India sends assistance to Mauritius to contain the oil spill on its south-east coast and to deal with the environmental crisis arising off it, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Sunday (August 16, 2020).

India sends 30 tonnes of technical equipment as assistance to Mauritius to contain oil spill

Cases are rising across the region at the fastest pace since tough lockdown measures were lifted

COVID-19: Second wave of infections across Spain | Nearly 3,000 cases in last 24 hours

"After 49 years," Trump added, "Israel and the United Arab Emirates will fully normalize their diplomatic relations. They will exchange embassies and ambassadors, and begin cooperation across the board and on a broad range of areas, including tourism, education, healthcare, trade and security."

3 Presidents before Trump have attempted a peace deal in West Asia but failed

US President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to move next week to trigger a "snapback" of international sanctions against Iran at the UNSC.

Trump threatens 'Snapback' of UN sanctions against Iran

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if elected, his administration will stand with New Delhi in confronting the threats it faces and called for strengthening the “bond” between India and the US.

'India-U.S shares a special bond' says Joe Biden; Promises H-1B reforms

The president visited his brother on Aug. 14 in New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, hours after it was reported that the younger man had been hospitalized.

US President Donald Trump's younger brother dies at 71

Opponents of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko are set to gather for another day of protest in Minsk over disputed elections last weekend.

Vladimir Putin pledges support for President Lukashenko

Greenland's ice sheet may have shrunk past the point of return, with the ice likely to melt away no matter how quickly the world reduces climate-warming emissions

Greenland's ice sheet melting has passed the point of no return

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday during a press conference that he was "looking into" whether Chinese technology giant Alibaba should be banned in the United States.

Donald Trump says considering ban on Chinese firm Alibaba after TikTok

A ship that has leaked tons of oil off the coast of Mauritius has split apart, authorities said on Saturday.

Why the Mauritius oil spill is threatening | MV Wakashio | Climate Change | Aquatic ecosystem

Former captain of Indian cricket team MS Dhoni on Saturday (15 August 2020) hanged his boots from all forms of international cricket. Dhoni took to photo-blogging platform Instagram to post an emotional video as he bid adieu to international cricket in what can be termed as the most Dhoni-esque way of quitting the sport.

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni retires from international cricket

Leaders from across the world posted congratulatory messages on social media, wishing India on its 74th Independence Day. Let's take a look at how the world celebrated India's Independence Day.

Watch: How world celebrated India's 74th Independence Day

Leaders from across the world posted congratulatory messages on social media, wishing India on its 74th Independence Day. Let's take a look at how world celebrated India's Independence Day.

Bangladesh envoy to India Muhammad Imran has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking "bilateral ties to higher level", adding at present the relation are in what can be termed as 'Golden Era' or "shonali adhyay".

PM Modi taking bilateral ties to higher level, says Bangladesh envoy to India Muhammad Imran

The Afghan government has announced a new council to safeguard women’s rights and interests, amid fears peace talks with the Taliban could lead to the loss of hard-won gains. Watch report.

Women in Afghanistan demand a place in Taliban talks

Indian cricketer MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket

After years of summer heatwaves and minimal rainfall, eastern Germany's lakelands are drying out, local scientists say, to the detriment of fish and plant life as well as fishermen.

The Seddiner lake in Germany disappearing steadily

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A smartwatch that doubles up as an educational kit for children. One of its key features is that it needs to be programmed and assembled by the user.

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Leaders from across the world posted congratulatory messages on social media, wishing India on its 74th Independence Day.

India marks 74th Independence Day, Countries extend their greetings to India

A U.S. crackdown on Confucius Institutes demonises and stigmatises the normal functioning of the program, China's foreign ministry said on Friday (August 14).

US designates Confucius Institutes as foreign mission

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier conducted exercises in the contested South China Sea on Friday, the U.S. navy said in a statement.

U.S. Navy conducts exercises in South China Sea

Seismological data suggests that six blasts preceded the Beirut port explosion, the last of them a combustion of fireworks that apparently set off a warehouse full of ammonium nitrate, an Israeli analyst said on Thursday.

Seismic data suggests string of blasts preceded Beirut explosion

The United States said on Friday it had confiscated four Iranian fuel shipments that had been bound for Venezuela, disrupting a key supply line for both Tehran and Caracas as they defied U.S. sanctions.

U.S. says seized four Iranian oil tankers en route to Venezuela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli spoke to each other over the phone on Saturday – the first time since Kathmandu brought a new political map of the country that showed several Indian territories as its own.

Indian PM Modi speaks to Nepal counterpart

It is a deal that the world is talking about. Israel-UAE have agreed to establish diplomatic ties. A peace deal has been brokered by the US. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all that you need to know.

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: All about the Abraham Accord

Russian President Vladamir Putin proudly announced the approval of the world's first COVID-19 vaccine. A Russian doctor has raised some concerns over the use of vaccines. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Russian doctor flags concerns regarding use of Sputnik V

The protests in Belarus have entered their sixth day. For the first time in the last 5 days, the protests were majorly peaceful. Watch report.

Belarus protests: EU rejects Belarus election result

The Chinese commerce ministry has said that it will launch a digital currency pilot program in some cities including those in the northern Chinese region of Beijing.

Sovereign digital currency arms race: Chinese home-grown digital currency to be out soon

In a move likely to further inflame tensions between the US and China. Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp.

US-Taiwan Defence Deal: Taiwan buys jets from Lockheed Martin

PM Modi on the occasion of India's 74 Independence Day is addressing the nation from the Red Fort. PM said that the government is constantly working improving towards improving the connectivity in the nation.

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India sends 30 tonnes of technical equipment as assistance to Mauritius to contain oil spill

COVID-19: Second wave of infections across Spain | Nearly 3,000 cases in last 24 hours

3 Presidents before Trump have attempted a peace deal in West Asia but failed

Trump threatens 'Snapback' of UN sanctions against Iran

'India-U.S shares a special bond' says Joe Biden; Promises H-1B reforms

US President Donald Trump's younger brother dies at 71

Vladimir Putin pledges support for President Lukashenko

Greenland's ice sheet melting has passed the point of no return

Donald Trump says considering ban on Chinese firm Alibaba after TikTok

Why the Mauritius oil spill is threatening | MV Wakashio | Climate Change | Aquatic ecosystem

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni retires from international cricket

Watch: How world celebrated India's 74th Independence Day

Watch: How world celebrated India's 74th Independence Day

PM Modi taking bilateral ties to higher level, says Bangladesh envoy to India Muhammad Imran

Women in Afghanistan demand a place in Taliban talks

Indian cricketer MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket

The Seddiner lake in Germany disappearing steadily

The real-life 'Iron Man' on Tech It Out

Tech It Out: Build your own smartwatch!

India marks 74th Independence Day, Countries extend their greetings to India

US designates Confucius Institutes as foreign mission

U.S. Navy conducts exercises in South China Sea

Seismic data suggests string of blasts preceded Beirut explosion

U.S. says seized four Iranian oil tankers en route to Venezuela

Indian PM Modi speaks to Nepal counterpart

Gravitas: Israel-UAE deal: All about the Abraham Accord