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Mount Semeru releases volcanic materials during an eruption as seen from Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

Death toll rises to 13 in Indonesia volcano eruption

Mount Semeru in Lumajang district in East Java province spewed thick columns of ash more than 12,000 meters (40,000...

5 Dec 2021 11:31 AM IST

A coronavirus theme based model on a road during the intensified lockdown due to surge in COVID-19 cases, in Chennai. PTI photo

First known COVID-19 case was vendor in China's animal market in...

Wuhan city is where the coronavirus first emerged in 2019 and spiralled into a pandemic

19 Nov 2021 5:23 PM IST

In both countries -- the worlds biggest economies -- more than two-thirds of the wealth is held by the richest 10% of households, and their share has been increasing, the report said. (AFP Photo)

Global wealth surges as China overtakes US to grab top spot

The US, held back by more muted increases in property prices, saw its net worth more than double over the period, to $90...

16 Nov 2021 1:55 PM IST

The two countries got embroiled in a diplomatic tussle after the UK announced compulsory quarantine for travellers from India despite being fully vaccinated. Representational Image. (AFP)

US CDC issues 'Level One' COVID-19 travel health notice for India

In August, the US eased its travel advisory for India, lowering it to Level 2: Moderate

16 Nov 2021 12:41 PM IST

Four coal mine workers of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) were killed when a part of the roof of an underground mine in SCCLs Srirampur. (Photo: Representational Image/PTI)

China defends joining with India on coal phase down' instead of phase...

Pan Jiahua praised India for its pledge to target net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070

15 Nov 2021 5:20 PM IST

The largest uncertainty in climate sensitivity predictions is the influence of clouds. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Can world's climate target and India's development coexist?

Modi said earlier at the summit that India expected the world's developed nations to make $1 trillion available as...

13 Nov 2021 6:31 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit via video, from Beijing on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 (Li Xueren/Xinhua via AP)

China's president Xi warns against 'Cold War' in Indo-Pacific

Xi also said the region should make sure to keep supply lines functioning and to continue liberalising trade and...

11 Nov 2021 10:18 AM IST

Japans Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, arrives at his official residence in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (AP/Koji Sasahara)

Kishida reelected Japan's PM in parliamentary voteBy Mari Yamaguchi

Kishida had been chosen by the Liberal Democrats as a safe, conservative choice a month ago

10 Nov 2021 1:24 PM IST

New Delhi must officially declare that the Indian government will stand by the Dalai Lamas decision, while he should keep in mind the Indian population on the borders with Tibet.

Dalai Lama says he prefers to stay in India since Taiwan-China...

The Tibetan spiritual leader also said he has no particular plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping

10 Nov 2021 11:01 AM IST

The frigate is the largest and most advanced warship China has ever exported, CSSC said. (Representative Image: ANI)

With eye on Indian Ocean, China delivers largest, most advanced...

China is also developing Sri Lanka's Hambantota port after it acquired it on 99 years' lease

9 Nov 2021 3:27 PM IST

Taliban fighters stand guard on the backdrop of shops selling antiques and decorative merchandise at Chicken Street in Kabul on September 26, 2021. The once-bustling hotspot, where aid workers and adventurous tourists would shop for vintage tribal rugs, pottery and metalware, is almost empty of visitors looking for a bargain. (WAKIL KOHSAR / AFP)

Anti-Taliban forces might gravitate towards ISIS-K in Afghanistan:...

Officially, the Taliban continue to insist that fighters of neither al-Qaeda nor ISIS-K are present in Afghanistan

9 Nov 2021 12:08 PM IST

Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party General Secretary Akira Amari (L) bows to Prime Minister and party leader Fumio Kishida (and R) at the party headquarters, in Tokyo, on October 31, 2021, following Japans general election. (Behrouz MEHRI / POOL / AFP)

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida declares victory after 'very tough' election

The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito won 293 of the 465 seats in...

1 Nov 2021 11:48 AM IST