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Biden nominates Indian-American Rashad Hussain as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom

In this episode, our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar discusses the takeaways from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to India

China’s customs officials seize maps for showing Arunachal Pradesh as part of India

China claims the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet, which is firmly rejected by India

Data | India's excess deaths could be highest among nations with the most recorded COVID-19 fatalities

The share of registered deaths where the cause was medically certified, was the lowest for India among the countries considered

Pakistan summons top Indian diplomat to convey its ‘rejection’ of India’s comments on PoK polls

“The Indian Charge d’ Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey Pakistan’s complete rejection of India’s protest and to reiterate Pakistan’s clear and consistent position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute,” the Foreign Office said.

Fire erupts at warehouse of Brazil’s national film institute

The warehouse is owned by the national film institute, Cinemateca, and houses South America’s largest collection of films.

Watch | Eiderdown, the world's most expensive feathers

A video on the world's most expensive feathers and one of the warmest natural fibres on the planet

Hong Kong protester given 9-year jail term in first security case

Tong Ying-kit was convicted of inciting secession and terrorism for driving his motorcycle into a group of police officers

First U.S. evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to new home

The first flight evacuating Afghan interpreters and others who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan landed early Friday at Washington Dulles

US to hold rare 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

This is done to decide on the successful applicants who could not make it in the first random selection.

Myanmar democracy movement moves out of jailed Suu Kyi's shadow

Sunday marks six months since her National League for Democracy government was ousted.

Discarded sinks find new life as Jaipur Blue Pottery

By upcycling ceramic waste, interdisciplinary designer Disharee Mathur reinvents the heritage craft of Jaipur Blue Pottery at the ongoing, digital graduate show ‘RCA2021’

Brazilians revel in icy snap as country sees rare snowfall

Unusually cold weather in Brazil, the global agricultural powerhouse, has already sent international prices for coffee and sugar higher.

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release

Disney said the lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever.”

MacKenzie Scott, Melinda French Gates donate $40 million to fund gender equality projects

The amount will be split between four projects, each of which will receive $10 million.

Philippine leader recalls decision to void U.S. security pact

The announcement marks a reversal after President Rodrigo Duterte had told Washington last year he was cancelling the Visiting Forces Agreement signed in 1998.

Ship reportedly attacked off Oman, says British military group

The statement from United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations did not elaborate to say that it suspected the attack did not involve piracy.

Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was executed by Taliban, says media report

The award-winning journalist was killed while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

UN extends CAR arms embargo despite China appeal to lift it

The UN Security Council extended the arms embargo against the Central African Republic for a year on Thursday despite an appeal from China to lift

Biden pushes cash reward for people getting vaccinated

New rules require federal workers to show vaccination proof

Two rockets fired near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

At least two rockets hit Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone early on Thursday but caused no casualties, Iraqi security sources said.One senior Iraqi

Armenia to seek Russian military deployment

Tensions rise on border with Azerbaijan.

Tunisia’s President Saied launches graft crackdown

460 businessmen come under lens

China slams Blinken for Delhi meet with Dalai Lama’s representative

The U.S. Secretary of State had met with the Director of the Bureau of the Dalai Lama in Delhi, Ngodup Dongchung, on Wednesday morning.

Turkey courts Biden with offer to protect Kabul airport

It is a lifeline for Embassy staff, humanitarian aid delivery.

Iran nuclear talks can’t go on indefinitely, says Blinken

The Secretary of State says U.S. is committed to negotiations, but wants Tehran to come back into compliance.

AstraZeneca to apply for COVID-19 vaccine approval in U.S. later in 2021

The timeline for the USFDA application has been in the works since the end-March when AstraZeneca released the data from its clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.

U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to end programme allowing foreign students to stay after studies

If this bill is passed into law, it can affect tens and thousands of Indians studying in this country

Malaysia's king berates government for misleading Parliament

Malaysia's king on Thursday rebuked Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's government for misleading Parliament over the status of coronavirus emergency

Mexico says officials spent $61 million on Pegasus spyware

Public Safety Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez said records found revealed 31 contracts signed during the administrations of President Felipe Calderón in 2006-2012 and President Enrique Peña Nieto in 2012-18

Officials in Tokyo alarmed as cases hit record highs

Tokyo reported 3,177 new cases on Wednesday.

After suspending EUA request, Brazil now shelves import authorisation of Covaxin

Bharat Biotech on July 23 said it terminated the MoU it entered with Precisa Medicamentos and Envixia Pharmaceuticals LLC for its COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for Brazilian market.

Monsanto told to pay teachers $185 million over chemical exposure

Bayer, which bought Monsanto in 2018, said the company disagreed with the verdict and may appeal.

China's new ambassador arrives in U.S. with words of optimism

Mr. Qin, who did two stints as a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman between 2006 and 2014, has earned a reputation for often pointed public defences of his country's positions.

Pfizer hikes 2021 outlook after vaccine boosts sales, profit

The COVID-19 vaccine became Pfizer’s top seller, bringing in nearlt half its revenue

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