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Air India sending ferry flight to Russia for stranded passengers
Air India said on Wednesday that it is sending a ferry flight to Russia, where 216 passengers en route to San Francisco were stranded due to a technical issue on its flight on Tuesday.
NYC sees world's worst air quality, thanks to Canada wildfires
The surging wildfire smoke from Canada has now reached the neighboring United States (US).
2 killed in Virginia mass shooting, US's 279th this year
Two people were killed and five were wounded in a shooting outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, United States (US), on Tuesday, reported Reuters.
Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up dam, fears massive flooding
Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russia of blowing up a major dam in the Kherson region in southern Ukraine "in panic" to slow down the former's counteroffensive.
NYC: 71-year-old retired handyman wins $476 million jackpot
Luck can come to us in many ways. It came through the Mega Millions lottery jackpot for 71-year-old Johnnie Taylor.
Bangladesh shuts largest power plant amid coal crisis
Bangladesh on Monday closed its largest power plant as it was unable to afford coal to fuel it, reported AFP.
Go see for yourself: US praises 'health' of Indian democracy
Reposing faith in India's democracy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House on Monday called the country a vibrant democracy.
'Australia's worst female serial killer' pardoned after 20 years
Kathleen Folbigg, previously dubbed the worst female serial killer in Australia, was pardoned by a court in New South Wales and released on Monday after doubts emerged over her earlier conviction.
Spy chiefs of rival countries secretly huddle in Singapore: Report
Top officials from over two dozen of the world's main intelligence agencies met this weekend on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, Reuters reported.
Jaishankar attacks Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in US
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar took a jibe at Congress leader and former party chief Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks in the United States (US), saying he will "vigorously" argue his points upon his return to India.
More contagious bird flu virus poses global pandemic risk: Experts
Scientists warned that the H5N1 virus that caused record cases of bird flu or avian influenza in birds across the world is changing rapidly and can cause a global pandemic, AFP reported.
Ukraine ready for counteroffensive against Russia: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that the country was ready to launch its "long-awaited counteroffensive" to recapture the territory occupied by Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Modi to address US Congress's joint session on June 22
PM Narendra Modi has been invited to address the joint meeting of the United States (US) Senate and the House of Representatives on June 22, the US congressional leaders said on Friday.
Viral video: Man deep fries watermelon to make it 'crunchy'
Deep-fried watermelon. This is the latest food experiment on the internet that has left netizens baffled.
Russia claims US intelligence hacked thousands of iPhones
Russia has reportedly accused United States (US) intelligence agencies of hacking thousands of iPhones belonging to Russians and other foreign diplomats in the nation.
Time for Security Council reform is now: India at UN
Ruchira Kamboj, India's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), said that the current composition of the UN Security Council (UNSC) no longer aligns with the "realities of our interconnected and multipolar world," reported PTI.
Rahul Gandhi backs India's stance on Ukraine-Russia war
Senior Congress leader and former party president Rahul Gandhi backed the Indian government's stance on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.
Biden falls on stage at Air Force graduation, Trump reacts
United States (US) President Joe Biden tripped and fell on stage at the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado on Thursday.
14-year-old Indian-American Dev Shah wins the coveted US Spelling Bee
Indian-American boy Dev Shah has won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition held in the United States of America.
US averts default as Senate narrowly passes debt ceiling bill
The US Senate on Thursday narrowly approved a bill to suspend the country's borrowing limit days before it was due to default on its debt.
Hitler's pencil gifted by lover on auction from June 6
An intriguing artifact from Hitler's history - a pencil gifted by his long-term lover Eva Braun on his 52nd birthday in 1941, four years before he died by suicide - will be auctioned.
Kim Jong-un has turned alcoholic and a smoker, reveals report
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un might be experiencing a sleep disorder and could be facing a potentially worsening alcohol and nicotine dependency, as per a New York Post report.
Imran Khan's bail extended till June 19 in Al-Qadir case
An Islamabad accountability court on Wednesday extended former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's bail in the Al-Qadir scam case till June 19 against surety bonds worth PKR 5 lakh, Dawn reported.
Imran Khan to appear in court in Al-Qadir scam today
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to appear before a court in Islamabad on Wednesday in connection with the $203 million (PKR 60 billion) Al-Qadir scam case, reported ARY News.
Russia: Drone attack on Moscow causes 'minor' damage to buildings
Russia's capital city Moscow witnessed a drone attack on Tuesday, causing "minor" damage to buildings and no serious injuries, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in a statement, Reuters reported.
Uganda: President signs anti-LGBTQ law imposing jail, death penalty
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed a contentious anti-gay bill into law on Monday, the Associated Press reported.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why President Joe Biden's son may face serious charges
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) may press "serious charges" against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, former US Attorney General William Barr said.
Venice canal has turned green, and no one knows why
The Italian city of Venice recently witnessed an unprecedented incident as locals woke up to a patch in one of its water canals turning fluorescent green.
Turkey: Erdogan wins presidential election, extends rule to 3rd decade
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called for national unity after winning a historic run-off election that extended his two decades of transformative but divisive rule until 2028.
2nd coronation of King Charles, Camilla despite UK's cost-of-living crisis
King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, are reportedly set for a second coronation in a Scottish ceremony in July.
Taipei claims Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait
The defense ministry of Taiwan claimed that the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday accompanied by two other ships.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit India next week
Lloyd J Austin, the Defense Secretary for the United States (US), is set to visit India next week, an official statement released by the US Defense Department said.
DeSantis's presidential campaign: What went wrong during Musk's Twitter Spaces
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's 2024 presidential campaign started on a sour note. All thanks to Twitter Spaces.
World's largest T-shirt, made of 500,000 recycled bottles breaks record
We have witnessed many fascinating records being set over the years that have been included in the Guinness World Records. The latest of the lot is the largest T-shirt in the world!
COVID-19 still claims one life every four minutes
Weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 not a health emergency anymore, thus officially marking the end of the pandemic that lasted for three years, the disease continues to kill one person every four minutes across the globe, Bloomberg reported.
Pakistan government may ban Imran Khan's PTI: Defense minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Wednesday that the Pakistan government is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for attacking the state.
Frustrated Trump throws up hands as court sets trial date
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Tuesday threw up his hands in frustration as a judge set his criminal trial for March 25 next year, reported Associated Press.
Won't accept vandalism of Hindu temples: India, Australia vow action
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney on Wednesday over a wide range of issues, including the recent incidents of Hindu temples being vandalized in Australia.
'Masterchef,' cricket, democracy: Modi lists things that unite India, Australia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese addressed a gathering of more than 20,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday.
'Modi is the boss': Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Sydney
Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Tuesday called his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi a "boss" during a grand event for the Indian diaspora in Sydney.