German man vaccinated against COVID-19 217 times

A German man has been found to have received a COVID-19 vaccination more than 200 times.

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian commanders

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for two top Russian commanders over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on being sworn-in as Pakistan’s PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on being sworn in as Pakistan’s PM. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, ’’Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.’’

Pakistan: At least 35 die due to surprise snowfall and heavy rains

At least 35 people died while dozens more were injured as freezing rain and unexpected snowfall hit remote areas of Pakistan over the weekend.

’Game-changing’ tech fuels US relook at China data risks

From genomic information to internet-connected cars, the United States is rethinking its data protection policies -- with further trade curbs aimed at China in the cards -- as tech like AI brings new risks.

Indian train drivers in crash that killed 14 were watching cricket

The drivers of a train that missed a signal and ploughed into another train, killing 14 people, were distracted because they were watching cricket on a phone, India’s railways minister said Monday.

China’s record-low yields flash deflationary warning signs

China’s benchmark yield has dropped to a record low amid deflationary pressures, signaling a heightened risk of the long-term economic stagnation that has plagued Japan.

Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

Nikki Haley has defeated Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington DC.

India shifts military presence in Maldives to civilian technical team amid evolving ties

India recently deployed a new technical team to the Maldives, replacing the existing personnel in response to the Maldives’ request to withdraw Indian troops. President Mohamed Muizzu’s party, which came to power in the Maldives, had prioritized the removal of Indian troops, a central theme of their election campaign.

Philippines’ Marcos says he remains firm in defending sovereignty

SYDNEY, (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the Australian parliament on Thursday he would not allow any foreign power to take ’’one square inch’’ of the country’s territory, and that Manila was firm in defending its sovereignty.

India Okays US$15 billion of milestone chip plant investments

India’s government has approved US$15.2 billion worth of investments in semiconductor fabrication plants, including a Tata Group proposal to build the country’s first major chipmaking facility.

Pakistan missile smuggling ring busted in Arabian Sea

Four Pakistanis have been charged by the US Department of Justice for smuggling advanced weapons to help the Houthis who have been targeting the US naval and merchant ships since the Israel-Hamas conflict. The weapons smugglers were carrying missile parts and other advanced weapons made by Iran to the Houthis.

Five countries pledge personnel for Haiti security mission, UN says

The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin and Chad have formally notified the United Nations of their intent to contribute personnel to an international force to help Haitian national police fight armed gangs, a U.N. spokesman said on Thursday.

Bangladesh fire: At least 43 dead in Dhaka building blaze

At least 43 people have been killed after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Bangladesh, the country’s health minister says.

India, US review counter-terrorism cooperation, reaffirm commitment to boost people-to-people ties

India and the United States on Wednesday reviewed ongoing cooperation in counter-terrorism and security domains in a day-long Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD), discussing steps to bolster bilateral efforts to combat terrorism and reaffirming their commitment to strengthen the vibrant people-to-people ties between the two countries by taking steps to enable safe and legal migration.

’New MOU’ strengthens collaboration between US, South Korea in India

The United States and the Republic of Korea solidified their commitment through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in India on February 20.

Michelle Obama emerges as top contender to replace Biden

According to a survey, Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the United States, is the front-runner to succeed President Joe Biden as the Democratic party’s presidential nominee.

Chinese companies hit by US, EU sanctions on Russia

U.S. and European Union sanctions announced Friday on hundreds of people and companies for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine included several companies from China.

Chinese hackers controlled Kazakh critical IT Infra facilities for 2 years

Kazakhstan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert.kz), has announced that a group of Chinese hackers had access to the infrastructure of Kazakhstani telecommunication operators for two years.

Japan Moon lander survives lunar night

Japan’s Moon lander has survived the harsh lunar night, the sunless and freezing equivalent to two Earth weeks.

US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington

A U.S. military service member set himself on fire, in an apparent act of protest against the war in Gaza, outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

Brazil’s former president denies coup allegations

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed he has been a victim of political persecution since leaving office just over a year ago.

Medical tourism bolstering Bangladesh-India bilateral ties

India, one of the global leaders in the medical tourism industry, has emerged as one of the most cost-efficient and fastest-growing medical tourism destinations today for patients worldwide. India plays a leadership role in cross-border bilateral cooperation through healthcare service provision to South Asian countries especially Bangladesh.

Modi inaugurates India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, a monumental cable-stayed bridge that spans approximately 2.32 km, connecting the Okha mainland to Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat. This bridge, formerly known as the ’Signature Bridge,’ has been renamed Sudarshan Setu.

Manila could file case against Beijing over possible cyanide use by Chinese boats

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has pledged to take legal action against Beijing once it is proven that Chinese boats had used cyanide to “intentionally destroy” the fish-rich Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

A crown of thorns awaits the incumbent PM of Pakistan

As and when Shehbaz Sharif takes over as the new Prime Minister, his biggest challenge would be “how to steer Pakistan’s economy to a certain modicum of stability”. But he faces three immediate stumbling blocks–his elder brother Nawaz Sharif, the Army chief General Asim Munir and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Indian legislator, 37, dies in car accident

G Lasya Nanditha, a prominent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) politician and Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, died in a car accident in Sangareddy on Friday.

Dani Alves trial: Ex-Brazil player guilty of nightclub rape

A court in Spain has found former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub.

U.S. lands unmanned Odysseus spacecraft on moon

An unmanned, robotic lunar lander launched by a private U.S. company landed on the moon Thursday evening

India, Greece have agreed to take bilateral trade to two times by year 2030: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the visit of Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India reflected the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries.