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26 Feb 2023
Earthquake'Apocalyptic,' says UN food agency chief of earthquake-hit Turkey
United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley on Saturday revealed he witnessed "apocalyptic" scenes during his recent visit to earthquake-hit areas in southern Turkey.
25 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS 'deeply concerned' over China's loans to Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Ahead of United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken's three-day India visit for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, the US expressed grave concern over China's loans to India's immediate neighbors, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
25 Feb 2023
TurkeyTurkey starts rebuilding houses after earthquakes leave 1.5 million homeless
Turkey has reportedly started rebuilding buildings destroyed by a series of devastating earthquakes that struck the country and its neighbor Syria earlier this month.
25 Feb 2023
SuicideAmerican billionaire financier Thomas Lee dies by suicide at 78
United States (US) billionaire financier Thomas Haskell Lee, one of the early pioneers in private equity and leveraged buyouts, has passed away at 78.
24 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS student visa: F1 applicants can now apply 1-year ahead
In a major update for international students looking to study in the United States (US), the US Department of State announced that students can apply for their F-1 visa up to a year before their academic term starts.
24 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsNo business class flights, five-star hotels for Pakistan ministers
In light of Pakistan's ongoing financial crisis, the government has prohibited ministers from staying in five-star hotels or traveling in business class abroad.
24 Feb 2023
Russia-Ukraine crisisRussia-Ukraine crisis: India, China abstain from UN vote on 'peace'
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for a resolution demanding Russia's immediate withdrawal from Ukraine and "lasting peace" in the country.
23 Feb 2023
Mass ShootingFlorida: Gunman returns to crime scene; kills TV reporter, child
In another mass shooting incident in the United States (US), a 19-year-old man allegedly killed a nine-year-old girl and a TV reporter during a shooting spree in Florida.
23 Feb 2023
Bill GatesBill Gates lauds India's ability to tackle big challenges
Microsoft co-founder and American business magnate Bill Gates expressed confidence in India's ability to address major challenges. In his "GatesNotes" blog on Wednesday, Gates claimed that India as a whole gives him hope for the future.
23 Feb 2023
G20 SummitHost India doesn't want G20 to discuss Russia sanctions: Reports
India, which is hosting the G20 this year, reportedly does not want the forum's member nations to discuss additional sanctions by Western countries on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
23 Feb 2023
Earthquake6.8 magnitude earthquake jolts eastern Tajikistan-China border
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Tajikistan near the border with China on Thursday, as per the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
22 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Seattle becomes first city to ban caste discrimination
In a historic move, Seattle on Tuesday became the first city in the United States to outlaw caste discrimination.
22 Feb 2023
National GeographicMeet Karthik Subramaniam—National Geographic's 'Pictures of the Year' contest winner
Indian-origin Karthik Subramaniam has won National Geographic's prestigious "Picture of the Year" contest for his photograph "Dance of Eagles," which was taken in Alaska.
22 Feb 2023
RussiaRussia suspends last US nuclear treaty after Biden's Ukraine visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Tuesday that Moscow will suspend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)—its last remaining nuclear pact with the United States.
22 Feb 2023
US Presidential ElectionIndian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy announces candidacy for 2024 US presidential election
Indian-origin multi-millionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy (37) formally announced that he will run for United States president in the 2024 election on Tuesday.
22 Feb 2023
LGBTQ+Same-sex couples in South Korea finally enjoy same-spousal insurance coverage
When it comes to the LGBTQ+ community, many countries around the world have started practicing inclusivity.
22 Feb 2023
Air IndiaAir India's Newark-Delhi flight makes emergency landing after oil leak
An Air India flight from Newark (United States) to Delhi on Wednesday made an emergency landing in Stockholm, Sweden, after the pilot reported an oil leak.
21 Feb 2023
Vladimir PutinImpossible to defeat Russia, will continue Ukraine offensive 'systematically': Putin
In his annual state of the nation address on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "systematically" continue its offensive against Ukraine.
21 Feb 2023
Joe BidenUS President Joe Biden to meet NATO allies in Poland
United States President Joe Biden is all set to meet the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies in Poland to reinforce American and NATO support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.
21 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsFunction as country; tax rich, subsidize poor: IMF tells Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Pakistan that if it wants to function as a country, it must tax the rich and the high earners while ensuring that only the poor receive subsidies.
