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The group were fired on while walking through a market in the mountainous city of Bamiyan in central Afghanistan, around 180 kilometres (100 miles) from the capital Kabul, on Friday evening
Several US allies within NATO are inching closer to sending troops into Ukraine to train its armed forces, the New York Times has reported. A US top general said sending military trainers to participate in the War in Ukraine was inevitable. General Charles Q Brown Jr, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Western armies would provide military trainers to Kyiv at some point.
The visit, which took place within three months of signing the Agreement, reflects the importance both governments attach to the IMEEC project
Sri Lanka's Tamil community commemorates 15 years since the end of civil war amid fears of authorities' interference
SpaceX Falcon 9 sets a new reusability record with its 21st launch, deploying 23 Starlink satellites into orbit
The poolside show featuring the work of Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal included mostly one-piece suits in shades of red, beige and blue
Video surfaces of US police capturing alleged Khalistani operative Kamal Singh Soorma smuggling drugs worth $1.5 million provided by ISI
Hamas vows it is prepared for a long battle against Israel. Watch for more information
Houston reels as severe storm claims lives, leaves 800,000 homes powerless, mayor urges public to stay indoors
Lawmakers from all three parties were involved in the altercations, and traded accusations about who was to blame
Flora Martinez, a sixth grader at Duane D. Keller Middle School, took her life on May 7
Breaking News: Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan issues helpline number for students amid mob violence targeting Pakistani students
Devastation grips Rafah as Israel expands operation, remaining Gazans forced to flee as more bombardments follow
Euthanasia is often performed by administering drugs or other means to induce a painless death
Aid begins to arrive in US built Gaza pier as US maritime corridor set to boost aid operations in Gaza
The Israeli army said Friday that troops had recovered the bodies of three hostages in the war-torn Gaza Strip who had been murdered by their captors on October 7
Japan and the US signed an agreement to jointly develop a new type of missile defence system. The deal was inked as the allies seek to defend against the growing arsenal of hypersonic weapons possessed by China, Russia and North Korea. Japans PM Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden had agreed to the project during their summit in August 2023The Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) is planned for deployment by the mid-2030s, AP reported. The latest agreement outlines responsibility and decision-maki
A jury found David DePape, 44, guilty last November of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official
John Barnett, 62, of Louisiana, was found dead March 9, and police had said earlier that his injuries were self-inflicted
The White House acknowledges the people's right to vote, strengthening Indo-US ties under Prime Minister Modi
An upsidedown American flag, a symbol associated with former President Donald Trumps false claims of election fraud, was displayed outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, The New York Times reported.
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time Friday as Israeli restrictions on border crossings and heavy fighting hindered the delivery of food and other supplies.
Four suspects were arrested at the scene in Bamyan province, a major tourist area, and an investigation was underway, the official said
These alterations, implemented by the Vatican's doctrinal office (DDF), contend that the previous norms were no longer effective or applicable in the internet age
Vice President Kamala Harris used a profanity on Monday while offering advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders about how to break through barriers.
U.S. airlines sue to block Biden administration's transparency rule on passenger fees, citing consumer confusion concerns.
India signs 10-year contract to develop Chabahar port, enhancing trade with Central Asia, despite US sanctions risks. Boosts regional connectivity
So far, 137 of the 193 UN member states have recognised a Palestinian state, according to figures provided by the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority
Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the countrys Marib province, Iranian media reported. The wreckage of the drone fell in areas under the control of the coalition, according to reportsHouthi military spokesman Brig Gen Yahya Saree claimed that rebels shot down the Predator on Thursday with a surface-to-air missile. Saree described the drone as carrying out hostile actions in Marib, which remains held by allies of Yemen's exiled, internationally recognised gove
The attack happened in South Waziristan, a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It was the second one this month after another school was badly damaged in the region, local police official said
Speaking to reporters on a visit to Harbin, China, Putin said that Moscow launched attacks in the Kharkiv region in response to the Ukrainian shelling of Russias Belgorod region
Scheffler was detained when he attempted to drive past an officer to get into the Kentucky course as police dealt with congestion caused by a separate accident that he was not involved in
Murty's earnings are said to far exceed that of her husband as financial statements published in February are quoted to say Sunak made GBP 2.2 million in 2022-23 compared to Murty's estimated GBP 13 million in dividends over the past year
France deployed additional police officers and gendarmes to crack down on unrest in the overseas territory of New Caledonia. The number of police and gendarmes on the French-ruled island was set to rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by the evening of May 17. The move came after riots on the Paris-ruled Pacific Island territory resulted in five deaths and hundreds of arrests. Tensions remained high in Nouma, the capital of New Caledonia, as the French officials said areas of territory have escaped state co
Putin And Xi Exchange Rare Hugs, Cementing Strategic Partnership | Putin In China | News18 | N18VA vaunted 'new era' of strategic partnership between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Xi Jinping begun in Beijing on Thursday may not exactly have been sealed with a kiss, but it did lead to rare hugs between them.Russia, grappling with Western sanctions after its invasion of Ukraine, is increasingly reliant on its booming trade with China, which is challenging U.S. supremacy in a
Advisory for Indian nationals traveling to Laos & Cambodia warns of job scams and exploitation. Embassy cautions against fraudulent employment offers
Russia intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones in the south of the country, Black Sea and annexed Crimean peninsula on May 17, the Defence Ministry said. Russian air defenses overnight destroyed and intercepted 51. Ukrainian drones over Crimea, according to the Russian Defence MinistryMoscow also destroyed 44 Ukrainian drones over the Krasnodar region, six over the Belgorod region, and one over the Kursk region. The Russian Defence Ministry said that its Black Sea Fleet helicopters sunk over
The session at the International Court of Justice was paused for less than a minute while security guards escorted a woman from the public gallery.
NASA conducts lunar exploration field test in Arizona's San Francisco Volcanic Field to prepare for Artemis missions. Astronauts practice moonwalk scenarios
Prachanda, a former guerilla leader, belongs to the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), the third largest party in the House of Representatives
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed the fighting in Rafah was critical for Israel in its offensive in the Gaza Strip. In a video released by his government's office, Netanyahu was shown flying over the Gaza Strip with military officers. The Israeli PM also acknowledged the deaths of five Israeli soldiers and vowed to continue until victory.Meanwhile, Spanish Foreign Minister said Madrid refused permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms to call at the southeastern port of C
The pier was successfully anchored on Thursday, with around 500 tonnes of aid expected to enter the Palestinian territory in the coming days
North Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile toward East Sea, Seoul confirms. Kim Jong Un's sister denies weapons transfer to Russia
Police responded at 6:45 am (0445 GMT) to reports of fire near the synagogue, a police source said
Scientists recreate the face of Amenhotep III, King Tut's grandfather, the ichest man who ever lived, using mummy data
A British multinational design and engineering company fell victim to a $25 million deepfake scam, revealing rising threats of sophisticated cyber fraud
UN agencies honour late Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, who died in Gaza. Indian mission confirms remains journey to India
Tragic death of 26-year-old Georgia Brooke in UK highlights dangers of sex games. Her boyfriend Luke Cannon choked her during sex before killing himself
Yemens Iran-backed Houthis stark warning to Israel, says, will target all ships heading to Israel
Russia targets Ukraines north-eastern border town of Vovchansk. Ukrainian forces are steadily losing ground in several hotspots