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01 Aug 2023
ChinaChina: 11 dead, dozens missing following Typhoon Doksuri
At least 11 people died and 27 others were reported missing as heavy rainfall continued to lash Beijing, China, for the fourth consecutive day, CCTV reported on Tuesday.
01 Aug 2023
AustraliaAustralia: Former childcare worker booked for sexually abusing 91 children
A former childcare worker in Australia has been booked for more than 1,600 child abuse offenses against 91 minor girls, AFP reported.
31 Jul 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningScientists use artificial intelligence to protect endangered dolphins
Researchers from the Catalonia Technical University and the Mamiraua Sustainable Development Institute are using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor the movements of two endangered dolphin species in the Amazon River.
31 Jul 2023
RussiaRussia's ex-president warns of nuclear war if Ukraine's counteroffensive succeeds
The Russian Security Council's Deputy Chairman and former President, Dmitry Medvedev, warned of a nuclear war in case Ukraine's counteroffensive, backed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), against Russia succeeds.
31 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaChild porn suspect films dog performing sex-act on her, arrested
The police have reportedly apprehended a 33-year-old woman from Tennessee, United States (US), for recording her dog performing sexual acts on her and also possessing child pornography.
31 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaCOVID-19 begins to rise again in US, warns CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States (US) warned there has been a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country this summer.
31 Jul 2023
Hong KongHong Kong: French daredevil dies after falling from 68th floor
French daredevil Remi Lucidi known for doing extreme sports died after falling off the 68-story Tregunter Tower residential complex in Hong Kong while trying to pose for a photo.
31 Jul 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Who is behind suicide bombing that killed 44
A suicide bomber attacked a political rally of the conservative Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) in Bajaur district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, killing at least 44 people and injuring 200 others.
30 Jul 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan: 39 killed, 120+ injured in bomb-blast at political meeting
At least 39 people were killed and over 120 others injured in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after a bomb explosion took place during a political party gathering on Sunday, reported AFP.
30 Jul 2023
New York CityDrunk passenger gropes mother-daughter duo on Delta's NY-Athens flight: Report
A drunk passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Athens allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl and her mother while the crew denied them help, per a lawsuit.
30 Jul 2023
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks in August: Report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly set to host peace talks in August over the Ukraine crisis and invite Kyiv, numerous Western states, and major developing nations like India and Brazil.
29 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaRussia seeking North Korean weapons for Ukraine war: US
Antony Blinken, the secretary of state for the United States (US), has claimed that Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu is currently in North Korea to secure arms to aid Moscow's halted invasion of Ukraine, reported AFP.
29 Jul 2023
Joe BidenBiden acknowledges son's child with woman who isn't his wife
United States (US) President Joe Biden has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged the existence of his seventh grandchild, Navy Joan Roberts, the daughter of his son Hunter Biden and Lunden Roberts, a woman from Arkansas who filed a paternity suit in May 2019 against the president's son.
28 Jul 2023
ArgentinaMissing crypto millionaire's body found chopped up in suitcase
The dismembered remains of a missing cryptocurrency millionaire and Instagram influencer based in Argentina were recently discovered in the town of Ingeniero Budge, a province of Buenos Aires, the New York Post reported.
28 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaIndian-American enters US presidential race, calls himself 'pure blood' candidate
Indian-American politician Hirsh Vardhan Singh has announced his bid to seek the Republican nomination for the highly anticipated United States (US) presidential election in 2024.
28 Jul 2023
New York CityNew York City: Multiple people stabbed in Manhattan, suspect held
In a shocking incident in the United States (US), a man reportedly went on a stabbing spree, injuring numerous people in the Manhattan area of New York City on Thursday (local time).
28 Jul 2023
RomeEmperor Nero's long-lost theater unearthed at Rome hotel site
During the planned renovations of a prospective Four Seasons hotel, archaeologists made an astounding discovery - the ruins of Nero's Theater, an imperial theater mentioned in ancient Roman literature but never previously uncovered.
27 Jul 2023
SingaporeSingapore to execute first woman in 20 years
Singapore is reportedly set to execute a woman on Friday for drug trafficking, the first female execution in nearly 20 years.
27 Jul 2023
Rajnath Singh'Belligerent rhetoric': Pakistan responds to Rajnath Singh's 'LoC crossing' remark
Pakistan on Thursday condemned Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks that India is ready to cross the Line of Control (LoC) to maintain dignity and honor, reported PTI.
