Social media, internet services face disruptions across Pakistan
Islamabad, Dec 18 - Internet services faced disruptions almost across the country on Sunday night as a large number of users complained about difficulties in accessing social media sites, Pakistani media reported.
Biden to get Black voters’ support in 2024 polls ‘only if he ensures protection of innocent Palestinians’
Washington, Dec 17 - US President Joe Biden's vote bank has been rocked by young Black voters who have joined the Palestinians in the country saying they will vote for him in the 2024 presidential election "only if he guarantees protection to innocent
Trump tells rally immigrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’: Report
Washington, Dec 17 - Former US President Donald Trump, just weeks after using the fascist terminology "vermin" to describe sections of American society he dislikes, again declared at a New Hampshire rally that immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country," the media
US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in S.Korea amid possibility of N.Korea’s ICBM launch
Seoul, Dec 17 - A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Sunday, Seoul's Defence Ministry said, amid concerns that North Korea could launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this month.
Migration threatens to ‘overwhelm’ Europe nations: Rishi Sunak
London, Dec 17 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said "enemies" want to use migration as a "weapon" to deliberately drive people to their shores to 'destabilize the society'.
Jaishankar’s help sought as Indian student goes missing in UK
New Delhi, Dec 17 - A BJP leader has sought External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's help for an Indian student, who has been missing from East London since December 15.
IDF to be responsible for Gaza’s security after conflict: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Dec 17 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will be responsible for security in the Gaza Strip after the conflict with Hamas is over.
Congressmen in US head home for Christmas break, key issues remain pending
Washington, Dec 16 -Congressmen of the US legislature took the Christmas break, heading home leaving two critical issues unresolved pushing the biggest battles to the New Year, such as striking a deal on the annual spending bill and the disputed Ukraine funding.
US panel on religious freedom calls for sanctions on India
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) A US government agency on religious freedom has called for sanctions against India for its alleged involvement in the killing of a Khalistani activist in Canada and in a plot to kill another activist in the US. Washington, Dec
US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in S.Korea amid possibility of N.Korea’s ICBM launch
Seoul, Dec 17 (IANS) A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Sunday, Seoul’s Defence Ministry said, amid concerns that North Korea could launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this month. Seoul, Dec 17 (IANS) A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South
India, China on one side as regional realities collide with UN’s view of Myanmar
United Nations, Dec 17 - When the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Myanmar that set the world organization's current engagement with the crisis in that country, three nations abstained in a collision of regional realities and perceptions thousands of miles away.
War in Gaza spurs hate crimes against Muslims, Jews in US, Europe
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) A seven-year-old Palestinian-American boy was killed while his mother was injured by their landlord in Illinois state of the U.S. ten days after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.
Surprised that Mumbai Indians has moved on from Rohit Sharma so early, says Wasim Jaffer
New Delhi, Dec 16 - A day after Mumbai Indians appointed Hardik Pandya as their captain ahead of 2024 IPL season, former India opener Wasim Jaffer said he was surprised that five-time champions have quickly moved on from Rohit Sharma as their skipper.
Alia Bhatt hops on viral ‘laddoo peela’ trend
Mumbai, Dec 16 - Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who was recently seen in the streaming film 'Heart of Stone', hopped on to the viral 'laddoo peela' trend as she donned a yellow-coloured ethnic wear.
IND W vs ENG W: A 2-3 Test match series would have been better, says England skipper Heather Knight
Mumbai, Dec 16 - England Women captain Heather Knight said her team would have bowled better if they had more Test matches against India instead of just one red-ball game on this tour, adding a three-match Test series would have been a better
Parliament security breach: sixth accused arrested
New Delhi, Dec 16 - Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Mahesh Kumawat, the sixth accused in the Parliament security breach case, on charges of criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence, official sources said.
Lalu’s daughter Rohini Acharya may contest LS poll
Patna, Dec 16 - Rohini Acharya, the second daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav, is expected to contest Lok Sabha election from Karakat seat in Rohtas district of Bihar.
Gu Ailing claims 2nd straight World Cup win to start season
Washington, Dec 16 - China's Olympic champion Gu Ailing, also known as Eileen Gu, clinched her second consecutive title to start the FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup season at Copper Mountain.
Noise launches Open Wireless Stereo ‘Pure Pods’ with AirWave tech
New Delhi, Dec 16 - Connected lifestyle brand Noise on Saturday launched India's first Open Wireless Stereo (OWS) -- Noise Pure Pods with AirWave technology.
‘Zafardanesh is a future Pro Kabaddi League Star,’ says U Mumba Head Coach Gholamreza Mazandarani
Pune, Dec 16 - U Mumba registered a thrilling 42-40 victory over Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The Iranian all-rounder Amirmohammad Zafardanesh was in the thick of things with 13 points in the game.