Dabbling in diplomacy in Asia: The focal point of the world S.D. Muni’s book ‘Dabbling in Diplomacy’, otherwise a very specialised book but written lucidly with his life intertwined with teaching, research and diplomacy combined with brushings with politicians and revolution, is interesting to read. Opinion 27 Aug, 2024
Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn’t mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on Sunday as it took over Olympic hosting duties from the French capital, which closed out its 2024 Games just as they started — with joy and panache. Sports 12 Aug, 2024
Indian forces kill 62 militants this year in disputed Kashmir -police Indian security forces have killed 62 militants, including 15 foreigners, in the disputed Jammu & Kashmir region this year, a senior police official said on Sunday. World 01 May, 2022
Attacks on Pakistan military bases kill four soldiers, 15 insurgents Insurgents in the Pakistani province of Balochistan attacked two military bases overnight, killing four soldiers while losing 15 of their own men, a top official said on Thursday, in the latest violence in the resource-rich region where China is investing. World 03 Feb, 2022
US braces for more ISIS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on Friday after an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 85 people, including 13 US soldiers outside the gates of Kabul airport. World 27 Aug, 2021
Dozens of civilians, at least 13 US troops killed in Kabul airport attack ​​​​​​​Islamic State struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport in a suicide bomb attack on Thursday, killing scores of civilians and at least 13 U.S. troops, disrupting the airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans desperate to flee. World 27 Aug, 2021
US says 1,500 Americans may still await Kabul evacuation Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that as many as 1,500 Americans may be awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan, a figure that suggests the US may accomplish its highest priority for the Kabul airlift — rescuing US citizens — ahead of President Joe Biden’s Tuesday deadline despite growing concerns of terror threats targeting the airport. World 26 Aug, 2021
Taliban could take Afghan capital in 90 days amid rapid Taliban gains, says US intelligence The Taliban have captured districts bordering Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan and China, heightening regional security concerns. World 11 Aug, 2021
Suspected suicide bombing at Indonesian church wounds 14 people A suspected suicide bomber blew themselves up outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sunday, wounding nine people on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, police and a witness said. World 28 Mar, 2021
2019 Sri Lankan Easter Sunday bombings probe calls for former Prez's prosecution As per reports, a probe into the coordinated Easter Sunday bombings of 2019 in Sri Lanka has called for the nation's former President as well as senior poilce and intelligence officials to be prosecuted. World 24 Feb, 2021
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead BAGHDAD: Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 28 people and wounding 73 others, officials said. The rare suicide bombing attack hit the Bab al-Sharqi commercial area in central Baghdad... Women 21 Jan, 2021
Gunmen in�Afghanistan�kill 25 at Sikh complex, Islamic State claims responsibility Ministry says 25 killed, eight wounded, 80 rescued Taliban denies involvement, Islamic State claims Sikh community in Afghanistan fewer than 300 families KABUL: Gunmen and suicide bombers raided a Sikh religious complex in the Afghan... Women 26 Mar, 2020
