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Ecuador: Gunmen take over live TV broadcast amid emergency
In a shocking turn of events in Ecuador, some armed men stormed a studio of state-owned TC Television in the port city of Guayaquil, donning balaclavas and brandishing large guns.
New DNA test likely to detect 18 early-stage cancers
Researchers at US biotech company Novelna have created a groundbreaking DNA test capable of detecting 18 early-stage cancers across all major human organs.
26/11 mastermind Saeed serving 78-year jail term in Pakistan: UN
Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and Laskhar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader, is serving a 78-year prison sentence in Pakistan, the United Nations (UN) has said.
Unacceptable: India strongly condemns Israel-Hamas war at UNGA
India strongly condemned the loss of lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting on Wednesday.
South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
South Korea's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to ban the sale and consumption of dog meat in the country. The bill now awaits President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval.
Ecuador declares state of emergency after drug lord's prison escape
Ecuador has declared a state of emergency after an "extremely dangerous" druglord, Jose Adolfo Macias, aka "Fito," escaped from a maximum-security prison.
Epstein had 'sex tapes' of Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew: Witness
The fresh tranche of unsealed court documents in a defamation lawsuit case involving late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed he recorded "sex tapes" involving prominent people.
Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest, first gay prime minister
Gabriel Attal has become France's youngest and first openly gay prime minister.
Powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan again, no tsunami warning yet
A major earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck central Japan on Tuesday (local time) causing strong tremors.
Maldives tourism body condemns anti-Modi comments amid India diplomatic row
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) on Tuesday condemned the derogatory remarks by some now-suspended Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.
French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns amid political tensions over immigration
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has stepped down following recent political tensions over contentious reforms in immigration laws and the pension system, reports said.
Maldives leader calls for President Muizzu's removal amid India row
Maldivian Parliamentary Minority leader Ali Azim has demanded the removal of President Mohamed Muizzu and called for a vote of no confidence against him.
Stay open-minded: China on ties with Maldives amid India row
China's state-run media has urged India to adopt an "open-minded" approach to South Asian affairs as Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu began a five-day state visit on Monday.
Celebrity professor Neri Oxman, billionaire investor's wife, accused of plagiarism
Neri Oxman—American-Israeli designer, architect, and wife of billionaire investor Bill Ackman—plagiarized parts of her 2010 doctoral dissertation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), per Business Insider.
Alexander the Great's 2400-year-old palace reopens after restoration
Greece welcomes the world to witness a grand historical setting as the ancient Palace of Aigai, where Alexander the Great was crowned, reopens after 16 years of restoration.
Megachurch pastor TB Joshua raped, tortured former members: Report
TB Joshua, the late Nigerian televangelist, pastor, and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), allegedly raped and tortured numerous worshippers, revealed BBC's two-year investigation.
Rising sugar prices amid climate crisis impact cookies and chocolates
The world is experiencing a sweet upheaval as the climate crisis takes its toll on sugar production.
Maldives suspends 3 ministers over remarks 'insulting' PM Modi, India
The Maldives government has suspended three of its ministers for their derogatory remarks on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Latest Epstein documents mention call from sex offender Harvey Weinstein
Over 130 court files were made public on Saturday in a lawsuit involving sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The latest court documents include a handwritten note dated 2005 that mentions the name of disgraced Hollywood producer and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein.
Bangladesh votes today amid opposition boycott, fears of violence
Polling for the general election in Bangladesh began on Sunday amid fears of sporadic violence as the country's main opposition parties announced a boycott.
'Dismantled' Hamas military framework in north Gaza, claims Israel
The Israeli military on Saturday announced that it had "completed the dismantling" of Hamas's military framework in the northern Gaza Strip.
After mid-air blowout, Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737-9 Max fleet
American carrier Alaska Airlines has halted flights on all its 65 Boeing 737-9 Max planes.
Canada: Hindu community to hold public forum amid extortion threats
Leaders of the Hindu community in Canada's Surrey will be holding a public forum on Saturday over the "current law and order situation" in the Lower Mainland, reported Global News.
Hillary Clinton's name emerges in latest Jeffrey Epstein documents
The name of former United States (US) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has surfaced in newly released court documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US: SC to decide Trump's eligibility for 2024 presidential ballots
The United States (US) Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Donald Trump's appeal against a decision by Colorado's top court that would keep him off the state's presidential primary ballot.
Hamas terrorists laughed as they raped corpse: October-7 attack witness
More disturbing details from the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas have emerged. A survivor of the attack claimed that terrorists of the Palestinian group raped and killed a woman, then raped her dead body.
How did sex offender Epstein make his $560 million fortune?
The release of documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday and Thursday exposed the vast network of elites connected to the late infamous American financier and convicted sex offender.
Oscar Pistorius, jailed for murdering girlfriend, released on parole
South African Paralympics champion Oscar Pistorius, jailed for murdering his girlfriend and model Reeva Steenkamp, was officially released from prison on parole on Friday.
Israeli defense minister outlines postwar plan for Gaza
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced a postwar plan for Gaza following the defeat of the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
Iowa shooting: Sixth-grader killed, several injured on first day back
In yet another mass shooting incident in the United States (US), a 17-year-old student at an Iowa high school opened fire on the campus just minutes before classes resumed after the winter break.
Mathematicians discover guaranteed lottery win strategy; suggest buying 27 tickets
British mathematicians David Stewart and David Cushing have developed a strategy to increase the odds of winning the UK national lottery by purchasing only 27 tickets out of over 45 million possible combinations.
Cargo ship with 15 Indians hijacked off Somalia coast
A cargo ship, MV LILA NORFOLK, with 15 Indian crew members on board, has been hijacked near Somalia's coast, ANI reported.
US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti—2nd in 2 weeks
A Hindu temple, Vijay's Sherawali Temple, in Hayward, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering angry reactions from the Indian diaspora.
Stop attacks on ships or face consequences: US to Houthis
The United States (US) and 12 allies issued an ultimatum to Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday to cease their ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea or potentially face targeted military action.
What is the Red Sea crisis? Does it affect India?
Major shipping companies like Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have temporarily halted their Red Sea routes due to increased Houthi rebel attacks in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.
Sweden hits -43.6°C; experiences coldest January in 25 years
Sweden recently faced its chilliest January night in 25 years, with temperatures dropping to a frigid -43.6°C in the far north.
Epstein documents unsealed: Clinton, Stephen Hawking, Prince Andrew appear
Almost 200 names, previously redacted from court documents in a case against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's former lover Ghislaine Maxwell, are now being made public. A New York judge ordered the public disclosure in December.
Iran: Twin blasts near General Qasem Soleimani's memorial kill 100
Over 100 people were killed and nearly 200 others were injured during a procession commemorating the fourth anniversary of General Qasem Soleimani's assassination in Kerman, Iran, on Wednesday.
US pastor arrested after trying to deep-fry wife's co-worker's head
In a shocking development from the United States (US), a Christian pastor in North Carolina was arrested for allegedly attacking his wife's co-worker and threatening to put his head in a deep fryer.
Cause of Indian-origin family's death in US revealed
A murder-suicide involving an Indian-origin affluent family in Massachusetts has been confirmed after examining autopsy results.