Laoxian’ meaning ‘Modi the immortal’ by Chinese netizens, a rare respectful reference to an international leader, notwithstanding the bitter India-China…

Amid political and economic crisis, Pakistan PM Sharif enjoys watching cricket

Call it an attempt to divert the nation’s attention or sheer stupidity, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been criticised over his tweet on cricket while the country…

Russian president Putin visits occupied city of Mariupol

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the port city of Mariupol, Russian state news agencies reported on Sunday morning, in what would mark his first trip to Ukrainian…

Why no Pakistan Prime Minister has ever completed a full term

Pakistan is witnessing political turmoil again in connection with an arrest order against its former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Over 10,000 armed Punjab police personnel launched a major…

Strong earthquake kills at least 13 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru

A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 14 people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered…

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that his arrest is imminent and issued an extraordinary call for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates hush…

Pakistan police breach former premier Imran Khan's Lahore residence; recovers weapons, petrol bombs

Over 10,000 armed Punjab police personnel launched a major operation at former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s residence here and arrested dozens of workers of his party and…

Pakistan cops raid Imran Khan's Lahore residence as he heads to Islamabad court

Pakistan police stormed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s residence in the eastern city of Lahore on Saturday and arrested 30 people amid tear gas shelling after someone opened…

Covid origins: WHO calls on China to be transparent in sharing data

The WHO has criticised China for withholding data related to samples taken at a market in Wuhan in 2020 that could have provided vital information about the Covid-19…

Donald Trump to hold first 2024 rally in Texas this month

Former President Donald Trump will be holding the first rally of his 2024 campaign later this month in Waco, Texas. The rally, announced Friday, will be held the…

Russia says ICC's arrest warrant against Putin has 'no meaning'

Russian leaders on Friday strongly criticised the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing an arrest warrant against their President Vladimir Putin, for war crimes because of his alleged…

Trump returns to Facebook after reinstatement

Former President Donald Trump has returned to Facebook after a more than two-year ban. “I’M BACK!” Trump posted on the site weeks after his personal account was reactivated….

What is International Criminal Court and how it works?

The International Criminal Court said on Friday it issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in the abductions…

ICC's arrest warrant against Putin for Ukraine war crimes have \"no meaning\": Russia

The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes is legally “void” as Kremlin does not recognise the Hague-based court’s jurisdiction, Moscow…