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German prosecutors will drop probe of Russian magnate Usmanov after he agrees to pay nearly $12M

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- German prosecutors say they will drop an investigation of Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, over possible breaches of sanctions after he... Read More


Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Mali and Burkina Faso said late Tuesday they would ban U.S. citizens from entering their countries in retaliation for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ban Malian and Bur... Read More


Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service in Belarus, Russia's Defense Ministry said Tuesday, as the U.S. efforts to broker a deal to end the ne... Read More


Junta leader is declared the winner of Guinea's presidential election

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guinea's presidential election held over the weekend, according to incomplete results released late on Tuesday, the c... Read More


Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-centur... Read More


Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly sent off in 100th appearance, will miss last 16 game at Africa Cup

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly will miss his side's Africa Cup of Nations last 16 match after getting sent off in his 100th appearance for the team. The 34-year-old Koulibaly... Read More


Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil launches Jal Seva Aankalan to assess drinking water services

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry ... Read More


Special Discussion on Environment and Pollution in Delhi Assembly Winter Session from January 5

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- A special discussion on environment and pollution will be taken up during the upcoming Winter Session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra announced in ... Read More


Senegal and Congo get big wins at Africa Cup while Tanzania and Tunisia squeeze into knockout stage

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Senegal and Congo served notice of their intent with convincing wins at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, when Tanzania and Tunisia grabbed the last places in the knockout st... Read More


Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III's New Year's honors list, an annual tradit... Read More