Kyiv, Aug 16 (IANS) Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said Friday that Ukraine’s operation in western Russia’s Kursk region is linked to possible peace talks between the two countries. “In the Kursk region, we can clearly see how the military tool is being used objectively to persuade the Russian Federation to enter a fair negotiation...
Port Louis, Aug 15 (IANS) Exchanging greetings on India’s Independence Day, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and PM Narendra Modi on Thursday cited the longstanding bilateral partnership between the two countries and the broad-based desire for its further growth. “Warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and to the people of India...
Seoul, Aug 15 (IANS) South Korea’s foreign ministry expressed “deep regret” on Thursday that Japanese political leaders, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, sent offerings or paid visits to a war shrine, a symbol of Japan’s militaristic past. The statement came after visits by the Japanese ministers to the Yasukuni Shrine, which honours Japanese war dead,...
Bangkok, Aug 14 (IANS) Exactly a week after dissolving the main opposition Move Forward Party, Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over breach of ethics for appointing a former lawyer to his cabinet who had been jailed 16 years ago. The judges voted 5-4 to oust Thavisin after ruling...
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) About 40 per cent of “the biggest US manufacturing investments” announced in the first year of US President Joe Biden’s acts to strengthen its cleantech and semiconductor supply chain have been delayed or paused, a media report said. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Chips and Science Act, launched in...
Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) Defence Minister nominee Kim Yong-Hyun, the head of the Presidential Security Service, is a retired three-star Army general, considered to be well-versed in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security initiatives as a close aide. After a parliamentary hearing, the 65-year-old is set to replace Shin Won-sik as Defence Minister, with Shin being...
Colombo, Aug 12 (IANS) Emphasising the island nation’s commitment to environmental conservation, Sri Lanka on Monday launched an ambitious initiative to conserve the country’s unique biodiversity while promoting sustainable economic prosperity. Launched by Sagala Ratnayaka, the Chief of Staff to the Lankan President and Senior Advisor on National Security, the ’30×30 – Conservation and Prosperity...
Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS) Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of shelling the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) which resulted in fire in the area of one of the cooling towers. “Tonight an attack by a Ukrainian UAV caused fire in the area of cooling systems of the Zaporozhskaya NPP. Russia will insist that IAEA names...
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant earlier Saturday, India time, discussing ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. According to the US Department of State, Blinken reaffirmed Washington’s ironclad commitment to Israel’s security and discussed how escalation is in no party’s interest. “The...
Seoul, Aug 10 (IANS) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will have a dinner meeting with former President Lee Myung-bak next week, a source said on Saturday. Yoon has invited Lee, who served as president from 2008 to 2013, and his wife for dinner, according to a source familiar with the issue, without providing details...
Superstar Mahesh Babu is set to delight fans with a new and exciting venture. The actor will lend his voice to the iconic character of Mufasa in the Telugu version of the upcoming animated film, “Mufasa: The Lion King.” This marks a significant departure from Mahesh Babu’s previous work, as he has primarily focused on...
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Only a few locations in Africa are home to the majority of the early human fossil record, where ideal geological circumstances have preserved a wealth of fossils that biologists have used to piece together the evolution of humans, yet it is not a complete picture. The eastern branch of the...
Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6 and more than two and a half months later, their fate hang in balance as NASA mulls several options which can delay their return to earth to even February next year. The astronauts left...
Belgrade, Aug 22 (IANS) Serbian police are still searching for seven missing migrants in the Drina River after their boat capsized when crossing from Serbia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia’s Interior Ministry confirmed in a press release issued on Thursday. According to testimonies of the migrants who managed to reach the shore, there were approximately...
The upcoming Telugu film “35 Chinna Katha Kaadu” is poised to capture the hearts of audiences with its relatable storyline and fresh approach to filmmaking. Produced by S Originals and Waltair Productions, the film has already generated significant buzz with its intriguing posters and impressive teaser. The teaser, a “confusing anthem” that resonates with every...
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