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Emperor penguins now endangered as ice in Antarctica breaks up fast

Paris, April 10 -- The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife ... Read More


First non-Iranian tanker transits strait since truce, heads to India

Paris, April 10 -- The first non-Iranian oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday since a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced, according to the MarineT... Read More


'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 yrs over Matthew Perry drugs

Los Angeles, April 10 -- A British-American dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry, and boasted she supplied an elite circle of Hollywood VIPs, ... Read More


Israeli PM's graft trial set to resume on Sunday

JERUSALEM, April 10 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts' spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after Israel lifted a state of ... Read More


Trump blasts Nato after closed-door Rutte meeting

Washington, April 10 -- US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected ... Read More


US asks its allies to pitch plans to secure Hormuz

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The US wants specific commitments from European allies on their pledge to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after the fighting in Iran stops, requesting that the countries prese... Read More


Xi helps Trump as China assists with Iran ceasefire bid

washington, April 10 -- As Donald Trump neared his self-imposed deadline to extinguish Iran's "entire civilisation," it became apparent one country had enough clout to convince Tehran to deescalate: A... Read More


archery coach booked for raping minor

Dehradun, April 10 -- Haridwar Police is conducting raids to arrest an archery coach from Haryana for allegedly raping a 14-year-old student of a reputed school, police said on Thursday. Based on a co... Read More


SC panel favours cap of Rs.1.5L for treatment of road accident victims

New Delhi, April 10 -- A Supreme Court-constituted committee on road safety has favoured continuation of the monetary cap of Rs.1.5 lakh for cashless treatment of road accident victims during the cruc... Read More


iran war

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT/ISLAMABAD, April 10 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than... Read More