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22 Dec 2023
Czech RepublicCzech Republic: 14 killed in mass shooting at Prague university
In the Czech Republic's worst mass shooting incident, a student opened fire at a university in Prague on Thursday (local time), killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 25.
21 Dec 2023
LondonMissing Indian student found dead in London lake
An Indian-origin student in London, who had been missing since last week, was found dead by the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday.
21 Dec 2023
Emmanuel MacronFighting Hamas doesn't justify Israel 'flattening' Gaza: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday flagged the Israeli military's aggression in Gaza and batted for a truce leading to a "humanitarian ceasefire" amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
21 Dec 2023
Justin Trudeau'Tonal shift' in US-Canada relations after US plot revealed: Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that India's ties with Canada might have undergone "a tonal shift" following the indictment of an Indian national for plotting an assassination attempt on a Khalistani leader in the United States (US).
20 Dec 2023
ItalyPakistani couple kill daughter after she refuses to marry cousin
A court in Italy sentenced a Pakistani couple to life in prison on Tuesday for the murder of their daughter.
20 Dec 2023
Donald TrumpUS: Colorado court declares Donald Trump 'ineligible' for presidential bid
The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday disqualified former United States (US) President Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot for presidential elections over his involvement in the US Capitol attack in January 2021.
19 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaH-1B visa holders can renew their visas without leaving US
The US State Department has approved a pilot program that will enable 20,000 H-1B visa holders, including Indians, to renew their visas without leaving the country.
19 Dec 2023
ChinaChina: 116 dead, nearly 400 injured in deadly 6.2-magnitude earthquake
At least 116 people were reportedly killed and nearly 400 people injured as a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces on Monday night.
18 Dec 2023
IsraelUS defense chief lands in Israel to discuss Gaza war
United States (US) Secretary Llyod Austin on Monday landed in Israel to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza.
18 Dec 2023
ChinaChina launches new spy satellite: What are secret mission's objectives
China reportedly launched a classified "spy satellite," Yaogan-41, on Friday using a modified Long March 5 launcher, the country's largest launch vehicle.
18 Dec 2023
IsraelHostages mistakenly killed by Israel displayed 'SOS' using leftover food
Three hostages mistakenly shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza's Shejaiya on Friday used leftover food to scrawl notes appealing for help, said Israel, per BBC.
18 Dec 2023
Hamas'4km long': Israel discovers 'biggest' Hamas tunnel near Gaza border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced that it discovered an unusually large concrete and iron-girded tunnel built by the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
18 Dec 2023
Dawood IbrahimPakistan: Dawood Ibrahim reportedly poisoned, admitted to Karachi hospital
Fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim has reportedly been hospitalized in Pakistan's Karachi due to a severe health complication.
17 Dec 2023
FranceIsrael-Hamas war: France excoriates Israeli bombing in Gaza
France, on Sunday, excoriated Israel for the bombing of a residential building in Gaza's Rafah, which resulted in the deaths of a French staff member and 10 other civilians.
17 Dec 2023
Donald TrumpTrump's 'poisoning blood' of America remark on immigrants triggers row
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has once again attacked immigrants and his political opponents using inflammatory and divisive language.
17 Dec 2023
ArgentinaArgentina: Severe storm hits port city Bahía Blanca, 13 dead
At least 13 people were killed in Argentina on Saturday after a violent storm tore through the port city of Bahía Blanca, The New York Times reported, citing officials.
17 Dec 2023
Libya61 migrants, including children, feared drowned off Libyan coast
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Saturday that 61 migrants, including children and women, have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya.
16 Dec 2023
IranIran executes Mossad agent accused of spying for Israel
Authorities in Iran have executed a Mossad agent who was allegedly acting as a spy for Israel, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
16 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaIndian-American lawmakers warn Pannun murder plot could 'significantly damage' ties
Several Indian-American members of the United States (US) Congress have expressed concern over the alleged plot by an Indian official to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is a US citizen.
16 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael mistakenly kills 3 hostages, Netanyahu says 'unbearable tragedy'
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced its troops had shot and killed three hostages held by Hamas during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip after mistaking them for a "threat."
15 Dec 2023
CanadaTired of battling long COVID, woman applies for assisted suicide
A woman in Canada has reportedly applied for assisted suicide after losing the ability to enjoy simple things in life due to her ongoing battle with long COVID or post-COVID-19 conditions.
