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US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges, RIA reports

(Reuters) - A U.S. soldier who was detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct was arrested by a Vladivostok court on theft charges, Russia's RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday. Citing

UN chief warns against ground invasion of Rafah amid escalating tensions in Gaza

New York , May 7 (ANI): In a stark warning, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared on Monday that a ground invasion of Rafah...

Vladimir Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills amid Western ‘threats’

Moscow , May 7 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed Russian forces to conduct tactical nuclear weapons exercises in response to what he...

Pakistan: Couple arrested for visa fraud scheme in Lahore

Lahore , May 7 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency's Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Lahore made significant strides on Monday with the apprehension of two...

Planned crewed launch of Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft called off

Washington, DC , May 7 (ANI): The launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to carry NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore to the...

Boeing Starliner capsule’s first crewed flight delayed over rocket glitch

(Reuters) - Boeing's long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off for at least 24 hours over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in

China probes ex-CNOOC executive over disciplinary violations

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China is investigating a former senior executive of China National Offshore Oil Company, or CNOOC, for suspected "serious disciplinary violations", the country's anti-graft

Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says

(Reuters) - Beijing supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in an interview with Russia's RIA

Colombian maritime companies hit with US visa curbs over migrant transport

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. issued visa restrictions against executives of several Colombia maritime companies allegedly linked to migrant transportation to the Colombia-Panama border

US soldier detained in Russia on theft suspicion

Washington, DC , May 7 (ANI): An American soldier in Russia was arrested last week on suspicion of theft, CNN reported, citing, two US...

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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.