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11 Apr 2024
HanoiVietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in $12.5bn fraud case
A Vietnam court sentenced real estate tycoon—Truong My Lan (67)—to death over her role in a 304 trillion dong ($12.46 billion) fraud case, the country's biggest on record.
11 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaUS astrology influencer worried about solar eclipse, kills partner, infant
A 34-year-old astrology influencer from the United States stabbed her partner to death and threw her two children from a moving SUV because she was "worried about the end of the world with the eclipse."
11 Apr 2024
IsraelAmid labor shortage, 6,000+ Indian workers to reach Israel
More than 6,000 Indian workers will arrive in Israel during April and May to help the country's construction sector meet a labor shortage following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
10 Apr 2024
SwitzerlandWho are elderly Swiss women who won landmark climate case
In a historic win, Europe's top human rights court ruled in favor of a group of elderly Swiss ladies who argued that their government had not done enough to tackle climate change.
10 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaWhy Indian-origin students are dying in US; diaspora body explains
The year 2024 has witnessed a disturbing surge in fatalities among Indian and Indian-origin students in the United States (US).
10 Apr 2024
CanadaNo Indian interference in 2021 Canada polls: Inquiry
A recent official investigation into potential foreign interference in Canada's 2021 elections has exonerated India.
10 Apr 2024
Joe BidenNetanyahu making a 'mistake' on Gaza, says Biden
United States President Joe Biden has publicly expressed his disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
09 Apr 2024
DetroitUS: Over 20 couples tie knot during total solar eclipse
Over 20 couples exchanged wedding vows during a total solar eclipse in Trenton, Ohio in the United States.
09 Apr 2024
OhioUS: 'Missing' Indian student found dead in Ohio
A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, Mohammed Abdul Arfath was found dead in Cleveland, Ohio in the United States.
08 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiMaldivian leader, suspended for 'anti-India' remarks, stokes fresh row; apologizes
Mariyam Shiuna, one of three Maldivian ministers suspended earlier this year for social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has stoked a new controversy.
08 Apr 2024
BoeingBoeing aircraft engine cover falls off mid-flight, probe ordered
Aviation authorities in the United States have initiated an inquiry following an incident where the engine cowling of a Boeing 737-800 detached during take-off, striking a wing flap.
08 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaExplained: US bird flu outbreak, concerns of next pandemic
The diagnosis of the H5N1 bird flu virus in a Texas farm worker in the United States, the second human case in the United States, has raised concerns.
07 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael withdraws all troops from southern Gaza after 184 days
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have withdrawn their ground forces from the southern part of the Gaza Strip after 184 days of conflict.
07 Apr 2024
ThailandThailand proposes Schengen-style visa to boost tourism: Know its significance
Thailand's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is leading discussions with Southeast Asian nations including Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
07 Apr 2024
ChinaNorth Korean missile use in Ukraine sparks US deployment plans
North Korea has been accused of allegedly supplying Russia with its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, which are being used in the latter's assault on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
06 Apr 2024
Rajnath SinghPakistan reacts to Rajnath Singh's 'ghus kar marenge' warning
Pakistan has responded to India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's warning that if terrorists attempt to disrupt peace in India and flee, it will enter Pakistan and kill them.
06 Apr 2024
ChinaMaldives thanks India for allowing limited essential exports amid tensions
Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has publicly expressed gratitude to India for allowing the export of essential supplies to the Maldives for fiscal year 2024-25.
06 Apr 2024
MissouriUS: Another Indian student found dead, 10th incident this year
An Indian student studying in Ohio, United States, was found dead, the Indian Consulate in New York said on Friday.
06 Apr 2024
Iran'Step aside': Iran to US amid preparations to attack Israel
Iran has reportedly urged the United States to "step aside" as it prepares to attack Israel over the killing of senior commanders and officers of its elite Quds Force in suspected Israeli airstrikes.
05 Apr 2024
SingaporeChildren must be taught Tamil language: Singapore minister
Singapore's Minister Indranee Rajah has emphasized the importance of the Tamil language as a mother tongue and in children's education.
