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20 May 2024
IranAfter Iran President Raisi's death, Mohammad Mokhber to take over
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were reported dead after the helicopter carrying them crashed last night.
20 May 2024
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei'No sign of life…': Iran President Raisi's helicopter wreckage found
Rescuers on Monday found the missing helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister, and other officials near the Iran-Azerbaijan border.
19 May 2024
British GovernmentFinal report on UK's infected blood scandal will release tomorrow
The final report of the UK's infected blood scandal inquiry is scheduled for publication on Monday, marking nearly six years since the investigation commenced.
19 May 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuCracks in Israeli War Cabinet: Key member threatens to resign
Benny Gantz, a crucial member of Israel's three-man war cabinet, has issued an ultimatum to the Benjamin Netanyahu government over its current strategy in the ongoing war with Hamas.
19 May 2024
British AirwaysHarry, Meghan flown free across Nigeria by fugitive airline boss
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were flown free of charge around Nigeria by an airline company whose founder is reportedly wanted in the United States (US) for money laundering and bank fraud.
18 May 2024
COVID-19Singapore facing new COVID-19 wave
Singapore is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 infections, with cases steadily escalating over the past two weeks.
18 May 2024
Las VegasUS: Sixth grader dies by suicide after constant bullying
Flora Martinez, a 12-year-old student at Duane D. Keller Middle School in Las Vegas, took her own life on May 7, 2024, after she was relentlessly bullied at school.
18 May 2024
AfghanistanAfghanistan floods claim 50 lives, thousands of homes damaged
Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in central Afghanistan have claimed the lives of at least 50 people.
18 May 2024
S JaishankarMob attack in Kyrgyzstan: Indian students advised to stay indoors
The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan has issued a safety advisory to its nationals, urging them to stay indoors amid reports of large-scale mob violence targeting foreign students in Bishkek, the capital city.
17 May 2024
CaliforniaMassachusetts teen dies after taking part in 'One Chip Challenge'
A 14-year-old Massachusetts teenager, Harris Wolobah, died of cardiac arrest after participating in a social media dare known as the "One Chip Challenge" in the United States, according to an autopsy report.
16 May 2024
Civil WarAlgeria: Teen kidnapped 26 years ago rescued from neighbor's cellar
An Algerian man who was kidnapped as a teenager in 1998 was found alive on Sunday in a cellar just 300 feet from his family home.
16 May 2024
AstraZenecaAstraZeneca COVID vaccine linked to another rare blood clotting disorder
A new research has linked AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to an increased risk of a rare but fatal blood clotting disorder known as Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (VITT).
16 May 2024
United States of AmericaIndiana boy, 10, kills himself after suffering horrific bullying
A 10-year-old boy named Sammy Teusch tragically ended his own life on May 5 after enduring persistent bullying at Greenfield Intermediate School in Indiana, United States.
15 May 2024
Joe BidenUS plans $1bn military aid for Israel amid Gaza conflict
The Joe Biden administration has reportedly informed Congress of its intention to provide a $1 billion military aid package to Israel.
15 May 2024
King Charles IIIKing Charles III's first portrait revealed, standing eight feet tall
The first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.
15 May 2024
Meghan MarkleHarry, Meghan's Archewell Foundation is now cleared of 'delinquent' label
The Archewell Foundation, a charity organization established by spouses Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has regained its "in good standing" status in California.
14 May 2024
Donald TrumpKey takeaways from Cohen's testimony in Trump's hush money trial
Former United States President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen on Monday gave his testimony in the businessman's hush money trial.
14 May 2024
US State DepartmentUS warns of 'potential sanctions' for business deals with Iran
The United States has issued a warning to all nations considering business deals with Iran, saying that they run the "potential risk of sanctions."
14 May 2024
Antonio GuterresIndian staff member with UN killed in Gaza
An Indian personnel associated with the United Nations (UN) was killed in Rafah, Gaza, when the vehicle he was traveling in came under attack.
