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India's campaign ends in Singapore Open badminton after Kidambi's defeat

India's campaign ended at the Singapore Masters badminton tournament after Kidambi Srikanth lost in straight games to Chia Hao Lee of Chinese Taipei in the men's singles second round here on Thursday

Rockefeller Foundation to study energy transition amid rapid innovations

The Rockefeller Foundation is studying India's energy transition, especially with the fast-changing innovations and technologies that will fit into the development of low-carbon electricity systems

Biden invites LGBTQ+ individuals to White House for Pride Month celebration

President Biden has invited LGBTQ+ individuals to celebrate Pride Month in a high-profile show of support at a time when the community feels under attack like never before

US' Antony Blinken announces $150M aid for Syria, Iraq at Saudi conference

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the U.S. would provide nearly USD 150 million in aid for areas in Syria and Iraq that were liberated from the Isamic State extremist group

UK govt to remove Chinese surveillance equipment from sensitive sites

The UK government has laid out plans to publish a timeline for the removal of Chinese surveillance equipment from sensitive sites as part of stepped-up national security measures

Zelenskyy visits flooded area as five dead in Russian-occupied town

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the flood-hit region of Kherson on Thursday to evaluate response to damage caused by a dam breach

UNICEF concerned by Taliban move to bar int'l NGOs from education sector

UNICEF said it is deeply concerned by reports of Taliban pushing out international organizations from Afghanistan's education sector

EU makes fresh attempt to overcome yearslong crisis over migrants

EU made a fresh attempt to overcome one of bloc's most intractable political problems as they weighed new measures for sharing responsibility for migrants entering Europe without authorisation

Bulgaria forms new govt as former political rivals enter uneasy alliance

Bulgaria's parliament on Tuesday formally approved the country's new government proposed by the two main political rivals in a bid to end a 30-month-long political crisis, restore stability

Dam collapse in Ukraine triggers emergency; Russia, Kyiv blame each other

The wall of a major dam in Ukraine collapsed, triggering floods, endangering Europe's largest nuclear plant and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in war rushed to evacuate residents

At least $900,000 stolen by employees of US aid group operating in Congo

An American-based aid group said that at least USD 900,000 was stolen from it's Congo programs by members of the organisation who conspired with outsiders

Emirates Airline makes strong pitch to increase bilateral flying rights

Gulf major Emirates Airline's President Sir Tim Clark on Tuesday said the group has had no increase in seats in India since 2015 and during this period, the country's economy has grown at a great pace

Myanmar's SC to hear appeal of Suu's bribery conviction: Legal officials

Myanmar's SC has agreed to hear a special appeal of ousted leader Aung Kyi's bribery conviction for allegedly receiving gold and thousands of dollars from a former political ally, legal officials said

Indian Army chief General Pande visits Bangladesh Military Academy

Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Pande on Tuesday visited the Bangladesh Military Academy in Chattogram where he reviewed the grand Passing Out Parade

Pak SC wants parties to agree on holding general, provincial polls together

Pakistan's SC expects political parties to reach a consensus on holding general and provincial polls for all legislatures on the same day to end the polarisation in the polity, a media report said

Ukraine brands Russia 'terrorist state' to open hearings at top UN court

A top Ukrainian diplomat called Russia a terrorist state Tuesday as he opened his country's case against Moscow at the United Nations' highest court

Prince Harry to testify in phone hacking case against Mirror Group

Prince Harry is due at a London court on Tuesday to testify against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping.

Reserve Bank of Australia raises interest rate to 4.1% with 12th hike

Australia's central bank on Tuesday lifted its benchmark interest rate for a 12th consecutive time, to 4.1 per cent, and warned further rises could follow

India face tough Australia challenge as it aims to end ICC title drought

A formidable bunch of Indian cricketers will require a perfect blend of skill and temperament when it clashes with an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting Wednesday

Japan earmarks $107 bn for developing hydrogen energy to cut emissions

Japan's government on Tuesday adopted a revision to the country's plans to use more hydrogen as fuel as part of the effort to reduce carbon emissions.