27 Jul 2023
CaliforniaCalifornia: Naked woman exits car, fires shots during rush hour
A naked woman got out of her car and opened fire on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in California, United States (US), on Wednesday.
27 Jul 2023
United Nations (UN)Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV, detain president
Soldiers in Niger have reportedly announced on national television the official removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from power.
26 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaUS Congress's historic hearing on UFOs: Key takeaways
The US House of Representatives witnessed the most anticipated Congressional hearing in a long time. The publicly telecasted hearing was about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
26 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaUS Congress to hold hearing on UFOs: What to expect
The United States House of Representatives will hear testimonies from witnesses regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) later today.
25 Jul 2023
SwitzerlandTornado-like storm rips through Switzerland town, 1 dead; alert issued
A powerful tornado-like storm caused devastation in La Chaux-de-Fonds town of Switzerland, killing one person and injuring 15 others.
25 Jul 2023
IsraelIsrael passes controversial judicial reform law, protesters clash with police
Israel's parliament, called the Knesset, passed a controversial law on Monday curbing the Supreme Court's power to overturn government actions it deemed unreasonable.
25 Jul 2023
Joe BidenUS President Joe Biden may face impeachment probe
Amid serious financial strains in the United States (US), the country is facing a fresh challenge as calls for President Joe Biden's impeachment grow louder.
25 Jul 2023
World Health OrganizationUAE reports new MERS case: Know causes, symptoms, precautions
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said a man in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
24 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaWhy NRIs in US are hoarding rice
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the United States (US) were recently criticized for "rice hoarding" as they rushed to grocery stores to buy large quantities of rice, fearing a supply shortage and price hike.
22 Jul 2023
Vladimir PutinWagner rebellion exposed Putin's weakness, may seek revenge: CIA chief
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J Burns has claimed the short-lived mutiny by Wagner Group in Russia last month under its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin exposed weaknesses in the system built by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
21 Jul 2023
ChinaKnow why China is drilling another 10,000-meter hole
The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) reportedly began drilling the Shendi Chuanke 1 Well in the Sichuan province on Thursday, with a designed depth of 10,520 meters.
21 Jul 2023
ItalyStolen 15th-century Christopher Columbus letter returned to Italy
One of Christopher Columbus's stolen letters from the 15th century has been returned to Italy, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
20 Jul 2023
New Zealand3 dead in Auckland shooting ahead of Women's WC kick-off
At least two individuals and an armed attacker were killed and five others were injured in a shooting incident on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand.
20 Jul 2023
Florida18-year-old mom tries to hire hitman for toddler's murder, arrested
A woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill her three-year-old son in Miami, Florida, United States (US).
20 Jul 2023
New York CityOfficials report 2.7 million New Yorkers use marijuana monthly
According to New York's state cannabis regulators, approximately 2.7 million people in the state consume marijuana at least once a month.
19 Jul 2023
ChinaChinese province deletes COVID-19 mortality data: Report
China's Zhejiang province has deleted mortality data that showed the impact of the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions last year on its death toll, reported the Financial Times.
19 Jul 2023
United States of AmericaWhat we know about US soldier 'defecting' to North Korea
A United States soldier, Private Second Class Travis King (23) has been detained in North Korea after he crossed over to the country from neighboring South Korea without authorization, the US military said.
19 Jul 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump's poll promise: 'Will end Russia-Ukraine conflict in 24-hours'
Former United States President Donald Trump said that over 500 days of the Russia-Ukraine war could end in a day if he returns to power, Fox News reported.
17 Jul 2023
South KoreaSouth Korea: Flood brings devastation, death toll rises to 40
The death toll from days of heavy rainfall in South Korea has risen to 40 as the downpour triggered flash floods and landslides, reported Reuters.
17 Jul 2023
ChinaChina hits new mid-July record with scorching 52.2°C temperature
China said that it reported a temperature of 52.2 degrees Celsius in the northwest region over the weekend, breaking the historic heat record for mid-July, reported AFP.
17 Jul 2023
HeatwaveWhy the world is facing extreme heat this year
Extreme weather warnings are being issued as intense heatwaves continue to grip several parts of the world, including the US, Japan, China, parts of Asia, and Europe.
