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Trump's former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine

New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, accordin... Read More


Jamaat-e-Islami questions fairness of upcoming Bangladesh elections

India, Jan. 7 -- Bangladesh's largest Islamist political party, Jamaat-e-Islami, has expressed doubts over whether the country is ready to hold a free and impartial national election, alleging that se... Read More


Israel strikes multiple sites in Lebanon ahead of key disarmament meeting

India, Jan. 7 -- Israel's air force struck areas in southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday and early Tuesday, including in the country's third-largest city. A strike around 1 am Tuesday leveled a thre... Read More


China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan

India, Jan. 7 -- China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve military purposes to Japan, a move that comes at time of heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan, a ... Read More


It is economics, not politics

India, Jan. 7 -- If one looks at what the Indian media states about Bangladesh, the overriding conclusion is that the real challenge for the interim ruler, Muhammad Yunus, is to control the extremist ... Read More


Ukraine Prez meets Witkoff, Kushner for talks to end conflict; thanks US for "readiness to provide backstop in all areas"

Paris, Jan. 6 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) held a meeting with US delegation Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with both sides discussing on a diplomatic approach ... Read More


Oil prices slip amid expectations of increased Venezuelan production, likely to remain volatile, say experts

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Oil prices declined on Tuesday as markets assessed the possibility of increased Venezuelan crude production after the U.S. captured the Latin American country's president, Nicolas... Read More


Watch: Japanese chef cooks Hyderabadi Biryani for Ram Charan

Hyderabad, Jan. 6 -- Love for Hyderabadi Biryani among Tollywood actors is no secret, with stars like Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR, Nani and Ram Charan often expressing their fondness for the iconic dish in va... Read More


Rising sun looks west: Japanese firms expand India tech centres

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- After Japanese investments into India hit a high last year, some of the largest companies of the East Asian country are now looking to expand or establish tech centres to tap Indi... Read More


Safety of Food Additives and Glutamates: Global Evidence and Lessons for India

India, Jan. 6 -- Food additives have become a subject of widespread debate, often shaped more by perception than science. While many additives have been used safely for decades, misinformation especia... Read More