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Over 1 in 3 tree species face extinction risk: Report
A decade-long global analysis has found that more than one in three tree species are on the verge of extinction.
New York City schools close for Diwali for 1st time
In a historic move, New York City schools will remain shut on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival of Diwali. This marks the first time that the city's schools have recognized this holiday.
Super Typhoon Kong-rey threatens Taiwan, landfall expected Thursday
Taiwan is preparing for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which has rapidly intensified after hitting the Philippines.
Who's Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's new chief
Sheikh Naim Qassem has been appointed as the new chief of Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based terrorist group announced on Tuesday.
Diwali event at Canada's Parliament Hill canceled amid India row
The annual Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill, hosted by the Overseas Friends of India Canada (OFIC), has been suddenly canceled by Pierre Poilievre's office, Canada's Leader of the Opposition.
How fitness app Strava is exposing whereabouts of world leaders!
A recent investigation by French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that the confidential movements of global leaders like US President Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and others can be tracked online.
Joe Biden calls Trump's supporters 'garbage,' then a correction
United States President Joe Biden has clarified his recent comments that were perceived as offensive toward supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Explained: New Taliban law banning women from hearing each other
The Taliban regime has now banned Afghan women from praying aloud in front of each other.
Mount Fuji experiences longest snowless period recorded in history
Japan's Mount Fuji, the country's highest peak and a national symbol, has stayed without its iconic snowcap till Tuesday.
Trudeau's MPs now call for secret ballot vote against him
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under immense pressure from within his own Liberal Party.
Did US expel Indian diplomats over Gurpatwant Pannun case
Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the United States State Department has denied reports of expelling Indian diplomats.
Canadian officials admit to leaking 'intel' against India
Two senior officials of the Canadian government have admitted to leaking intelligence against India to The Washington Post.
'Will hit places we spared': Israel issues warning to Iran
In retaliation to a ballistic missile attack from Tehran, Israeli fighter jets have struck Iranian military sites and missile production facilities.
Naim Qassem elected new Hezbollah chief, to succeed Hassan Nasrallah
Naim Qassem has been named the new leader of Hezbollah, after the death of former chief Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, reports said.
Explained: What is UNRWA and why Israel banned it
The Israeli Parliament has passed a bill banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within its borders.
Explained: Why paper ballots are still used in US elections
The 2024 United States presidential elections are slated for November 5. As many as 29 million people have already voted.
Israel bans UNRWA, Palestinians claim 100,000 residents trapped
Israel's parliament has approved a law banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in its territory.
Greenhouse gas levels surge, hit new record in 2023: WMO
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said that 2023 was the warmest year on record on Earth, along with a record rise in greenhouse gas concentrations.
Mumbai-based pharma company helping Russia acquire NVIDIA's AI chips: Report
Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company Shreya Life Sciences has emerged as a major player in the trade of cutting-edge technology to Russia.
What are ATM bombings; why Germany is a prime target
Germany, Europe's largest economy, is battling a wave of ATM bombings. The country has seen over one such incident daily in recent years.
US man wins $1mn lottery using $20 bill he found
Jerry Hicks, a master carpenter from Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States, transformed a lucky find into a life-changing fortune.
World's richest 1% fueling climate crises with soaring emissions: Report
The world's richest 1% are driving global hunger, poverty, and excess deaths with their high carbon emissions, a new report from Oxfam has revealed.
Elon Musk says he can slash US budget by $2T
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has claimed that he can slash the US federal budget by $2 trillion.
Why Iran's supreme leader Khamenei's Hebrew X account was suspended
Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Hebrew-language account on the social media platform X has been suspended after only two posts, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Indian migrant dies while crossing English Channel to UK
An Indian man, aged about 40, died on Sunday while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom.
Why UK MPs want government to help release Imran Khan
Twenty British parliamentarians have called upon the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary, David Lammy MP, to intervene for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei 'seriously ill,' son likely successor
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is very ill, and his second oldest son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is expected to succeed him when he dies, according to a New York Times report on Saturday.
Harris's big promise if elected: 'Prosecute Trump in 10 days'
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has promised to "prosecute" her political opponent, Donald Trump, in 10 days if she is elected.
Israel strikes Iran: How did the West, Arab countries react
The United States and the United Kingdom have urged Iran to refrain from retaliating after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
What is 'digital condom' and how does it work
German condom company Billy Boy has launched an innovative app, Camdom, to prevent unauthorized recordings during intimate moments.
'100 aircraft, 2,000km journey': How Israel orchestrated attack on Iran
In a major military operation against Iran, Israel launched more than 100 aircraft on Saturday.
Chinese hackers target campaign phones of Trump, Vance and Harris
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating claims that Chinese hackers targeted the mobile phones of top United States political figures.
Canada refuses India's request for Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death certificate
The Canadian government has rejected India's National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s request for the death certificate of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Why Jeff Bezos stopped Washington Post from endorsing Kamala Harris
Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, stopped it from endorsing Kamala Harris for US President, the newspaper reported.
Iran responds to Israel's strikes, warns of 'proportional reaction'
Iran has warned of a "proportional reaction" to any Israeli aggression, after Israel's military strikes on Iranian targets early Saturday.
G7 leaders agree to loan $50 billion to Ukraine
The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have agreed to lend Ukraine around $50 billion.
Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex crimes
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count indictment for sex trafficking and international prostitution.
Israel strikes Iran's military sites; massive explosions heard in Tehran
In retaliation to Iran's ballistic missile attack earlier this month, Israel carried out "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets early Saturday.
10 Indians tried entering US illegally each hour last year
In 2024 financial year (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024), the United States authorities arrested around 2.9 million illegal immigrants.
Why Canada is cutting immigration by over 20% in 2025
In a major development, Canada has announced a drastic cut in its immigration targets for the upcoming years.