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27 Jul 2024
MoscowModi to visit Ukraine, first since 2022 Russia invasion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine in the coming days, the Ministry on External Affairs confirmed on Monday.
26 Jul 2024
LondonFranco-Swiss airport evacuated amid security fears ahead of Olympics ceremony
The Basel-Mulhouse EuroAirport, a Franco-Swiss airport, was evacuated for security reasons on Friday.
26 Jul 2024
AlaskaPentagon discovers additional $2 billion accounting error in Ukraine aid
The Pentagon has unearthed an additional $2 billion accounting error related to the valuation of ammunition, missiles, and equipment sent to Ukraine, a United States government report released on Thursday said.
26 Jul 2024
Barack ObamaEx-US President Obama endorses Kamala as Democratic presidential nominee
Former United States President Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, putting an end to days of speculation about his support.
26 Jul 2024
BrazilBrazilian rancher slapped with $50m fine for Amazon deforestation
In a landmark ruling, a federal court has ordered Brazilian cattle rancher, Dirceu Kruger, to pay over $50 million (₹4.15 billion approximately) in compensation for causing extensive damage to the Amazon rainforest through illegal deforestation.
26 Jul 2024
BangladeshBangladesh's PM Hasina criticized for crying over damaged train station
Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, is facing criticism after being photographed crying at a destroyed metro rail station in Mirpur city.
26 Jul 2024
Paris'Malicious acts' disrupt France's rail network ahead of Olympics ceremony
Just hours before the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris, the French railway company SNCF reported being targeted by "malicious acts" aimed at disrupting its high-speed network.
25 Jul 2024
KathmanduKathmandu plane crash: Why Nepal has poor aviation safety record
A Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft owned by Saurya Airlines crashed during takeoff on Wednesday morning at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
25 Jul 2024
AmazonColombian woman receives lizard instead of air fryer from Amazon
In a bizarre incident that has captivated the internet, Sofia Serrano, a woman from Colombia, found a giant lizard in her Amazon package. The package was supposed to contain an air fryer she had ordered.
25 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirUS advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
25 Jul 2024
Kamala HarrisReport reveals why Obama hasn't endorsed 'incompetent' Kamala Harris
Former United States President Barack Obama reportedly harbors reservations about Vice President Kamala Harris's ability to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, according to a report in the New York Post.
25 Jul 2024
Joe Biden'Passing torch to new generation...': Biden on exiting presidential race
In his first address to the nation after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) said it was time to pass the torch to "younger voices."
24 Jul 2024
Joe BidenHow Harris's Indian ancestral village is celebrating her presidential nomination
Thulasendhrapuram, a small village in Tamil Nadu, is buzzing with excitement over the potential nomination of Kamala Harris for the United States presidential race.
24 Jul 2024
MoscowMoscow offers record financial incentive to bolster military ranks
In a bid to strengthen its military forces, the city of Moscow is offering residents an unprecedented signing-on bonus of 1.9 million rubles (approximately $22,000) to join the fight in Ukraine.
24 Jul 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean trash balloons found near South Korea's presidential office
Officials reported on Wednesday that balloons filled with trash from North Korea were found on the grounds of South Korea's presidential office compound.
24 Jul 2024
Prince CharlesWhy King Charles will receive extra £45mn of public money
King Charles is set to see a significant increase in his official annual income, with a rise of over 50% according to official accounts.
24 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpElon Musk makes U-turn, denies $45M donation to Donald Trump
Elon Musk has refuted reports suggesting he will donate $45 million a month to a Super Political Action Committee (PAC), aimed at supporting Donald Trump's presidential re-election.
24 Jul 2024
KathmanduWatch: Video shows exact moment plane crashed at Kathmandu Airport
A Saurya Airlines plane bound for Pokhara crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, resulting in the death of 18 people.
24 Jul 2024
Kathmandu18 dead as plane crashes in Kathmandu, pilot survives
Eighteen people were killed when a Saurya Airlines plane, 9N-AME (CRJ 200), crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
24 Jul 2024
AntarcticaJuly 21 was world's hottest day in 84 years: Report
The Earth experienced its hottest day in at least 84 years on July 21 (Sunday), with the global average temperature reaching a record high of 17.09 degrees Celsius, as reported by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
24 Jul 2024
MexicoMexican fisherman faces $1 million lawsuit after survival at sea
Jose Salvador Alvarenga, a Mexican fisherman who survived being lost at sea for 438 days, is now facing a $1 million (₹83,000,000) lawsuit.
