Haley counting on Democrats, liberals to infiltrate Republican primary: Trump
Washington, Jan 17 - Fresh out of winning the Iowa Caucus, former US President Donald Trump suggested that his Republican rival Nikki Haley needs President Joe Biden's supporters to “infiltrate” the party primary to perform well in New Hampshire.
Next Republican debate cancelled after Haley refuses to take stage without Trump
Washington, Jan 17 - The next Republican presidential debate has been cancelled with Indian-American aspirant Nikki Haley refusing to appear on stage unless former President Donald Trump takes part.
Two US Navy SEALs missing in operation near Somalia
Washington, Jan 17 - The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that two Navy SEALs were missing in a recent operation conducted by the American military near the coast of Somalia to seize what it said were Iranian weapon components being supplied to the
Over 100 schools closed, travel chaos expected due to severe cold in UK
London, Jan 17 - More than 100 schools in Scotland and over 30 in England have been closed due to an Arctic cold front set to sweep across the UK this week, which is also expected to cause travel chaos.
UN General Assembly President to visit India
United Nations, Jan 17 - UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis is to visit India later this month after attending the Nonaligned and Group of 77 summits in Uganda, according to his spokesperson Monica Grayley.
Putin meets N. Korean FM amid deepening military cooperation
Seoul/Moscow, Jan 17 - Russian President Vladimir Putin met visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Moscow amid deepening military cooperation between the two countries, the media reported on Wednesday.
Trump, columnist Jean Carrol face off in defamation trial
Washington, Jan 17 - Fresh from his victory in the Iowa caucuses, former US President Donald Trump attended the first day of a $10 million defamation trial filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll for sexually abusing and making defamatory statements against her.
China’s population declines for second straight year
Beijing, Jan 17 - China's population declined for a second consecutive year in 2023, while the birthrate has also plunged to a new record low, the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Wednesday.
Zelensky, EU chief agree to start screening of Ukrainian legislation
Kiev, Jan 17 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to start screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with European Union laws.
US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in central Yemen: Official
Aden, Jan 17 - The US has reportedly conducted a series of fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen's central province of Al Bayda.
Respiratory infections surge in Europe: WHO
Copenhagen, Jan 17 - A leading World Health Organization (WHO) official has called for vigilance in the face of rising cases of respiratory diseases in Europe.
UK Conservative Party deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda immigration bill vote
London, Jan 17 - Two deputy chairmen of the British ruling Conservative Party have resigned as the lawmakers in the UK voted on amendments to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's emergency legislation on immigration.
Trumps kicks off 2024 bid with Iowa win; Ramaswamy gives up
Washington, Jan 17 - America’s twice-impeached former President, who is also facing more than 90 criminal charges, kicked off his bid for the Republican party's nomination for President with a thumping victory in the first of the primaries held Monday in Iowa.
WEF meet kicks off in Davos with focus on economic downturn, rising inflation
Davos (Switzerland), Jan 17 - The World Economic Forum (WEF) has kicked off its 54th meeting in Davos amid an atmosphere of uncertainty about when the global downturn will reverse and when the rising inflation in most countries will be reined in.
Over 60 heads of state to attend WEF conference in Davos
New York, Jan 16 - Over 60 heads of state will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this year, media reports said.
Singapore’s oldest Olympian, Indian origin Gill, dies at 95
Singapore, Jan 16 - Ajit Singh Gill, Singapore's oldest Olympian and former national hockey player of Indian origin, passed away on Tuesday after battling end-stage renal failure. He was 95.
New Zealand electric vehicles owners to pay road user charges
Wellington, Jan 16 - The New Zealand government said on Tuesday that exemption from road user charges (RUC) for owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids will end from April 1.
Iowa caucus voters want Trump as President despite criminal cases
Des Moines (Iowa), Jan 16 - Former US President Donald Trump has won nearly every voting bloc in the Iowa caucus, leaving his closest rivals Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley struggling for the second spot for the coveted
IDF uncovers 100 rocket installations in Gaza
Tel Aviv, Jan 16 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said that it uncovered about 100 rocket installations from a Hamas stronghold in Gaza.
New chapter in India-Bangladesh bilateral ties: High Commissioner
Dhaka, Jan 16 - During a meeting with Bangladesh's newly-elected Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma said a new chapter of bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations has opened, and would work "more closely" to take the ties forward.