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14 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaIndia demands probe after US cop mocks Indian-origin student's death
A video showing a Seattle police officer in the United States (US) joking about the death of an Indian student has sparked a massive row. The victim student, who reportedly hailed from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in January after being hit by a police vehicle.
13 Sep 2023
AppleFrance bans iPhone 12 sales over high radiation concerns
France's radiation watchdog, ANFR, has banned the sale of Apple's iPhone 12 model after discovering above-threshold radiation levels.
13 Sep 2023
Kim Jong-unKim Jong-un pledges support to Russia in 'war against west'
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday promised "unconditional support" to Russia's "sacred fight"—apparently referring to the Ukraine war—to defend its security interests during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, The Associated Press reported.
12 Sep 2023
Vladimir PutinTrump's prosecution 'politically motivated'; American system 'rotten': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the criminal cases against former United States (US) President Donald Trump, calling them "politically motivated persecution."
12 Sep 2023
Justin TrudeauCanadian PM Trudeau leaves India after being stranded for 36hrs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally flew back home on Tuesday after a technical snag with his plane—which left him and his delegation stranded in New Delhi for nearly 36 hours—was resolved, per reports.
12 Sep 2023
Kim Jong-unKim Jong-un reaches Russia in his armored luxury train
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly arrived in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, traveling from Pyongyang on his heavily armored luxury train.
12 Sep 2023
Justin TrudeauAfter G20 snub and plane woes, Trudeau to return home
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation remained stranded in India on Tuesday after the G20 Summit as his plane broke down, adding to the controversies surrounding his visit.
12 Sep 2023
Kim Jong-unKim Jong-un arrives in Russia amid Ukraine tensions
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un reportedly reached Russia on Tuesday to discuss possible defense cooperation and an arms deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid escalating tensions over the Ukraine war, BBC reported.
11 Sep 2023
Vladimir PutinKremlin hints at Putin's 'win' in 2024 presidential polls
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday if Russian President Vladimir Putin runs for the 2024 presidential elections, no one will be able to compete with him as he has the absolute support of the people.
11 Sep 2023
North KoreaKim Jong-un headed for summit with Putin: Report
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly left for Russia to attend a summit with President Vladimir Putin, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported.
11 Sep 2023
G20 SummitIndia 'exceptionally organized' G20 Summit: Brazilian president
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday reportedly lauded India's G20 Presidency after the culmination of the G20 Summit on Sunday.
11 Sep 2023
Narendra Modi'Khalistan referendum' in Canada despite Modi raising concerns with Trudeau
The Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)—a separatist group seeking an independent Sikh state called Khalistan split from India—held a controversial "Khalistan referendum" at a gurdwara in British Columbia, Canada, on Sunday (local time), Hindustan Times reported.
10 Sep 2023
G20 SummitItaly to withdraw from China's Belt and Road initiative: Report
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has privately informed Chinese Premier Li Qiang of her country's intention to withdraw from Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Italian media reported, per Reuters.
10 Sep 2023
G20 Summit'Ukraine issue didn't hijack agenda': Russia lauds India's G20 Presidency
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on Sunday, praised India's G20 Presidency, reported NDTV.
10 Sep 2023
MoroccoMorocco earthquake: Death toll crosses 2,000, rescue operations underway
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Morocco crossed 2,000 on Sunday.
10 Sep 2023
Rishi SunakRishi Sunak visits Akshardham Temple ahead of G20 Summit's day-2
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty on Sunday morning visited the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit's second-day sessions.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiIndia-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor to be launched soon: PM Modi
An agreement has been reached to build an India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor for economic integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
09 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiAfrican Union is now permanent G20 member
As the G20 Leaders' Summit began in New Delhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced making the African Union (AU) a permanent member of the bloc.
09 Sep 2023
MoroccoDeadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco, at least 300 dead
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake reportedly rocked Morocco on Friday night. As per the Associated Press (AP), the country's Interior Ministry revealed at least 296 people died and over 150 injured individuals were sent to hospitals for treatment.
08 Sep 2023
North KoreaNorth Korea touts nuclear-capable submarine, Seoul says 'exaggeration'
North Korea on Friday claimed that it has launched its first operational "tactical nuclear attack submarine," the Hero Kim Kun Ok, after years of development.
