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UK: Indian-origin doctor helps catch nurse for killing 7 babies
Lucy Letby, a former Countess of Chester Hospital nurse in Chester, England, has been convicted of murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others.
All about Vivek Ramaswamy, running for US president
Indian-American biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has challenged Donald Trump in the Republican primaries for the US presidential race.
Maui wildfire: Top official resigns amid criticism over fire sirens
In a major development, Maui County Emergency Management Administrator Herman Andaya resigned from his post on Thursday.
Parmesan cheese makers fight fakes by incorporating edible microchips
Producers of Parmigiano Reggiano, one of the most counterfeited cheeses worldwide, are taking a stand against fake imitations by incorporating microchips.
US: Judge shot dead wife in California, pleads not guilty
A senior judge who allegedly shot dead his wife while in a drunken state in California, United States, has pleaded not guilty, The Associated Press reported.
US: 17-year-old 'aspiring terrorist' linked to al-Qaeda affiliate arrested
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a 17-year-old boy in Philadelphia, United States (US), on Friday for allegedly planning a terror attack.
US: Arrest warrant issued for Trump, 18 aides
An arrest warrant was issued for former United States (US) President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on Monday night (local time).
What fueled Maui wildfires
The death toll from the devastating wildfires in the Hawaiian island of Maui climbed to 96 on Monday, The Independent reported.
Why Indians are suing US government for denying H-1B visas
At least 70 Indian nationals have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the United States (US) government for denying them H-1B visas.
India printed currency for Pakistan for one year after independence
After gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1947, India and Pakistan encountered several immediate challenges in their paths to nationhood.
Pakistan: Chinese workers' convoy attacked, 2 terrorists killed
A convoy of Chinese engineers reportedly came under attack from armed rebels in the Balochistan province of Pakistan on Sunday.
Maui wildfire death toll hits 89, US's deadliest natural disaster
The devastating Maui wildfire, rapidly spreading in Hawaii state of the United States (US), reportedly due to very dry conditions triggered by a drought combined with powerful winds, has claimed the lives of at least 89 people so far.
Canada: Hindu temple vandalized in British Columbia, pro-Khalistan posters pasted
A Hindu temple has been vandalized in British Columbia, Canada, by miscreants who also pasted "Khalistan referendum" posters on its door.
Paris: 3 floors of Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb threat
Three floors of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris were on Saturday evacuated after authorities received a bomb threat, reports said, citing the French police.
Hawaii: Maui wildfire kills 53, engulfs historic Lahaina
The death toll due to the wildfire on Maui Island in Hawaii rose to 53 on Thursday. Many people are reported to have jumped into the Pacific Ocean to save themselves.
WHO names COVID-19 'Eris' strain as 'variant of interest'
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday identified the EG.5 or "Eris" strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in India and other parts of the world as a "variant of interest."
Kim Jong-un fires top general, calls for 'offensive' war preparations
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly dismissed his military's top general and called for "offensive" war preparations, including conducting more drills and boosting the production of weapons.
Pakistan's parliament dissolved to pave way for elections
Pakistan's President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, on Wednesday, setting the stage for the general elections likely to be conducted in November.
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated during campaign rally
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was reportedly shot dead on Wednesday evening in Quito, Ecuador.
Italy: 41 dead in migrant shipwreck off central Mediterranean
At least 41 migrants died in a shipwreck last week in the central Mediterranean, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing local news agency ANSA.
July becomes hottest month ever recorded
European Union's climate change service Copernicus has declared that July 2023 broke the record for the hottest month ever measured on Earth.
Who is Neville Roy Singham, accused of funding Chinese propaganda
American millionaire Neville Roy Singham is back in the news over his alleged involvement with the propaganda arm of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Pakistan: How Imran Khan is coping in jail
Imprisoned in the Toshakhana corruption case, Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan (70) has been lodged in the high-security Attock jail, where authorities have reportedly granted him B-class facilities.
US: Indian consulate offers to fly home 'starving' Hyderabad woman
The Indian mission in the United States (US) on Saturday revealed that it had offered travel and medical assistance to a woman from Hyderabad who was found starving on the streets of Chicago recently.
Pakistan: 25 dead, 80 injured as Hazara Express derails
In a tragic train accident, at least 25 people died and 80 others were injured in Pakistan after 10 coaches of the Hazara Express derailed near Sahara Railway Station on Sunday, Geo TV reported.
Washington: Mass shooting leaves 3 dead, 2 injured
At least three people died, while two others sustained serious injuries in a mass shooting incident in Washington, DC, of the United States (US) on Saturday evening (local time).
Toshakhana case: What expensive gifts Imran Khan 'sold' for profit
In a major setback to Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, an Islamabad trial court sentenced him to three years of imprisonment in the Toshakhana corruption case.
Pakistan Toshakhana case: Imran Khan sentenced to 3-year imprisonment, arrested
Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment by an Islamabad trial court in the Toshakhana corruption case.
India trashes reports about it opposing BRICS expansion
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday refuted reports that India is against the BRICS expansion, calling them "baseless speculation."
Canada's new rule puts health warnings on each cigarette butt
Canada is introducing a world-first regulation that puts individual health warnings on every cigarette that is being sold.
Indonesia: Muslim cleric arrested for blasphemy over unorthodox teachings
A 77-year-old Muslim cleric from Indonesia was arrested on Wednesday on charges of blasphemy and hate speech following a public outcry over his progressive teachings.
Ocean temperatures reach the hottest ever
The oceans have reached the highest recorded temperature. The daily mean global sea surface temperature hit 20.96 degrees Celsius, significantly above the limit for this time of year.
Mexico: 18 passengers killed as bus plunges off into ravine
At least 18 people were killed after a passenger bus plunged off a highway into a ravine in western Mexico on Thursday (local time), reported Reuters.
ISIS chief killed in clashes in Syria, successor announced
Terror group ISIS has confirmed that its leader, Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi—who headed the extremist organization since November last year—has been killed in direct clashes with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in rebel-held northwestern Syria's Idlib province.
Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election interference charges
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded "not guilty" to charges that he orchestrated a criminal conspiracy to try to overturn his 2020 poll defeat.
Ancient whale found in Peru may be Earth's heaviest animal
Move over, blue whale! There's a heavyweight newcomer in town.
Throwback: Times Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau made headlines
On Wednesday night (per IST), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife of 18 years, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announced their separation via Instagram.
Niger: US orders partial evacuation of envoys following military coups
The United States (US) has decided to partially evacuate its embassy in Niger, ordering all non-emergency officials to temporarily leave the country amid tension following the military coup in the West African country.
A sneak into world's largest 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas
In Texas, United States, the world's largest community of 3D-printed homes is taking shape, and the features of its first fully constructed house is out.
Face of oldest-modern woman who lived 45,000 years ago reconstructed
A 45,000-year-old woman's face has been roughly reconstructed by an international team of researchers.