24 Jul 2024
Joe BidenBiden makes first public appearance after absence sparked conspiracy theories
United States President Joe Biden made his first public appearance on Wednesday after a sudden withdrawal from the Presidential race and a COVID-19 diagnosis.
23 Jul 2024
Joe BidenWhere's Joe Biden after pulling out of presidential race
Since United States President Joe Biden abruptly dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday, speculation has been raging as to where he is and why he has been mostly absent from public view.
23 Jul 2024
British ColumbiaCanada: Hindu temple defaced with comments against PM Modi
A Hindu temple in Canada was vandalized with anti-India graffiti, marking the latest attack on Hindu places of worship in the country.
23 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats after 2 deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States has traced a multistate listeria outbreak back to sliced deli meats.
22 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpKamala joins presidential race: Her career, running mate, Indian connection
Hours after United States President Joe Biden announced his decision to step down from the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her gratitude on X, saying she was "honored to have...President's endorsement...my intention is to earn...win this nomination."
22 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshUS: 25-year-old Andhra student killed in car crash
Jetti Harika, a 25-year-old veterinary student from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, lost her life in a multi-vehicle collision in Oklahoma, United States on Friday, reports said.
21 Jul 2024
Joe BidenJoe Biden pulls out of US presidential race
United States President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
21 Jul 2024
MexicoRiver on US-Mexico border carried 167B liter sewage in 2023
The Tijuana River, which straddles the US-Mexico border, carried a record-breaking 44 billion gallons of contaminated water into San Diego County, California in 2023.
21 Jul 2024
BangladeshBangladesh court scraps most job quotas that caused deadly unrest
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has scrapped most quotas for government jobs in the wake of student-led protests that have resulted in over 130 fatalities, as per local media reports.
21 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaNewly married Indian-origin man shot dead in Indianapolis; shooter released
An Indian-origin man was shot dead in a suspected road-rage incident on Tuesday evening in Indianapolis, United States.
21 Jul 2024
BangladeshBangladesh police given 'shoot-on-sight' orders amid national curfew
Bangladesh police have been given "shoot-on-sight" orders amid ongoing student-led protests, which have resulted in over 130 deaths.
20 Jul 2024
ChinaChina could attack Starlink-like satellites using laser weapon-equipped submarines: Study
A study led by Wang Dan, a professor with the Naval Submarine Academy, China suggests that Chinese submarines equipped with lasers could disable SpaceX's Starlink satellites if China's security was threatened.
20 Jul 2024
Bangladesh1,000 Indians return from Bangladesh as protests claim 115 lives
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the safe return of 778 Indian students from Bangladesh, bringing the total number of returnees to 998.
20 Jul 2024
BahrainSea fish boil, birds drop dead in this scorching city
Once celebrated as the "Marseilles of the Gulf" for its thriving fishing industry and picturesque coastal spots, Kuwait City now holds a less desirable title—the world's hottest city.
20 Jul 2024
Missouri'Longest-held wrongly incarcerated woman' in the US is free
Sandra Hemme, a 64-year-old Missouri woman, was freed on Friday after spending 43 years in prison for a murder conviction that has now been overturned.
20 Jul 2024
BangladeshOver 300 Indians return as Bangladesh quota protests turn deadly
Over 300 Indian students studying in Bangladesh have returned home due to escalating protests against the reintroduction of reservation in government jobs.
19 Jul 2024
Africa200 'racist' plant names set to change after historic vote
In a landmark decision, botanists from around the world have voted to eliminate over 200 scientific names of plants, fungi, and algae species that contain racial slurs.
19 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpJD Vance's Indian-origin wife faces racist attacks from white supremacists
Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of United States Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, has become a target for white supremacists and internet trolls following her husband's nomination by Donald Trump earlier this week.
19 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpHulk Hogan tears shirt at Republican convention, guess what's inside
WWE icon Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, made his first appearance at a political convention during the final session of the Republican National Convention on Thursday.
