US’ investment in Seoul drops 1st time in 8 years
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) Direct investment from the US in South Korea dropped for the first time in eight years, according to data released on Monday by the South Korean central bank. The US direct…
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Several injured in Manipur blast
Imphal May 8 (IANS) Several Army personnel were injured early on Monday morning after a powerful bomb exploded near the international border in Manipur, an official said. According to reports, the foreign-made remote-controlled bomb exploded…
Emmanuel Macron: From political newbie to youngest French President
Paris, May 8 (IANS) A civil servant who became a millionaire investment banker and eventually a government minister is now the youngest President of France. Welcome Emmanuel Macron, a complete unknown four years ago. The…
Miley Cyrus thinks fashion has gone downhill
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Singer Miley Cyrus believes fashion has gone downhill because people are not dressing outrageously. The 24-year-old is known for wearing some outlandish garments over the years, including skimpy leotards, nipple…
Modi congratulates Macron on victory
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron after he was declared winner in the French Presidential election runoff. “I look forward to working closely with President-elect…
Global leaders wish Macron on victory
London, May 8 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump were among a few global leaders who congratulated Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron after he was declared winner in the French Presidential…
Justin Bieber to appear on ‘Koffee With Karan’
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Grammy Award winning singer Justin Bieber will be in conversation with celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar on his show “Koffee With Karan”, says a source. Bieber is set to visit India for…
Campbell more careful about her hair now
London, May 8 (IANS) Supermodel Naomi Campbell has to take more care with her hair after years of extensions ruined it and left her bald. The 46-year-old revealed that she lost all of her hair…
Macron wins French presidency
Paris, May 8 (IANS) Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron was declared victor after he won 20.7 million votes, firmly beating Marine Le Pen, who took about 10.6 million in the French Presidential elections’ crucial runoff on…
Optimus Prime, Bumblebee’s bodies merge into one
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) The characters in the forthcoming film “Transformers: The Last Knight” – Optimus Prime and Bumblebee will be merging into one, according to the new promotional standee. The standee shows that…
Algeria says committed to help Libya reaching peace
Algiers, May 8 (IANS) Algeria on Sunday reiterated the commitment of Libya’s neighbouring nations to continue their efforts in a bid to help warring parties in Libya to restore peace and reach national reconciliation. “The…
Beyonce moving to rental home near hospital
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Singer-actress Beyonce Knowles is reportedly preparing for the birth of her twins as she is moving into a rental house near a hospital here. According to a source close to…
US space plane completes two-year secret mission
Washington, May 8 (IANS) The US Air Force’s X-37B space plane returned to Earth on Sunday after completing a secret space mission that lasted nearly two years. The reusable, unmanned X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle landed…
Bengal Governor Tripathi undergoes surgery in hospital
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Sunday underwent a minor surgery in a nursing home after he bled from the nose in the morning. The 82-year-old leader was under observation…
Global leaders wish Macron on victory
London, May 8 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May and US President Donald Trump were a few of the global leaders who congratulated Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron as he was declared projected winner in the…
Gadot couldn’t breathe in Wonder Woman outfit
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Actress Gal Gadot, who essays Wonder Woman in the film by the same name, says she could not breathe in the character’s outfit when she wore it for the first…
Macron wins French presidential polls: Projections
Paris, May 8 (IANS) Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron who, as per projections, was declared victor in the French Presidential elections’ crucial runoff thanked his supporters on Sunday. “It’s a great honour and a great responsibility….
Selena Gomez gifts mother personalised handbag
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez has gifted her mother a personalised handbag as an early Mother’s Day present. The 24-year-old was given the opportunity to add her own finishing touches to the…
Merkel’s party wins Schleswig-Holstein state election: Projections
Berlin, May 8 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party on Sunday secured a victory in Schleswig-Holstein state, according to forecasts made by the local broadcaster ZDF. Led by Merkel, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is…
German president meets Israeli PM in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, May 8 (IANS) German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday — two week after a diplomatic spat arose between the latter and Germany’s foreign minister. Steinmeier arrived in…