05 Apr 2024
Israel6 months of Israel-Hamas conflict: What has changed
On October 7, a group of Hamas terrorists breached the seemingly impenetrable "Iron Wall" to enter Israel, where they killed around 1,139 people.
05 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaUS's bird flu outbreak '100X worse' than Covid, warn experts
The recent outbreak of bird flu, specifically Type A H5N1, in the United States has sparked concern among scientists.
04 Apr 2024
KolkataKolkata graduate reaches finals of UK's most challenging TV quiz
Sourajit Debnath, a 31-year-old computational science graduate from Kolkata, has made it to the final round of 'University Challenge', one of the UK's most challenging television quiz competitions.
04 Apr 2024
IsraelIsrael used AI to identify 37,000 targets associated with Hamas
Israel's military used an undisclosed AI-powered database, known as Lavender, to identify 37,000 potential targets in the recent conflict in Gaza, according to +972 Magazine, a non-profit magazine run by a group of Palestinian and Israeli journalists.
04 Apr 2024
IsraelExplained: Did Israel use AI tool to generate kill list
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) may have used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Lavender, to identify potential Hamas militants after the October 7 attacks.
04 Apr 2024
CanadaCanada increases permanent residency fees by 12%
Starting April 30, the cost of securing permanent residency in Canada will rise by nearly 12 percent, as per the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
04 Apr 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Why only vocal on Kejriwal's arrest, not Pakistanis?': US questioned
The United States Department of State was called out on Wednesday for bias in its treatment of political arrests.
04 Apr 2024
Japan6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Japan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake was reported off the eastern shores of Honshu, Japan on Thursday.
04 Apr 2024
Joe BidenMuslim leaders decline Biden's Iftar invitation over Israel-Gaza stance
The White House had to cancel its iftar party after several Muslim community leaders declined the invitation in protest of United States President Joe Biden's support for Israel in the conflict in Gaza.
03 Apr 2024
JapanJapan launches e-Visa system for Indian tourists
Japan has introduced a new e-Visa system for Indian tourists, which eliminates the need for physical visa stickers on passports.
03 Apr 2024
TaiwanExplained: How prepared is Taiwan to deal with earthquakes
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, killing nine and injuring over 900 people. The quake was the strongest in 25 years.
03 Apr 2024
Kate MiddletonGetty Images' note sparks debate over Kate Middleton's cancer video
A recent editor's note by Getty Images on a video featuring Kate Middleton has reignited debates about its authenticity.
03 Apr 2024
Taiwan1 dead as 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
At least one person was killed and dozens injured in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on Wednesday morning, the Taipei Times reported.
02 Apr 2024
TexasUS: 2nd case of avian influenza detected in Texas
An unusual case of avian influenza, also known as H5N1, has been reported in Texas.
01 Apr 2024
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Toshakhana case: Pakistani court suspends Imran Khan, wife's corruption sentence
The Islamabad High Court on Monday temporarily suspended the 14-year prison sentence of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
01 Apr 2024
MoscowRussian LGBTQ+ club owner detained on extremism charges
As Russia intensifies its crackdown against what it calls "extremism", authorities have arrested the owner of an LGBTQ+ club in Orenburg.
01 Apr 2024
GermanyGermany legalizes personal use of cannabis for adults
In a historic decision, Germany has legalized the personal use of cannabis for adults starting Monday.
31 Mar 2024
International Monetary FundNo more red carpets at events in Pakistan: Know why
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has banned the use of red carpets for federal ministers and government figures at official events.
30 Mar 2024
AmsterdamTense hostage situation unfolds in Dutch town of Ede
A serious hostage situation is currently unfolding in Ede, a town located in the heart of the Netherlands.
30 Mar 2024
Shehbaz SharifBiden initiates direct communication with Pakistan's PM after 3 years
In a notable diplomatic development, United States (US) President Joe Biden has reportedly initiated direct communication with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
