Dhaka, The Indian government has granted a special permission to export 25,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, which was blocked in five trucks in the countries' border area, according to local traders.

The decision, which was announced on Friday night, will come into force from Sunday.

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Seoul, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Saturday that his Pyongyang summit accord with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un should be implemented despite restraints at home and abroad, marking the second anniversary of its signing.

In a message posted on Facebook, he stressed that Seoul's commitment

Moscow, Russia is ready to work with the winner of the forthcoming US presidential election, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said here.

"We will work with any government that takes office in any country, including the US. But we will talk with Washington on all issues of interest solely on the basis of equalit

Islamabad, Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in London for treatment, will virtually attend the opposition-led multiparty conference (MPC) scheduled to be held on Sunday.

Soon after Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari tweeted that he telephoned Sharif in Lond

Islamabad, In a joint operation, Pakistani and Afghan customs authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle tonnes of iodine, which can be used for the synthesis of drugs, an official said here.

The akistan Customs Port Control Unit in Karachi conducted the operation with Afghan customs officials on credible informatio

Washington, The coronavirus death toll in the US is a "reflection of a failing national response", a top infectious disease expert has said.

"The actual number is higher because not all deaths have been identified and this is just a horrifying number," Xinhua news agency reported on Saturd

Washington, The US military said that it has deployed additional assets, including radar systems and armoured vehicles, to northeastern Syria, weeks after a collision incident between the American and Russian army vehicles in the region.

"The US has deployed Sentinel radar, increased the frequency of US

London, The popular band Spice Girls is said to be planning big for their 25th anniversary. Plans include a reboot of their debut song, Wannabe, which was one of the biggest pop tracks of the nineties.

"The Spice Girls were hoping to hit the road in 2021 to mark their big anniversary but now it's not poss

Mumbai,  Actress Ileana D'Cruz has posted a major throwback picture from her childhood days and also given herself a funny title.

Ileana shared the picture on Instagram, where she is seen wearing a pristine white dress and a veil. The actress is seen sitting with friends.

"Always the d

New Delhi, Ace choreographer Terence Lewis got a chance to show his acting skills in a video for a new song conceptualised by composer Palaash Muchhal.

Talking about the new song, "Tu hai toh", Palaash told IANS: "It has a beautiful melody and has been sung by Ash King and Palak Muchhal. She has als