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08 May 2024
British ColumbiaProtests as men accused of Nijjar's killing appear in court
Three Indian nationals, Karan Brar, Karanpreet Singh, and Kamalpreet Singh, accused of killing Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year, appeared in court virtually in British Columbia on Tuesday.
08 May 2024
Global WarmingGlobal temperature streak continues with record heat in April
A new report by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has identified April 2024 as the hottest month on record for global air and sea surface temperatures.
08 May 2024
AstraZenecaAstraZeneca says it will withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally
The United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, on Tuesday said that it has initiated a worldwide recall of Covid-19 vaccine.
07 May 2024
United States of America'India should take it seriously…': US reacts to Nijjar's killing
Reacting on the allegations associated with the case of Indian government's alleged involvement in the murder of the Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the United States on Monday stated that India should take it "very seriously" and should investigate it.
07 May 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuWhy has Israel rejected 3-phase ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected a ceasefire agreement that had been accepted by Hamas.
07 May 2024
Czech RepublicPannun 'murder plot': Czech court halts Gupta's extradition to US
The Supreme Court of the Czech Republic has temporarily halted the extradition of Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta, who is facing charges in the United States.
06 May 2024
EgyptHamas agrees to ceasefire after 7-month war with Israel
Hamas, on Monday, accepted the ceasefire plan proposed by Egypt and Qatar amidst an ongoing seven-month conflict with Israel in Gaza.
06 May 2024
HamasIsraeli military orders evacuation of 100,000 Palestinians in Rafah
Ahead of planned operation in the southern Gaza, Israel has asked 1,00,000 Palestinians to evacuate seastern parts of Rafah—which it described as the "last significant stronghold of Hamas."
06 May 2024
United States of AmericaNew Covid variant FLiRT: Should we be concerned?
A new group of Covid-19 variants, collectively known as FLiRT, is making waves across the United States.
05 May 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'Hamas mouthpiece': Israeli cabinet votes to halt Al Jazeera's operations
In a unanimous decision, the Israeli cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has voted to cease the operations of television network, Al Jazeera, within Israel.
05 May 2024
AustraliaAustralia: Queensland MP claims she was drugged, sexually assaulted
Brittany Lauga, a Labor MP from Queensland, Australia, has alleged that she was drugged and sexually assaulted last weekend in the town of Yeppoon in central Queensland.
04 May 2024
CanadaIndia secretly funded preferred candidates in 2021 Canadian election: Report
An official probe by Canada's Foreign Interference Commission has accused India of engaging "in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians."
04 May 2024
Donald TrumpJeffrey Epstein's 'black book' with 221 additional high-profile names auctioned
An alleged "black book" believed to have belonged to the late financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, will be auctioned on May 15.
04 May 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas the only thing standing between Gaza and ceasefire: US
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Hamas was the only obstacle to a Gaza truce as a Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt on Saturday for another round of negotiations.
04 May 2024
CanadaCanada arrests 3 Indian nationals over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing
Canadian law enforcement has arrested three Indian nationals over the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year.
03 May 2024
AustraliaAustralian universities become grounds for pro-Palestine demonstrations
In recent weeks, major Australian universities have become the epicenter of pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
03 May 2024
United Nations (UN)India accuses Pakistan of dubious conduct at UN meeting
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ruchira Kamboj, has vehemently opposed Pakistan's destructive remarks at the UN, saying that it harbors the "most dubious track record" in all aspects.
03 May 2024
Joe BidenWhite House addresses Biden's 'xenophobic' remarks on Asian countries
The White House recently responded to a controversial statement made by US President Joe Biden at a fundraising event.
03 May 2024
Columbia UniversityUS: Over 2,000 arrested amid university protests against Israel-Hamas conflict
At least 2,000 people have been arrested at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks over protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
02 May 2024
BoeingWhistleblower who accused Boeing supplier of ignoring defects dies
Joshua Dean, a whistleblower who accused a Boeing supplier of disregarding flaws in the 737 MAX production, has died, according to his family and lawyer. He was 45 years old.
02 May 2024
DubaiRain, thunderstorms return to UAE; several flights canceled
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is once again facing severe weather conditions, with heavy rains and thunderstorms causing significant disruption to international flights.
02 May 2024
UkraineUkraine introduces AI-generated spokesperson for foreign ministry
Ukraine's foreign ministry has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) spokesperson, Victoria Shi.
02 May 2024
HamasIndia supports 'two-state solution' for Israel and Palestine at UN
India has reiterated its support for a "two-state solution" at the United Nations, amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas.
02 May 2024
Sidhu Moose Wala'Goldy Brar is alive': US police dismiss gangster's death reports
The police in the United States have denied reports that Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, was on Wednesday killed in a shootout in Fresno, California.
01 May 2024
LondonStabbing in UK school: 3 injured, 17-year-old arrested
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday for attempted murder after three people were injured in an apparent stabbing at a school in northern England, police said, a day after a similar incident in Wales, United Kingdom.
01 May 2024
United States of AmericaHow Florida's near-total abortion ban will affect other American states
Florida, United States has recently introduced a comprehensive abortion ban, marking a significant shift in the state's healthcare landscape.
01 May 2024
Sidhu Moose WalaSidhu Moosewala murder mastermind Goldy Brar killed in US: Report
Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, has been killed in the United States, according to local media reports.
01 May 2024
AstraZenecaAstrazeneca upholds vaccine safety amid health concerns
AstraZeneca has reaffirmed its dedication to patient safety amid reports of rare side effects from the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine.
01 May 2024
Justin TrudeauCanada: Opposition leader removed from Parliament after calling Trudeau 'wacko'
Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's main opposition party, was removed from the House of Commons after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "a wacko."
01 May 2024
LondonProbe launched into London sword attack after man's arrest
The deadly sword attack in east London has sparked an urgent investigation by local authorities.
01 May 2024
King Charles IIIKing Charles visits cancer center after resuming in-person duties
In their first public appearance since King Charles III's February cancer diagnosis, he and Queen Camilla visited the prestigious University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London on Tuesday (local time).
01 May 2024
US State DepartmentUS reacts to report on Pannun assassination plot
The United States is "regularly working" with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official said.
01 May 2024
Columbia UniversityPolice begin clearing occupied building at Columbia University, arrest protesters
New York City police officers were called in to Columbia University on Tuesday evening to disperse a protest staged by pro-Palestinian students.
30 Apr 2024
BeijingChina delivers first Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan
In a significant move, China has handed over the first of eight Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan.
30 Apr 2024
San FranciscoMint Butterfield kidnapping: Valet charged with unlawful intercourse with minor
Christopher "Kio" Dizefalo, a 26-year-old valet worker, is facing charges related to his alleged involvement with Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack.
30 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityIsrael-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus
Tensions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked protests on the United States campuses, leading to confrontations with law enforcement and student suspensions.
29 Apr 2024
Joe BidenJoe Biden 'most unpopular US President' in 7 decades
Ahead of the United States presidential polls slated to be held in November, President Joe Biden has emerged as the least favored president in seven decades, a recent Gallup poll has said.
29 Apr 2024
HarvardExplained: Pro-Palestine agitation in US universities, protesters' demands
Protests intensified across college and university campuses in the United States Monday with agitators flying a Palestinian flag in a spot reserved for the American flag at Harvard University.
29 Apr 2024
Justin TrudeauCanada: Pro-Khalistan chants interrupt Trudeau's speech at Khalsa Day Parade
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's address at the Khalsa Day Parade in Toronto was interrupted by pro-Khalistan chants from the crowd.
29 Apr 2024
San FranciscoMissing Slack co-founder's child Mint Butterfield found in San Francisco
Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of tech industry leaders Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, and Caterina Fake, founder of Flickr, was found safe in San Francisco on Saturday.
