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October 31, 2024 9:23 AM

Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can’t North Korea help us?

Russia's envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday questioned why its allies like North Korea could not help Moscow in its war against Ukraine given Western countries claim the right to help Kyiv. Vassily Nebenzia faced a blunt argument at a Security...

October 29, 2024 7:54 PM

PM Modi unveils Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, free healthcare for all seniors above 70

In a significant step, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This expanded scheme offers free health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually for e...

October 28, 2024 1:04 PM

India’s diplomatic milestone at the BRICS summit

The outcome of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia followed by India's bilateral meeting with China underscores yet another diplomatic milestone for India. After four years, China has agreed to revert to the pre-April 2020 situation on the dispute...

October 26, 2024 8:57 PM

Reactions to Israel’s strikes against Iran

Following are reactions from abroad to Israel's strikes against Iran on Saturday: SENIOR U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL “Israel has announced that their response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on October 1st is now complete. As the Israelis have ...

October 26, 2024 2:08 PM

What Iran and Israel would wield in any long-range air war

Israel struck military sites in Iran on Saturday, saying it was retaliating against Tehran's missile attack on Israel on Oct. 1, the latest exchange in the escalating conflict between the Middle East rivals. The Israeli military said it had ...

October 24, 2024 3:41 PM

BRICS Summit: Major takeaways from PM Narendra Modi’s Russia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Kazan, Russia, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit. The summit, held under Russia’s chairmanship, focused on several global issues, including economic cooperation, peace and security, climate change, and te...

October 24, 2024 9:56 AM

A closer look at India’s Women’s T20 World Cup debacle

By: Aditya Ahuja India entered the Women's T20 World Cup as one of the top contenders for the title, but their hopes quickly unraveled as they struggled throughout the tournament, leading to their elimination in the group stages. This marked the fir...

October 23, 2024 10:42 AM

Who is Hashem Safieddine, the Nasrallah relative seen as future Hezbollah leader?

Hashem Safieddine, whose killing was confirmed on Tuesday by Israel's military in its confrontation with Hezbollah, is widely seen as Hassan Nasrallah's likely successor as head of the Iran-backed group. A relative of Nasrallah, he has been running ...

October 19, 2024 6:26 PM

Indian Americans poised to influence 2024 presidential election

With less than three weeks remaining until the November 5th Presidential election in the United States, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making significant efforts to engage a diverse voter base, including women, Black voters, Latino Americans...

October 16, 2024 11:23 AM

What’s at stake in Moldova’s election and referendum on Oct 20?

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, is seeking a second term in a presidential election on Oct. 20, when the country will also hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Here's a look at what's at stake. WHAT ARE THE ISSUES IN MOLDOV...

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