21 Feb 2023
Joe BidenHow did US keep Biden's surprise Ukraine visit a secret
United States President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine on Monday amid the war surprised everyone, including the political establishment in Washington.
21 Feb 2023
EarthquakeTurkey-Syria earthquakes: Death toll crosses 47,000 after fresh 6.4-magnitude temblor
Fresh quakes of magnitudes 6.4 and 5.8 rocked the border region of Turkey and Syria on Monday, leaving three dead and 213 injured. Officials expect the number of deaths to rise.
20 Feb 2023
Turkey6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Turkey-Syria border
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the Turkey-Syria border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
20 Feb 2023
Air IndiaMedical emergency: Air India's New York-Delhi flight diverted to London
A New Delhi-bound Air India flight, which took off from New York, was reportedly diverted to the United Kingdom on Monday evening owing to an onboard medical emergency.
20 Feb 2023
Joe BidenBiden makes surprise Kyiv visit ahead of Russia-Ukraine war anniversary
United States President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday as the ongoing war in the country is closing in on its one-year anniversary.
20 Feb 2023
IndiaAustralian PM to visit India; Indo-Pacific ties, China on agenda
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Norman Albanese is set to visit India for the first time since assuming office next month.
20 Feb 2023
S JaishankarGerman Chancellor Scholz quotes S Jaishankar's viral 'European mindset' remark
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quoted External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's viral "European mindset" remark at the now-concluded Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Sunday.
19 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan already bankrupt, IMF bailout won't help: Defence Minister Asif
Pakistan has already gone bankrupt, the country's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said while addressing an event in Sialkot on Saturday amid a massive cash crunch and decades-high runaway inflation.
19 Feb 2023
EarthquakeTurkey-Syria earthquake: Over 46,000 dead, rescue operations likely to end
The series of devastating earthquakes, which jolted Turkey and Syria since February 6, has reportedly left more than 46,000 people dead.
19 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS warns China against 'spy' balloons, China calls reaction hysterical
United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
19 Feb 2023
North KoreaNorth Korea confirms testing ICBM, warning to US, South Korea
North Korea on Sunday announced it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a warning to South Korea and the United States, adding the "surprise" drill showcased its "fatal nuclear counterattack" capability.
18 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Karachi Police headquarters attacked; 4 dead, 5 terrorists killed
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacked the police headquarters in Pakistan's Karachi, which resulted in four deaths, including a civilian, a Pakistan Army ranger, and two police officers, on Friday night.
18 Feb 2023
Chuck SchumerTop US Senator Chuck Schumer to visit India next week
Top United States (US) Senate lawmaker Chuck Schumer is reportedly set to visit India next week to hold talks with the Indian leadership.
17 Feb 2023
NepalPilot's error might have caused Nepal plane crash: Investigators
A preliminary inquiry into the Yeti Airlines crash in Nepal last month, which killed 72 people onboard, including five Indians, indicates that one of the pilots made a grave mistake, leading to the crash.
17 Feb 2023
US Presidential ElectionMeet Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American millionaire considering US presidential bid
The 2024 US presidential election is expected to be a crowded affair. The presidential race is expected to feature some of Indian descent as well.
17 Feb 2023
New Zealand#WeirdNews: After 16 hours, Air New Zealand flight reaches nowhere
From Auckland to Auckland!
17 Feb 2023
MenstruationSpain becomes the first European country to approve menstrual leave
Several women suffer from menstrual cramps and tremendous pain during periods and find it difficult to concentrate at their workplace which affects their productivity.
17 Feb 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)PTI workers camp outside Imran Khan's house to prevent arrest
Hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers arrived at former prime minister Imran Khan's Zaman Park residence on Thursday evening as police arrived to arrest him, according to reports.
17 Feb 2023
Joe BidenNo apologies for taking down spy balloon: Joe Biden
President Joe Biden on Thursday said that he will discuss the issue of alleged Chinese spy balloons flying over the United States (US) airspace with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during his first detailed conference on the issue.
16 Feb 2023
AustraliaCancel bhajan event: Hindu temple in Australia receives threat call
A Hindu temple called Kali Mata Mandir in Melbourne, Australia, reportedly received a threatening phone call warning the temple priestess of dire consequences if their upcoming bhajan event was not called off.
