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Israel Badly Requires US Refueling Tankers to Strike Iran's Nuclear Facilities

With the geopolitical landscape changing fast in the Middle East, Israel has urged the US to deliver refueling tankers to Jerusalem as soon as possible.

Dec 16, 2021

By Koushik Das

Abe Warns China Not to Provoke Neighboring Nations Against Taiwan as That Would be 'Suicidal' Military Adventure

Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe said that China should not take military action against Taiwan.

Dec 15, 2021

By Koushik Das

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Hong Kong's World Trade Centre; 350 Rescued, Over 1,200 Evacuated [WATCH]

The fire broke out in an electrical switch room before ripping through the scaffolding of the building, which houses both offices and a shopping center.

Dec 15, 2021

By R. Ghosh

Turkey attempted military coup: 21 Singaporeans and 127 Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport

Turkish Lira Slumps to New Record Low as Central Bank Expected to Go for Fourth Rate Cut in a Month

The new low for the Turkish lira came after S&P Global Ratings lowered the outlook on the country's sovereign credit rating to negative on Friday, citing risks from the "extreme currency volatility."

Dec 15, 2021

By R. Ghosh

China launches satellite to establish 'hack-proof' communications between space and the ground

Iran All Set To Launch Space Flight, Satellite Images Show

Various satellite images suggest that Iran is making preparations for a space launch, as nuclear deal negotiations are still going on in Vienna.

Dec 13, 2021

By Koushik Das

Miss Universe 2021: India's Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu Wins Coveted Crown after Susmhita Sen, Lara Dutta

Sandhu is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Public Administration and has also acted in a few films.

Dec 13, 2021

By R. Ghosh

China's Alibaba secures $3 billion loan to finance acquisition spree

Alibaba Fires Female Employee Who Accused Boss of Sexually Assaulting Her on Business Trip

The employee was sent a dismissal notice last month for allegedly spreading false information and damaging the company's reputation.

Dec 13, 2021

By Manthan C.

Japan denies China's claim of 'dangerous and unprofessional conduct' by fighter jets

China Intimidates Taiwan Again; 13 PLA Fighter Jets Violate Taiwanese Air Space

Taiwan immediately sent a combat air patrol and deployed air defense missile systems, apart from sending radio warnings.

Dec 12, 2021

By Koushik Das

Yutu-2 is currently operational as the first lunar rover on the far side. (Image courtesy: Twitter)

UFO Fleet Seen Over South China Sea, Near Hong Kong; Pilot's Video Goes Viral

The pilot of a commercial airline has triggered a global sensation by recording an entire fleet of UFOs, while flying at an altitude of 39,000 feet above the South China Sea.

Dec 12, 2021

By Koushik Das

Russia Closely Monitoring Israel-Ukraine Rapprochement

The Kremlin has started monitoring the development in West Asia, as Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov recently visited Israel.

Dec 11, 2021

By Koushik Das

China Slams US after Biden's Summit, calls US Democracy 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'

China, on Saturday, launched a fresh diplomatic attack on the US, saying that the American Democracy was nothing, but 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'.

Dec 11, 2021

By Koushik Das

Afghan Mother Sells One of Her Newborn Twins for $104 to Provide Food for Family

An Afghan mother was forced to sell one of her newborn twins to be able to provide food for her family amidst food shortages in the country.

Dec 10, 2021

By Pragati Pal

Uyghur Muslims in Chinese camp (File Photo)

China Subjects Uyghur Muslims to Genocide by Mass Sterilization - Report

A sensational report by a London tribunal claimed that the Uyghur Muslims in China are subjected to genocide through forceful sterilizations and abortions.

Dec 10, 2021

By Pragati Pal

North Korea food shortage (Image courtesy: Twitter)

Firewood Shortage, Rising Fuel Prices prompt North Koreans to scour farms for burnable waste

As poor people in North Korea struggle to stay warm due to a firewood shortage and sky-rocketing fuel prices, they have started scrounging harvested cornfields for anything burnable to keep themselves warm in winter.

Dec 10, 2021

By Koushik Das

Chinese Government Mouthpiece Global Times Suggests US Has Role in India's CDS Bipin Rawat's Chopper Crash

In response to Chellaney's tweet, Global Times wrote that India should think of the US as it may have had a role to play in Rawat's chopper crash that killed him and 12 others.

Dec 10, 2021

By R. Ghosh

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