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North Korea claims testing nuclear-capable underwater drone

26 Mar 2023 09:53 AM IST

North Korea recently claimed to have tested an underwater drone capable of carrying a nuclear warhead that could create a “radioactive tsunami,” however, analysts urged scepticism noting a lack of proof, CNN reported. A report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the drone, called the “Unmanned Underwater

India condemns attack on Indian journalist by pro-Khalistanis in Washington

26 Mar 2023 08:29 AM IST

After a Washington DC-based Indian journalist was attacked by Khalistan supporters, the Indian embassy in the United States has condemned the incident in a statement released on Saturday. “We condemn such a grave and unwarranted attack on a senior journalist. Such activities only underscore the violent and anti-social tendencies of

Pakistan police launch crackdown on Imran Khan’s party workers ahead of Minar-e-Pakistan rally

25 Mar 2023 18:07 PM IST

Pakistan police on Saturday launched a crackdown on party workers and blocked the road leading to the location, ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan. The routes leading to Minar-e-Pakistan from Ravi Bridge and Railway Station are blocked and the containers have been placed at the Shah

Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: A Victory for China

25 Mar 2023 01:40 AM IST

The manner in which China has brokered a peace deal between two arch foes: Saudi Arabia and Iran may help China to emerge as a global peacemaker, eclipsing the USA. Last week a major diplomatic coup was staged by China, when it announced the results of its successfully mediated efforts,

Canada allows staffers to testify on China poll meddling

25 Mar 2023 01:38 AM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bowed to pressure from the opposition and agreed to allow his top aide to testify before a parliamentary committee probing alleged Chinese election interference, reported The Age. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has repeatedly called for Trudeau’s chief of staff, Katie Telford, to speak in a

USA stands with women in Iran, Afghanistan: Joe Biden

25 Mar 2023 01:37 AM IST

US President Joe Biden has said that Washington stands with women in Iran and Afghanistan who are facing violence, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. Biden made the remarks in a White House speech for Women’s History Month. “We stand with women in Iran and Afghanistan who are facing down violence .

China blocks Uyghur activists, despite U.S. support

25 Mar 2023 01:36 AM IST

China on Thursday interrupted and attempted to block a prominent Uyghur activist from speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), where he pointed out the grim human rights violations by Beijing and sought the urgent intervention of the global body. Uyghur Congress president Dolkun Isa who is based

WHO calls for intensified actions to eradicate TB in Southeast Asia

25 Mar 2023 01:35 AM IST

On World Tuberculosis Day (TB), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for intensified actions to eradicate the disease in the South East Asian region which bears the world’s highest TB burden. WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh highlighted the urgent need for countries and partners

North Korea tests underwater nuclear-capable attack drone

25 Mar 2023 01:34 AM IST

North Korea has tested a new underwater nuclear-capable attack drone, Al Jazeera reported citing the country’s state news agency KCNA said on Friday. Significantly, the drone operated continuously for 59 hours underwater before being destroyed as part of a drill to intimidate the US and South Korean armed forces. The

Swiss banks may impose sanctions on Chinese accounts

25 Mar 2023 01:31 AM IST

Since Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, the Switzerland government has moved in to impose sanctions on Moscow and its residents by freezing their Swiss bank accounts, and it is now closely monitoring Chinese wealth, which could be the next target, Global Watch Analysis reported. After an Intel

UK demonstrators protest Israeli leader’s visit

25 Mar 2023 01:30 AM IST

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to London on Friday while demonstrators gathered nearby to protest against the Israeli government’s right-wing policies. Israel faces a national crisis over the government’s plans to overhaul the judicial system. They have ignited Israel’s biggest protests in history and sparked

TikTok to be blocked from parliamentary devices in UK

25 Mar 2023 01:29 AM IST

In the latest ban imposed on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, the app will be blocked from parliamentary devices and networks in the UK, Sky News reported. The commissions of the House of Commons and House of Lords have announced they will follow the move taken by the government on