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Pak PM claims many countries keen in buying its fighter jets

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday claimed that several countries were in talks with Pakistan to acquire its fighter jets following last year's conflict with India. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

When US Invaded Countries In The Americas

That a country thinks it has the right to randomly invade another country has repercussions that will for sure be played on the global arena in the years to come. IMAGE: Smoke rises near Fort......

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

United States President Donald Trump has backed a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the White House leverage against countries like China......

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

Maps evolve. Boundaries of countries get altered, moving a few kilometres this way or that. New countries are born. The names of nations have changed too. Long before their modern names settled......

US to pause visa for Russia, Iran among 75 countries from Jan 21

The US State Department is set to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Russia and Iran, as part of a crackdown on those immigrants deemed likely to become a "public......

Which Country Produces The Most Milk?

Milk is produced in abundance in India, the United States, Russia and a few other countries which drove global cow milk production this year and in previous years. India's massive 211.7 million......

9 Countries With The Most Oil

Where are the most oil reserves in the world? Who owns them? Find out! The US Energy Information Administration released, December 2023, a list of the countries with the largest proven crude oil......

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

Across the globe, some countries believe life deserves frequent pauses -- enough days to celebrate faith, culture, history and togetherness. Here are eight countries that officially top the list......

EU suspends export benefits to sectors like textiles, plastics for India

GSP concessions allowed Indian exporters to ship at less than MFN (most favoured nation) tariffs to EU markets. Now, concessions are suspended for 87 per cent value of Indian goods to the EU.......

India's Billionaire Club Contracts In 2025

The aggregate net worth of the country's 176 dollar billionaires dropped to $984.2 billion during 2025, down from a record $1,036.2 billion at the end of December 2024. Illustration: Dominic......

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

'The amount of respect we have for people who guard our borders and put the country first.''Why do they do this?''The chances of not coming back are so high. Still, they take that risk.''It's for......

Aamir Khan Moves In With Gauri Spratt

Aamir Khan on Gauri Spratt: 'In my heart, I'm already married to her' IMAGE: Gauri Spratt and Aamir Khan. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Key Points Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt are all set to move in......

Russians won't be representing their country at Winter Games: Coventry

IMAGE: According to International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, Russian athletes competing at Milano Cortina would do so as individual athletes. Photograph: Remo Casilli/Reuters......

'Like me, whole of Bangladesh is uncertain about T20WC'

IMAGE: Bangladesh captain Litton Das. Photograph: BCCI Bangladesh captain Litton Das said he is "not sure" whether his country would be competing in next month's T20 World Cup amid the prolonged......

Big blow to T20 World Cup: Bangladesh say NO to India travel

'We are not convinced that they (India) can ensure the safety of our entire team, journalists, and spectators' 'We expect the ICC to provide justice by considering our genuine security risks and......

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

IMAGE: If Bangladesh withdraw from the T20 World Cup, Scotland are next in line based on team rankings for the tournament starting on February 7. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points If Bangladesh......

India keen to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships

IMAGE: The Athletics Federation of India has recommended Bhubaneswar as the host city for the World Indoor Championships in 2028. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points The AFI is keen to host the......