Moscow, April 6 (IANS) No injuries or fatalities were reported in the city of Orsk in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast in the wake of a dam breach, which led to significant… Continue reading No casualties reported in Russia’s Orsk city after dam breach
Washington, April 5 (IANS) A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern parts of the United States on Friday morning with the epicentre in Lebanon, New Jersey, 50 miles (80 km) from… Continue reading 4.8 magnitude quake hits eastern US, no reports of damage
Seoul, April 5 (IANS) Early voting began Friday ahead of next week’s parliamentary elections in South Korea, with turnout reaching a record high amid high interest in the vote seen… Continue reading Early voting for South Korea Parliamentary election underway
Istanbul, April 3 (IANS) At least nine suspects have been arrested in connection with a fire here that killed 29 people at a night club in Istanbul, Turkey. Among the… Continue reading Nine suspects detained in Istanbul nightclub fire
Harare, April 3 (IANS) Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday declared a state of disaster due to an El Nino-induced drought threatening food security in the country. “The current agricultural… Continue reading Zimbabwe declares national disaster due to drought
Dhaka, April 3 (IANS) Nearly 1 million Bangladeshi people are projected to join the ranks of the moderately poor, who earn less than $3.65 a day in purchasing power parity… Continue reading Nearly 1 million Bangladeshis may slip into poverty: World Bank
Moscow, April 3 (IANS) Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Wednesday said that the country’s life expectancy in 2023 exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching a historic high. “At the end of… Continue reading Country’s life expectancy hits historic record in 2023: Russian PM
Taipei, April 3 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and 800 others injured after a 7.3-magnitude quake jolted Taiwan on Wednesday morning, according to the local emergency operation centre.… Continue reading Nine killed, over 800 injured as 7.3-magnitude quake rocks Taiwan (Second Lead)
Dhaka, April 2 (IANS) One person was burnt to death and eight others were injured on Tuesday morning when four vehicles caught fire after an oil tanker overturned on the… Continue reading One killed as four vehicles catch fire after oil tanker overturns in Bangladesh
Islamabad, April 2 (IANS) In a major expose of corruption scandal in the sale of land of Walton Airport in Pakistan’s Lahore cantonment area; the Aircraft Owners & Operators Association… Continue reading Pakistan’s aviation body exposes massive corruption scandal
Washington, April 1 (IANS) US Congress’ five Indian-descent members on Monday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department on the spate of vandalism at Hindu temples across the country, some… Continue reading US Congress members seek update on probes into temple attacks
Ankara, April 1 (IANS) Turkey’s main opposition, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), has claimed a major victory in local polls in 35 mayoralties throughout the country, according to unofficial results… Continue reading Jolt to Erdogan as Turkey’s opposition registers big win in local polls
