INTERNATIONAL

11 killed in IS attack near Baghdad

The officials said the attack occurred in the predominantly Shiite village of al-Rashad northeast of Baqouba in Diyala province.

Gunmen from…

This city will rely on bottled water for weeks because of high lead levels

State officials on Thursday defended their response to a lead crisis in a small southwestern Michigan city, telling lawmakers that steps…

Income tax refunds of Rs 92961 cr issued during this fiscal: CBDT

Refunds amounting to more than Rs 92,961 crore have been issued to taxpayers during the current financial year, the CBDT said on Thursday.

The…

China suspends 5 airlines after Covid cases on flights

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has suspended five Chinese and international airlines after Covid-19 cases were reported on flights, Samaa…

Russia beats Tom Cruise to shoot first film in space

The Soviet Union had been the first to put a satellite (Sputnik) in space. It was again the first to put a living creature, a stray dog named Laika…

Chemical leak at Seoul building construction site kills 2

Seoul, Oct 23: A chemical used for fire suppression leaked from the basement of a high-rise building under construction in Seoul on Saturday,…

Xi vows to bolster ties with N.Korea in letter to Kim

In a letter to Kim Jong-un, Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with North Korea, Pyongyang's state…

U.S. FDA authorises mix and match COVID-19 vaccine backs Moderna J&J boosters

The latest moves would expand by tens of millions the number of Americans eligible for boosters and formally allow “mixing and matching”…