Category: International News

Rafale probe will throw up names of Modi, Ambani: Rahul Gandhi

Kabirdham/Korba : A probe into the procurement of Rafale fighter jets from France would throw up names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Anil Ambani, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Wednesday. Addressing a campaign rally here for the second phase of Assembly polls, Gandhi also claimed the NDA government […]

It’s long journey ahead for young Nihal: Chess great Anand

Kolkata :  Indian chess great Viswanathan Anand sees signs of greatness in Nihal Sarin but says it’s a long journey ahead for the impressive 14-year-old since there has been a trend of players struggling to replicate success as they age. Sarin did exceedingly well by forcing a draw with […]

Pedro Pascal may lead new ‘Star Wars’ TV series

Los Angeles : Pedro Pascal has reportedly been offered to headline “Star Wars” TV series “The Mandalorian”. Sources told Variety, the “Narcos” star has been finalised for the role and the talks are underway. Written by Jon Favreau, the series is set after the fall of the Empire and […]

Sri Lanka’s Parliament passes no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Rajapaksa

Colombo, :  In a major setback to President Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday passed a no-confidence motion against the government headed by his controversially-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Parliament on Wednesday met for the first time since October 26, when President Sirisena sacked prime minister […]

Cold weather drives migrants camped at border bridge into shelter

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico— The arrival of winter weather in the border city of Juarez, Mexico, has forced hundreds of migrants awaiting entry to the United States to seek shelter away from the international bridge, where many have been camped for days. “The city authorities managed to convince the refugees […]

‘Aquaman’ to release in India before US

Mumbai : Warner Bros is set to release “Aquaman” in India on December 14, a week before the movie hits the US theatres. The film, directed by James Wan, features Jason Momoa plays Aquaman. The movie is the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on […]

Trump criticises Macron again over European defence remarks

Washington :  Donald Trump on Tuesday launched another attack against Emmanuel Macron over the French president’s call for a European army, a proposal the US leader earlier had dubbed “insulting.” “Emmanuel Macron suggests building its own army to protect Europe against the US, China and Russia. But it was […]

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee dead at 95: US media

Los Angeles :  Marvel legend Stan Lee, who revolutionized pop culture as the co-creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and The Hulk who now dominate the world’s movie screens, has died. He was 95 years old. Lee, the face of comic book culture in the United States, died […]

US security chief Bolton vows to ‘squeeze’ Iran

Singapore : US National Security Advisor John Bolton vowed Tuesday to “squeeze” Iran “until the pips squeak”, a week after a tough new round of sanctions came into force. President Donald Trump has dramatically increased pressure on Tehran, withdrawing from an international agreement aimed at ending its nuclear programme […]

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris among potential Democratic presidential aspirants

Washington : Kamala Harris, the first Indian-origin US Senator also known as the “female Obama”, is considering to run for the White House in 2020, media reports said, days after a strong showing by the Democratic Party in the recent mid-term elections. Harris, 54, the first time Senator from […]

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