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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.

Iran unveils hypersonic missile amid US tensions that can beat air defences

Iran claimed on Tuesday that it had created a hypersonic missile capable of travelling at 15 times the speed of sound

Unions plan last wave of protest against Macron's higher retirement age

French unions are seeking to reignite resistance to President Emmanuel Macron's higher retirement age with what may be a final surge of nationwide protests and scattered strikes on Tuesday

Top UN court opens hearings of Ukraine's Crimea case against Russia

Hearings open Tuesday at the United Nations' highest court in a case brought by Ukraine against Russia linked to Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea

US Ex-VP Pence filing paperwork declaring campaign for president in 2024

Former Vice President Mike Pence is filing paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump

IndiGo aims to carry 100 million passengers in FY24: CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo aims to carry 100 million passengers in the year ending March 2024, as the carrier adds more domestic and international routes, its CEO Pieter Elbers said on Monday.

'Massive opportunities' in vibrant Indian aviation market, says IATA

There are "massive opportunities" in the vibrant Indian aviation market, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh said on Monday

Will continue fight: Sakshi, Bajrang; refutes reports of their withdrawal

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Monday said they will continue their fight for justice, asserting that none of wrestlers have backed down and rubbished reports of their withdrawal

Odisha govt wants to boost tourism with launch of direct Int'l flights

With the launch of direct flights connecting Bhubaneswar to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore under the Viability Gap Funding scheme

Israel's Netanyahu appoints a Joe Biden critic as new media advisor: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a new media advisor who has tweeted critically against President Joe Biden, the daily Haaretz reported