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17 Apr 2024
Rishi SunakUK PM Rishi Sunak's anti-smoking bill passes first hurdle
The proposed smoking ban of the British government—headed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak—has successfully passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within its cabinet.
17 Apr 2024
DubaiExplained: Is artificial rain behind Dubai flood?
In an unusual occurrence, Dubai, a city typically characterized by its arid climate and soaring temperatures, was hit by heavy rainfall on Tuesday.
17 Apr 2024
World Health OrganizationNestle adding sugar to infant products in developing nations: Report
Nestle, a leading global consumer goods company, is facing allegations of adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in developing countries.
17 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiSeek resolution: US to India-Pakistan on 'ghus ke maara…' remark
The United States, responding to recent statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on counter-terrorism, has encouraged both India and Pakistan to seek resolution through dialogue.
17 Apr 2024
Aung San Suu KyiMyanmar leader Suu Kyi moved from jail to house arrest
Myanmar's former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and the ousted president, U Win Myint, have been moved from prison to house arrest by the country's military regime.
17 Apr 2024
Donald TrumpUS: 7 jurors selected in Trump's hush-money criminal trial
The landmark "hush-money" criminal trial of former United States President Donald Trump took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the commencement of jury selection.
17 Apr 2024
United Arab EmiratesUAE: Dubai airport flooded, flights diverted after heavy rain
The sudden and heavy rain across several parts of the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, brought with itself widespread flooding—severely impacting transportation and other services in the country.
16 Apr 2024
Air India2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack
At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.
16 Apr 2024
Shehbaz SharifPakistan declares emergency as incessant rainfall kill 49
Pakistan has declared a state of emergency after unusually heavy rainfall killed 49 people over the past three days.
16 Apr 2024
Joe BidenBiden spotted using prepared script during meeting with Iraq PM
United States President Joe Biden was seen referring to prepared remarks while interacting with the press during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani on Monday (local time).
16 Apr 2024
Fraud CasesFraudster gets 10-year prison sentence for $175 million psychic scam
Patrice Runner, a 57-year-old Canadian national with dual citizenship in France, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for masterminding a large-scale psychic scam.
16 Apr 2024
Antonio GuterresAs Iran-Israel conflict escalates, UN worried about nuclear strike attack
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mulls a counterstrike on Iran, the United Nations (UN) has appealed for the de-escalation of a much-feared war in the Middle East.
16 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS: Biden, wife release tax return, showing $620,000 in income
The 2023 tax returns of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden reveal an income of approximately $620,000.
16 Apr 2024
House of RepresentativesUS Congressman raises concern over 'rising attacks' on Hindu temples
United States's Congressman Shri Thanedar has expressed his concern over the increasing number of attacks on Hindu temples in the country.
16 Apr 2024
United KingdomCreating sexually explicit deepfake images to be criminalized in UK
The United Kingdom will criminalize the production of sexually explicit deepfake images as part of a wider strategy to combat violence against women.
16 Apr 2024
AustraliaSydney church stabbing 'religiously motivated terror attack', says police
The knife attack at a church in Sydney, was a "religiously motivated terror attack," police in Australia said on Tuesday.
15 Apr 2024
SydneySydney church stabbing: Several injured, 2nd incident in 3 days
In a disturbing sequence of events, a church in the Walkley suburb of Sydney, Australia became the scene of a stabbing incident, leaving several people injured on Monday.
15 Apr 2024
FloridaUS: Mystery of WWII veteran's murder solved after 50 years
The unsolved murder case of Hiram "Ross" Grayam, a World War II veteran and milkman in Florida, has finally been cracked after half a century.
15 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiCanada: Indian student spoke to brother before being shot dead
Romit Antil, the brother of 24-year-old Indian student Chirag Antil who was shot dead in Canada's Vancouver, had a conversation with him just 30 minutes before the incident took place.