15 Dec 2023
Joe BidenSave civilian lives in Gaza: Biden's plea to Israel
United States (US) President Joe Biden has once again urged Israel to do more to protect civilians in Gaza and said that America wants the Jewish nation to scale down its offensive against Hamas.
14 Dec 2023
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel-Hamas war: Everything about 135 hostages held in Gaza
It has been over two months since the war between Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas broke out, but there are still 135 hostages who reportedly remain in captivity inside the Gaza Strip.
14 Dec 2023
Joe BidenHouse approves impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden
The United States (US) House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday (local time) to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
13 Dec 2023
Vladimir PutinUkraine war claimed lives of 87% of Russia's troops: Report
Russia has lost 87% of its active-duty ground troops and two-thirds of its pre-invasion tanks since invading Ukraine, a declassified United States (US) intelligence assessment given to Congress revealed, per CNN.
13 Dec 2023
Climate ChangeCOP28: First-ever deal reached to reduce fossil fuel consumption
In a first, the representatives of nearly 200 countries agreed to begin reducing the use of fossil fuels to avert accelerating climate change at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 on Wednesday.
13 Dec 2023
Climate ChangeArctic experienced hottest summer on record this year
The Arctic experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with temperatures reaching their highest point since 1900, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
13 Dec 2023
CanadaCanada: Hotel weighing 220-tonne relocated using soap bars
On Monday, the Elmwood Hotel, which has been a landmark in South End Halifax, Canada, for nearly 200 years, witnessed a spectacular event.
12 Dec 2023
LifestyleHermès billionaire to give 51-year-old gardener $11B fortune
The renowned fashion dynasty Hermes' 80-year-old billionaire, Nicolas Puech, is reportedly planning to adopt his 51-year-old former gardener and make him his "rightful heir."
12 Dec 2023
Vladimir PutinPutin's fiercest political opponent missing from jail: Everything to know
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, considered the staunchest of President Vladimir Putin, has reportedly gone missing from prison, according to his associates.
12 Dec 2023
Pakistan ArmyPakistan: Suicide bombing at army base leaves 23 dead
At least 23 people died in a suicide bombing attack at a Pakistan Army base in the country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, AFP reported.
12 Dec 2023
United Nations General AssemblyUN prepares for Gaza ceasefire vote as Israel bombing continues
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is reportedly gearing up to vote on an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.
11 Dec 2023
HamasPalestinians don't support Hamas: Ex-Hamas minster amid war with Israel
As the conflict in Gaza turns into a macabre scene, a former minister of Hamas has said ordinary people in Palestine do not support the terror organization.
11 Dec 2023
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Republicans amid funding crisis
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its second anniversary, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will reportedly meet his American counterpart, Joe Biden, on Tuesday.
11 Dec 2023
IsraelHamas 'underestimated' our retaliation: Israeli defense minister
While Israel continues its military aggression in Gaza, the Jewish nation's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said Hamas "underestimated" their retaliation to its unprecedented October 7 attack.
11 Dec 2023
ChinaChina builds villages, barracks in Bhutan's territory amid border negotiations
Recent satellite imagery has shown that China is expanding into Bhutan's territory while both countries are engaged in negotiations to redraw the disputed Bhutan-China border.
10 Dec 2023
Antonio GuterresWon't give up: Guterres appeals for Gaza ceasefire in Doha
Addressing the Doha Forum conference, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday stated he would not give up on his appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
10 Dec 2023
HamasIsrael advances into southern Gaza amid 'apocalyptic' humanitarian crisis
International aid organizations have warned that civilians in conflict-hit Gaza were facing an "apocalyptic" humanitarian crisis even as Israeli forces advanced into the strip's southern region where thousands of Palestinians have taken shelter, AFP reported.
10 Dec 2023
AustraliaAustralia to triple foreign investment fees on existing homes
Australia's Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has unveiled plans to triple foreign investment fees on existing homes and impose penalties on foreign owners who leave properties vacant for over six months.
10 Dec 2023
University of PennsylvaniaUS: University of Pennsylvania president resigns amid antisemitism controversy
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) President M Elizabeth Magill resigned from her post on Saturday (local time) amid intense criticism for appearing to dodge a question on campus antisemitism.
