US says it is not delaying Iran nuclear talks
WASHINGTON: Washington denied suggestions it is stalling a potential agreement to resurrect Iran nuclear deal after a “final” draft was circulated, but said outstanding questions remain. “Notion that we have delayed this negotiatio...
UN split over ban on Taliban officials’ travel
UNITED NATIONS: Members of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) remained divided over whether to exempt some of Afghanistan’s Taliban officials from a travel ban, diplomatic sources said. Under a 2011 Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban...
Japanese photojournalist Sasamoto bid adieus
Japan: Tsuneko Sasamoto, a pioneering photographer considered to be Japan’s first female photojournalist, who swore by a glass of red wine each night as one of the keys to good health, has died at the age of 107, domestic media said yesterday....
Boris Johnson’s adherent Tiger Patel fully backs Liz Truss
LIZ TRUSS has been backed for Prime Minister’s slot by renowned Blackburn councillor Tiger Patel with his close Deputy Conservative member Ishaq Vaez and his team. He frequently travels and speaks to locals about promoting British Government a...
Ex-BJP lawmaker booked for admitting lynching of 5 Muslims: report
New Delhi: A former member of India’s legislative assembly (MLA) belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was booked by police for “allegedly promoting hatred and enmity”, Indian media outlet The Print reported . Report said that f...
Top commander says nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed
KYIV: Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia’s invasion began, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief said, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported. Valeriy Zaluzhny told a forum that Ukraine’s children needed particular...
Putin hails national flag, symbol of trust, justice, solidarity
MOSCOW: Russia’s national flag will always be a sacred symbol for country’s people, President Vladimir Putin said in a video address on National Flag Day. “Today, we are marking National Flag Day. We pay respect to Russia’s o...
Britney Spears ‘in best place’ ahead of ‘Hold Me Close’ release despite K-Fed feud
Britney Spears is “finally in control” of her own life as she gears up for release of her comeback song with Sir Elton John despite ongoing feud with ex-husband Kevin Federline. Toxic hit-maker, who was enveloped with controversies again...
Priyanka Chopra cuts fashionable figure in vibrant green shirt in West Hollywood
Global icon Priyanka Chopra looked fashionable in a stunning green outfit while grabbing lunch with friends at San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood. White Tiger starlet donned a vibrant green button-down shirt and added a pair of pale blue jeans...
Sri Lanka looks to Saudi travellers to boost tourism industry
COLOMBO: Travel industry players in Sri Lanka are hoping to attract more tourists from Saudi Arabia as island nation grapples with an ongoing crisis in its tourism economy. Tourism has long been a key source of capital for Sri Lanka. In 2018 tourism...
