Bangladesh’s newly-elected MPs to take oath of office tomorrow
Dhaka, Jan 9 - The newly-elected members of Bangladesh's Parliament will take the oath of office on Wednesday, a top government official confirmed on Tuesday.
Japan quake toll spikes to 202
Tokyo, Jan 9 - The death toll from a devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, increased to 202 on Tuesday, local authorities said.
Australian govt puts republic plans on hold
Canberra, Jan 9 - The Australian government has put put on hold its plans to cut ties with the British monarchy by becoming a republic.
Mumbai-born Minita Sanghvi announces candidacy for NY state senate seat
New York, Jan 9 - Mumbai-born Minita Sanghvi, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for the 44th State Senate District in New York’s Capital Region, currently held by Republican Jim Tedisco.
Philippines’ unemployment rate drops to decade low
Manila, Jan 9 - The unemployment rate in the Philippines fell from 4.2 per cent in October 2023 to 3.6 per cent in November, the lowest since April 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday.
Bhutan votes in final round of parliamentary polls
Thimphu, Jan 9 - Voting is currently underway for Bhutan's final round of parliamentary elections, with people queuing up outside polling stations across the Himalayan country on Tuesday.
UK govt promises relief to wrongly accused post office managers
London, Jan 9 - Hundreds of post office managers across the UKin, wrongly accused of theft and fraud because of a computer hiccup, were thrown a lifeline by the government.
French PM Borne steps down
Paris, Jan 8 - France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, the second woman to hold the post, on Monday quit after less than a two-year stint.
21 injured in explosion at Fort Worth hotel in Texas
New York, Jan 9 - Atleast 21 people were left injured in an explosion at a hotel in downtown Fort Worth in Texas possibly caused by a gas leak on Monday afternoon, officials said, the media reported.
United Airlines finds loose hardware on number of Boeing 737 Max 9s
Chicago, Jan 9 - Chicago-based United Airlines said that it found loose hardware, including bolts in need of "additional tightening", on a number of their Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet during inspections.
Japan quake toll rises to 168
Tokyo, Jan 9 - The death toll has climbed to 168 in Japan's Ishikawa after a series of earthquakes of up to 7.6 magnitude struck the central prefecture and its vicinity last week, as heavy snow and rain have hampered rescue operations.
IT executive, Mayor, state Senator in race for US Congress, Samosa Caucus
Washington, Jan 8 - The Samosa Caucus is growing. From one in 2013, it has grown to Five+One, that is five Indian-descent lawmakers in US Congress, and former colleagues of theirs in the White House.
UAE president, Blinken stress need for avoiding Gaza conflict’s expansion
Abu Dhabi, Jan 9 - President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed here the importance of avoiding the expansion of conflict in the region and finding a clear solution to achieve regional
‘Surrounded by hostages’: IDF locates Yahya Sinwar
Tel Aviv, Jan 8 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel intelligence Shin Bet on Monday said that they have successfully located the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, media reports said.
Record British ethnic minority MPs to sit in Commons after elections: Think-tank
London, Jan 8 - A record number of female and ethnic minority MPs in Britain are expected to sit in the House of Commons, following the much-anticipated general elections in the next half of this year, according to a report.
Wrong to infer I didn’t back Rwanda plan as UK Chancellor: Sunak
London, Jan 8 - Ruling out that he had doubts on the Rwanda plan as Chancellor, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said it was his job to ensure value for money on every proposal while he was in the Treasury.
United Airlines temporarily suspends Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft
Chicago, Jan 7 - Chicago-based United Airlines (UA) has announced that it has temporarily grounded all of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
European Council President Charles Michel announces early departure from post
Brussels, Jan 8 - European Council President Charles Michel has informed Belgian media of his decision to run for the election of the Member of European Parliament (MEP) in June, leading to his early departure from the Council presidency in July.
Tokyo airport runway reopens after last week’s plane collision
Tokyo, Jan 8 - A runway at the Tokyo Haneda International Airport reopened on Monday after it was shut following last week's collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger plane.
Maldives suspends three ministers over remarks against PM Modi
Male, Jan 7 - The Maldivian government on Sunday suspended its three ministers for remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Lakshadweep visit, local media reported.