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Russia says 50 Ukrainian drones targeted at energy infrastructure shot down

In recent months, Russian refineries and oil terminals have become priority targets of Ukrainian drone attacks, part of stepped-up assaults on Russian territory

Russia says 50 Ukrainian drones targeted at energy infrastructure shot down
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 3:40 PM IST

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries: Police

The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries: Police
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif set to visit Saudi to advance investment talks

Sharif's government has presented returns ranging from an appealing 14% to an astounding 50% on Saudi investment, the report said

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif set to visit Saudi to advance investment talks
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 1:44 PM IST

Cash-strapped Pak makes formal request to IMF for another bailout

A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is currently visiting Washington to attend the annual spring meetings of the IMF, World Bank

Cash-strapped Pak makes formal request to IMF for another bailout
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 12:24 PM IST

Heavy rains, flood in Dubai expose weaknesses to a rapidly changing climate

The flooding washed away homes and caused dozens of fatalities

Heavy rains, flood in Dubai expose weaknesses to a rapidly changing climate
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 11:43 AM IST

A third of China's city dwellers face danger of land sinking, says study

China's urban area below the sea level could triple by 2120, potentially affecting 55 to 128 million residents, the study found

A third of China's city dwellers face danger of land sinking, says study
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 10:53 AM IST

Panama Papers: Trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end

The Mossack and Fonseca were acquitted on other charges in 2022

Panama Papers: Trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 9:43 AM IST

Role played by India during G-20 presidency appreciated at IMF meeting

Due to the ongoing Lok Sabha election, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is not attending the annual IMF and World Bank meetings

Role played by India during G-20 presidency appreciated at IMF meeting
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 9:36 AM IST

UN agency agreed to help distribute aid to Gaza via sea route, says US

Israel promised to open more border crossings into Gaza and increase the flow of aid after its drone strikes killed the seven aid workers, who were delivering food into the Palestinian territory

UN agency agreed to help distribute aid to Gaza via sea route, says US
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 9:15 AM IST

Sudan's war being fuelled by weapons from foreign supporters, says UN

The war has set the country back several decades and it will take more than a generation to rebuild Sudan to its pre-war state, Chambas said

Sudan's war being fuelled by weapons from foreign supporters, says UN
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 9:12 AM IST

Over 2,100 people evacuated as Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash

An international airport in Manado city, less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the erupting Mount Ruang, is still temporarily closed as volcanic ash was spewed into the air

Over 2,100 people evacuated as Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 9:12 AM IST

Exxon Mobil's market value surpasses Tesla's as oil rises, EV sales slow

Tesla fell 1.9 per cent to $147.05 a share on Friday, making it the second-worst performing stock in the S&P 500 Index this year

Exxon Mobil's market value surpasses Tesla's as oil rises, EV sales slow
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 7:52 AM IST

Week of Iran-Israel strikes marks a 'game changer' in the Mideast

Business concerns about the situation spiked to their highest levels this week since the October 7 attacks, according to a survey by Oxford Economics

Week of Iran-Israel strikes marks a 'game changer' in the Mideast
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 7:45 AM IST

Tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead, anti-aircraft missile: N Korea

Photos released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency showed at least two missiles being fired off launcher trucks at a runway

Tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead, anti-aircraft missile: N Korea
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 7:17 AM IST

US court rejects last-minute bid to halt Donald Trump's hush money trial

Justice Marsha Michael issued the ruling just minutes after a brief hearing

US court rejects last-minute bid to halt Donald Trump's hush money trial
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 7:14 AM IST

US sanctions 3 China firms for providing ballistic missile tech to Pak

China, an all-weather ally of Pakistan, has been the main supplier of arms and defence equipment to Islamabad's military modernisation programme

US sanctions 3 China firms for providing ballistic missile tech to Pak
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 7:14 AM IST

Baltimore bridge collapse: Crews to remove debris from ship's deck

The effort remains on track to open a temporary access channel that would allow most maritime traffic through the port to resume by the end of the month

Baltimore bridge collapse: Crews to remove debris from ship's deck
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 6:53 AM IST

Thai firm to pay $20 mn to settle with US over Iran sanctions violation

We will continue to deploy our sanctions authority to counter Iran with further actions in the days and weeks ahead, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said

Thai firm to pay $20 mn to settle with US over Iran sanctions violation
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 6:49 AM IST

Oil prices jump slightly as Iran plays down reported Israeli attack

Iran is the third largest oil producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec)

Oil prices jump slightly as Iran plays down reported Israeli attack
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 6:44 AM IST

Prez Xi launches Information Support Force, a new wing of Chinese military

The leadership and structures of the PLA Space Force and the PLA Cyberspace Force have been rearranged

Prez Xi launches Information Support Force, a new wing of Chinese military
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 6:44 AM IST