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08 Nov 2024
Donald Trump

What is 'Alien Enemies Act' that Trump pledged to invoke 

During his campaigning days, United States President elect Donald Trump promised to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out "Operation Aurora."

28 Oct 2024
Boeing

India's defense exports reach $2.6bn: US, France among top buyers

India's defense exports have hit an all-time high of ₹21,083 crore ($2.6 billion) in the fiscal year 2023-24.

27 Oct 2024
United Kingdom

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.

26 Oct 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

24 Oct 2024
Brazil

BRICS: Jaishankar lists 5 points for 'more equitable global order'

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, who is representing India at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, stated that, while production and consumption have steadily diversified, many inequities of the past also continue.

16 Oct 2024
Airbnb

Airbnb rolls out network where hosts can hire other hosts

Airbnb has launched a new feature, the Co-Host Network, to make the process of property management easier for hosts.

15 Oct 2024
BMW

Why BMW wants Europe to reverse 2035 petrol car ban

BMW's Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Zipse, has urged European authorities to rethink their proposed ban on new fossil fuel cars by 2035.

11 Oct 2024
Emily in Paris

French president-Roman mayor fight over 'Emily in Paris.' Here's why

A light-hearted dispute has broken out between French President Emmanuel Macron and Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri over the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

06 Oct 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu

'A...disgrace': Netanyahu as Macron calls for arms embargo in Gaza 

French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the former's proposal to stop supplying Israel with weapons for use in Gaza.

04 Oct 2024
Australia

Israel-Hezbollah war: How countries are evacuating their citizens from Lebanon

As tensions escalate between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, nations worldwide are implementing various strategies to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon.

03 Oct 2024
Cannes Film Festival

Kamala Harris's husband now accused of slapping ex-girlfriend for flirting 

Doug Emhoff, the husband of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, has been accused of physically assaulting his former girlfriend at a high-profile gala in 2012.

30 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu

Fresh Israeli strikes kill 105 in Lebanon: All to know

Israel intensified its strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon on Sunday, resulting in over 100 deaths in a single day.

28 Sep 2024
Cybercrimes

French news agency AFP hit by cyberattack, delivery systems affected

Agence France-Presse (AFP), a big player in global news, has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack on Friday. This attack affected some of its news delivery systems.

27 Sep 2024
Brazil

UK PM Starmer backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

26 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel rejects call for 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah 

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz rejected proposals for a cease-fire with Hezbollah on Thursday, after calls from the United States and France for a 21-day pause in warfare.

26 Sep 2024
Antonio Guterres

Israel hints at Lebanon ground invasion to 'decisively destroy' Hezbollah

The Israeli military is reportedly preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to "decisively destroy" Hezbollah's infrastructure.

25 Sep 2024
Hamas

Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv area, including Mossad HQ

In a significant escalation of tensions, Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday.

23 Sep 2024
Aamir Khan

Oscars: Why 'Laapataa Ladies' was picked over 'All We Imagine...'  

The Film Federation of India (FFI) recently announced Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.

22 Sep 2024
Emmanuel Macron

'Nuclear submarines, jet engines...': France's big offer to India 

The Emmanuel Macron government is prepared to discuss and support the construction of nuclear attack submarines, the complete transfer of technology for 110 kilo-Newton thrust aircraft engines, and fully capable underwater drones to India.

18 Sep 2024
Academy Awards

Why France chose India's 'All We Imagine...' for Oscars

Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine as Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, has found itself in a unique position.

15 Sep 2024
Czech Republic

3 Americans arrested over alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan president 

Three United States citizens have been arrested by the Venezuelan government on suspicion of planning to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro and destabilize the country.

11 Sep 2024
Emily in Paris

French First Lady to make cameo in 'Emily in Paris'

Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, is set to make a cameo appearance in the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris, headlined by Lily Collins.

09 Sep 2024
Rana Daggubati

Rana Daggubati brings Cannes winner 'All We Imagine...' to India

Spirit Media, a company founded by Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati, has secured the Indian distribution rights for Payal Kapadia's Cannes award-winning film All We Imagine as Light, reported Variety.

05 Sep 2024
Emmanuel Macron

Macron appoints ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister.

03 Sep 2024
Telegram

Russian minister blames Telegram's liberal content policies for Durov's arrest

Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging platform Telegram, has been criticized by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his liberal content moderation policies.

28 Aug 2024
Adivi Sesh

Adivi Sesh-Emraan Hashmi's 'G2' goes big, secures huge ₹100cr budget

Adivi Sesh and Emraan Hashmi are all set to star in the upcoming espionage thriller G2.

28 Aug 2024
COVID-19

What 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.

27 Aug 2024
Dubai

Meet Juli Vavilova, 'crypto coach' linked to Telegram CEO's arrest

Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France last week.

27 Aug 2024
Telegram

US behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest, says Russian lawmaker

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of messaging platform Telegram, was arrested in France over the weekend.

26 Aug 2024
Australia

Australia 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.

16 Aug 2024
Bill Gates

Former employees claim Bill Gates behaved like 'absolute monarch'

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, has been accused of creating a culture of fear within his mega-charity organization.

14 Aug 2024
Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: Over 140 cyberattacks target government, telecom networks

The 2024 Paris Olympics has been the target of over 140 cyberattacks, as reported by French authorities.

13 Aug 2024
United States of America

Preparing for Iran attack on Israel likely this week: US 

The United States must be ready for potential "significant" attacks on Israel this week, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said on Monday (local time), as tensions in the Middle East remain high.

12 Aug 2024
Ariana Grande

Watch: Tom Cruise closes Paris Olympics with jaw-dropping stunts

The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 was elevated to new heights with Hollywood star Tom Cruise performing a series of breathtaking stunts.

10 Aug 2024
Paris

Rapper Travis Scott released from Paris jail; no charges filed 

American rapper Travis Scott has been released from a Paris jail following an alleged altercation with his bodyguard at a high-end hotel.

10 Aug 2024
Eiffel Tower

What Olympic medals are really made of 

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have offered a new medal to skateboarder Nyjah Huston after he called out the quality of his prize in an Instagram post.

09 Aug 2024
Lifestyle

Make French ratatouille layered bake dish with this recipe

Ratatouille is a classic dish from Provence, France, known for its vibrant colors and rich flavors. Traditionally, it's a stewed vegetable dish.

09 Aug 2024
Billie Eilish

Paris Olympics: Closing ceremony to feature Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg

The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to conclude in a grand fashion with a star-studded closing ceremony on Sunday.

04 Aug 2024
Beijing

Why green flag is not allowed in Olympics 

A tense situation arose at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday as security removed a fan brandishing a green banner that read "Go Taiwan" from the badminton venue.

31 Jul 2024
Emmanuel Macron

Netizens lose it over French President Macron, minister's 'embarrassing' kiss

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently under scrutiny following an intimate kiss with his sports minister, Amelie Oudea-Castera.