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Drug boat strike: Ninth US attack on alleged narcotic-carrying vessel kills three in Pacific; total deaths rise to 37

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The US military conducted its ninth strike on Wednesday against an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in three deaths, according to Defense Secre... Read More


Smotrich apologises after telling Saudis to 'keep riding camels in the desert'

Tel Aviv, Oct. 23 -- Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has issued an apology to Saudi Arabia after his remarks about the Kingdom's stance on the Palestinian issue drew widespread criticism. ... Read More


"H1B system spammed with fraud": White House to contest all lawsuits challenging increase to visa fees

Washington DC, Oct. 23 -- The Trump administration is gearing up to defend its new H-1B visa policy in court, amidst multiple lawsuits challenging the $100,000 fee imposed on new visa applicants. Whi... Read More


Japanese star Daiki Hashimoto becomes the 2nd men's gymnast to win 3 world all-around titles

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Daiki Hashimoto is back on top in men's gymnastics. The Japanese superstar bounced back from a disappointing sixth-place finish at the Paris Olympics to earn his third all-aroun... Read More


Oil gains 5% following US Russia crackdownPublished on: October 23, 2025 9:25 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Oil prices surged 5% on Thursday after the United States imposed new sanctions on Russia's major oil suppliers, Rosneft and Lukoil. The move, aimed at pressuring Moscow over the U... Read More


White House repeats claim of India scaling back Russian oil purchases at request of President Trump

Washington DC, Oct. 23 -- United States President Donald Trump has been "increasingly frustrated" with the lack of progress on putting an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, White House Press Secretary Kar... Read More


Senior advocate Pinky Anand appointed Judge of Bahrain International Commercial court

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Senior Advocate Pinky Anand, a prominent figure in India's legal fraternity, has been appointed as a judge of the Bahrain International Commercial Court (BICC), which will be for... Read More


Shashi Tharoor rebukes Donald Trump for announcing India's oil policy decisions

India, Oct. 23 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed Donald Trump for making statements on behalf of India, after the US President claimed that New Delhi would "significantly reduce" impor... Read More


Vietnam, South Africa seek to elevate partnership for cooperation and development to new heights

Hanoi, Oct. 23 -- At the invitation of State President Luong Cuong, South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is set to pay a state visit to Vietnam on October 23-24. This marks the first visit... Read More


Malaysia looks forward to Japanese role in semiconductor investment in 47th ASEAN summit

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23 -- Malaysia, as the current chairman of the ASEAN is looking forward to a greater role by Japan in advancing technology transfer and front-end semiconductor investment across the... Read More