07 Sep 2023
Joe BidenBiden to be under 3-layer security blanket during G20 visit
United States (US) President Joe Biden is set to arrive in India on Friday evening to attend the much-awaited G20 Summit, which is scheduled to take place later this week on Saturday and Sunday in Delhi.
07 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaConsensus at G20 Summit unlikely because of China, Russia: US
The upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi may struggle to produce a joint declaration since China and Russia are "less likely" to sign on to it, United States (US) National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said.
06 Sep 2023
Climate Change2023 is likely to be the hottest year on record
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has warned that 2023 is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded.
06 Sep 2023
Donald TrumpProud Boys' Enrique Tarrio gets 22-year sentence in Capitol attack
Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right group Proud Boys, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the 2020 US elections, The Guardian reported.
06 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaUS urges China against playing 'spoiler' role at G20 Summit
United States (US) National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has cautioned China against playing the role of a "spoiler" at the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi.
05 Sep 2023
Kim Jong-unNorth Korea might supply weapons to Russia for Ukraine: US
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia.
05 Sep 2023
ChinaChina: Workers looking for shortcut damage Great Wall, arrested
Authorities in northern China arrested two persons for allegedly causing "irreversible" damage to a section of the Great Wall of China with an excavator, CNN reported.
05 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaJill Biden gets COVID-19 ahead of President Biden's India visit
United States (US) First Lady Jill Biden (72) reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday (local time) and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to her spokesperson.
04 Sep 2023
United States of AmericaUS stores are keeping toothpaste, deodorant in locks: Here's why
Major retailers in the United States (US), including Walmart, CVS, Target, Home Depot, Walgreens, and Foot Locker, have started locking up daily use products like toothpaste, chocolate, detergent powder, and deodorant due to an increase in petty theft and organized shoplifting, reported AFP.
04 Sep 2023
NevadaUS: 1 dead, 70,000+ stranded in 'Burning Man' festival flooding
"Burning Man," an annual festival in Nevada, United States, became a disaster of sorts for over 70,000 attendees after heavy rains led to severe flooding in the Black Rock Desert, CNN reported.
04 Sep 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine: Defense minister removed; 'need new approach,' says President Zelenskyy
In a significant development, Ukraine has announced that its Defense Minister Oleksoo Reznikov would be succeeded by Rustem Umerov, a prominent Crimean Tatar lawmaker.
04 Sep 2023
Xi JinpingChina confirms Xi Jinping will not attend Delhi G20 Summit
In a major development ahead of the much-anticipated G20 Summit in New Delhi, China confirmed on Monday that President Xi Jinping would not be attending the upcoming two-day event this week.
04 Sep 2023
CanadaCanada: 'Khalistan referendum' event canceled amid concerns over AK-47 poster
Canadian authorities reportedly withdrew permission to hold a "Khalistan referendum" at the Tamanawis Secondary School in Surrey, a city in British Columbia, Canada, resulting in the cancellation of the event.
04 Sep 2023
Harish SalveRenowned lawyer Harish Salve gets married for 3rd time
Top lawyer and former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, reportedly got hitched for the third time on Sunday.
04 Sep 2023
Joe BidenBiden 'disappointed' by Xi's reported G20 Summit absence
United States (US) President Joe Biden has expressed disappointment over Chinese President Xi Jinping's reported decision not to attend the G20 Summit scheduled in New Delhi later this week.
02 Sep 2023
CanadaCanada temporarily suspends trade treaty talks with India
In an unexpected move, Canada has reportedly paused its ongoing trade treaty talks with India just three months after both countries expressed intentions to finalize an initial agreement this year.
02 Sep 2023
Joe BidenG20 Summit: Modi-Biden bilateral meeting on Friday, says White House
United States (US) President Joe Biden is set to travel to India next week for the G20 Summit, where he will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next Friday, the White House said on Saturday.
02 Sep 2023
Princess DianaMohamed Al-Fayed, whose son died with Princess Diana, passes away
Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store and Fulham Football Club, died aged 94, his family said on Friday (local time), per Reuters.
01 Sep 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump's trial in Georgia case to be live-streamed
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump's trial in the Georgia election fraud case at Fulton County will be televised and live-streamed, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said on Thursday (local time).
31 Aug 2023
South AfricaJohannesburg: Fire in abandoned building sheltering homeless leaves 73 dead
A catastrophic fire in a five-story building in South Africa's Johannesburg claimed at least 73 lives, including seven children, and injured 52.