15 Apr 2024
AustraliaSydney knife attack: Who are 6 victims of mass stabbing
Following the tragic mass stabbing at the Westfield shopping center in Sydney's Bondi Junction, Australia on Saturday, the identities of the six victims have been revealed.
15 Apr 2024
IranExplained: Iran-Israel relations over the years
Iran on Saturday launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking its first direct assault on the country.
15 Apr 2024
S JaishankarIran permits officials to meet Indian crew on seized ship
Iran has given permission for Indian government officials to meet with the 17 Indian crew members aboard the seized Israel-affiliated cargo ship, MSC Aries.
14 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuUS won't support Israeli counterattack on Iran: Biden tells Netanyahu
United States President Joe Biden reportedly informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call on Saturday that the US would not support any Israeli reprisals against Iran.
14 Apr 2024
Emmanuel MacronMacron's wife sues conspiracists who claim she was born man
Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, is taking legal action against conspiracy theorists who claim she was born a man.
14 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu hid at US billionaire's 'missile-proof' home before Iranian attack
As fears of an attack from Iran grew, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family spent their weekend at a 'missile-proof' residence owned by billionaire Simon Falic.
14 Apr 2024
IranArrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome: How Israel countered Iran's missiles
Iran launched a massive barrage of attack drones and missiles on Israel on Saturday night, marking the country's first-ever direct assault on the Jewish nation.
14 Apr 2024
AustraliaSydney mall knife attacker had mental health issues, say police
The Australian Police have identified the assailant who stabbed six people to death at the Westfield Shopping Centre in Sydney before being shot dead by a police officer on Saturday.
14 Apr 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIsrael under fire as Iran launches 200 missiles and drones
Iran has launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking the first direct assault by the Islamic Republic on the country.
13 Apr 2024
DubaiIran seizes ship linked to Israeli billionaire amid escalating tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized control of a container ship linked to Israel near the Strait of Hormuz, which is between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
13 Apr 2024
BalochistanPakistan: Gunmen abduct, kill 9 bus passengers after checking ID
In a shocking incident in Noshki, Pakistan, nine residents of Punjab were kidnapped and later killed by unidentified armed assailants.
13 Apr 2024
California'We'll murder you': Indian-American woman's threat at Gaza meet
An Indian-American woman named Riddhi Patel was arrested on Wednesday after threatening to "kill" the mayor and city council members of Bakersfield, California.
13 Apr 2024
Sydney6 killed, several injured after knife attack in Sydney mall
At least six people have been killed and several others injured after a man used a knife to attack people at the Westfield Bondi Junction retail complex in Sydney on Saturday.
13 Apr 2024
EnglandUK: 4 Indian-origin men sentenced for murder of delivery driver
Four Indian-origin men in their 20s have been sentenced to a combined 122 years in prison for the brutal murder of a 23-year-old delivery driver in the United Kingdom.
13 Apr 2024
FranceExpect Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later': Joe Biden
The United States expects Iran to carry out strikes on many targets within Israel in the coming days, and it is prepared to help intercept any missiles launched at its ally, CNN reported.
12 Apr 2024
ChinaChina: Tourists held captive in shop for 'not buying' products
A group of 37 holidaymakers from Liaoning province in China were reportedly held captive inside a mattress shop for several hours after they refused to buy its bedding products.
12 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuUS restricts travel for employees in Israel amid Iran threat
The United States (US) has limited travel for its diplomats in Israel due to fears of an Iranian strike.
12 Apr 2024
Rishi SunakWhat are UK's new visa rules? Do they affect Indians?
The United Kingdom's new visa regulations, aimed at reducing migration, came into effect on Thursday.
11 Apr 2024
Las VegasOJ Simpson, accused in 'trial of century,' dies at 76
OJ Simpson, the famed former NFL player, has died at the age of 76 following a battle with cancer.
11 Apr 2024
BeijingNijjar killing: Trudeau blames ex-government for being 'cozy' with India
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified at a hearing that his government was committed to defending Canadians, including addressing the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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.