Egyptian FM reiterates rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians
Cairo, Jan 10 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has reiterated his country's rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
World Bank sees global growth slowing for 3rd straight year in 2024
Washington, Jan 9 - The World Bank has forecast a bleak outlook for the global economy with growth expected to slow down for a third year in a row in 2024, according to its Global Economic Prospects report released on Tuesday.
Xi Jinping intensifies crackdown on industries
Hong Kong, Jan 9 - Chinese leader Xi Jinping has vowed to go after those who are responsible for the corruption and has launch a campaign which will target industries such as finance, energy and infrastructure, media reports said.
Michelle Obama ‘terrified’ over 2024 presidential elections results
Washington, Jan 9 - Former US First Lady Michelle Obama admits she's "terrified" about the potential outcome of the 2024 presidential election with ex-President Donald Trump outrunning incumbent Democrat Joe Biden in the polls despite a mountain of legal cases piled up against
EU joins UK regulators in examining $13 bn Microsoft-OpenAI partnership
London, Jan 9 - The European Commission on Tuesday announced to examine whether Microsoft's $13 billion investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reviewable under the EU merger regulation.
6.0-magnitude quake strikes central Japan
Tokyo, Jan 9 - An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck central Japan's Niigata prefecture on Tuesday, more than a week after the massive 7.6-magnitude temblor jolted the neighbouring Ishikawa prefecture on January 1 killing 202 people.
Suspicious object found at gate of Japan’s Parliament building
Tokyo, Jan 9 - A suspicious object was found at the main gate of Japan's National Diet (Parliament) Building in Tokyo, but has been confirmed of not being dangerous, local media reported on Tuesday.
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