Australia slams Musk’s X for massive cuts in trust, safety teams
Sydney, Jan 14 - Australia has slammed Elon Musk-owned X for failing to stem harmful content on its platform and not fully complying with a legal notice served to the platform.
Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaaf loses poll symbol ‘bat’
Islamabad, Jan 14 - Ahead of the February 8 general elections, the Supreme Court in the country has upheld the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) , and nullified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf's intra-party polls, depriving the party of its poll symbol bat,
Indian-American voters in Iowa ‘feel abandoned’ by Haley: Report
New York, Jan 14 - With just a day to go for the Iowa caucuses, Indian-American voters in the state have said that they "feel abandoned" by 2024 Republican presidential aspirant and "proud daughter of Indian immigrants", Nikki Haley.
Hope for continued peace, stability across Taiwan Strait after presidential election: South Korea
Seoul, Jan 14 - After election of a US-friendly president, Lai Ching-te, South Korea hopes to see peace and stability maintained across the Taiwan Strait, government official said Sunday,
As ICJ mulls over case against Israel, UK, US amp up Red Sea tensions
Washington, Jan 14 - A US-led coalition launched airstrikes against targets in parts of Yemen held by Iran-aligned Houthis, escalating tensions in a region that is already dealing with the Israel-Hamas conflict that is in potential danger of expanding with the exchange of
Without real enforcement power, ICJ verdicts are at best moral indictments
New Delhi, Jan 14 - The ICJ is composed of 15 judges appointed for nine-year terms through separate, simultaneous elections at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the UN Security Council (UNSC).
Blinken’s latest round of shuttle diplomacy tall on talk, short on gains
Washington, Jan 14 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's last meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was tense, according to Israeli media. So much so that the Israeli leader did not appear alongside America's top diplomat for the customary news briefing.
US acts unilaterally as Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping exposes UNSC inaction
United Nations, Jan 14 - The attacks on ships in the Red Sea region by Houthi rebels are acknowledged by all members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) as a danger to food security and the international economy, yet as usual, it is
Israel‘s war against Hamas will not end until complete victory: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, Jan 14 - Israel Prime Minister Benjamtin Netanyahu said that his country will continue its war against Hamas “to the end - until complete victory"
H-2B cap reached for additional returning workers for first half of FY 2024
New York, Jan 14 - The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for additional 20,716 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2024.
John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy
Washington, Jan 14 - US climate envoy John Kerry is reportedly planning to step down from his role and work on President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.
Houthi official says US, UK fly spy drones over Hodeidah ‘for hours’
Aden, Jan 14 - A Houthi official has said that the US and UK forces flew spy drones "for hours" over the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, where conflicting reports of a new airstrike emerged.
William Lai wins Taiwan presidential election
Taipei City, Jan 14 - Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their President in a historic election, keeping the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in control for a third term, despite warnings from China over his pro-sovereignty views.
Fresh airstrike targets key Houthi naval base in Yemen
Aden, Jan 14 - The US-led coalition conducted an airstrike targeting a key Houthi-controlled naval base near the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Saturday evening, according to local media reports.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn back
London, Jan 13 - A domestic All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight in Japan has returned to its departure airport after a crack was reported on the cockpit window during the flight, BBC reported.
‘No license to bully..’ Maldives President makes fresh jab at India
New Delhi, Jan 13 -(IANS) Amid the ongoing row, Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu, fresh from his China visit, made another indirect jab at India, accusing it of "bullying" his "small" nation.
Airtel, Jio may soon withdraw unlimited 5G data plan, charge up to 10% more: Report
New Delhi, Jan 13 - Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel might discontinue their unlimited 5G data plans for premium customers soon, media reports said on Saturday.
Psychotherapy effective in treating PTSD after many traumatic events: Study
New Delhi, Jan 13 - A team of researchers has said that psychotherapy is an effective treatment for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by exposure to repeated traumatic incidents.
Australia Open: It’s an extra motivation for me: Carlos Alcaraz eyes to dethrone Djokovic
Melbourne, Jan 13 - Carlos Alcaraz has said he fancies a crack at dethroning Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2024, starting on Sunday.
Vijayveer Sidhu wins silver and Paris 2024 Olympics quota place
New Delhi, Jan 13 - In yet another history making result for Indian Sport Shooting, Vijayveer Sidhu won silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP) at the on-going Asia Olympic Qualification Rifle/Pistol in Jakarta, to give India their 17th Paris 2024 Olympics