13 May 2024
IndonesiaIndonesia: Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37
Flash floods and cold lava flows from Mount Marapi—the most active volcano on the western Indonesian island of Sumatra, Indonesia—have claimed at least 37 lives.
13 May 2024
ChinaChinese journalist imprisoned for Covid reporting to be released
Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer and independent journalist from China, is expected to be released on Monday after serving a four-year prison sentence.
13 May 2024
MaldivesOur pilots incapable of flying aircraft given by India: Maldives
The Maldives military still does not have pilots capable of operating three aircraft donated by India, Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon has said.
12 May 2024
KathmanduNepal's 'Everest Man' sets new record with 29th climb
Nepal's legendary mountaineer, Kami Rita Sherpa, also known as the 'Everest Man,' has set a new world record by scaling Mount Everest for the 29th time.
12 May 2024
United States of AmericaFirst person to receive genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies
Richard "Rick" Slayman, the first individual to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, has tragically passed away nearly two months post-procedure.
12 May 2024
CanadaFourth suspect arrested in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing case
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) of British Columbia (BC), Canada, has announced the arrest of a fourth individual in relation to the June 2023 murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
11 May 2024
BYDUS prepares for 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports
The United States is planning to increase the tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, according to the Financial Times.
11 May 2024
Civil Aviation AuthorityPakistan: Flight departs without deceased boy's body due to negligence
In a deeply distressing event, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight left Islamabad for Skardu without the body of a six-year-old boy on board due to negligence.
11 May 2024
United Nations (UN)Watch: Israeli ambassador shreds UN Charter as Palestine membership backed
Israeli ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Gilad Erdan brought a small shredder and shredded the United Nations' charter during a speech before the UN assembly.
11 May 2024
ChinaNew Chinese envoy says 'ready to work with India'
China's newly appointed envoy to India, Xu Feihong, said Beijing is ready to work with India to "accommodate" each other's concerns and find a mutually acceptable solution to "specific issues" through dialogue.
11 May 2024
BrazilBrazil flood crisis worsens, over 120 dead, millions affected
The flood crisis in southern Brazil, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul, has worsened after rains returned to the state on Friday.
10 May 2024
MaldivesIndia completes military withdrawal from Maldives
India has repatriated all its military personnel stationed in the Maldives, ahead of the May 10 deadline set by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
09 May 2024
CaliforniaCalifornia: 18 students hospitalized after 'unknown chemical leak' at school
A suspected chemical leak at Bobby Duke Middle School in Coachella, California, resulted in the hospitalization of 18 students on Wednesday morning.
09 May 2024
AustraliaHow Australia's new student visa rule change affects Indians
Australia has revised its student visa rules, making it more challenging for international students to gain entry.
09 May 2024
Kim Jong-unNorth Korea shifts propaganda tactics to engage youth
North Korea is reportedly altering its propaganda approach, moving away from themes of authoritarian grandeur and military might.
09 May 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsUS trying to destabilize India during Lok Sabha polls: Russia
Russia's foreign ministry has alleged that the United States's accusations that India is violating religious freedom rights are intended to destabilize the country during the general election.
09 May 2024
CanadaNijjar murder suspect entered Canada on student visa: Report
Karan Brar, an Indian citizen and suspect in the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, reportedly entered Canada using a study permit.
08 May 2024
Islamabad High CourtPakistani court approves transfer of Imran Khan's wife to jail
Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been granted permission by a court to move from house arrest to jail.
08 May 2024
Kim Jong-unNorth Korean leader orders demolition of Winter Palace structures
In a surprising development, Kim Jong-Un, North Korea's leader, has ordered the demolition of several structures within his winter residence, Ryokpo Palace.
08 May 2024
SydneySydney council removes same-sex parenting books from libraries
The Cumberland City Council in Western Sydney, Australia has voted to remove books discussing same-sex parenting from local libraries.
08 May 2024
ArgentinaArgentina introduces 10,000-peso banknote worth only $10
The Central Bank of Argentina issued a new 10,000-peso banknote on Tuesday, which is five times the size of the previous highest-valued 2,000-peso bill.
