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Air defence system deal with Russia might attract US sanctions: Reports
Washington: A US Congressional report has warned that India might attract US sanctions following its multi-billion dollar Russian deal to purchase S-400 air defence system.
The report is neither an official one of the US Congress nor…
India records highest number of babies born on New Year’s Day 2021: UNICEF
New Delhi: More than 371,500 babies were born worldwide on New Year's Day and India is estimated to have recorded the highest number of births at around 60,000, according to the UN's children's agency.
UNICEF said that an estimated…
Full Lockdown In England Amid Rising Covid Cases
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new complete lockdown for England from Wednesday until at least mid-February as cases of coronavirus infection continued to rise.
Johnson said the country is at “a critical…
Saudi Arabia opens land border with Qatar; ‘to open airspace, sea border’ soon
Kuwait: Saudi Arabia has opened its land border with Qatar, and according to Kuwait’s foreign minister. Besides, the country is set to reopen its airspace and sea border.
Kuwait's foreign ministry on Monday announced that Saudi Arabia…
World Braille Day: Know About Its Significance
New Delhi: World Braille Day is observed on January 4 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille language.
The first World Braille Day was celebrated on January 4 in 2019 after it got approval from…
Trump Heard On Tape; Tells Georgia Election Official To ‘Find’ Votes For Him
Washington: US President Donald Trump has been recorded telling Georgia's top election official to "find" enough votes to overturn the election result.
The secretly taped conversation with fellow Republican Brad Raffensperger, first…
Chinese foreign minister hopes normalcy to return under Joe Biden administration
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said his country hopes that the next US administration under President-elect Joe Biden will improve bilateral relations.
China-US relations have run into "unprecedented difficulties" in recent…
Niger Gun Attacks Kills Dozens Of Civilians
Mali: Gunmen have killed dozens of civilians and wounded several more in attacks on two villages in western Niger, near the country’s border with Mali. This was explained when Interior Minister Alkache Alhada told the DPA news agency that…
Mexican Doctor Who Received Pfizer Covid Vaccine Hospitalised
Mexico City: A 32-year-old female doctor has been hospitalised after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. This has been informed by Mexican authorities as they are studying the case.
The doctor, whose name has not been…
UK formally leaves European Union
London: The United Kingdom's Brexit transition period has expired, ending a 48-year history with the European project.
New trading rules now apply between Britain and the EU.
As the clock struck 11 pm in London on Thursday (23:00…