Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO April 30, 2021 at 07:52PM

The final phase of ending America's "forever war" in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last US and NATO troops by the end of summer.

Covid crisis in India very serious, cases yet to peak: US official April 30, 2021 at 07:03PM

The Covid-19 crisis in India is indeed very serious, the Biden Administration said on Friday, noting that the cases have not peaked yet.

Determined volunteers still search for capsized ship missing April 30, 2021 at 06:54PM

The volunteers gather around a map, suntanned fingers tracing over the bayous, lakes and islands where they'll search. They talk about where they've already been and where they'll go today. They make sure everyone has food and water, and knows the radio channel to use. They gather in prayer and then set off for another day searching for those still missing from the capsized Seacor Power.

US to remain in communication with India on its needs to fight Covid-19: White House April 30, 2021 at 06:34PM

The US will continue to maintain communication with India about its needs to address the Covid-19 crisis, the White House has said, as critical American aid supplies started arriving in the country.

Heartbreaking to see Covid-19 crisis utterly overwhelm India's health systems: US lawmakers April 30, 2021 at 06:14PM

Top US lawmakers have expressed serious concern over the sudden spike in coronavirus cases in India, saying it is "heartbreaking" to see the "crisis utterly overwhelm the health systems" in the country.

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin calls for 'new vision' for American defense April 30, 2021 at 06:24PM

In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a "new vision" for American defense in the face of emerging cyber and space threats and the prospect of fighting bigger wars.

Biden to veer from Trump, Obama policies in taking on North Korea April 30, 2021 at 07:20PM

Qualified students, academics exempt from US travel restrictions on India April 30, 2021 at 06:00PM

Indian students seeking to commence studies in US schools, colleges, and universities in fall 2021 may qualify for a National Interest Exception (NIE) to get around the travel restrictions being imposed by the Biden administration following the Covid-19 upsurge in India, the US State Department said on Friday.

6.8-magnitude quake rattles northeast Japan, no tsunami risk April 30, 2021 at 04:55PM

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on Saturday but no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese and US authorities said, with no immediate reports of damage. The mid-morning quake hit at a depth of 47 kilometres (29 miles) in the Pacific, off Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture -- near the epicentre of a huge 2011 quake that triggered a towering tsunami.

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi marks third month under house arrest April 30, 2021 at 04:39PM

Charged on six counts including sedition and under Myanmar's official secrets law, Suu Kyi has been under house arrest since February 1. She spent more than 15 years under house arrest during previous military rule before her 2010 release and rise to power in elections held five years later.

Kamala Harris: Coronavirus situation in India tragic April 30, 2021 at 04:15PM

“There is no question that it is a great tragedy, in terms of the loss of life, and as I have said before, and I will say again, we as a country have made a commitment to the people of India to support them,” Harris said. The US will restrict travel from India from May 4.

दक्षिण कोरिया ने कैसे पाया कोरोना पर काबू:इच्छाशक्ति और पब्लिक हेल्थ पर विश्वास के बूते कोरोना को हराया, मास्क अनिवार्य नहीं, फिर भी लोग लगाते हैं April 30, 2021 at 03:50PM

जनता ने तीखी आलोचना से सरकार को सजग रखा; यहां लोग बीमार पड़ना अच्छा नहीं मानते हैं, इसलिए हर एहतियात बरती

Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines April 30, 2021 at 03:48PM

अमेरिका-चीन में टकराव की आशंका:ताइवान के मामले में अमेरिका-चीन के बीच युद्ध की आशंका , यह दुनिया की अर्थव्यवस्था पर भारी पड़ेगा April 30, 2021 at 02:16PM

युद्ध होने पर इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स व दुनियाभर की अन्य कई इंडस्ट्री बहुत अधिक प्रभावित होंगी

भ्रष्टाचार रोकने के लिए पोप फ्रांसिस का नया आदेश:चर्च के अफसर संपत्ति का खुलासा करें, तोहफे भी न लें, आदेश में बड़े पादरी भी शामिल April 30, 2021 at 01:54PM

Italy close to goal of 500,000 shots a day April 29, 2021 at 11:02PM

Italy is nearing its goal of administering a half-million Covid-19 vaccines a day. Premier Mario Draghi's office said early Friday that provisional data indicates some 497,993 doses were administered on Thursday, a daily record.

Indonesia to salvage submarine after deadly sinking disaster April 29, 2021 at 10:41PM

Indonesia said Friday it will salvage a submarine that sank off the coast of Bali, as grieving relatives paid their respects to the dozens of crew killed in the disaster.

South Africa's Zulu regent Queen Dlamini Zulu dies at 65 April 29, 2021 at 10:22PM

South Africa's Zulu regent Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu has died at 65, officials said, just over a month after she took the role following the death of her husband, King Goodwill Zwelithini.

Russia produces first batch of Covid-19 vaccine for animals: Regulator April 29, 2021 at 09:50PM

Russia has produced the world's first batch - 17,000 doses - of Covid-19 vaccines for animals, its agricultural regulator said on Friday.

Record number of Chinese to travel over Labour Day break, but stick close to home April 29, 2021 at 09:13PM

A record-breaking wave of Chinese tourists will hit the road for the Labour Day break, and with borders still shut many will be travelling domestically, to more remote locations and for longer, giving China's economy a powerful short-term boost.

Explainer: What remains as US ends Afghan 'forever war' April 29, 2021 at 08:59PM

Announcing a firm withdrawal deadline, President Joe Biden cut through the long debate, even within the US military, over whether the time was right. Starting Saturday, the last remaining 2,500 to 3,5000 American troops will begin leaving, to be fully out by Sept. 11 at the latest.

Growth in Burkina Faso gold mining fuels human trafficking April 29, 2021 at 08:51PM

For months, human traffickers beat and drugged Blessing, hauling the 27-year-old from one gold mine encampment to the next, where each night she was forced to sleep with dozens of men for less than $2 a person.

Sumo wrestler dies month after falling on head during bout April 29, 2021 at 08:42PM

A Japanese sumo wrestler has died a month after falling on his head during a bout in a case that has raised questions about the sport's response to medical emergencies.

Census Bureau: 70% of voters cast ballots early or by mail April 29, 2021 at 07:55PM

More than two-thirds of all US citizens of the voting age population participated in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new US Census Bureau report, and 69% of those cast ballots by mail or early in-person voting - methods that Republicans in some states are curtailing.

Florida GOP awaits governor's signature on new voting rules April 29, 2021 at 07:52PM

Florida Republicans passed a series of sweeping voter restrictions Thursday targeting mailed ballots, drop boxes and other popular election methods, becoming the latest GOP-controlled state to tighten voting rules after massive turnout in 2020.

Disneyland opening highlights California's Covid turnaround April 29, 2021 at 07:41PM

Four months ago, America's most populous state was struggling to combat a surge in coronavirus hospitalizations that packed patients into outdoor tents and killed hundreds of people each day.

'I'm still exhaling': Swing-state voters on Joe Biden's 100 days April 29, 2021 at 07:06PM

On the sidelines of her son's soccer practice in upscale Elm Grove, Wisconsin, Laura Hahn said President Joe Biden is doing well 100 days into his presidency. But she attributed the opinion as much to relief as analysis.

Joe Biden's agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds April 29, 2021 at 06:47PM

President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress - and some are more politically plausible than others. The two parties are working together in some areas, including on changes to policing and confronting the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans. But Republicans are likely to block other Democratic initiatives on immigration and voting rights.