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Tie beyond diplomatic formality TAIPEI Paraguay and Taiwan share a friendship based on freedom and democracy that extends beyond diplomatic formalities, Paraguayan President Santiago Pena said on Thursday, as China told him to sever ties with Taipei. His visit comes as
BEIRUT Israel said on Thursday it had killed a commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force in an airstrike on Beirut a day earlier, the first Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire agreed last month. The Israeli military said the commander was killed when
VATICAN CITY U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio came to the Vatican on Thursday for a potentially fraught encounter with Pope Leo as President Donald Trump has continued a series of disparaging attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran war. Rubio's convoy drove through
Health authorities worldwide race tracing passengers following deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard stranded Antarctic cruise vessel Amsterdam Countries around the world have launched urgent efforts to trace passengers who left the cruise ship MV Hondius after a deadly hantavi
They fear economic collapse amid possible withdrawal of thousands of American military personnel from the town Vilseck The small Bavarian town of Vilseck is facing growing uncertainty after reports suggested that at least 5,000 American troops could soon be withdrawn from G
The proposed arrangement is expected to be only an interim understanding rather than a comprehensive peace settlement Washington The United States and Iran are moving closer toward a limited and temporary agreement aimed at halting the ongoing conflict between the two natio
CAIRO An Israeli air strike has killed the son of Hamas’ chief negotiator in U.S.-mediated talks over Gaza’s future, a senior Hamas official said on Thursday, as leaders of the militant group held talks in Cairo aimed at safeguarding their truce with Israel. Azzam Al-Hayya, s
CHIBAYISH MARSHES After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the wetlands, drawing buffalo herders and fishermen back to areas once abandoned. In Chibayish marshes in southern Iraq,
LONDON Millions of British voters cast their ballots on Thursday in local and regional elections that are expected to deal a huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and renew questions over his ability to govern. Elections for almost 5,000 council seats in Eng
NEW DELHI Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has expressed his deep "shock and sadness" following the untimely death of his former Under-19 teammate, Amanpreet Singh Gill. The former Punjab pace bowler passed away on Wednesday in Chandigarh at the age of 36, leaving the national
MUMBAI The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a landmark moment for local cricket with the launch of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League. The tournament will run alongside the fourth season of the men’s league from June 1 to 13 at the historic Wankhede Stadium,
HYDERABAD Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has hailed his team’s "fearless" batting unit after a dominant 33-run victory over Punjab Kings propelled them to the top of the IPL 2026 standings. Cummins credited the group’s aggressive mindset for setting a massive total th
NEW DELHI Sunrisers Hyderabad star Heinrich Klaasen has revealed a major shift in his batting philosophy during the 2026 IPL season. The powerful right-hander, known for his aggressive hitting, says he has stopped trying to score at a "300 strike-rate" every time he bats, choo
SHANGHAI The Indian women’s recurve team created history at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 by defeating the legendary South Korean team to reach the final. The stunning 5-1 semifinal victory guarantees India at least a silver medal and marks a rare upset against the ten-time Ol
AHMEDABAD India is preparing to make history by hosting the first-ever World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad next month. From June 4 to 8, the TransStadia arena will welcome elite athletes from over forty countries for a global competition that blends ancient tradition with
BIRMINGHAM Aston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth has announced she will retire from professional football at the end of this season. The 33-year-old is bringing a close to an impressive 16-year career that saw her rise from a teenage debutant to an international star for Engl
BHOPAL Hockey India has officially announced the twenty-four-member squads for the upcoming Under-18 Men’s and Women’s series against Australia. This high-stakes tournament will be held at the SAI Central Centre in Bhopal from May 15 to 20, serving as a vital warm-up for the A
GANDHINAGAR On World Athletics Day, Gujarat is celebrating the massive success of Khel Mahakumbh, a sports initiative that is transforming lives from small villages to the national stage. Launched in 2010 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this program has turned sports into a r
