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07 Sep 2024
CanadaPakistani man planning 'mass shooting' at NYC Jewish center arrested
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen living in Canada, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City.
07 Sep 2024
BaghdadUS to withdraw American-led troops from Iraq by September 2025
The United States and Iraq have reportedly reached a broad agreement to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops from Iraq by September 2025.
06 Sep 2024
BabyWoman kept as 'sex slave' experimented on; teeth, lips removed
A Polish man has been arrested for locking up a woman in a barn and keeping her as a sex slave for four years.
06 Sep 2024
BBCThis is why cricket is banned in this Italian town
The small Italian town of Monfalcone, located on the Adriatic coast, has banned the sport of cricket.
06 Sep 2024
Joe Biden'Not innocent': Hunter Biden pleads guilty to nine tax charges
Hunter Biden, son of United States President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to nine charges in a federal tax case on Thursday.
06 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpTrump's VP pick calls school shootings a 'fact of life'
JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee and former United States President Donald Trump's running mate, has sparked controversy by describing school shootings as a "fact of life."
06 Sep 2024
KenyaKenya school fire kills 17 students, injures 13
A fire at the Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya, has claimed the lives of 17 students and left 13 others severely burned.
06 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpWhy Putin said Russia will 'support' Harris in US election
Russian President Vladimir Putin jokingly said he will support Kamala Harris in the upcoming United States presidential election after the Joe Biden administration accused Russia of orchestrating an election interference campaign.
06 Sep 2024
Facebook'Adults failed him...': Family of Georgia school shooter opposes arrest
The family of a 14-year-old boy charged with murdering two classmates and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia, United States, has spoken out against his arrest.
05 Sep 2024
ChinaChinese boy loses skin pigmentation after being slapped by teacher
A mother in China, identified by her surname Huang, has alleged that her 11-year-old son developed vitiligo—a chronic autoimmune condition causing skin pigmentation loss—after being slapped by his teacher.
05 Sep 2024
Emmanuel MacronMacron appoints ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister.
05 Sep 2024
BrazilPutin ready for talks with Ukraine, but there's a condition
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine on the condition that these discussions be based on the Istanbul agreement from 2022.
05 Sep 2024
New Delhi'If India wants to keep Hasina, the condition...': Bangladesh's Yunus
Muhammed Yunus, Bangladesh's interim head and chief advisor, has stated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina must remain silent during her stay in India.
05 Sep 2024
National PartyNZ's New Māori queen crowned—second female monarch in 8 generations
Nga Wai Hono i te po Paki, the second-ever Maori queen in the eight-dynasty reign of the Kiingitanga movement in New Zealand, was crowned on Thursday.
05 Sep 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsUgandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend, dies
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has passed away at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret.
05 Sep 2024
Federal Bureau of InvestigationWho is Colt Gray, 14-year-old accused in Georgia school shooting
Colt Gray, a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has been identified as the suspect in a deadly school shooting that occurred on Wednesday.
05 Sep 2024
Justin TrudeauKey ally NDP pulls support: Trudeau government hanging by thread
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is on the brink of collapse after the New Democratic Party (NDP) withdrew its support.
04 Sep 2024
Atlantic OceanThe Titanic is distintegrating: How the wreck will decay
The RMS Titanic, now resting on the ocean floor for over 112 years, is showing significant signs of decay.
04 Sep 2024
China'North Korea's Kim Jong-Un executes 30 officials after flood devastation'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un reportedly ordered the execution of 30 government officials last month, holding them responsible for failing to prevent catastrophic floods.
04 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiModi's Singapore visit to bolster 'Act East' policy of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, this week, marking his first visit to Singapore since securing a third term in June.
04 Sep 2024
Narendra Modi'Brunei important partner...': Modi holds meeting with Sultan Bolkiah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on Wednesday at the Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan's official residence in Bandar Seri Begawan, during the second day of his visit to the Southeast Asian country.
04 Sep 2024
UkraineRussian strikes on Ukrainian military center, hospital kill 51
At least 51 people were killed and 219 injured in Russian strikes on a military training center and a hospital in Poltava, central-eastern Ukraine.
04 Sep 2024
Coimbatore4 Indians dead: 5-vehicle crash in US leaves SUV charred
Four Indian nationals, including a woman, were killed in a horrific multi-vehicle crash in Texas, United States.
03 Sep 2024
InfluencersWhy this Instagram-famous US town banned influencer tourists
As photographers flock to the small rural town of Pomfret, Vermont in the United States drawn by its vibrant autumn colors, residents are pushing back.
03 Sep 2024
Dominican RepublicUS seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's airplane in sanctions enforcement: Report
The United States has seized an airplane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, escalating tensions between the two nations.
03 Sep 2024
MoscowRussia seized 477 sqkm of Ukrainian territory in August: Report
In August, Russia seized 477 square kilometers (184 square miles) of Ukrainian territory, marking its largest monthly territorial gain since October 2022.
03 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiWho's Sultan of Brunei—owner of 7000+ cars—to welcome Modi today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Brunei on Tuesday for a two-day visit.
03 Sep 2024
BangladeshBangladesh urges 'correct bilateral steps' to address public's anti-India sentiment
Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain on Monday talked about the interim government's desire to strengthen people-to-people ties with India.
03 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi embarks on 2-nation tour to Brunei, Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-nation tour to Brunei and Singapore on Tuesday.
02 Sep 2024
Emmanuel MacronRow over plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has sparked controversy by expressing her desire to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower after the summer Games conclude.
02 Sep 2024
EuropeSwitzerland considers ending centuries-old neutrality amid rising Russia-Europe tensions
Switzerland, a nation known for its neutrality since 1515, is contemplating a shift in its defense stance due to escalating tensions between Russia and Europe.
02 Sep 2024
BangladeshAfter Hasina's ouster, Pakistan strengthens diplomatic ties with Bangladesh
Pakistan has been increasing its diplomatic engagement with the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus.
02 Sep 2024
MonkeypoxPakistan's Peshawar emerges as mpox 'epicenter', sparks concern
Peshawar city in Pakistan has been identified as the "epicenter" of the rapidly spreading monkeypox (mpox) virus.
02 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu6 hostages found dead in Gaza: Israelis protest, demand cease-fire
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday night, demanding a cease-fire with Hamas after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza.
02 Sep 2024
MoscowUkraine launches massive drone attack on Russian energy plant
Russia reported on Sunday that it thwarted a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine, shooting down 158 drones across 15 regions.
01 Sep 2024
COVID-19Unable to quit, Japanese workers are turning to 'resignation experts'
In Japan, a country known for its intense work culture and long hours, resigning from a job can be seen as the ultimate form of disrespect.
01 Sep 2024
Norway'Russian spy whale' Hvaldimir found dead in Norway
Hvaldimir, a beluga whale that gained global attention for its suspected ties to Russian intelligence, has been found dead near Risavika in southwestern Norway.
01 Sep 2024
Bollywood'Have relationship with Katrina?' Pakistani interviewer asks government job aspirant
A video of a mock interview conducted by a Pakistani institute for civil service aspirants has gone viral due to its unconventional line of questioning.
01 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuBodies of 6 hostages recovered from Gaza identified; who're they
The Israeli military has recovered the bodies of six hostages, who were kidnapped last year, from a tunnel in southern Gaza.
01 Sep 2024
IranNo bed for 8'1in volleyball player at Paris Paralympic Games
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the world's second-tallest man standing at 8ft 1 inch, has reportedly been sleeping on the floor during his participation in the Paris Paralympic Games.
