Is Biden vs Trump 2024 rematch going to be a tightly-contested affair?
Washington, Jan 2 - A handful of swing counties in the top swings states in the US could play a crucial role in deciding this year's Presidential election -- a potential incumbent Joe Biden versus his predecessor Donald Trump re-match.
Pak poll panel rejects nominations of top PTI leaders
Islamabad, Dec 2 - As general elections inch closer in Pakistan, for former premier Imran Khan and the top leadership of his Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party the going is getting tougher as it faces rejection of nomination papers by the Election Commission.
Imran Khan, PTI remain most popular in Pakistan
Lahore, Jan 2 - The latest on-ground assessments about the standing of different political leaders and parties in Pakistan reveal that former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PTI as the most popular nationwide, the media reported.
Thailand to permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals
Bangkok, Jan 2 - Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday.
Gaza Health Ministry publishes names of 19 people to be evacuated today
Tel Aviv, Jan 2 - The Ministry of Health in Gaza has published the names of 19 people who will be evacuated to Egypt via the Rafah border crossing on Tuesday for medical purposes.
Israeli central bank cuts interest rate to 4.5% amid war
Jerusalem, Jan 2 - Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the country's central bank announced its decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to the new rate of 4.5 per cent.
Japan earthquake toll increases to 30 as search continues for survivors
Tokyo, Jan 2 - At least 30 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, with rescue teams on Tuesday scrambling to search for survivors.
Tsunami observed at S. Korea’s east coast after Japan’s massive earthquake
Seoul, Jan 2 - A tsunami reaching as high as 85 cm was observed off South Korea's east coast in the aftermath of a powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula, the weather agency said on Tuesday.
Vivek Ramaswamy reiterates vow to withdraw from Maine, Colorado ballots
Washington, Jan 2 - Coming out firmly in support of his Republican presidential rival candidate Donald Trump, Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy has reiterated that he will withdraw from the ballot in states that remove the former President from running in the primaries.
India declares Canada-based Goldy Brar as ‘terrorist’ under UAPA
New Delhi, Jan 1 - The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday declared Canada-based gangster Satinderjit Singh, popularly known as Goldy Brar, a "designated terrorist" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
US Navy redeploys world’s largest warship from Mediterranean Sea
Washington, Jan 2 - The US Navy will redeploy the world’s largest warship which was ordered to the eastern Mediterranean Sea immediately after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, to its home port as scheduled to prepare for future deployments, an
Japan quake toll reaches 24, search on for survivors
Tokyo, Jan 2 - The number of people who have died as a result of a series of strong earthquakes, with major ones measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas to 24 as search operations continued for
Small boat arrivals expected to rise this year: UK Border Force officials’ union
London, Jan 2 - A union of Border Force officials in the UK have warned that the number of people arriving in small boats is expected to rise again this year after government figures reported a fall in migrants crossing the English Channel
Norway’s PM pledges economic recovery in New Year Speech
Oslo, Jan 2 - The Norwegian government will do its best to create more job opportunities and increase the pace of climate action, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said in his New Year Speech.
Biden at risk of losing young Black & Hispanic voters over not halting Israel-Palestine war
Washington, Jan 1 - US President Joe Biden is at risk of losing the young Black-Hispanic vote bank in his run to retain the presidency in 2024 over his faltering stance on the Israel war in Gaza as one in five Black voters
US Supreme Court could decide fate of Trump as it could influence swing state voters
Washington, Jan 1 - The US Supreme Court could seal the fate of former President Donald Trump if his staying on the ballot is decided by more Democrat-controlled states following Colorado and Maine as he would ultimately need to carry the eight swing
Xi Jinping makes rare admission that China’s economy is in trouble
Hong Kong, Jan 1 - China’s businesses are struggling and job seekers are having trouble finding work, President Xi Jinping acknowledged during his New Year’s Eve speech, a media report said.
Japan earthquake: Indian Embassy issues emergency numbers for citizens amid tsunami warnings
New Delhi, Jan 1 - The Indian Embassy in Japan on Monday set up an emergency control room for its citizens and said that it is in the touch with concerned authorities in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami warning.
Leaders worldwide call for unity, peace in New Year salutations
Beijing, Jan 1 - A faltering global economy struggled to get back on its feet in 2023 amid an international landscape undergoing rapid change.
Vietnam attracts 36.6 bln USD in foreign investment in 2023
Hanoi, Jan 1 - Vietnam attracted around 36.6 billion U.S. dollars in foreign investment in 2023, a rise of 32.1 percent year on year, the General Statistics Office has reported.