US Congress passes stopgap spending bill ahead of govt shutdown deadline
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) The US Congress on Thursday approved a stopgap spending bill, averting a government shutdown just two days before funding expired for federal agencies.
Russia’s central bank ready to raise key rate to curb inflation
Moscow, Nov 16 - Russia's central bank will be ready to raise the key interest rate again if there are no signs that inflation is slowing down, the bank's Deputy Governor Olga Polyakova said.
Asia has fastest growth rate of wind, solar capacity at 35% per year: Report
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Asian investments in renewable energy are growing 23 per cent annually with $345 billion pumped into wind, solar and clean vehicles through 2022, an assessment of energy trends by Zero Carbon Analytics finds on Thursday.
Over 1,200 migrants reach Italian island in 26 hours
Rome, Nov 16 (IANS) Over 1,200 rescued migrants have arrived on the tiny island of Lampedusa in southern Italy in the last 26 hours, authorities said.
IDF using Al–Shifa Hospital staff as human shields: Gaza Health Ministry
Tel Aviv, Nov 16 - The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza on Thursday claimed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are using employees and support staff at the AL-Shaifa Hospital as human shields.
Israeli jets strike Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s house in Gaza: IDF
Jerusalem, Nov 16 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday said that fighter jets struck the house of senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's house in Gaza.
India doesn’t rule out probe into Nijjar killing, but Canada must give evidence: Jaishankar
New Delhi, Nov 16 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that India did not rule out an investigation into Canada’s allegations over 'Indian agents' involved in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but Ottawa must first provide evidence.
19 dead in China coal mine company building fire
Beijing, Nov 16 - At least 19 people were killed on Thursday after a fire broke at a building of a coal mine company in China's Shanxi province, local authorities confirmed.
Texas Governor expected to endorse Trump for 2024 prez polls
Houston, Nov 16 - Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to endorse Donald Trump for President in the 2024 election, a media report said citing sources.
Halsey explains her ‘cowardice’ for being silent on Palestine-Israel conflict
Los Angeles, Nov 16 - Singer Halsey has broken her silence on the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Hamas.
Car rams into barricade near Israeli Embassy in Tokyo, cop injured
Tokyo, Nov 16 - A Japanese police officer was injured after a car rammed into a barricade near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday, local media reported.
Church of England backs services for gay couples
London, Nov 16 -In a first, parishes under the Church of England will allow special services for gay couples, which will include the wearing of rings, prayers, confetti and a blessing from the priest, but not formal weddings.
‘Go home Indian’: Sikh restaurateur racially targeted in Australia
Melbourne, Nov 16 - A Sikh restaurateur living in Australia for 15 years, has been left shaken after he found excrement smeared on his car for several days in a row and racist letters that told him, "go home, Indian".
France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Paris, Nov 16 -The French government has issued an arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians in the war-torn nation, a media report said citing a judicial source. This is the first time that
Hamas demands release of 194 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons
Tel Aviv, Nov 16 - The Hamas militant group has demanded the release of 194 Palestinians currently being held in Israeli prisons in exchange for Israeli hostages.
US Republicans launch Congressional Hindu Caucus
Washington, November 15 - US Republican lawmakers have launched a Congressional Hindu Caucus that will be the second but largest yet for championing causes and issues related to the community of Hindu Americans.
Only military pressure on Hamas will lead to release of hostages: Israel Defence Min (IANS IN ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 16 - Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said the only way tor the Hamas to release hostages that it captured following its massive assault on October 7, is to exert more military pressure on the terrorist group.
US House passes stopgap bill but Israel, Ukraine wait endlessly for aid
Washington, Nov 16 - The US House passed a stopgap measure to keep government funding open to federal agencies, but President Joe Biden's $106 billion funding package for Israel and Ukraine remains stuck as the two war-ravaged countries fight an existential crisis while
Israel to display more material from Al-Shifa Hospital raid: Official
Jerusalem, Nov 16 - A top Israeli official said he was sure that "more and more material" will be shared from the military's search operation at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, where the Jewish nation believes that the Hamas militant group operates a subterranean network
Indian-origin commodities analyst fired over ‘anti-Semitic remarks’ in US
New York, Nov 16 - An Indian-origin analyst for a commodities company here has been fired for alleged anti-Semitic remarks recorded on video, according to media reports.