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22 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuMass grave unearthed at former Israeli-occupied hospital in Gaza: Report
A mass grave containing 180 bodies was discovered at the Nasser Medical Hospital complex in Gaza's Khan Younis on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera.
22 Apr 2024
ColoradoBird flu outbreak in US raises food safety fears
The United States is currently battling a bird flu outbreak that has affected numerous dairy cow herds across eight states.
22 Apr 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement
At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.
22 Apr 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActCAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report
Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.
21 Apr 2024
ChinaMassive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong Province, threatening millions
Guangdong, a populous province in China, is currently facing a severe flood risk as its rivers, waterways, and reservoirs reach dangerously high levels.
21 Apr 2024
UberUber bans woman named 'Swastika' due to her name
Uber, the globally recognized ride-hailing and food delivery platform, recently faced controversy for banning an Australian user named Swastika Chandra.
21 Apr 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu fumes as US plans to sanction IDF unit
The United States is reportedly contemplating imposing sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda, a battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), due to alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank.
21 Apr 2024
ChinaMaldives 20th parliamentary election today amidst political tensions
The picturesque island nation of the Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, will hold its 20th parliamentary election on Sunday.
20 Apr 2024
HamasIsrael strikes Rafah, 9 Palestinians including 6 children dead
An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza, on Friday, killing nine Palestinians, six of whom were children, AP reported.
20 Apr 2024
IndiaWhat is 'Blue Whale Challenge' linked to Indian student's death
A 20-year-old Indian student studying at the University of Massachusetts was found dead in March.
20 Apr 2024
IslamabadWife given food mixed with toilet cleaner, claims Imran Khan
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan currently serving time in jail, has made serious accusations about his wife's treatment during her house arrest.
20 Apr 2024
Iran'Next response will be at maximum level': Iran warns Israel
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian issued a stern warning to Israel on Friday.
20 Apr 2024
Donald TrumpMan sets himself on fire outside of Trump's hush-money trial
A man in his 30s set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's hush-money trial was being held.
19 Apr 2024
ParisParis: Iran Embassy cordoned off over suicide-bomb threat
The Iranian embassy in Paris was put on high alert and cordoned off by French law enforcement officials on Friday following a potential bomb threat.
19 Apr 2024
BalochistanPakistan: Interim bail extended for Imran Khan in three cases
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday received an extension to his interim bail in three separate cases.
19 Apr 2024
Indian High Commission2 Indian students drown in tragic hiking incident in Scotland
Two Indian students lost their lives while hiking with friends at the Linn of Tummel, a popular scenic spot in Scotland.
19 Apr 2024
United Arab EmiratesDubai rain: Indian embassy in UAE issues advisory for passengers
The Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday issued a travel advisory for Indian passengers in wake of the severe flooding in Dubai, following heavy rain this week.
19 Apr 2024
Joe BidenUS: Biden raises eyebrows by claiming cannibals 'ate' his uncle
United States President Joe Biden's comments about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J Finnegan Jr, potentially falling victim to cannibalism in Papua New Guinea during World War II have sparked confusion and criticism.
19 Apr 2024
ChinaChina's major cities face land subsidence threat: Study
A significant number of China's major urban regions are grappling with substantial land subsidence, a situation that could potentially endanger millions of lives in the coming years, a study by Chinese scientists revealed.
19 Apr 2024
SydneySydney: Teenager charged with terrorism in church stabbing
A 16-year-old boy, who was arrested last week, for his alleged involvement in the knife attack at a church in Sydney, Australia has been charged with terrorism.
19 Apr 2024
Karachi5 Japanese workers at Pakistan Suzuki Motors escape suicide bombing
Five Japanese workers at Pakistan Suzuki Motors narrowly escaped a suicide bomb attack on their vehicle on Friday in Karachi, police said.
19 Apr 2024
IsraelUS vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN
The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.
19 Apr 2024
United KingdomRising smartphone ownership among UK toddlers sparks concern
A quarter of three- and-four-year-olds in the United Kingdom have a smartphone, data from Ofcom, the country's communications regulator says.
19 Apr 2024
IranIsrael 'launches missile attacks' on Iran's Isfahan
Israel conducted missile strikes on Iran early Friday morning (Mideast time), officials from the United States said.
18 Apr 2024
MaldivesMaldives's President Muizzu accused of corruption ahead of polls
Just days ahead of the Maldives's parliamentary elections, President Mohamed Muizzu is embroiled in a political controversy.
18 Apr 2024
World Health OrganizationWHO expresses concern over bird flu's potential human transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday, raised serious concerns about the escalating transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus to other species, including humans.
18 Apr 2024
Joe Biden'Don't move on Haifa': Biden confuses Israeli city with Rafah
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday confused the Israeli port city of Haifa with Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in a startling gaffe.
18 Apr 2024
IndonesiaOver 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
Authorities in Indonesia have closed an airport, and residents have evacuated homes near an erupting volcano owing to the risk of spreading ash, falling boulders, heated volcanic clouds, and a tsunami.
18 Apr 2024
IndonesiaTsunami alert issued following multiple volcano eruptions in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia on Wednesday put the country on high alert following a series of eruptions from Mount Ruang, a volcano located on the remote Ruang Island in North Sulawesi.
18 Apr 2024
Toronto6 men arrested in 'Netflix-worthy' Toronto gold heist
Six people have been arrested in connection with what investigators describe as the "largest" ever gold heist in the history of Canada.
18 Apr 2024
BrazilBrazilian woman brings corpse into bank to sign loan, arrested
A woman in Brazil has been arrested for attempting to defraud a bank using her deceased uncle's body.
18 Apr 2024
EcuadorEcuador declares nationwide shutdown amid energy crisis
Ecuador on Wednesday ordered all public and private workers to stay home for two days as critically low water levels at hydroelectric plants sparked a major power crisis in the country, AFP reported.
18 Apr 2024
London'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer battle
Sophie Kinsella, the renowned author of the Shopaholic series, has publicly announced her battle with glioblastoma, a severe and malignant brain tumor.
18 Apr 2024
Prince HarryPrince Harry officially declares US as new home
Britain's Prince Harry has officially declared the United States of America his new domicile.
18 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityColumbia University leadership testifies on anti-Semitism allegations
Columbia University's top officials, including President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, appeared before a United States Congressional committee on Wednesday to address allegations of anti-Semitism on campus.
18 Apr 2024
ChinaNo online shopping, travel: China's punitive measures for debt defaulters
Despite unparalleled economic growth in the first quarter of 2024, China has been battling a rapidly escalating personal debt crisis.
18 Apr 2024
DubaiDubai floods: Flight disruption continues; remote working extended till tomorrow
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently managing the fallout from its heaviest rainfall since 1949—that led to widespread disruption in Dubai.
18 Apr 2024
Elon MuskUS reacts to Musk backing permanent UNSC seat for India
The United States supports reforms in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press conference on Wednesday (local time).
17 Apr 2024
Green Card3,505 days to get Green Card? What Indian techie claimed
An Indian tech professional, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), has been granted permanent residency status in the United States after living and working there for nearly 10 years.
17 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle employees in US detained over anti-Israel protests
Several Google employees were detained following sit-in protests at the company's offices in New York and Sunnyvale, California, according to The Washington Post.
