19-10-2024 NEW YORK: The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer for allegedly directing a foiled plot to assassinate an American citizen who advocates for Khalistan, an independent Sikh state carved out of India. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said on Thursday …

19-10-2024 BANGKOK: Wanitcha Amkham rotates her roti stall between the Thai capital’s food markets throughout the week, hawking pan-fried dough that has been perfected in recipes passed down generations. Amkham is a Muslim and her roti, stuffed with fillings such as banana, cheese, chicken and onions, are all halal. Over …

19-10-2024 KYIV: The Kremlin has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s so-called “victory plan” for the defence of his country might lead to direct conflict between Russia and NATO. The comments were released on Thursday by the Russian state news agency TASS, and came after Zelenskyy travelled to European Union …

19-10-2024 WASHINGTON: The US Secret Service has “deep flaws” that need to be resolved urgently or more assassination attempts like the one at Donald Trump’s rally will happen again, a damning report says. An independent panel tasked with investigating the 13 July shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, released its findings on …

19-10-2024 ABUJA: On a normal day a visitor might pass Igbo-Ora with little more than a double take, wondering why so many pairs of residents wear matching clothes but this weekend left nobody doubting what makes the town in southwest Nigeria special. With fanfare, pageantry, talent shows and even a …

19-10-2024 SHIMLA: Farhan Khan says he still feels a chill down his spine when he recalls the day an anti-Muslim rally was held in his sleepy town in northern India’s Himachal Pradesh state. On September 17, the 26-year-old tailor opened his shop in Solan as usual at about 11:30am when …

19-10-2024 WASHINGTON/ BEIJING: The United States has sanctioned two Chinese companies it says are involved in the production of aerial drones used by Russia in its war in Ukraine. In a statement, the US Treasury said it was also targeting a Russian company and its owner, Artem Yamshchikov, who it …

Sharjah; 18 Oct 2024 (PMI): New Zealand reached their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final in 14 years with an eight-run victory over West Indies in Sharjah. Deandra Dottin’s four for 22 killed New Zealand’s momentum throughout their batting innings as Georgia Plimmer top-scored with 33 to see the …

The government administration is working hard to conduct the socio-economic survey in the state. In the background of the government’s order to complete the survey within 60 days, the discussions on the design of the format are continuing. The survey format will be ready in two or three days Discussions …

18-10-2024 JERUSALEM/ BEIRUT: Israel has claimed its forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an attack in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israeli military confirmed Sinwar’s death on Thursday but Hamas has not yet commented on the claim. According to the Israeli military statement, Sinwar was killed on Wednesday …