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Abhay Thakur set to be new envoy to Russia: Officials

India, Feb. 3 -- Senior diplomat Pavan Kapoor, currently India's envoy to Russia, was on Saturday appointed the new secretary (west) in the external affairs ministry, while Jaideep Mazumdar, currently... Read More


Somalia-Ethiopia tensions only serve to embolden Al Shabaab

Nairobi, Feb. 3 -- The breakdown of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Somalia has far-reaching consequences, extending beyond political instability and strained economic ties. Among deadliest... Read More


Japanese Embassy plays cupid for Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce, assures pop singer makes it for Super Bowl

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Embassy of Japan in the US has reassured weary fans that pop singer Taylor Swift's concert in Tokyo should not stop her from attending the Super Bowl. The Japanese Embassy in ... Read More


Queen Elizabeth's custom Range Rover is up for sale - includes Rolls-Royce warranty

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- A Range Rover that was once used by UK's Queen Elizabeth II is up for sale. Bramley Auctioneers have listed the Loire blue Range Rover, complete with ivory leather interior, on th... Read More


'If you harm an American...': Joe Biden warns as US bombs Iraq, Syria after 3 soldiers die in Jordan

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- US President Joe Biden has warned if militants "harm an American, they will hit back" amid several incidents including the Tower 22 drone attack that killed US soldiers, Red Sea a... Read More


'If you harm an American...': Joe Biden warns of 'tiered response' as US bombs Iraq, Syria in retaliation

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- US President Joe Biden has warned if militants "harm an American, they will hit back" amid several incidents including the Tower 22 drone attack that killed US soldiers, Red Sea a... Read More


Spotify strikes a new $250 million contract with Joe Rogan

India, Feb. 3 -- On Friday, Spotify Technology revealed that it had signed a new multi-year contract with Joe Rogan, the popular comedian and podcaster, to leverage his show's appeal for its ad revenu... Read More


Online Safety Act enacted - published in the Gazette

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, has officially come into effect following its publication in the government gazette. This Act establishes the Online Safety Commission, focus... Read More


Gaza genocide and the ICJ

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The October 7 attack of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas on Israel was not surprising as reflected in UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' comment that it "did not happen i... Read More


John Bolton calls on Biden administration to strike Iran directly to 'send more messages'

India, Feb. 3 -- John Bolton, a former national security advisor, appealed to the Biden administration to approve direct strikes on Iran in order to "send a message" in response to Jordan attack that ... Read More