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01 Sep 2024
FloridaStepmom allegedly unleashes 103-pound Rottweiler on beau's 9-year-old daughter
A 34-year-old woman from Florida, Tyshael Elise Martin, has been accused of murdering her boyfriend's nine-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions.
01 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsraeli forces find bodies in Gaza, suspected to be hostages
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reportedly discovered several bodies in the Gaza Strip, which could be the remains of kidnapped Israeli hostages.
31 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpAnother security breach at Trump's rally; offender subdued using stun-gun
A man was apprehended by security personnel at a Donald Trump rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday (local time) after he breached a barrier and climbed onto a media riser.
31 Aug 2024
RussiaHelicopter with 22 onboard goes missing in Russia's Far East
A Mi-8 helicopter carrying 22 people has disappeared in the remote Kamchatka region of Russia's Far East.
31 Aug 2024
CanadaRow over KFC halal meat in Canada; find out why
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Canada is facing backlash from Hindu and Sikh communities over its decision to serve only halal-certified chicken at most of its Ontario locations.
31 Aug 2024
HoustonIndian-origin man charged with murder of Nepalese student in US
An Indian-origin man, Bobby Singh Shah, has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old Nepalese student in Houston, United States.
30 Aug 2024
IsraelWatch: Houthis capture oil tanker; detonate explosives on ship
Yemen's Houthis have released a video that appears to show their rebels boarding the oil tanker Sounion and detonating explosives on the ship.
30 Aug 2024
LebanonMan gets 'food poisoning' in genitals in first ever case
In a rare medical case, a 38-year-old man from Lebanon contracted food poisoning in his private parts after having "vigorous intercourse" with his wife.
30 Aug 2024
IranAt 82.2°C, Iran records highest heat index, what it means
A weather station in southern Iran has reported a staggering heat index of 82.2°C (180°F) and a dew point of 36.1°C (97°F).
30 Aug 2024
BloombergWhy tourists are playing real-life 'Temple Run' at Angkor Wat
A trend of tourists filming themselves sprinting around Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia, has sparked debate.
30 Aug 2024
New ZealandNew Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero-VII passes away
New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died on Friday at the age of 69 after undergoing heart surgery.
29 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpTrump alleges Zuckerberg conspired against him in 2020 elections
Former United States President Donald Trump has accused Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of undermining his campaign during the 2020 elections.
29 Aug 2024
LEGOLEGO to use renewable materials for half its bricks soon
LEGO, the world-renowned Danish toy company, has announced an ambitious plan to manufacture half of its plastic bricks from renewable or recycled materials by 2026.
29 Aug 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuExplained: Why Israel launched military operation in West Bank
On Wednesday, Israeli forces initiated a major military operation in the occupied West Bank, supported by drones and armored vehicles.
29 Aug 2024
CanadaHow Canada's new policy for temporary workers may impact Indians
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant shift in the country's immigration policy, aimed at reducing the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents.
29 Aug 2024
Kuala LumpurIndian woman disappears in Malaysian sinkhole: Inside rescue efforts
The operation to find the Indian woman who fell into a sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last Friday entered its seventh day on Thursday.
28 Aug 2024
ChildrenSouth Korea's president orders crackdown on deepfake pornography
South Korea's President, Yoon Suk Yeol, has initiated a stringent crackdown on the rising tide of digital sex crimes involving deepfake pornography.
28 Aug 2024
United States of AmericaWoman leaves infant in hot car to go horseback riding
A 40-year-old woman from Nebraska in United States, Cara Dugan, is facing charges of child abuse after allegedly leaving her three-month-old baby unattended in a hot car.
28 Aug 2024
COVID-19What is Australia's 'right to disconnect' from bosses' calls, texts
Australia has enacted a new law granting employees the "right to disconnect" from work-related communications outside their regular working hours.
