Photos: Kolkata artists make idols to celebrate Durga Puja
The five-day festival commemorates the slaying of a demon king by the lion-riding, 10-armed goddess Durga.
Category Archives: News
Republican Senate hopeful denies paying for girlfriend’s abortion
Herschel Walker says he strongly opposes abortion rights and calls the accusation in The Daily Beast a “flat-out lie."
UK begins first inquiry into government’s pandemic response
The UK recorded more than 20 million COVID-19 cases and more than 166,000 deaths, the seventh-highest death rate.
UAE hopes to attract skilled professionals with new visa rules
The new schemes have been described by local media as the biggest shake-up in the country’s immigration policy in years.
Bangladesh faces power blackout after national grid fails
The malfunctioning of Bangladesh's power grid led to blackouts across 75-80 percent of the country.
How bad could Europe’s energy crisis get this winter?
Gas prices have reached record highs in Europe, and supplies are running low, stoking fears for the coming winter.
Bodies of Russian soldiers lie in town recaptured by Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers collect the bodies of their comrades but are reportedly not immediately removing those of Russians.
Lesotho holds elections amid political instability
The ruling All Basotho Convention has been unable to pass important constitutional changes in parliament.
Zelenskyy, Musk in Twitter showdown over Ukraine ‘peace’ plan
Musk's proposal to seek a negotiated solution to Russia's invasion and cede Crimea for good angers Ukrainians.
Kashmir police arrest suspect in murder of top prison official
Hemant Kumar Lohia's domestic worker is the main accused in the killing, which has also been claimed by a rebel group.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 223
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 223rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
At least 15 killed in latest Ecuador prison riot
South American nation's prison agency says 14 people were taken to hospital and work is underway to identify the dead.
Australia targets zero-extinction with promise to conserve land
Government says it will aim to conserve 30 percent of Australia's land mass in attempt to protect its unique wildlife.
North Korea fires ‘dangerous’ ballistic missile over Japan
Japan, South Korea and the US promise 'robust response' after Pyongyang's fifth weapons test in 10 days.
US to impose additional ‘costs’ on Iran amid protests, Biden says
US president says he is 'gravely concerned' by reports of crackdown on protests in Iran over death of Mahsa Amini.
Credit Suisse sees shares sink over restructuring concerns
Shares slid as much as 11.5 percent before recovering as investors panicked over bank's ability for a turnaround.
US Supreme Court begins session amid crisis of public trust
Recent survey finds just 47 percent of Americans trust US top court, which is taking up new set of contentious cases.
Chechnya’s leader to send teenage sons to fight in Ukraine
Putin's ally criticised a top Russian general for 'mediocrity' and said his sons aged 14, 15, and 16 will go to war.
Ukrainian forces advance southward, mirroring success in the east
Ukrainian forces recapture territory in the south, threatening supply lines for thousands of Russian troops.
Trial begins for Oath Keepers charged in Jan 6 US Capitol riot
Five people face felony charges, including seditious conspiracy - a Civil War-era statute that is rarely prosecuted.