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Data from Ulong Island, Koror Republic of Palau shows that seabirds are returning (Representational AP photo) The return of seabirds to a small island in Palau has brought an unexpected benefit. Just one year after invasive rats were removed from Ulong Island, researchers have found that nearby coral reefs are also beginning to recover.The study…

Iran releases undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei Days after Israeli media reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was in critical condition and had been hospitalised, Iran’s semi-official Mehr News agency released an undated video showing him appearing to be in good health.The video of Mojtaba Khamenei was published for the first time by Mehr,…

Car bomb hits Colombia’s southwest as new President Abelardo de la Espriella takes charge A car bomb exploded Saturday at a toll plaza in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the country’s new president.The army blamed the attack on two dissident groups…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) FIFA has launched a strong defence of president Gianni Infantino, accusing unnamed critics of mounting a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine the governing body and its president amid fresh allegations concerning his time at UEFA.The statement came after UEFA confirmed that a “departure payment” was made to a…

The treasury department on Friday froze the assets of Sargeant’s offshore company that participates in Venezuelan oil-producing ventures, according to sources The Trump administration is dialling up pressure on Florida oil magnate and Republican Party donor Harry Sargeant III to divest from Venezuela. The treasury department on Friday froze the assets of Sargeant’s offshore company…

The missile uses an advanced guidance system and moving nozzles to keep the missile on the correct path and hit its target with high accuracy NEW DELHI: Nuclear-capable Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile — whose user trial was successfully conducted by Strategic Force Command from Chandipur off Odisha coast last Thursday — is important for India…

In the latest notifications, of the 30 appointments, seven are judicial officers who have been elevated to the HC benches, while 23 are advocates NEW DELHI: The law ministry notified the appointments of 30 judges for the high courts of Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka and MP on Saturday. The highest number of 15 judges have been…

To identify a suitable industry partner, IN-SPACe has issued an expression of interest (EoI) inviting proposals from eligible Indian entities to operate and manage the new launch complex, which is being built primarily for launches involving small rockets. BENGALURU: Space promoter-cum-regulator IN-SPACe has begun the process of handing over the operations and management of the…

After being informed by IAF’s intelligence wing, Delhi Police arrested the officer, and he is currently lodged in Tihar jail in judicial custody NEW DELHI: A serving Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force has been arrested and chargesheeted for allegedly leaking sensitive defence-related information after being “honey-trapped” through social media by Pakistani intelligence operatives.The…

“I put the protesters of PojK in the same category as India and consider them as enemies,” Khawaja Asif said. A day after Pakistan signed a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday called for Islamic countries to set aside their differences and form a military alliance along…