3-meter tsunami reached Japan nuke plant after powerful Jan 1 quake
Tokyo, Jan 10 - A tsunami measuring about 3 meters high had reached the Shika nuclear power plant in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture after it was hit by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.6-magnitude on January 1, according to the plant's operator.
EU-India collaboration can elevate Indian unicorns: Former Belgian PM
Hyderabad, Jan 9 - Former Prime Minister of Belgium Yves Leterme has said that the collaboration between the European Union and India can elevate Indian unicorn and enhance digital competition.
International Criminal Court to probe crime against journalists in Gaza
Tel Aviv, Jan 10 - International non-profit, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said that it received assurances from the a prosecutor's office at the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it will probe crimes and atrocities against journalists in Gaza amid the raging Israel-Hamas
NASA delays mission to take humans back to Moon until 2025
Washington, Jan 10 - The US space agency has pushed back its manned Artemis mission to the Moon to 2025 that will send the first woman and first person of colour on the lunar surface.
Palestinian PM urges Israel to release deductions from tax transfer to PA
Ramallah, Jan 10 - Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has urged the Norwegian side and the international community to pressure Israel to release all unlawfully deducted amounts from the tax revenues it had collected for the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Israeli, Palestinian representatives trade charges at UNGA, US defends veto
United Nations, Jan 10 - The representatives of Israel and Palestine have traded charges about the scale of atrocities committed, while the US defended its veto of an amendment proposed by Russia to a Security Council on Gaza.
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.