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Why Japan is planning to block view of Mount Fuji
26 Apr 2024
United Arab EmiratesGlobal warming, urbanization behind record-breaking floods in UAE, Oman: Study
The northern regions of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced an unprecedented downpour from April 14 to 15, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and public life.
26 Apr 2024
Kate MiddletonOperation Menai Bridge: Code name for Prince Charles's death plans
King Charles III, who ascended the throne in September 2022 following Queen Elizabeth II's reign, has been battling cancer since January 2024.
26 Apr 2024
IsraelIndian student at Princeton expelled for pro-Palestine protest
An Indian-origin student at Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingam, was arrested and subsequently expelled following her participation in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus.
26 Apr 2024
SlackSlack co-founder Stewart Butterfield's teenage child reported missing
The 16-year-old child of tech industry giants Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, and Caterina Fake, founder of Flickr, has been reported missing.
25 Apr 2024
MadridSpanish PM Pedro Sánchez mulls resignation amid wife's corruption probe
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is contemplating resigning from his position following a corruption investigation involving his wife, Begona Gomez.
25 Apr 2024
ZimbabweZimbabwe ex-cricketer Guy Whittall cheats death after leopard attack
Former Zimbabwean cricketer Guy Whittall has once again narrowly escaped death.
25 Apr 2024
RussiaRussia blocks UN resolution on preventing arms race in space
In a recent development, Russia has exercised its veto power to block a United Nations initiative aimed at preventing the escalation of a potential nuclear arms race in space.
25 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityUS universities swept by pro-Palestinian protests, several arrests made
Several people have been arrested after police quelled pro-Palestine protests at universities across the United States (US).
25 Apr 2024
Donald TrumpArizona House votes to overturn near-total complete ban on abortions
The Arizona House has voted in favor of a proposal aimed at overturning the state's nearly complete ban on abortions.
25 Apr 2024
HamasIsrael to continue military operation in Gaza, despite international concerns
Despite international concerns, Israel has said that it will continue its military operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.
24 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaUS: MIT researcher sentenced to 35 years for murdering student
A 33-year-old former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was on Tuesday sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Kevin Jiang, a Yale University graduate student.
24 Apr 2024
SydneyAustralia: 7 teen extremists linked to Sydney church stabbing held
Seven teenagers aged between 15 and 17 were detained on Wednesday by Australian law enforcement on suspicion of adhering to a violent extremist ideology.
24 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaUS FTC moves to ban non-compete agreements for most jobs
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a decisive step to ban most non-compete agreements.
24 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
In the United States, Tennessee legislators have approved a controversial bill that would permit educators and school staff to carry concealed firearms on school property.
24 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine
The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
24 Apr 2024
TikTokUS Senate passes bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok: Report
The US Senate has passed a bill requiring ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—to sell the popular social media platform or risk being removed from app stores.
23 Apr 2024
IndonesiaChinese tourist falls into active volcano, dies while clicking pictures
A 31-year-old Chinese tourist, Huang Lihong, lost her life after falling into an active volcano in Indonesia.
23 Apr 2024
ChinaPakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif travels to China for medical examination
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif on Monday embarked on a five-day trip to China, reports said.
23 Apr 2024
BelgiumBelgian man acquitted of drunk-driving charges due to rare condition
A man from Belgium who was diagnosed with a rare condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), has been acquitted of drunk-driving charges.
23 Apr 2024
HamasRipples of Gaza war felt in New York, protesters arrested
The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war were felt as far as the United States after students at New York University (NYU) took to the streets to call for a ceasefire.
23 Apr 2024
MetaMeta spokesperson sentenced to 6 years in Russian prison
Andy Stone, a spokesperson for Meta, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Russian military court.
23 Apr 2024
ManipurUS rights report on India cites 'significant' abuses in Manipur
There were "significant" human rights abuses in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state, the United States State department said in its "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices."
23 Apr 2024
MalaysiaMalaysia: 10 dead in mid-air collision between two Navy helicopters
Ten people were killed in Malaysia on Tuesday after two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a military rehersal for the Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
23 Apr 2024
TaiwanTaiwan: Series of aftershocks hit Hualien, tremors felt in Taipei
Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday
22 Apr 2024
House of RepresentativesUS House Speaker faces backlash over Ukraine aid package
United States (US) House Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has triggered a backlash from his Republican colleagues.
22 Apr 2024
Ibrahim Mohamed SolihWhat Muizzu's party's win in Maldivian elections means for India
The People's National Congress—led by President Mohamed Muizzu—won the Maldivian parliamentary elections on Sunday.
22 Apr 2024
BrazilIndia emerges as second-largest contributor of new US citizens
A recent Congressional report revealed a total of 65,960 Indians officially became United States (US) citizens in 2022, solidifying India's position as the second-largest contributor of immigrants to America.
22 Apr 2024
LahorePML-N emerges victorious in Pakistan's by-elections: Reports
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured a majority in the recent by-elections, unofficial results released on Monday showed.
22 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuMass grave unearthed at former Israeli-occupied hospital in Gaza: Report
A mass grave containing 180 bodies was discovered at the Nasser Medical Hospital complex in Gaza's Khan Younis on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.
22 Apr 2024
ColoradoBird flu outbreak in US raises food safety fears
The United States is currently battling a bird flu outbreak that has affected numerous dairy cow herds across eight states.
22 Apr 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement
At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.
22 Apr 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActCAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report
Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.
21 Apr 2024
ChinaMassive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong Province, threatening millions
Guangdong, a populous province in China, is currently facing a severe flood risk as its rivers, waterways, and reservoirs reach dangerously high levels.
