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President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged officials not to let Russia fall into recession “under any circumstances”, as some in his own government warned of a hit to economic growth. Economists have warned for months of…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel was “changing the face of the world” in its war with Iran, now in its seventh day. “I said that we’re changing the face of the Middle East, and…

Air India’s Boeing plane was “well-maintained” before it crashed a week ago, killing all but one of 242 people on board, the airline said Thursday. Indian authorities are yet to detail what caused the Boeing 787-8…

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide whether to join Israel’s strikes on Iran within the next two weeks as there is still a “substantial” chance of negotiations to end the conflict. White House Press…

Russia has warned the United States not to take military action against Iran, amid growing speculation over whether Washington will join Israel in the ongoing war. The warning, issued by Russia’s foreign ministry on…

Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, warned on Thursday that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “cannot continue to exist” following Tehran’s latest missile barrage on Israeli territory. The ministry’s…

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday demanded that Israel immediately cease its “illegal” strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that continued assaults could trigger a “nuclear catastrophe.” In a statement…

China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate.” Following decades of enmity and a…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday did not rule out plans to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying it would “end the conflict” between the two arch-foes. In a 20-minute…

The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Monday said an embassy building in Tel Aviv sustained minor damage from a nearby Iranian missile strike, reporting no injuries to US personnel. Iran unleashed a…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal authorities to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led cities, doubling down on a politicized anti-immigration drive after major protests in Los Angeles. “We…

A helicopter crash in the mountainous state of Uttarakh in northern India has killed all seven on board. The accident occurred on Sunday, only three days after an India Air plane crashed into a residential area in…

Former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been stripped of his Legion of Honour — the country’s highest distinction — following a conviction for graft, according to a decree published on Sunday. The right-wing…

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Iran has confirmed it launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, targeting what it described as “dozens of military centres and airbases” across the…

Bhoomi Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport – so much so that she missed her Air India flight to London Gatwick by just 10 minutes. Ms…

A judge has ordered Donald Trump to return control of the California National Guard to the state, saying the president’s decision to deploy them to protest-hit Los Angeles over Governor Gavin Newsom’s objections was…

World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures. Here is a roundup of key reactions: – ‘Cannot have nuclear…

Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on Iran and has declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. Its military said a “pre-emptive, precise,…

President Donald Trump's long-touted "gold card," which offers foreigners a path to U.S. citizenship after paying $5 million to the government, is…

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the London-bound Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, says he “has no idea how he survived”. Daily Trust had reported how the Boeing 787-8 flight…

An Air India flight bound for London with 242 passengers on board crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon,…

The White House said Wednesday President Donald Trump would not allow “mob rule” after protests against his immigration policies spread across the United States despite a military-backed crackdown in Los Angeles. Press…

Days after their massive fallout, billionaire Elon Musk has said he regrets some of the social media posts he made on US President Donald Trump. "I regret some…

Canada has introduced a change to its work permit rules, allowing many foreign workers to switch jobs without waiting for permit approval. This temporary policy is designed to reduce delays, eliminate employment gaps, and…