Viking boats to be protected by UNESCO
PARIS, France: During the course of several thousand years, wooden sailing boats enabled North Europeans to expand their businesses, influence ...
New US visas to attract foreign science, tech students
WASHINGTON D.C.: To ensure that the U.S. economy remains competitive, the Biden administration will allow international students specializing in science, ...
World famous Rio Carnival rescheduled for April
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Brazil and the spread of the Omicron ...
Following blunt comments about Ukraine, German navy chief resigns
BERLIN, Germany: Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach, head of the German Navy, resigned due to comments he made on Ukraine and ...
Turkish journalist jailed before trial for insulting Erdogan
ISTANBUL, Turkey: A Turkish journalist has been arrested for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, her lawyer said. Journalist Sedef Kabas ...
French adventurer dies attempting solo Atlantic crossing
LE PECQ, France: A 75-year-old Frenchman has reportedly died during a solo attempt to row across the Atlantic Ocean. The ...
Chevron, Total to end business ties with Myanmar
PARIS, France: Two of the largest energy companies have announced that they are leaving Myanmar, citing human rights abuses and ...
Restaurants say Minneapolis vaccine rules unfair, sue city
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: The city of Minneapolis and its mayor are being sued by restaurant and bar owners, in response to ...
U.S. unlikely to organize evacuations for Americans in Ukraine
US citizens in Ukraine advised to board commercial flights in case push comes to shove A spokesperson for the US ...
Hundreds of Cubans expected to receive prison terms after July riots
HAVANA, Cuba: Courts in Cuba concluded six mass trials involving individuals allegedly participating in the largest and most unruly demonstrations ...
UK's Johnson announces easing of COVID-19 restrictions
LONDON, England: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that since infections are leveling off in most parts of the ...
Slovenia, Taiwan to open representative offices, China condemns move
BEIJING, China: Slovenia's plans to upgrade relations with self-governing Taiwan have angered China, which accused Taiwan of ratcheting up diplomatic ...
Mexican journalists murdered while reporting on drugs, corruption
MEXICO CITY, Mexico: In a blow to the country's press corp, two Mexican journalists who had reported their country's slide ...
After becoming oldest living man, Spaniard dies at 112
LEON, Spain: Saturnino de la Fuente Garca, believed to be the world's oldest man, died on January 18 at age ...
Drones in Sweden reported over nuclear plants, palace
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Sweden's security service is investigating drone sightings reported over key Swedish sites, including nuclear plants.Sightings were reported at ...
Etisalat named world's strongest telecom brand with US$12.5 bn portfolio
ABU DHABI, 26th January, 2022 (WAM) -- Etisalat has been ranked as the world's strongest telecom brand and is the ...
China fumes as Lithuania, Slovenia stand against its 'aggression'
Lasko [Slovenia], January 26 (ANI): After Lithuania, another member of the European Union - Slovenia - has shown the courage ...
Over 500 Islamic State terrorists surrender in Syrian Al-Hasakah after prison break: SDF
Damascus [Syria], January 26 (ANI/Sputnik): Up to 550 terrorists affiliated to the Islamic State (IS, a terrorist organization outlawed in ...
Energy Contingency Plan in Motion Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has been working with European countries and energy producers around the world on ways to ...
Assam Regiment contingent marches down Rajpath on Republic Day
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Assam Regiment contingent on Wednesday marched down the Rajpath on the occasion of Republic ...
Infosys named the fastest-growing IT services brand in the world; among top 25 Fastest-Growing Brands across Sectors globally
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 26 (ANI/PRNewswire):The brand valuation records a quantum leap in brand growth for Infosys, marked by 52% ...
Goa tableau showcases symbols of the state's heritage at the 73rd Republic Day parade
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Goa on Wednesday showcased its tableau on the theme 'Symbols of Goan Heritage' at ...
R-Day parade: Tableau depicts changing face of Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir at the Republic Day parade this year depicted ...
Study finds how the timing of dinner and genetics affect individuals' blood sugar control
Massachusetts [US], January 26 (ANI): We live in a day and age where very young children also get diagnosed with ...
