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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Various countries, including the United States, have approached Ukraine for help in defending against the Iranian drones, Zelenskyy said late Wednesday. He said he has spoken … Read more
Beijing [China]March 5 (ANI): China on Thursday lowered its GDP economic growth targets to around 4 per cent to 5 per cent and unveiled an increase in military spending by 7 per cent this year, bringing the total spending on defence to around USD 275 billion, Chinese state media reported on Thursday. China’s defence budget … Read more
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The University of Chicago has honoured Professor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the 85-year-old distinction, recognised for his "landmark" policy work and leadership in India during the COVID-19 crisis and global economic uncertainty.
Washington DC [US]March 5 (ANI): A new poll by Fox News shows that a majority of US voters disapprove of the job performance of US President Donald Trump, with economic concerns and the rising cost of living driving dissatisfaction with the administration and Washington more broadly. According to the latest survey, 57 per cent of … Read more
Islamabad [Pakistan]March 5 (ANI): Army Chief Asim Munir has said that lasting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan was contingent upon the Taliban regime renouncing support for terrorism and terrorist organisations. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday, Munir made the remarks during his visit to Wana in South Waziristan, … Read more
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. “Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful,” the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. “I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for … Read more
MEDLEY, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, said Wednesday she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in … Read more
Baghdad, March 4: The US Department of State has issued a high-level security alert for Iraq, ordering the immediate departure of all non-emergency government personnel. On Wednesday, March 4, the US Embassy in Baghdad urged private American citizens to leave the country as soon as they are safely able to do so. The directive comes … Read more
Chennai, March 4: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled on March 16, while also finalising seat allocations for its allies in the state. Out of the four Rajya Sabha seats allocated to the DMK, one seat has been allotted to the Congress and another … Read more
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]March 4 (ANI): The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday raised serious concerns with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the safety of Indian students stranded in different parts of Iran amid the ongoing airstrikes and escalating hostilities. In a statement, JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami conveyed to the … Read more