28 Aug 2024
Israel3,500-year-old Bronze Age jar smashed by 5-year-old boy in museum
A five-year-old boy accidentally broke a rare Bronze Age urn at the Hecht Museum, located within the University of Haifa in Israel.
28 Aug 2024
Joe BidenExplained: Why US readout on Modi-Biden call omitted Bangladesh crisis
The recent telephonic conversation between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation due to a notable omission.
28 Aug 2024
Social MediaFake YouTube star commits one of world's most severe sextortion
A 29-year-old Australian man has been jailed for committing one of the most severe sextortion cases in history.
28 Aug 2024
JapanJapanese panic buy rice as shortage hits, government urges calm
The Japanese government is urging citizens to remain calm as panic buying of rice continues across the country.
28 Aug 2024
AgricultureIndian students in Canada protest over deportation fears
Indian students in Canada have been protesting against a new federal policy that could potentially lead to their deportation.
27 Aug 2024
AustraliaAustralia limits foreign student intake to 270,000 amid migration concerns
Australia has announced a cap on its intake of new international students for the year 2025, setting the limit at 270,000.
27 Aug 2024
HoustonWatch: US church group protests against 90-foot Hanuman statue
A group of 25 people from a local church in the United States has sparked controversy by protesting against a newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Lord Hanuman.
27 Aug 2024
Monash UniversityAntidepressants contaminating water bodies, altering behavior of fish population: Study
A recent study has revealed that Prozac, a widely used antidepressant, is contaminating water bodies and adversely affecting fish populations.
27 Aug 2024
Joe BidenModi-Biden call: No mention of Bangladesh crisis in US readout
The recent telephonic conversation between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked speculation due to a notable omission.
26 Aug 2024
AustraliaAustralia enforces 'right to disconnect' law for employees
Australia has enacted a new law, known as the "right to disconnect," that allows employees to ignore work-related communications during their personal time.
26 Aug 2024
DhakaDhaka University students clash with paramilitary force, 50 injured
Violence broke out in Dhaka—Bangladesh's capital city—on Sunday night when students confronted paramilitary personnel demanding job regularization.
26 Aug 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHamas rejects Israel's 'new conditions,' exits Cairo ceasefire talks
Hamas has refused to accept new Israeli conditions presented during Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Cairo, Egypt.
25 Aug 2024
North KoreaWhy North Korean Olympians are in trouble for 'smiling' selfie
The North Korea table tennis silver medalists are in hot water over a harmless selfie they took from the 2024 Paris Olympics podium.
25 Aug 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael declares 48-hour emergency amid rising tensions with Lebanon
Israel has declared a state of emergency for the next 48 hours due to escalating tensions with Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported.
25 Aug 2024
ChinaPakistan invites PM Modi for SCO meet in October
Pakistan has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting.
25 Aug 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael launches 'preemptive' strikes on Lebanon, Hezbollah retaliates
Israel launched a series of air strikes in southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a preemptive strike against Lebanon-based Hezbollah.
25 Aug 2024
Joe BidenWhat's West Nile virus that US scientist Anthony Fauci contracted
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden and former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was briefly hospitalized this month due to West Nile virus infection.
24 Aug 2024
ItalyItaly opens manslaughter probe into Mike Lynch's superyacht sinking
Italian authorities have initiated a manslaughter and shipwreck investigation, following the tragic sinking of a superyacht near Sicily.
24 Aug 2024
RussiaWhy Botswana keeps unearthing the world's biggest diamonds
A 2,492-carat diamond—the second largest in the world—was recently unearthed in Botswana.
24 Aug 2024
BangladeshHindus, Muslims protected ancient temple after fall of Sheikh Hasina
After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh, Hindus and Muslims came together to protect the ancient Dhakeswari Temple in Dhaka, the temple's priest told PTI.
24 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpTrump accepts RFK endorsement, vows to release JFK assassination files
Donald Trump has vowed to release thousands of documents related to John F. Kennedy's assassination after JFK's nephew endorsed his presidential campaign.
