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The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more

New Delhi, June 12 -- What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song that best reflects the host countries? Is it a global banger, incorporating multiple languages and genres? Or should it simp... Read More


Ukraine is ready to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries, Zelenskyy says

New Delhi, June 12 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Nordic and Baltic leaders who were in Estonia for a regional summit Tuesday, a visit that comes amid friction over Ukrainian dron... Read More


An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

New Delhi, June 12 -- A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe released its first major results on Wednesday. The Jiangmen Underground Neut... Read More


Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia

New Delhi, June 12 -- A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia on Wednesday, part of Kyiv's efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy faci... Read More


Rights groups denounce arrest of 2 Malian journalists, in latest crackdown on press freedom

New Delhi, June 11 -- Rights groups on Wednesday denounced the arrest of two prominent journalists in Mali in the past two days, the latest crackdown on freedom of expression by the West African count... Read More


An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life

New Delhi, June 11 -- Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life - including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars - thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard. These graveyards form ... Read More


FBI seizes 13 websites that officials say were used by China to target and recruit US workers

New Delhi, June 11 -- The FBI has seized more than a dozen websites that officials say were part of a Chinese effort to target American workers who have access to classified or sensitive government in... Read More


Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing

New Delhi, June 11 -- Police blasted water cannons Wednesday at protesters in Northern Ireland who set small fires and hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at them during a second night of violence over a... Read More


Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties

New Delhi, June 11 -- Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday the end of a ban it imposed on Lebanese imports five years ago, marking a major step in attempts to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf co... Read More


Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

New Delhi, June 11 -- Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers spread messages about Ebola in an awareness caravan Tuesday in eastern Congo where community skepticism has led to attacks on health workers who... Read More