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Canadian woman first to be 'suffering from climate change'
A 70-year-old woman in Canada is possibly the world's first patient to be diagnosed as suffering from "climate change."
How Taliban's foreign currency ban affects Afghanistan
The Taliban has banned all foreign currency in Afghanistan and ordered its citizens to only use Afghan currency for trade.
Taliban government's continued non-recognition 'could become world's problem'
The Taliban on Saturday warned the United States that continued non-recognition of the Afghanistan government could become a problem for the world.
Taiwan's President confirms presence of US military trainers on island
A small number of United States troops are present in Taiwan for training purposes, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has confirmed.
Traveling to the US? Check new rules and exemptions
United States President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order reopening air travel for foreign travelers with fresh vaccination rules.
Onion-linked salmonella: US FDA launches probe as hundreds fall ill
Hundreds have fallen sick in the United States after a massive salmonella outbreak reported across 37 states in the country.
Is Facebook planning a name change? Reports suggest so
Social media giant Facebook is likely to announce a name change this month, the Verge reported.
Nirav Modi's plea on dismissing fraud allegations rejected by court
A bankruptcy court in the United States has rejected a petition filed by fugitive Indian businessman Nirav Modi and two of his associates, seeking the dismissal of fraud allegations against them.
Former US official Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
Former United States official Colin Luther Powell has died at the age of 84 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.
US to reopen land borders in November for vaccinated travelers
The United States will reopen its land borders with Mexico and Canada for non-essential travels from November onwards.
India, Japan, Australia, US commence phase two of Malabar exercise
The navies of the Quad countries—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—have commenced the second phase of the Malabar naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal.
Card, Angrist, and Imbens win 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics
David Card, Joshua D. Angrist, and Guido W. Imbens won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Monday.
Taliban says graduates of 2000-2020 useless; prefers religious studies
The Taliban on Monday said that its Afghanistan government would not recognize those who have graduated high school between 2000-2020, local reports said.
David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian jointly won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 50 lakh amid Delta variant surge
Deaths linked to the coronavirus disease around the world have surpassed 50 lakh, according to a tally by Reuters, as the highly-contagious Delta variant continues to claim lives.
'When India reforms, world transforms,' PM Modi says at UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.
Vaccine diplomacy, Indo-Pacific security: Key takeaways from the Quad meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the first in-person meeting of Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) leaders in Washington on Friday, hosted by United States President Joe Biden.
Quad leaders denounce use of 'terrorist proxies' in South Asia
Leaders of the Quad countries, the US, India, Australia, and Japan, have denounced the use of "terrorist proxies" in South Asia, in a veiled reference to Pakistan, as they emphasized the importance of denying any support to terrorist groups which could be used to launch or plan terror attacks, including cross-border attacks.
Biden-Modi meeting: Pakistan, Taliban likely to dominate talks
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Joe Biden will hold their bilateral meeting on Friday, reports stated that Pakistan and its influence over the Taliban are likely to be key topics to be discussed.
Harris brings up Pakistan's role in terrorism during Modi meet
United States Vice President Kamala Harris, in her first meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raised the issue of Pakistan's role in terrorism, sending out a positive message for India.
AUKUS deal: India, Japan to not be included, US clarifies
The United States has ruled out the possibility of adding India or Japan to the new trilateral security alliance between the US, the United Kingdom, and Australia, known as AUKUS.
Modi reaches US; to meet Harris, global CEOs today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington DC to embark on a five-day trip to the United States.
Severe COVID-19 can cause delirium in patients, study finds
Severe coronavirus disease can lead to delirium in patients, a study conducted in the United States found.
PM Modi leaves for US; will meet Biden, address UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for his visit to the United States this morning, where he is scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings and address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
US allows entry to fully vaccinated adults. Can Indians travel?
The United States is set to reopen air travel for passengers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
CIA officer reported 'Havana Syndrome' symptoms on India trip
A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer suffered symptoms consistent with the mysterious "Havana Syndrome" during their recent trip to India with agency chief William J Burns, reports said.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine 'safe' for kids aged 5-11; generates 'robust immunity'
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech has been found safe for children between five to 11 years of age and generates a "robust" immune response, the companies said on Monday.
After promising inclusivity, Taliban orders women workers to 'stay home'
The Taliban has asked many female employees in Kabul city to stay home, interim city mayor Hamdullah Namony said.
Kabul: CIA warned of children's presence before US drone strike
Seconds before the United States carried out a drone strike on a suspected terror target in Kabul on August 29, the Central Intelligence Agency had warned of the presence of civilians, including children, around the target.
'Tragic': US admits its Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians
The United States has admitted that 10 civilians were killed when it launched a drone strike against suspected ISIS terrorists in Kabul last month.
'That fella Down Under': Joe Biden forgets Australian PM's name
Joe Biden is at it again.
Taliban infighting: Deputy PM, top minister involved in 'major row'
Days after the formation of the new Taliban government in Afghanistan, infighting has reportedly broken out within the extremist group, the BBC reported.
India top source of social media misinformation on COVID-19: Study
India produced the largest amount of Social media misinformation on COVID-19 due to the country's higher internet penetration rate, increasing social media consumption, and users' lack of internet literacy, according to a new study.
Pakistan harbors Taliban members, says US; to reassess relationship
The United States will be reassessing its relationship with Pakistan in the coming days, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Monday, noting that some of Pakistan's interests "are in conflict with ours."
Modi to attend first in-person Quad Summit hosted by US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the first in-person Quad Summit on September 24.
On 20th anniversary of 9/11 WTC attacks, America honors victims
The United States today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the deadliest terror attack on American soil and one of the most brutal around the world.
Taliban tortures, kills ex-VP Amrullah Saleh's brother in Panjshir: Report
Afghanistan's former Vice President Amrullah Saleh's elder brother Rohullah Saleh was reportedly killed while he was leaving Panjshir for Kabul.
Afghanistan is on brink of 'universal poverty,' says UN envoy
Afghanistan is at the risk of a "total breakdown" of the economy if the international community does not immediately step in and infuse money into the country, the United Nations (UN) has warned.
Vaccinate or face testing: Biden's fresh mandates for big companies
United States President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered new COVID-19 vaccine requirements affecting 100 million Americans.
Impossible Foods launches chicken-less chicken nuggets in restaurants in US
Living up to its name, American plant-based meat substitute manufacturer Impossible Foods launched its meatless chicken nuggets at restaurants recently.