Sydney, July 4 (IANS) A US bound flight on Monday made an emergency landing at Sydney’s International Airport after striking a bird shortly after take-off. United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for Los Angeles departed…
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) After terrorists slaughtered 22 people, including 18 foreigners, in Dhaka, questions are being raised about the efficacy of the mechanisms in Bangladesh to rein in militant threats. Owing to the government’s…
Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) The family of one of the six Bangladeshi terrorists killed in the July 1 night Dhaka cafe attack is being quizzed while two suspects are in custody, officials said. Families across…
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, July 4 (IANS) Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa on Monday inaugurated the first meeting of the Eminent Persons Group-Nepal-India Relations (EPG-NIR) here and sought suitable changes in key bilateral treaties…
Dubai, July 4 (IANS) This ever-popular gastronomic destination houses some of the most talented chefs in the world. Also noted for its excellent Arabic food and Emirati cuisine, Dubai is the hub of multi-ethnic cuisines,…
Madrid, July 4 (IANS) At least 19 persons were arrested in Spain as part of an international operation against child pornography on Monday, officials said. The arrests were made for the possession and distribution of…
London, July 4 (IANS) Nigel Farage on Monday announced he is stepping down as leader of UK Independence Party (UKIP), saying he has done his bit for the cause of Britain leaving the European Union…
Baghdad, July 4 (IANS) Iraq began on Monday a three-day national mourning for victims of Sunday’s car bombing attacks in Baghdad as the death toll rose to 166. An Interior Ministry source said at least…
Canberra, July 4 (IANS) Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia (NGA) may be forced to hand back priceless ancient Indian artefacts after it was revealed they might have been acquired from an illegal smuggling ring. The…
London, July 4 (IANS) The bodies of foetuses and babies were a “prized source of knowledge” for British scientists in the 18th and 19th centuries and were dissected more commonly than previously thought and quite…
Beijing, July 4 (IANS) China is highly concerned with Indian trade remedy measures against Chinese steel products, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday. The Indian government has launched an anti-dumping investigation into colour-coated steel…
New York, July 4 (IANS) Be warned if you are an avid selfie-taker since capturing that perfect selfie can put you at risk of developing “selfie elbow” which is slowly becoming a real medical condition,…
Kathmandu, July 4 (IANS) The Nepal government will take action against an Indian couple who allegedly altered photographs of themselves to falsely depict themselves on the Mount Everest summit, an official said on Monday. The…
Cairo, July 4 (IANS) A search vessel looking for the remains of victims of the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean in May has recovered all of the mapped bodies from the sea floor,…
New York, July 4 (IANS) An experiment with genetically engineered mice has revealed how Alzheimer’s can cause dementia in humans, say promising research. Using a genetically engineered mouse model mimicking the development of Alzheimer’s disease…
Nay Pyi Taw, July 4 (IANS) Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) urged the Myanmar government to end discrimination against the Muslim minority in Myanmar. The call comes after repeated incidents that targeted the country’s…
Istanbul, July 4 (IANS) Turkish police detained overnight one Russian and one Kyrgyz national with suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) terror group in relation with the attack on Istanbul Ataturk Airport, the media…
Islamabad, July 4 (IANS) At least six people were killed and three others injured when the roof of a cold storage factory in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi collapsed on Monday. A leak in the…
Sydney, July 4 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian origin, are developing a new flying technique for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones that will help the machines visually coordinate their flight and navigation just…
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) The University of New South Wales, Australia, has appointed former Indian diplomat, author and educator Amit Dasgupta as its inaugural India Country Director. The position, based in New Delhi, will strengthen…