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19 Jan 2024
ThailandThai man sentenced to record 50 years for criticizing monarchy
A man named Mongkol Thirakot has received a record-breaking 50-year prison sentence for criticizing the Thailand monarchy on his Facebook account, as reported by Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
18 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Daughter jailed for 26 years over mother's 'suitcase' murder
A woman in the United States (US) was handed a 26-year jail sentence on Wednesday (local time), almost a decade after she helped bludgeon her mother to death in Indonesia's Bali.
18 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan retaliates, hits Iran targets; 9 killed in airstrikes
Pakistan on Thursday struck targets in Iran, a day after warning Tehran of "serious consequences" following its missile attacks on the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl's headquarters in Balochistan, reports said.
17 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan expels Iranian ambassador, recalls envoy after missile attack
Amid Iran's breach of Pakistani airspace, Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran and expelled the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, escalating tensions.
17 Jan 2024
CanadaPermits to Indian students dropped amid diplomatic row: Canadian minister
A diplomatic dispute between India and Canada has led to an 86% drop in study permits issued to Indian students by the country in the last quarter of 2023, Reuters reported citing official data.
17 Jan 2024
IndiaMore incidents of skirmishes between Indian, Chinese troops surface: Report
New details have emerged about previously undisclosed confrontations between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Firstpost reported.
17 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan condemns Iran's missile strike on its territory
Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian airstrike inside its borders that killed two children, calling it an "unprovoked violation of its airspace".
16 Jan 2024
Education9-year-old Preesha Chakraborty named among the world's brightest students
Nine-year-old Indian-American prodigy Preesha Chakraborty has been named one of the "world's brightest" students by the esteemed Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (JH-CTY).
16 Jan 2024
Donald TrumpIndian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 US presidential race
Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the 2024 United States presidential race on Monday night (local time), according to NBC News.
16 Jan 2024
Donald TrumpDonald Trump wins first Republican contest in US Presidential race
Donald Trump emerged victorious in Iowa's caucuses, the initial voting event in the United States presidential race.
16 Jan 2024
IranIranian forces strike Israel's Mossad 'spy headquarters' in Iraq
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked the "espionage headquarters" of Israel in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on Tuesday.
15 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaTwo Indian students found dead in US
Two Indian students were found dead, under mysterious circumstances, in their Connecticut accommodation in the United States, media reports said.
15 Jan 2024
S JaishankarJaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives diplomatic row
Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives, Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that "politics is politics," and there is no guarantee that every country will always support New Delhi.
15 Jan 2024
United KingdomHow these Pro-Palestine activists planned to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Six people were arrested yesterday, for allegedly planning to disrupt the London Stock Exchange in the UK.
15 Jan 2024
IndiaExplained: Why are Indian troops in Maldives
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday asked India to remove its military presence from the island nation.
15 Jan 2024
World Economic ForumRed Sea crisis to spike India's oil prices: WEF chief
World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende said that the escalating tensions in the Red Sea - due to the attacks on merchant ships by Yemen's Houthi rebels - could hike oil prices in India.
14 Jan 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea launches ballistic missile toward the sea
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, according to its neighboring nations.
14 Jan 2024
MaldivesMaldives president sets deadline for Indian troop withdrawal
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has set a March 15 deadline for India to remove its military personnel from the island nation.
14 Jan 2024
MaldivesMaldives: President Muizzu's party loses mayoral poll amid India row
The pro-India opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Saturday secured a landslide victory in Male's mayoral election, dealing a blow to President Mohamed Muizzu's party, the People's National Congress.
14 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiNo one can bully us: Maldives president amid India row
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday made a bold statement after his state visit to China, saying that just because his country is small, it "doesn't give" anyone the "license to bully us."
13 Jan 2024
TaiwanChina skeptic William Lai Ching-te elected as Taiwan's president
William Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected the self-ruled island's president.
13 Jan 2024
Jacinda ArdernEx-New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries longtime partner Clarke Gayford
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern married her longtime partner, Clarke Gayford, in a private ceremony on Saturday.
13 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Powerful 'bomb cyclone' kills 2, over 2,000 flights canceled
At least two people were killed in the United States (US) after a massive winter storm dubbed "bomb cyclone" hit the eastern part of the country, according to NBC News.
13 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaUS, UK launch new strikes against Houthis in Yemen's capital
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) are targeting Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with raids amid the Houthi rebel group's ongoing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, reported Reuters.
12 Jan 2024
Pope FrancisPope Francis unable to complete speech, cites bronchitis
Pope Francis struggled to finish a speech on Friday due to a bout of bronchitis while addressing a group of French religious communications experts at the Vatican.
12 Jan 2024
YemenUS, UK deploy Tomahawk missiles, Typhoon jets against Houthi rebels
After issuing warnings, the United States and British forces took action against Iran-backed Houthi rebels for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
12 Jan 2024
YemenWho are Houthis? Yemen-based rebels attacking ships in Red Sea
The ongoing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea have put the spotlight on Yemen-based Houthi rebels, but who are they?
12 Jan 2024
Joe BidenUS-UK launch strikes on Houthi targets amid Red Sea attacks
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched airstrikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
11 Jan 2024
IsraelWho's in Israel's legal team to battle genocide claim
With Israel facing genocide charges in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), President Isaac Herzog has said that the country will present a self-defense case.
11 Jan 2024
Prince HarryBrunei's 'hot' Prince Abdul Mateen to marry commoner fiancée
Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen ibni Hassanal Bolkiah—dubbed the "hot royal"—is set to marry his fiancée Anisha Rosnah in a grand 10-day celebration.
11 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaDon't hold babies during flights: Alaska Airlines incident prompts warning
United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendyat has warned parents against holding their babies on their laps while flying. The warning was issued following the recent midair blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.
11 Jan 2024
AustriaAustrian heiress to give away €25M fortune for this reason
Marlene Engelhorn, an Austrian heiress to chemical company BASF, is challenging the status quo by involving citizens in deciding how to redistribute €25 million ($27 million) of her inheritance.
11 Jan 2024
PetsAmericans are abandoning pets! Here's the sad reality behind it
As the US witnesses an alarming surge in shelter populations, pet abandonment is reaching unprecedented levels.
11 Jan 2024
United AirlinesUnited Airlines flight makes emergency landing after 'open door' alert
A United Airlines flight reportedly made an emergency landing on Wednesday (local time) at Tampa International Airport in Florida, United States (US), after an open door indicator light came on.
11 Jan 2024
New York CityWhat's the rare reverse Manhattanhenge occurring in NYC on Thursday
New York City's early birds are in for a unique experience this Thursday morning, as the rare "reverse" Manhattanhenge will transform city streets into a stunning corridor of sunlight.
11 Jan 2024
IndiaPannun assassination plot: US rejects Nikhil Gupta's request for evidence
The United States (US) has objected to giving defense materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused of conspiring to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
11 Jan 2024
LondonLondon tops list as world's slowest city to drive in
London has received the title of the world's slowest city for drivers, according to the TomTom Traffic Index.
10 Jan 2024
IsraelWhat is the genocide case against Israel at UN court
South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of genocide in the Gaza war and demanding an immediate halt to its military actions.
10 Jan 2024
MaldivesSend more tourists: Maldives president urges China amid India row
Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu has urged China to boost its tourism to his country amid a diplomatic row between India and the island nation, PTI reported.
10 Jan 2024
EcuadorEcuador: 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.