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Two powerful aftershocks rattle eastern Afghanistan, fears of more deaths and destruction

Two powerful aftershocks shook eastern Afghanistan in a span of 12 hours, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday in a region where about 2,200 people died in quakes in four day...

September 5, 2025 10:50 AM

26 nations vow to give Ukraine postwar security guarantees, Macron says

Twenty-six nations have pledged to provide postwar security guarantees to Ukraine, which will include an international force on land, sea and in the air, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a summit meeting of Kyiv's allies on Thursday. Macr...

September 5, 2025 10:26 AM

Messi shines in his final home World Cup qualifier, Paraguay and Colombia clinch spots

Lionel Messi signed off in style by scoring twice in his final World Cup qualifieron home soil as Argentina beat Venezuela 3-0 on Thursday, while Paraguay and Colombia also secured berths at the 2026 tournament in North America. The eight-time Ballo...

September 5, 2025 10:17 AM

Alcaraz and Djokovic set for US Open blockbuster, Sinner faces Auger-Aliassime

Over the past three years Carlos Alcaraz has emerged as an all conquering force, winning Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces. Yet he has failed to defeat Novak Djokovic on anything but grass during that time -- a stat he will be keen to rec...

September 5, 2025 5:44 PM

Thai parliament to vote on new PM, as Thaksin jets off amid chaos

Thailand's parliament is set to choose a new prime minister on Friday, after days of political chaos, in a vote that could be overshadowed by the dramatic departure from the country of its most powerful politician Thaksin Shinawatra. Polarising bill...

September 5, 2025 5:44 PM

Trump to rename Department of Defense the ‘Department of War,’ White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War," a White House official said on Thursday, a move that would put Trump's stamp on the government's biggest organization....

September 5, 2025 9:20 AM

Symbol of unity, cultural pride: PM Modi greets nation on Onam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Onam, wishing joy, good health and prosperity to all. “Wishing everyone a very happy Onam! May this beautiful festival bring renewed joy, good health and abundant prosper...

September 4, 2025 11:00 PM

Teachers are nation-builders, urged to inspire youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the National Awardee Teachers in New Delhi, lauding their role in nation-building and emphasizing the pivotal impact of educators in shaping India’s future. Calling teachers a “powerful force in...

September 4, 2025 10:29 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle ...

September 4, 2025 9:48 PM

PM Modi holds joint call with EU leaders, pushes for early India-EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint telephone call with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, underlining the strong and close ties between India and the Europ...

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