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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanising support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at UN headquarters. (Picture credit: AP) France formally recognised the state of Palestine on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic step at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world…

Danish police patrol at Copenhagen Airport, Denmark (AP photo) Denmark’s Copenhagen airport was closed on Monday after unidentified drones were observed nearby, forcing around 15 flights to be diverted, police and airport officials told AFP. “The airspace over Copenhagen airport has been closed since 8:30 pm (1830 GMT) due to two to three unidentified drones….

NEW DELHI: The country’s core sector grew at its fastest pace in 13 months in Aug, led by robust expansion in the output of coal, steel, and refinery products, as well as the base effect. Data released by the commerce and industry ministry on Monday showed that the eight core sectors – spanning coal, crude…

The Baltimore Ravens hit the primetime stage for Monday Night Football, facing the Detroit Lions in a highly anticipated AFC showdown. With both teams looking to make an early statement, all eyes are on Baltimore’s leader under center: Will Lamar Jackson take the field tonight? Will Lamar Jackson play against the Detroit Lions tonight? Yes,…

A joint team of security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Malhar area of Kathua district on Monday after the alleged sighting of two terror suspects in the area. Later in the day, GOC White Knight Corps (also known as 16 Corps) Lt Gen P K Mishra, accompanied by GOC CIF-Delta Maj Gen A P…

Shahid Afridi has slammed the Pakistan cricket management’s decision to appoint Salman Agha as the captain of the T20I team. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Shahid Afridi has slammed the Pakistan cricket management’s decision to appoint Salman Agha as the captain of the T20I team. Under Agha’s leadership, Pakistan has struggled and faced intense criticism…

Imran Khan’s sarcastic remarks came in the wake of Pakistan’s back-to-back defeats to India in the ongoing Asia Cup. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, jailed former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has mockingly suggested that Naqvi should pad up as an opener alongside Army Chief General…

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York, marking their first in-person meeting since US President Donald Trump imposed additional tariffs on India. Both the leaders met on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The two leaders last met in…

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav hit out at the chief minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government after the state dispensation ordered an immediate removal of all caste references from police records and public notices.The state government passed the order after the Allahabad high court directed all police units and district administrations to…

NEW DELHI: Russian president Vladimir Putin on Monday said that Moscow will adhere to the nuclear warhead agreement with US for one more year as it sets to expire in February next year.Putin, in a televised meeting, said that the termination of the 2010 New START would have negative consequences for global stability.“Russia is prepared…