Most victims aged 16–26 as dozens feared dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Several dozen people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after a devastating fire tore through a bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in...
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Singapore grants 2 week extension to Sri Lanka’s runaway ex-Pres Rajapaksa
As reported by Reuters on Wednesday, the former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been given a two-week extension by Singapore for his alleged private visit.
Indian UN Ambassador Tirumurti mourns 2 UN Peacekeepers from BSF
TS Tirumurti, Ambassador of India to the UN also tweeted, "India has tragically lost two UN Peacekeepers from BSF in MONUSCO in Democratic Republic of Congo."
Russia to cut gas supply to Europe; hits back West when winter is coming
Right after breaking the grain export deal with Ukraine, the Russians resorted to cutting gas to the countries that are supporting Ukraine in the war.
MEA condemns attack in Northern Iraq that killed 8 & wounded 20
The Ministry of External Affairs has strongly condemned an attack that took place in Northern Iraq that killed 8 people and left 23 wounded.
President Putin breaks grain export agreement with Ukraine after signing it
Russia attacks the port of Odessa in Ukraine where millions of tonnes of wheat are waiting to be exported.
All except China support India ’s bid to join UNSC with Permanent Seat
The government told the Lok Sabha on Friday that 4 out of 5 permanent members of the Security Council have supported India’s proposal to be a permanent member of the UNSC.
Russia & Ukraine sign agreement restarting grain exports via Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine making efforts to revive trade transactions on commodities after a prolonged war and conflict period. Check Updates below.
Dinesh Gunawardena: close ally of the Rajapaksa family, now Sri Lanka’s new PM
Dinesh Gunawardena was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
15,000 Russian troops killed & 45,000 more have been injured: CIA Chief
The CIA director in a conference stated that over 15,000 Russian troops have lost their lives fighting Ukraine.
India climbs ranks to 135th in IEP’s Global Peace Index
India has maintained its rank of 135th since 2021 in the Global Peace Index. The Global Peace Index is produced by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) to measure global peacefulness.
European Central Bank raises rates by 50 basis points, first hike in 11 years
The European Central Bank raised its benchmark deposit rate by 50 basis points to zero percent.
Power outage stops Sri Lanka President’s oath ceremony, CID to take up investigation
A power outage in the Sri Lankan Parliament complex stopped the live broadcast of President Ranil Wickremesinghe's swearing-in ceremony, forcing authorities to launch an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department into the incident.
Historic heatwave continues to hit south-western Europe with fire and fury
A week-long heat wave continues to scorch Europe. Fire season hit earlier this year after an unusually hot and dry spring which authorities attribute to climate change
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as President of Sri Lanka
The six-time former Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as the new President of Sri Lanka
Why had the Kerala High Court ordered the seize of a Russian ship at Kochi port?
A Russian merchant ship that docked at Kochi port was detained at the orders of the Kerala High court.