21 Apr 2024
UberUber bans woman named 'Swastika' due to her name
Uber, the globally recognized ride-hailing and food delivery platform, recently faced controversy for banning an Australian user named Swastika Chandra.
21 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu fumes as US plans to sanction IDF unit
The United States is reportedly contemplating imposing sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda, a battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), due to alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank.
21 Apr 2024
ChinaMaldives 20th parliamentary election today amidst political tensions
The picturesque island nation of the Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, will hold its 20th parliamentary election on Sunday.
20 Apr 2024
HamasIsrael strikes Rafah, 9 Palestinians including 6 children dead
An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza, on Friday, killing nine Palestinians, six of whom were children, AP reported.
20 Apr 2024
IndiaWhat is 'Blue Whale Challenge' linked to Indian student's death
A 20-year-old Indian student studying at the University of Massachusetts was found dead in March.
20 Apr 2024
IslamabadWife given food mixed with toilet cleaner, claims Imran Khan
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan currently serving time in jail, has made serious accusations about his wife's treatment during her house arrest.
20 Apr 2024
Iran'Next response will be at maximum level': Iran warns Israel
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian issued a stern warning to Israel on Friday.
20 Apr 2024
Donald TrumpMan sets himself on fire outside of Trump's hush-money trial
A man in his 30s set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's hush-money trial was being held.
19 Apr 2024
ParisParis: Iran Embassy cordoned off over suicide-bomb threat
The Iranian embassy in Paris was put on high alert and cordoned off by French law enforcement officials on Friday following a potential bomb threat.
19 Apr 2024
BalochistanPakistan: Interim bail extended for Imran Khan in three cases
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday received an extension to his interim bail in three separate cases.
19 Apr 2024
Indian High Commission2 Indian students drown in tragic hiking incident in Scotland
Two Indian students lost their lives while hiking with friends at the Linn of Tummel, a popular scenic spot in Scotland.
19 Apr 2024
United Arab EmiratesDubai rain: Indian embassy in UAE issues advisory for passengers
The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday issued a travel advisory for Indian passengers in wake of the severe flooding in Dubai, following heavy rain this week.
19 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS: Biden raises eyebrows by claiming cannibals 'ate' his uncle
United States President Joe Biden's comments about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J Finnegan Jr, potentially falling victim to cannibalism in Papua New Guinea during World War II have sparked confusion and criticism.
19 Apr 2024
ChinaChina's major cities face land subsidence threat: Study
A significant number of China's major urban regions are grappling with substantial land subsidence, a situation that could potentially endanger millions of lives in the coming years, a study by Chinese scientists revealed.
19 Apr 2024
SydneySydney: Teenager charged with terrorism in church stabbing
A 16-year-old boy, who was arrested last week, for his alleged involvement in the knife attack at a church in Sydney, Australia has been charged with terrorism.
19 Apr 2024
Karachi5 Japanese workers at Pakistan Suzuki Motors escape suicide bombing
Five Japanese workers at Pakistan Suzuki Motors narrowly escaped a suicide bomb attack on their vehicle on Friday in Karachi, police said.
19 Apr 2024
Joe BidenBiden shares unusual anecdote about uncle in WWII
Michael Kabuni, a political science professor at Papua New Guinea University, said that some communities did practice cannibalism in the past.
19 Apr 2024
IsraelUS vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN
The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.
19 Apr 2024
United KingdomRising smartphone ownership among UK toddlers sparks concern
A quarter of three- and-four-year-olds in the United Kingdom have a smartphone, data from Ofcom, the country's communications regulator says.
19 Apr 2024
IranIsrael 'launches missile attacks' on Iran's Isfahan
Israel conducted missile strikes on Iran early Friday morning (Mideast time), officials from the United States said.
18 Apr 2024
MaldivesMaldives's President Muizzu accused of corruption ahead of polls
Just days ahead of the Maldives's parliamentary elections, President Mohamed Muizzu is embroiled in a political controversy.
18 Apr 2024
World Health OrganizationWHO expresses concern over bird flu's potential human transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday, raised serious concerns about the escalating transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus to other species, including humans.
18 Apr 2024
Joe Biden'Don't move on Haifa': Biden confuses Israeli city with Rafah
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday confused the Israeli port city of Haifa with Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in a startling gaffe.
18 Apr 2024
IndonesiaOver 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
Authorities in Indonesia have closed an airport, and residents have evacuated homes near an erupting volcano owing to the risk of spreading ash, falling boulders, heated volcanic clouds, and a tsunami.
18 Apr 2024
IndonesiaTsunami alert issued following multiple volcano eruptions in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia on Wednesday put the country on high alert following a series of eruptions from Mount Ruang, a volcano located on the remote Ruang Island in North Sulawesi.
18 Apr 2024
Toronto6 men arrested in 'Netflix-worthy' Toronto gold heist
Six people have been arrested in connection with what investigators describe as the "largest" ever gold heist in the history of Canada.
18 Apr 2024
BrazilBrazilian woman brings corpse into bank to sign loan, arrested
A woman in Brazil has been arrested for attempting to defraud a bank using her deceased uncle's body.
18 Apr 2024
EcuadorEcuador declares nationwide shutdown amid energy crisis
Ecuador on Wednesday ordered all public and private workers to stay home for two days as critically low water levels at hydroelectric plants sparked a major power crisis in the country, AFP reported.
18 Apr 2024
London'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer battle
Sophie Kinsella, the renowned author of the Shopaholic series, has publicly announced her battle with glioblastoma, a severe and malignant brain tumor.