BAL reports Consolidated Q3 Revenue of Rs. 232.5 Cr. a YOY Growth of 310 percent and PAT at Rs. 15.5 Cr. a YOY Growth at 465 percent
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): Delhi-based agro-inputs major, Best Agrolife Ltd. announced its financial results for Q3FY22 on 25 ...
Republic Day parade: Haryana tableau displays proactive policies for sports promotion
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The tableau of Haryana at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday displayed the proactive ...
IMF warns Bitcoin-friendly country of large risks, president responds
El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021The International Monetary Fund ...
Explainer: What's Known About 'Stealth' Version of Omicron
Scientists and health officials around the world are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the omicron variant that has ...
IMF Urges El Salvador to Remove Bitcoin's Legal Tender Status
The International Monetary Fund's board 'urged' El Salvador to do away with its move to make bitcoin a legal tender, ...
Explainer: What Post-unrest Reforms Is Kazakhstan Proposing
MOSCOW - Kazakhstan's leader has trumpeted ambitious economic reforms following the worst unrest in the country of 19 million in ...
Norway Defends Hosting Talks with Afghan Taliban
ISLAMBAD - Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere has described as 'serious" and "genuine' the talks his country hosted this ...
Unacademy's film with M S Dhoni inspires learners to pursue their dreams with perseverance
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Unacademy has launched a new brand film titled Lesson No. 7, featuring cricket ...
German chancellor says Berlin to keep providing economic support to Ukraine
Berlin [Germany], January 26 (ANI/Sputnik): Ukraine can rely on Germany, Berlin will continue to provide economic assistance to Kiev, German ...
The best educational program is now available at pocket-friendly prices - Praadis Institute of Education (PIE) introduces their brilliant courses at INR 7,999/-
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI/PNN): The newly launched EdTech start up, Praadis Institute of Education (PIE) has launched an ...
La Liga: Anthony Martial joins Sevilla from Man Utd on loan
Madrid [Spain], January 26 (ANI): Sevilla FC and Manchester United FC have reached an agreement which will see Anthony Martial, ...
Beth Mooney to return in Ashes Test, passed fit to play in just 10 days of injury
Canberra [Australia], January 26 (ANI): Australia batter Beth Mooney will be returning to the Ashes Test squad, after was she ...
PPP Senate thrashes Imran Khan govt, says corruption is PTI's single point agenda
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 26 (ANI): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) parliamentary leader in the Senate Sherry Rehman took the government to ...
Taliban returns to its old ways: Thinktank
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 26 (ANI): Taliban has jailed a popular professor at Kabul University for criticizing the outfit, shot at ...
American Danielle Collins crashes Aussie Open semifinals
Another American crashed the Australian Open semifinals, with Danielle Collins ousting France's Alize Cornet in straight sets Wednesday. Cornet reached ...
'Very happy for you both': Harbhajan extends wishes to Yuvraj-Hazel for baby boy
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh congratulated Yuvraj Singh and wife Hazel Keech, after the ...
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Asian stocks directionless, Nikkei 225 loses ninety-nine points
TOKYO, Japan - Fears of an early move by the Federal Reserve kept buyers at bay across Asia on Wednesday.In ...
Mark Cuban's online pharmacy to offer public cheaper drugs
DALLAS, Texas: Investor and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has launched an online pharmacy offering over 100 drugs at an ...
Technology stocks lead U.S. stocks rout, Nasdaq drops 316 points
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - U.S. stocks gyrated again on Tuesday with the major indices plunging before bouncing back. Nonetheless, it ...
Record high fertilizer prices in Mississippi mean smaller harvests
JACKSON, Mississippi: Record high fertilizer prices could result in Mississippi farmers planting smaller crops in 2022."Mississippi is such an agricultural ...
Toyota says demand causing four-year wait for Japanese Land Cruisers
TOKYO, Japan: Toyota, the world's largest carmaker, has warned Japanese buyers of its new Land Cruiser SUV that they will ...
Despite losses, American Airlines optimistic about spring travel
DALLAS, Texas: American Airlines has reported losses of $931 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Additionally, officials have said ...
Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs
DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...
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