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Death toll from rains in Brazil’s south reaches 143, govt sets emergency spending

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state rose to 143, the local civil defense government body said on Sunday, up from 136 in the previous day,

Ukraine wages difficult border campaign even after securing more military aid

By Vitalii Hnidyi NEAR VOVCHANSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Weeks after securing the boost of a $60 billion U.S. aid package, Ukraine is waging a tough new battle on its border, fending off a heavy Russian

Kidnapped Nigerian university students rescued

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian security forces have rescued students kidnapped from a university in northern Kogi state, along with other victims held by the abductors, the army and state

Georgian PM vows to pass ‘foreign agent’ bill next week after thousands protest

TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed on Sunday to push ahead with a law on "foreign agents" that has sparked a political crisis, after opponents of the bill rallied in

IMF expresses concern over ongoing political uncertainty in Pakistan

Islamabad , May 12 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over ongoing political uncertainty in Pakistan, ARY News reported. The IMF...

Fourth round of Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup 2024 to begin June 1 in France

Abu Dhabi , May 12 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the...

Pakistan: Bandits storm village in Kandhkot, two killed

Islamabad , May 12 (ANI): Two people were killed when a group of bandits stormed a village in the area, ARY News reported on...

As tensions simmer in SCS amid China’s growing aggression, German Navy sails to Asia in support of allies

Berlin , May 12 (ANI): A German combat vessel, Frankfurt am Main, along with a frigate, Baden-Wuerttemberg, has started sailing from Europe towards Asia....

Dubai CommerCity set to participate in Seamless Middle East 2024

Abu Dhabi , May 12 (ANI/WAM): Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce, and a joint venture between...

Fourth Indian arrested in Canada for suspected role in killing of Khalistan separatist Nijjar

Washington/Ottawa, May 12 (PTI) A fourth Indian national has been arrested by Canadian authorities in connection with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh...

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Elections showed that Manipur still has faith in democracy. Will new govt deliver?

The people of conflict-torn Manipur will have every right to feel betrayed if the new government doesn’t break its silence and show its commitment to addressing the state's issues.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.