Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 131
Santiago, Feb 7 - The death toll from the forest fires affecting the region of Valparaiso in central Chile has risen to 131, the country's Legal Medical Service (SML) has reported.
SpaceX under investigation for discrimination, sexual harassment
San Francisco, Feb 7 - Elon Musk-run SpaceX is being investigated in the US for discrimination and sexual harassment, the media reported.
California Civil Rights Department accepts caste not essential part of Hinduism
New York, Feb 7 - In a victory for Hindu Americans, the California Civil Rights Department has amended a 2020 complaint and stated that caste and caste-based discrimination are not an essential part of Hinduism.
US House Republicans fail to impeach Homeland Security Secretary
Washington, Feb 7 - In a major blow to Republicans, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment vote over the border security issue in the House of Representatives.
Received Hamas’ response to proposed Gaza ceasefire framework: Egypt
Cairo, Feb 7 - Egypt has received Hamas' response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal nailed during a recent meeting in France, Chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan has said.
Court rules Trump does not have immunity from election subversion prosecution
Washington, Feb 7 - Former President Donald Trump suffered a major setback as an appeals court has ruled that he is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency to reverse the 2020 election results.
Trump up against a ‘make-or-break’ week of legal cases
Washington, Feb 7 - Former US President Donald Trump is up against a "make or break" this week as he faces several cases down the road starting with the New York Attorney General's tax fraud case where a judicial opinion could send him
Wall Street worried about another US regional banking crisis
New York, Feb 6 - US banks hold about $2.7 trillion in commercial real-estate loans.
Iran waives visa requirement for Indian tourists
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Indian tourists do not need a visa for visiting Iran with a new policy coming into effect from February 4, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Iran here on Tuesday.
Singapore Police to probe racism in ranks after Indian-origin officer’s death: Minister
Singapore, Feb 6 - The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will investigate cases involving racial slurs or casual racism among its officers as "possible misconduct" and "a disciplinary breach", following the death of an Indian-origin officer who claimed to have been bullied by seniors,
UBS deepens cost-cutting drive launched after its acquisition of rival Credit Suisse
London, Feb 6 - Swiss lender UBS has deepened a cost-cutting drive launched after its emergency acquisition of rival Credit Suisse, as it slashes thousands of jobs and tries to boost earnings to make sure the mammoth deal pays off, a media report
More N.Koreans negative about leader Kim Jong-un, hereditary power succession: Report
Seoul, Feb 6 - A growing number of North Koreans have negatively assessed Kim Jong-un as a political leader and harboured doubts about whether the Kim family's hereditary power succession is legitimate, a report showed on Tuesday.
Mahant Swami Maharaj reaches Abu Dhabi for inauguration of UAE’s first Hindu temple
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual guru of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for the grand inauguration of the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Chinese stocks stage their biggest rally in years
Hong Kong, Feb 6 - Chinese stocks staged their biggest rally in years on Tuesday, after the country’s sovereign wealth fund said it would step up buying shares as officials scramble to draw a line under a three-year market rout, a media report
Kazakh president appoints Olzhas Bektenov as new PM
Astana, Feb 6 - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed a new Prime Minister to the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to a presidential decree signed on Tuesday.
Lebanon: Army does not have capacity to deploy on Israel border in potential Hezbollah deal
Beirut, Feb 6 - Lebanon's interim Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib told the media on Tuesday that the Lebanese army does not have the capacity to deploy on the border with Israel, the media reported.
IMF tepid to Pak interim govt proposals
Islamabad, Feb 6 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not immediately endorsed Pakistan interim government’s proposals to reduce industrial electricity prices, settle over one-fifth of the circular debt and make the Rs 268 billion debt of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) part
Pak govt hints at suspending internet services on Feb 8 polling day
Islamabad, Feb 6 - Pakistan Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz on Tuesday said that the government is considering to suspend the internet services on February 8 only if it gets a request from a district or province in view of the security situation,
‘Russia’s Google’ pulls out of home country, sells biz for $5.2 bn
London, Feb 6 - The Dutch owner of Yandex which is touted as “Russia's Google” has announced to divest its Russia-based businesses for $5.2 billion.
Heavy downpour, floods batter California
Washington, Feb 6 - The heavy downpour, flooding and power outages caused by the tail end of a powerful atmospheric river storm has disrupted life for hundreds of thousands of Southern California homes and businesses.