New Zealand mosque terror attack: What you need to know
WEB DESK The attack was the worst act of terrorism in New Zealand history. Here’s what you need to know. What happened? There were two attacks on Friday in Christchurch…
49 people dead after terrorist attack at mosques in New Zealand
There have been two attacks – at the Masjid Al Noor Mosque next to Hagley Park, and at the Linwood Masjid Mosque in the suburb of Linwood. The third cricket…
Malaysia: 100 schools closed after hundreds of people fall ill
WEB DESK Over 100 schools have been closed after the dumping of toxic waste into a river caused hundreds of people to fall ill, including many children, authorities said in…
US says Masood Azhar meets criteria to be designated as a global terrorist by the UN
WEB DESK The US says Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar meets the criteria to be designated as a global terrorist by the UN. State Department Deputy spokesperson Robert Palladino said…
UK Parliament rejects Brexit deal for the second time
WEB DESK British Parliament will vote on a new motion today to decide if the UK should leave the EU within the March 29 deadline without any deal in place.…
Thousands of Russians protest against internet restrictions
WEB DESK Thousands of people in Russia have protested against plans to introduce tighter restrictions on the internet. A mass rally in Moscow and similar demonstrations in two other cities…
19 UN-affiliated personnel killed in Ethiopian crash: agency chief
Agencies / UNITED NATIONS At least 19 affiliated with the United Nations were among those killed in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet near Addis Ababa on Sunday, says…
New visa agreement between Maldives & India comes into force
AMN / NEW DELHI The new visa agreement between Maldives and India has come into force from today. The agreement will provide a liberal visa policy for Maldivians seeking medical…
Trump ready to meet Kim Jong-un again for denuclearisation talks
FILE PHOTO WEB DESK White House has said that President Donald Trump is ready to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again for denuclearisation talks. US National Security Advisor John…
4 Indians among 157 killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet to Nairobi crashed on Sunday. (Representational photo) AGENCIES An Ethiopian Airlines passenger jet crashed on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, killing…