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Anti-government protests: Iran executes second convict within a week
Iran reportedly executed a man convicted of killing two members of the security forces in public early on Monday.
North Korea fires 130 artillery shells as warning to Seoul
North Korea simultaneously fired around 130 artillery shells into a maritime buffer zone as a warning to the joint US-South Korea military drills conducted along its border.
COVID man-made, leaked: US-based scientist who worked at Wuhan lab
In yet another sensational revelation, British tabloid The Sun quoted a US-based scientist saying that COVID-19 is a man-made virus and it was leaked from a government-run facility in China's Wuhan, where he worked.
Stung by widespread protests, Iran to review decades-old hijab law
While Iran struggles to subdue the ongoing protests across the country on the dress code regulation that obliges females to cover their heads, the government stated it would review its decades-old law.
Islamic State announces leader's death, appoints Abu al-Hussein as successor
The armed jihadist group Islamic State (IS) announced via an audio message on Wednesday that their leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi died "in combat with enemies of God".
Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, erupts after 40 years
The world's biggest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupted in Hawaii for the first time since 1984.
West must live with India's stance on Russia-Ukraine war: Jaishankar
Amid criticism against India from European nations and the US over the purchase of Russian crude oil at discounted rates rather than condemning Moscow, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted the West "must live with India's stance on Ukraine."
'Hungry Couple' breaks record for speed-eating hot dogs and burritos
Eating one delicious frank is great but how about gorging on 18 flavorful franks in a few minutes?
US: Shooting at Virginia Walmart store, up to 10 killed
Up to 10 people were killed and many others injured after a gunman opened fire inside a department store in Virginia, United States, on Tuesday night.
US: Colorado gay nightclub shooting leaves 5 dead, 18 injured
At least five people died while 18 others were injured in a mass shooting incident inside a nightclub in Colorado, United States, Reuters reported on Sunday.
Rise and fall of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes
The CEO and founder of the failed Silicon Valley start-up Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, has been given a sentence of over 11 years in jail for duping investors.
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes seeks leniency ahead of sentencing
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced former CEO of Theranos, is set to be sentenced on Friday after being found guilty of defrauding investors.
US midterms polls: Republicans control House with narrow majority
The Republicans won back control of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, securing their dominance in the United States and giving conservatives the norms to thwart President Joe Biden's propaganda and launch probes.
US: Donald Trump launches presidential campaign for 2024 elections
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump officially declared his candidacy and launched his campaign for the 2024 presidential elections at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Tuesday night.
US: 3 killed, 2 injured in Virginia University shooting
A student allegedly opened fire on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, US, leaving three people dead and two injured late Sunday, the university police said.
US visa processing time set to drop significantly by mid-2023
On Thursday, a senior United States (US) embassy official said the wait for US visas is reportedly set to normalize by mid-2023.
US midterm election results: Tight contest between Democrats, Republicans
The counting of votes for the US midterm elections got underway on Wednesday, which will in turn decide the composition of the US Congress — the federal legislature.
US: Why are midterm elections crucial for President Joe Biden?
The midterm elections of the US scheduled for Tuesday are said to be crucial for the country's future and, more importantly, for President Joe Biden.
USA: Woman arrested for biting boyfriend over an adult toy
The world is a funny place and what makes it so are some really bizarre cases that keep happening time and again.
Russia-Ukraine war: US official holds confidential talks with Putin aides
United States President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held confidential talks in recent months with close aides of Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate nuclear tensions amid Russia-Ukraine war, reported Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
US: Shooting outside bar in Philadelphia leaves 9 injured
According to United States (US) police, nine people were injured outside a bar in Philadelphia often addressed as Philly, the sixth largest city in the country.
US: 56-year-old grandmother gives birth to son and daughter-in-law's child
In what can only be described as an eye-catching incident, a woman turned surrogate and gave birth to her own son and daughter-in-law's child in the United States of America (USA).
South Korea scrambles jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes
South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting around 180 North Korean warplanes for over four hours near the northern border, the country's military said on Friday.
Israel: Far-right alliance propels Benjamin Netanyahu back to power
Israel's longest-serving President, Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to power after a resounding win in the elections on Thursday.
Israel elections: Exit polls predict return of Netanyahu as PM
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return as the Jewish state's new Prime Minister, BBC reported.
North Korea fires missiles, South Korea retaliates after 'territorial invasion'
In a first, both North and South Korea fired missiles that landed in each other's waters on Wednesday, reported BBC.
In coma for 7 months, woman delivers 'miracle' baby girl
A woman from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh—who's been in a coma for seven months—has given birth to a baby girl even while fighting for her life at AIIMS, New Delhi, reported India Today.
Defence Ministry is world's biggest employer with 2.92 million people
India's Ministry of Defence is the biggest employer in the world with nearly 2.92 million employees working in various positions, according to report published on Statista.
Woman 'buried alive' by husband calls cops using Apple watch
In a miraculous incident, an Apple watch saved the life of a woman in the United States.
US woman sues L'Oreal, claims company's hair products caused cancer
A woman in the United States on Friday sued French cosmetics giant L'Oreal after she developed a rare uterine cancer, Agence France-Presse reported.
Anti-kingdom tweets: Saudi Arabia jails US citizen for 16 years
Saudi Arabia sentenced an elderly US citizen of Saudi origin to 16 years for his old tweets critical of the kingdom.
US blacklists 13 Chinese companies including world's biggest drone-maker DJI
As the rivalry between the US and China gathers more heat, the US Department of Defense (DOD) has decided to blacklist more Chinese companies.
ED completely independent, not used as political tool: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Saturday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's main government investigation agency, is "completely independent" in its approach and work.
Amid global economic slowdown, India is in bright spot: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) claimed on Tuesday that India's economic growth was improving despite the global economic slowdown.
Biden claims Putin miscalculated Ukraine invasion; Zelenskyy demands 'air shield'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia following its deadly missile strike across Ukraine which left 19 dead on Monday.
'2023 will feel like recession,' warns IMF amid economic downturn
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that global growth may see a further drop in 2023 as economies worldwide struggle to deal with the Russia-Ukraine crisis fallout, AFP reported.
Kidnapped Indian-origin family with 8-month-old child found dead in USA
Four members of an Indian-origin family, including an 8-month-old girl, were found dead in the United States of America (USA) on Wednesday, local police said.
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US sanctions Indian company for energy dealings with Iran
The United States has sanctioned an Indian company for acquiring Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals.