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03 Jan 2024
HarvardHarvard president to keep her near $900K annual-salary despite resigning
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned from her post on Tuesday amid controversy over her handling of on-campus antisemitism since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and plagiarism accusations.
03 Jan 2024
HamasWho was Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas leader killed in Beirut?
The deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon.
02 Jan 2024
DhakaNobel laureate Muhammad Yunus gets jail in Bangladesh: Here's why
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail.
02 Jan 2024
JapanTokyo: Passenger plane collides with Coast Guard aircraft; 5 dead
A Japan Airlines plane carrying nearly 400 people caught fire as it landed on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday evening (local time), BBC reported.
02 Jan 2024
AustraliaDenmark's future queen's real-life fairy tale started in a bar!
On January 14, Denmark will witness a royal transition as Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-reigning monarch, steps down due to age and health concerns after 52 years of service.
02 Jan 2024
JapanJapan earthquake: 155 jolts recorded, 30 dead; tsunami warnings lifted
Japan has witnessed at least 155 earthquakes since Monday, including a powerful 7.6-magnitude quake in Ishikawa, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
01 Jan 2024
JapanJapan: 7.6-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in coastal areas
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan, along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures, on Monday (local time).
01 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaSouth Korea admits conducting drills to assassinate Kim Jong-un
South Korea's defense minister, Shin Won-sik, disclosed that his country's military is carrying out "decapitation drills" aimed at potentially assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
01 Jan 2024
United States of America'Brilliant student': Teachers of murdered Indian-origin teen express grief
Teachers of the Indian-origin teen Arianna Kamal, who was found dead with her parents in their $5 million Dover mansion in Massachusetts, Boston, United States (US), remember her as a "brilliant student" and an "amazing singer."
30 Dec 2023
Israel'200 killed in 24hrs': Israel intensifies bombardment in southern Gaza
Israel has launched a massive assault in southern Gaza with tanks and aerial bombings, resulting in nearly 200 deaths within 24 hours, Reuters reported.
30 Dec 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine: 31 killed in Russia's 'biggest' air attack, says Kyiv
At least 31 civilians were killed and over 160 injured after Russia launched the "biggest" air strike on Ukraine on Friday (local time), said Kyiv officials.
30 Dec 2023
Hafiz Muhammad SaeedNo treaty: Pakistan on India's extradition request for Hafiz Saeed
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday confirmed Islamabad received India's request for the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.
29 Dec 2023
IsraelWhy Pakistan has banned all New Year celebrations
Pakistan has decided to ban all New Year celebrations, urging citizens to "observe simplicity" to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
29 Dec 2023
KhalistaniCanada: Hindu temple president's house allegedly fired upon by pro-Khalistanis
In a major development in Canada, Khalistani extremists allegedly attacked the residence of the Laxmi Narayan Temple President Satish Kumar on Wednesday (local time) in British Colombia's Surrey.
29 Dec 2023
ParisMan survives flight from Paris to Algeria inside landing gear
In a chilling incident, a young man in his 20s has been found alive but in serious condition after enduring unimaginable temperatures while hidden in the landing gear compartment of a commercial aircraft.
29 Dec 2023
IsraelIsraeli troops killed hostages, mistaking 'help' cries as 'deception': Probe
Days before killing three hostages by mistake, Israel's troops ignored their cries for "help" when they stormed a Gaza building holding the trio, said a military probe report published on Thursday (local time).
29 Dec 2023
IndiaWorld population to reach 8 billion by January 1
The United States (US) Census Bureau has revealed that the world's population grew by 75 million people this year and is set to reach over eight billion by New Year's Day.
29 Dec 2023
Donald TrumpUS: California rules in Trump's favor after Colorado, Maine setbacks
After Maine and Colorado in the United States (US) deemed Donald Trump ineligible to run for president, California's Secretary of State Shirley Weber refused to bar him from the presidential primary.
28 Dec 2023
CanadaNijjar murder suspects still in Canada, under police surveillance: Report
Two men believed to have shot Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar dead in June 2023 in Surrey, Canada, have never reportedly left the country and will soon be arrested.
