UN report shows 140 women and girls died every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative
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Bangladesh ISKCON priest, known for protesting anti-Hindu violence, arrested over sedition charges
Bangladesh ISKCON priest arrested
China concerned over deepening Russia-North Korea relations, says US official
This development has sparked debates among US allies in Asia over China’s stance on North Korea’s actions.
Israel describes Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s murder as ‘antisemitic terror incident’, UAE arrests three
The body of the Rabbi was found just days after he went missing.
Grandmaster Gukesh takes on China’s Ding Liren to break India’s decade-long World Chess Championship jinx in Singapore
In April this year, Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title. He won it after drawing his final-round game against America’s Hikaru Nakamura. This is also the first time in 138 years that two Asian players will compete for the coveted title, which has evaded India since 2013, when Viswanathan Anand lost to Magnus Carlsen.
Brazil: 17 die after bus plunges into ravine
At least 17 people die in bus mishap in Brazil
Italy a key partner, crucial ally in Europe, says India EAM Jaishankar during official visit to country
Speaking on the occasion, Jaishankar said India regards Italy as a key partner, a very crucial one in Europe, and a very influential one in the Mediterranean.
Gunman killed, three policemen injured during shooting close to Israeli Embassy in Jordan
Gunman killed during shooting close to Israeli Embassy in Amman
Lebanon: Israeli strike flattens residential building in Beirut, 11 die
Rescue workers in Lebanon were on Saturday morning searching for survivors under the rubble in the densely populated Basta area of the Lebanese capital, authorities told CNN.
Six foreign tourists die in Laos for suspected methanol poisoning
Methanol poisoning leaves six foreign tourists dead in Laos