Powerful storm batters US, 3 people dead
New York, Dec 19 A powerful storm battered parts of the US East Coast and the Northeast, killing three people, knocking out power, washing out roads and prompting the evacuation of a community. While two of the deaths were reported in Pennsylvania and
EU opens formal probe into Musk’s X in wake of Israel-Hamas war
London, Dec 18 - The European Commission on Monday opened formal proceedings to assess whether Elon Musk’s X may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers.
Spirit of 1971 must be preserved, promoted: Jaishankar on Bangladesh Victory Day
Dhaka, Dec 17 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has extended his warm greetings to his Bangladeshi counterpart A.K. Abdul Momen as the latter celebrated the 52nd anniversary of Bangladesh 'Victory Day'.
UNSC anticipates key vote on Gaza aid access
United Nations, Dec 18 - The UN Security Council is gearing up for a crucial vote, possibly on Monday, on a draft resolution calling for the facilitation of aid access to the war-torn Gaza Strip through various routes, diplomatic sources said.
Has Dawood Ibrahim been poisoned in Pakistan? Why the speculated rumours do not fit?
Islamabad, Dec 18 - Speculated reports and rumors about a suspected poisoning of underworld don and absconder terrorist Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar have taken the social media platforms by storm, making headlines on almost every mainstream media. While the news is still unconfirmed, there
Palestine, US reach agreement to resolve PA funds held by Israel: Source
Ramallah, Dec 18 - The Palestinian Authority (PA) reached an agreement with the US to address the issue of Palestinian funds detained by Israel, a source said.
Greek parliament passes 2024 state budget
Athens, Dec 18 - The Greek parliament has approved the 2024 state budget, which foresees 2.9 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the new year up from 2.4 per cent in 2023, according to data released by the National Economy and
Car plows into Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters
Washington, Dec 18 - A car plowed into a parked SUV that was part of US President Joe Biden's motorcade while the latter was leaving his campaign headquarters in the state of Delaware, according to a White House report.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to arrive in Israel today
Tel Aviv, Dec 18 - Following the recent high-profile visits by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to Israel, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will arrive here on Monday.
US to suspend rail operations on southern border due to migrant surge
Washington, Dec 18 - The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will temporarily suspend operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, from Monday due to the continued surge in migrant crossings.
Vivek Ramaswamy participates in over 40 campaign stops in a week
Washington, Dec 18 - Indian-American presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy participated in 42 campaign stops last week, more than any other 2024 candidate.
Social media, internet services face disruptions across Pakistan
Islamabad, Dec 18 - Internet services faced disruptions almost across the country on Sunday night as a large number of users complained about difficulties in accessing social media sites, Pakistani media reported.
Biden to get Black voters’ support in 2024 polls ‘only if he ensures protection of innocent Palestinians’
Washington, Dec 17 - US President Joe Biden's vote bank has been rocked by young Black voters who have joined the Palestinians in the country saying they will vote for him in the 2024 presidential election "only if he guarantees protection to innocent
Trump tells rally immigrants are ‘poisoning the blood of our country’: Report
Washington, Dec 17 - Former US President Donald Trump, just weeks after using the fascist terminology "vermin" to describe sections of American society he dislikes, again declared at a New Hampshire rally that immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country," the media
US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in S.Korea amid possibility of N.Korea’s ICBM launch
Seoul, Dec 17 - A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Sunday, Seoul's Defence Ministry said, amid concerns that North Korea could launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this month.
Migration threatens to ‘overwhelm’ Europe nations: Rishi Sunak
London, Dec 17 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said "enemies" want to use migration as a "weapon" to deliberately drive people to their shores to 'destabilize the society'.
Jaishankar’s help sought as Indian student goes missing in UK
New Delhi, Dec 17 - A BJP leader has sought External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's help for an Indian student, who has been missing from East London since December 15.
IDF to be responsible for Gaza’s security after conflict: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, Dec 17 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will be responsible for security in the Gaza Strip after the conflict with Hamas is over.
Congressmen in US head home for Christmas break, key issues remain pending
Washington, Dec 16 -Congressmen of the US legislature took the Christmas break, heading home leaving two critical issues unresolved pushing the biggest battles to the New Year, such as striking a deal on the annual spending bill and the disputed Ukraine funding.
US panel on religious freedom calls for sanctions on India
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) A US government agency on religious freedom has called for sanctions against India for its alleged involvement in the killing of a Khalistani activist in Canada and in a plot to kill another activist in the US. Washington, Dec