28 Dec 2023
QatarQatar commutes death penalties of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: Report
Eight former Indian Navy personnel—who were handed death sentences by a Qatar court in October over espionage charges—will now face reduced punishments, per government officials.
28 Dec 2023
ChinaBoss asks females to wear makeup to 'motivate' male co-workers
A company based in Shenzhen, China, is under fire after an executive, Luo, asked female employees to wear light makeup to "motivate" male co-workers.
28 Dec 2023
S JaishankarWill be glad to see 'friend' Modi in Russia: Putin
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said he was confident that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet for an annual summit in 2024.
27 Dec 2023
ChinaChinese chess champion banned for defecating on public property
Yan Chenglong, a 48-year-old national Xiangqi (Chinese chess) champion, has lost his title and been banned from playing for a year due to inappropriate behavior.
27 Dec 2023
FoodAvocado toast godfather, chef Bill Granger, passes away at 54
Renowned Australian chef Bill Granger passed away at 54 on Christmas Day, leaving a legacy that shaped global cuisine.
26 Dec 2023
HamasIsrael-Hamas war: 'Fighting unprecedented battle,' says October 7 attacks mastermind
Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, has said the Palestinian terror group was fighting a "fierce, violent, and unprecedented battle" against Israel in Gaza.
26 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUS influencer shot dead by husband in front of daughter
A 33-year-old Hawaiian social media influencer and beauty entrepreneur, Theresa Cachuela, has been killed by her estranged husband.
26 Dec 2023
Pakistan NewsMeet Saveera Parkash—Pakistan's first Hindu woman to contest general elections
In a first-of-its-kind development in Pakistan, a Hindu woman, Dr. Saveera Parkash, has filed her nomination for a general seat in the upcoming general elections.
26 Dec 2023
United States of America8 crowns, 4 root canals, 20 fillings: Patient sues dentist
A Minneapolis local is suing her Eden Prairie dentist for giving excessive treatment in a single visit in the US.
26 Dec 2023
Joe BidenIraq: After drone attack, US strikes Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah's facilities
The United States (US) military struck on three sites used by Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq on Monday (local time), Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
25 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael releases Hamas tunnel video, 5 hostages found dead inside
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released video footage of what it claimed is a massive tunnel in the Gaza Strip used by Hamas where five hostages were found dead.
25 Dec 2023
FranceFlight grounded with 300 Indians allowed to leave France
French prosecutors on Sunday (local time) allowed the grounded charter flight carrying over 300 people, mostly Indians, to leave France after questioning the passengers for two days.
24 Dec 2023
Indian NavyShip with 25 Indian crew onboard hit by drone attack
The Indian Navy on Sunday said a Gabon-flagged vessel, identified as MV Saibaba, with 25 Indian crew members onboard, was hit by a drone attack in the Red Sea.
24 Dec 2023
Joe BidenDidn't ask for ceasefire: Biden after call with Netanyahu
United States (US) President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure the protection of civilian lives and humanitarian aid workers in Gaza amid the war with Hamas.
24 Dec 2023
FranceWorking with France after plane with 300 Indians grounded: India
India has said it is working with the French government for an early solution after a charter flight carrying over 300 people, mostly Indians, was detained by France on Friday.
24 Dec 2023
IranPentagon claims Iranian drone 'attack' hit ship off Gujarat coast
The United States (US) Department of Defense on Sunday claimed the drone attack on a Japanese-owned chemical tanker, MV Chem Pluto, near India's coast was launched from Iran.
23 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael used 'most destructive' 2,000-pound bombs in Gaza: Report
Israel allegedly used one of its biggest and most destructive bombs in areas it designated "safe" for civilians in the Gaza Strip during the first six weeks of its war against Hamas.
23 Dec 2023
United Nations Security CouncilUN Security Council passes resolution to boost Gaza aid delivery
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has passed a resolution to boost aid delivery in war-struck Gaza as Israel broadened its ground offensive in the Hamas-controlled strip.
23 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti, India demands probe
A Hindu temple in Newark, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering outrage from the Indian diaspora.
23 Dec 2023
FranceFrance grounds plane carrying 303 Indians over 'human trafficking' suspicions
France grounded a Nicaragua-bound charter flight carrying as many as 303 Indian passengers on Friday over suspected human trafficking.
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.
