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02 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpLike two kids fighting in schoolyard: Trump on Iran-Israel conflict
Former United States President Donald Trump has compared the Israel-Hamas conflict to "two kids fighting in the schoolyard."
02 Oct 2024
BahrainMore flights suspended amid Middle East tension; check which airlines
Several major airlines have extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
02 Oct 2024
IranJaishankar, US Secretary of State discuss Iran-Israel conflict, Ukraine, China
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and United States Secretary of State Antony J Blinken held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the rising tensions in West Asia, especially the Iranian strikes on Israel.
02 Oct 2024
British Airways'Not a...movie': Video shows Israel's Iron Dome intercepting Iranian missiles
A video of Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepting a barrage of missiles from Iran has gone viral.
02 Oct 2024
Donald Trump'Iran uhhh...': Kamala Harris's running mate confuses Israel with Iran
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in the United States, had a little slip-up during the first VP debate on Tuesday.
02 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuAs Iran rains missiles on Israel, Indian Embassy issues advisory
Amid rising tensions in Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Israel has urged all Indian nationals to remain alert and adhere to safety guidelines provided by local authorities.
01 Oct 2024
IranMass shooting in Israel's Tel Aviv in suspected terror attack
Two terrorists who opened fire near a tram stop in Tel Aviv's Jaffa area were eliminated by security forces, reports said on Tuesday night.
01 Oct 2024
North Korea'Nuclear attack will mark Kim Jong-Un's regime's end': South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a clear message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: any nuclear attack on South Korea would lead to the collapse of Kim's regime.
01 Oct 2024
Julian Assange'Chose freedom over unrealizable justice': Assange on US espionage plea
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, has finally spoken out about his guilty plea to US espionage charges.
01 Oct 2024
Bangkok25 feared dead as school bus catches fire in Bangkok
A school bus carrying students and teachers caught fire in suburban Bangkok on Tuesday, with officials fearing that 25 passengers may have died.
01 Oct 2024
IsraelHezbollah retaliates against Israeli ground offensive with artillery attack
Hezbollah, the armed group from Lebanon, has announced that it fired artillery at Israeli military personnel stationed in the northern town of Metula, according to a report by Reuters.
01 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpWhy Vance-Walz vice presidential debate holds more significance than usual
The only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 US election is set to take place on Tuesday between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz.
01 Oct 2024
Julian AssangeWikiLeaks founder to make first public statement post-prison release today
Julian Assange, the guy behind WikiLeaks, is all set for his first public appearance since getting out of prison. Today, he'll be speaking at the Council of Europe.
01 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael launches 'targeted ground raids' on Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday night that it has initiated "targeted ground raids" in southern Lebanon.
30 Sep 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Man kills friend during discussion on quitting alcohol
A 43-year-old man from Long Island, United States, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his friend during a heated argument.
30 Sep 2024
IranIsrael used US-made 900kg 'bunker-buster' bombs to kill Nasrallah
American-guided weapons were reportedly used by Israeli forces in the airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
30 Sep 2024
Pakistan GovernmentPakistan cuts 150,000 government jobs in one go: Here's why
Pakistan has rolled out a bunch of measures to cut down on admin costs, all part of a $7 billion bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
30 Sep 2024
IranExplained: The roots of Israel-Hezbollah wars from 1982 to 2024
The conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Shiite Muslim group, Hezbollah, is steeped in a long and complicated history.
30 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuFresh Israeli strikes kill 105 in Lebanon: All to know
Israel intensified its strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon on Sunday, resulting in over 100 deaths in a single day.
29 Sep 2024
AfghanistanTaliban forcing divorced Afghan child brides to return to ex-husbands
The Taliban is forcing divorced child brides to return to their adult former husbands, according to a BBC report on Sunday.
29 Sep 2024
John F KennedyNever-before-seen footage of JFK's motorcade post-assassination auctioned for ₹1.15cr
An 8mm color home film showing former United States President John F. Kennedy's motorcade racing to a hospital after he was shot was sold for a whopping $137,500 (₹1,15,11,300) on Saturday.
29 Sep 2024
Donald Trump'Crooked and obscene': 43-foot-tall naked Trump statue horrifies Las Vegans
A 43-foot-tall nude statue of former United States President Donald Trump has popped up in Las Vegas, Nevada.
29 Sep 2024
OntarioCanada: Outrage as pro-Palestine protesters 'deface' Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue
A video showing masked protesters holding Palestine's flag and draping a keffiyeh—a traditional Palestinian scarf—on the statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Canada has drawn the ire of Indians.
29 Sep 2024
Bay of BengalNepal: 112 killed in rain-induced floods, landslides
The death toll from a string of floods, landslides, and inundations in Nepal has climbed up to 112 in just 24 hours.
29 Sep 2024
IranIran calls for emergency UN meeting over 'full-scale' war possibility
Iran has requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike.
28 Sep 2024
Mexico80-year-old model could become oldest-ever Miss Universe contestant, who's she
Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old model from South Korea, will make history as the oldest ever participant in the Miss Universe competition if she beats the 31 other Miss Universe Korea finalists on Monday.
28 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpWhy Trump has vowed to prosecute Google if re-elected president
Donald Trump has fired a shot at Google, threatening to have the Justice Department go after it if he is re-elected president in the November polls.
28 Sep 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIran's Supreme Leader relocated after Hezbollah chief killed in airstrike
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has been transported to a secure location within the country with increased security measures in place, Reuters reported, quoting two regional officials informed by Tehran.
28 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHezbollah chief Nasrallah, daughter killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
The Israeli military has confirmed that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an airstrike in Beirut on Friday, contradicting the militant group's assertions that its leader is "safe."
28 Sep 2024
ChinaMaldives President Muizzu denies pursuing 'India Out' campaign
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has dismissed claims of an "India Out" policy during his visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly.
28 Sep 2024
ChinaSewage pipe bursts in China; pedestrians, vehicles showered with poop
A newly installed sewage pipeline in Nanning, southern China, burst during a pressure test at a road construction site on Wednesday.
28 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuWho is Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah chief targeted by Israeli airstrikes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday carried out deadly airstrikes against Hezbollah's major headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon.
28 Sep 2024
HamasUN: Netanyahu holds map proclaiming West Bank, Gaza as Israel's
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented two maps during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday.
28 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpUS Justice Department charges Iranian hackers over Trump campaign cyberattack
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged three Iranian nationals, for their supposed role in a cyberattack on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
28 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael strikes Hezbollah's headquarters in huge blast, targeting group's leader
The Israeli military on Friday launched a string of massive explosions aimed at the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut.
27 Sep 2024
Kim KardashianKim Kardashian-backed MRI firm sued for missing 'obvious' stroke signs
A 37-year-old father of two has filed a lawsuit against Prenuvo, a healthcare startup endorsed by Kim Kardashian and backed by prominent investors like 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki, The Independent reported.
27 Sep 2024
ChinaMaldives President Muizzu to visit India in October
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India in the second week of October, marking a significant step toward mending bilateral relations.
27 Sep 2024
Kamala Harris2024 election environment favors Republicans: Gallup poll
The Republican Party appears to have an edge over the Democratic Party in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, according to recent Gallup measures.
27 Sep 2024
South KoreaSouth Korea: 3-year jail, $22,600 fine for watching explicit deepfakes
South Korea has approved a bill that makes it illegal to possess or view sexually explicit deepfake content.
27 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpTrump launches Rolex-inspired 'Trump Watches' priced up to ₹83 lakh
Former United States President Donald Trump has launched a new line of luxury timepieces, known as "Trump Watches."
