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North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lauded what he called his country's fight against a U.S.-led military threat and vowed to turn North Korea into "the best socialist paradise in th... Read More


Protesters rally across Morocco in final push for reforms before king's expected address

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Morocco's youth-led movement poured back onto the streets Thursday after a midweek pause, hoping their return will be loud enough to push King Mohammed VI into firing the prime m... Read More


Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia's air defense were to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people, his first public admission o... Read More


The world's oldest president seeks an eighth term in Cameroon as youth grumble

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Elvis Nghobo tried to get into four different professional schools in Cameroon but could not make it. Frustrated, the 34-year-old turned to selling food at a market in Yaounde, t... Read More


India to upgrade Kabul mission to full embassy, signaling deeper ties with Taliban

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- India is upgrading its technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy, India's foreign minister announced Friday after meeting his Afghanistan counterpart in New Delhi. The announc... Read More


Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Pope Leo XIV encouraged international news agencies on Thursday to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation, as he strongly backed a free, inde... Read More


Taiwan says anti-drone measures will be a top priority in defense against China

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense issued a report saying it is training soldiers to shoot down drones and actively looking to procure new anti-drone weapons systems, which co... Read More


Belgian police detain 3 over a suspected plot to attack politicians with a drone

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Belgian police on Thursday detained three people over a suspected plot to attack the country's politicians including Prime Minister Bart De Wever with a drone carrying explosives... Read More


North Korea's ruling party turns 80 with foreign leaders in attendance

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- North Korea is celebrating Friday the 80th anniversary of the ruling party and different foreign dignitaries and leaders will be part of the commemoration. The Workers' Party ce... Read More


Djokovic sets up Shanghai Masters semifinal against No. 204-ranked Vacherot

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Novak Djokovic had a relatively straightforward victory at the Shanghai Masters for a change as he beat unseeded Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 Thursday to reach the semifinals, where he w... Read More