Indonesia’s 1st high-speed railway handles one million passengers
Jakarta, Dec 26 - The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the first HSR in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has handled over 1 million passenger trips since its official operation on October 17.
Trump risks losing all if he focuses on 2020 ‘stolen election’ theatrics
Washington, Dec 25 - Former US President Donald Trump will risk losing the 2024 elections, even if nominated by the GOP and being the front-runner among Republican rivals, if he focuses too much on his drama of the 2020 elections being 'stolen' from
JN.1 driving death rates in China: Report
Beijing, Dec 25 - Amid the global rise in fresh Covid-19 cases, China is reportedly experiencing increasing death rates due to infection caused by the JN.1 variant, claimed a media report.
NASA unveils space security guide to bolster cybersecurity
Washington, Dec 25 - The US space agency has released the first iteration of its Space Security Best Practices Guide to bolster mission cybersecurity efforts for both public sector and private sector space activities.
Australia to provide 235 million USD for Rohingya repatriation: Envoy
Dhaka, Dec 25 - Australia will provide around 235 million U.S. dollars to Bangladesh for dignified return of more than 1 million forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their motherland in Myanmar, local media reported Monday.
Islamophobic politics amplified in Europe
New Delhi, Dec 25 - Recent events and political upheavals in many European countries point to the increasing Islamophobic and anti-Islam right-wingers inching closer to power in these countries.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad delegation arrives in Cairo for truce talks
Tel Aviv, Dec 25 - A high-level delegation of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) led by its exiled leader Ziyad Al-Nakhalah has reached the Egyptian capital Cairo, indicating that the truce talks are continuing.
Consumer sentiment rises in the US as the year ends with inflation falling quicker than expected
Washington, Dec 25 - Consumer sentiment has risen in the US with increased spending by them during the festive season of Xmas and eve of New Year as the fall of inflation faster than expected is vastly changing the mood to one of
Turkiye, China should expand cooperation in tech and energy, says official
Beijing, Dec 25 - Turkiye and China should further enhance cooperation and investment in technology, energy and tourism, given the vast market potential, said a Turkish official.
Indian-origin CEO-led energy tech firm Enphase lays off 350 workers
San Francisco, Dec 25 - American energy technology company Enphase, led by Indian-origin Badri Kothandaraman, is laying off 10 per cent of its global workforce, impacting approximately 350 contractors and employees.
23 flights cancelled at Sydney Airport on Christmas Day
Sydney, Dec 25 - At least 23 flights in and out of Australia's Sydney Airport were cancelled on Christmas Day following heavy rain and flash flooding a day prior, local media reported on Monday.
Europe celebrates Christmas amid lingering security concerns
Brussels, Dec 25 - Amid the festive ambience of European cities adorned with lights and decorations, this Christmas season is underscored by heightened security measures.
Vivek Ramaswamy rules out joining Trump cabinet if ex-President wins in 2024
Washington, Dec 25 - Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy has said that he is not a "Plan B person", rejecting outright the idea or speculation of his joining the Trump cabinet in any official capacity if the former President retake the White House from
Trump asks appeals court to throw out 2020 election subversion charges
Washington, Dec 25 - Former President Donald Trump on Saturday made a plea before the appeals court in Washington DC to throw out the federal charges alleging he tried to steal the 2020 Presidential election.
China feels US taking steps to better relations: Report
New York, Dec 24 - China feels that the US has been taking positive steps towards bettering relations starting with the meeting between President Joe Biden and his counterpart Xi Jingping in November last month at San Francisco, but is just "one mis-step
No pressure from US, Israel a sovereign nation: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, Dec 24 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is a sovereign nation and there was no pressure from the US in the ongoing war in Gaza strip.
Sri Lanka boosts security near churches as Christmas approaches
Colombo, Dec 24 - Sri Lankan police will provide extra security to churches and other places of worship on Sunday and Monday in view of Christmas, said a spokesman on Sunday.
Indian student stranded in US after Lyft driver flees with luggage, CEO reacts
New Delhi, Dec 24 - An Indian woman was left stranded in Boston, US, after a Lyft driver took her luggage and other belongings during a trip to the airport.
Indian-flagged oil tanker hit by Houthis in Red Sea: US military
New Delhi, Dec 24 - An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker was hit by a drone fired by Houthi militants in the Southern Red Sea, the US military said on Saturday, adding that no injuries were reported from the strike.
US struggles to roll out EV charging infra despite billions of dollars in pipeline
New York, Dec 24 - Despite billions in funding approved by the Joe Biden administration two years ago, only two states in the US -- Ohio and New York -- have used them for new EV charging stations, as a robust EV charging