International

August 2, 2025 10:18 AM August 2, 2025 10:18 AM

views 2

US Public Broadcasting to shut down after Congress cuts $1.1 billion federal funding

In the United States, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will shut down its operations after the loss of federal funding. The process of closing down comes after the Congress's vote last month to cut 1.1 billion in its federal funding. The organisation said this marks the first time in mo...

August 2, 2025 10:14 AM August 2, 2025 10:14 AM

views 7

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Kuril Islands

An Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was recorded on the east of the Kuril Islands in the Russian Far East last night. As per the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 11:50 Indian Standard Time at a depth of 32 kilometres. Around 125 aftershocks of magnitude 4.4 or greater have occur...

August 2, 2025 11:11 AM August 2, 2025 11:11 AM

views 2

Pakistan: 30 injured as Islamabad Express derails near Lahore

In Pakistan, at least 30 passengers were injured after several coaches of a train derailed near Lahore. According to the Pakistan Railways, at least 10 coaches of the Islamabad Express, which was going to Rawalpindi from Lahore, derailed at Kala Shah Kaku in Sheikhupura last evening. Rescue operatio...

August 2, 2025 8:53 AM August 2, 2025 8:53 AM

views 5

Indian Embassy in Dublin issues advisory amid rising attacks on citizens in Ireland

The Embassy of India in Dublin has advised all Indian citizens in Ireland to take reasonable precautions for their security and avoid deserted areas, especially at odd hours. In an advisory issued yesterday, the Embassy said there has been an increase in instances of physical attacks reported agains...

August 1, 2025 8:08 PM August 1, 2025 8:08 PM

views 6

Former US official says India’s fastest-growing economy can bear tariff pressures

  A former US official says that India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing economy gives it the confidence to stand firm against tariff pressures and adopt policies that protect its long-term interests. Raymond Vickery, Senior Associate at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and...

August 1, 2025 8:23 PM August 1, 2025 8:23 PM

views 7

President Putin agrees to Ukraine truce with conditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia wants a lasting and stable peace in Ukraine, adding that Moscow's conditions for peace remain unchanged. Mr. Putin has consistently rejected calls to pause nearly three-and-a-half year conflict with Ukraine despite growing pressure from US Presid...

August 1, 2025 1:17 PM August 1, 2025 1:17 PM

views 1

Israel targets Hezbollah weapons production facilities in Lebanon

Israeli warplanes carried out intensive airstrikes on multiple areas in eastern and southern Lebanon, targeting sites belonging to the Lebanese group Hezbollah.   Meanwhile, in a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its Air Force struck strategic weapon production and storage sites i...

August 1, 2025 1:10 PM August 1, 2025 1:10 PM

views 6

Russian President Putin orders govt to develop Russia’s high-speed rail roadmap

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to develop a roadmap for building Russia's high-speed rail network by March 31, 2026. Russian President also ordered the government and Russia's largest lender to outline plans for utilising 300 billion rubles allocated from the National...

August 1, 2025 1:03 PM August 1, 2025 1:03 PM

views 4

US reduces tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 20%

The United States (US) has reduced its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 per cent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 per cent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.   The announcement was made by the White House last night (31 July; Washington, DC time),...

Most Read
View All arrow-right

No posts found.