Trump cancels 3 out of 4 weekend rallies due to icy weather
Washington, Jan 13 - Former US President Donald Trump has cancelled three out of four rallies scheduled for this weeked due to icy weather caused by a major winter storm that has led to heavy snowfall across large parts of the country.
Taiwan goes to polls amid warnings from China
Taipei, Jan 13 - Some 19.5 eligible voters in Taiwan will cast their ballots on Saturday to elect a new President and Parliament amid growing warnings from China that Taipei's future was at "crossroads".
Guterres urges adherence to UNSC resolution after US-led airstrikes on Houthis
United Nations, Jan 13 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all parties involved to adhere to UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2722 following the US-led airstrikes on the Houthis.
Texas blocks US border patrol, Biden govt asks Supreme Court to intervene
Houston, Jan 13 - Texas has blocked US Border Patrol agents from a section of the US-Mexico border, according to a court filing by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which is seeking the US Supreme Court to intervene.
Biden warns Houthis of further retaliation if they continue attacks
Washington, Jan 13 - US President Joe Biden has said that there will be further retaliation against the Houthis if the group continue with its "outrageous behaviour".
Asian-Americans fastest-growing group of eligible voters in US: Pew Research
New York, Jan 13 - Asian-Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the US over roughly the past two decades and since 2020, says a new study as the country goes to polls to elect a new president this year.
Ukraine, UK sign security agreement
Kiev, Jan 13 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and visiting UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have reportedly signed a security agreement.
2023 warmest year on record globally, 2024 on similar path: Report
London, Jan 12 - Globally, 2023 was the warmest year in a series stretching back to 1850, according to figures released by the Met Office in the UK and the University of East Anglia on Friday.
Hindu-American Tulsi Gabbard inks content deal with X to ‘defend free speech’
New York, Jan 12 - Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu member of the US Congress and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, announced she has inked a deal with Elon Musk to host a show on X to "defend free speech".
Powerful winter storm sweeps across US, bringing blizzard conditions and severe weather chaos
Tens of millions of Americans were in the pathway of dangerous and damaging weather conditions as snowstorms bore down on the Northwest and Midwest
Amid pivot from India, Maldives upgrades ties with China
China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship on Wednesday during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which he cast China’s regional rival India as a threat to sovereignty.
Trump’s civil fraud trial concludes after bomb threat to presiding judge
Former US President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York has concluded after a bomb threat was made to the presiding judge of the hearing. Police in the Nassau County responded to a bomb threat to the home of Manhattan Supreme Court
Large part of New Zealand under water restriction due to high summer demand
Wellington, Jan 12 - Many New Zealanders are facing water restrictions due to dry conditions and high summer demand, local authorities said on Friday.
Biden names Indian-origin judge to Illinois District Court
New York, Jan 12 - President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American judge Sunil R. Harjani for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
London mayoral election: Second British-Indian throws hat in the ring
London, Jan 12 - London may get its first Indian-origin mayor with finance and property broker Shyam Batra announcing his intent to run as an independent in the May 2024 election.
Brutal Arctic blast to drop temperatures in US to minus 30s
Washington, Jan 12 - A brutal Arctic blast in the US is expected to plunge temperatures to as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero in the northern Plains on Friday and Saturday night.
Russian tourists flocked to China, Europe during New Year holidays
Moscow, Jan 12 - During the 2023 New Year holidays, there was a surge of Russian tourists flocking to China and Europe, a local media outlet said in a report on Friday.
IMF allows immediate disbursement of $700 mn to Pakistan
Islamabad, Jan 12 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that its Executive Board has completed the first review of Pakistan's economic reform program supported by the global lender's Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), allowing for an immediate disbursement of about $700 million.
Israel’s war expenses in 2023 reached $6.59 bn
Jerusalem, Jan 12 - The Israeli government's expenses for the conflict with Hamas amounted to 24.7 billion shekels ($6.59 billion) in 2023, the Finance Ministry said.
Turkey inflation picks pace, denting consumer confidence
Ankara, Jan 12 - Despite the economic revamp, inflation in Turkey remained stubbornly high, and many consumers said their living standards continue to decline.