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12 Nov 2024

Afghanistan

Mike Waltz, India Caucus head, is Trump's National Security Adviser

United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mike Waltz as his National Security Adviser.

12 Nov 2024

Canada

Canada: Brampton temple cancels event amid threats from Khalistani separatists

The Brampton Triveni Community Centre in Canada has canceled a life certificate event planned for November 17 amid fears of violent protests.

11 Nov 2024

Harbhajan Singh

Pakistan issues 3,000+ visas to Indians for Guru Nanak Jayanti

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has granted more than 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India.

11 Nov 2024

Mike Pompeo

Trump's Cabinet: Why Indian-origin Nikki Haley didn't make the cut

United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will not be including Nikki Haley or Mike Pompeo in his upcoming administration.

11 Nov 2024

Moscow

Why Russia is mulling a 'Ministry of Sex'

Faced with a steep drop in its birth rate, Russia is considering the creation of a "Ministry of Sex."

11 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu confirms authorizing pager attacks in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he authorized the pager attacks in Lebanon that killed nearly 40 Hezbollah members.

11 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Why India isn't anxious after Trump's poll win, Jaishankar explains

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India continues to remain unaffected by Donald Trump's recent victory in the United States presidential election.

11 Nov 2024

Dmitry Peskov

Trump calls Putin, urges him not to escalate Ukraine conflict

United States President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

10 Nov 2024

Arshdeep Singh

Nijjar's potential successor, Arshdeep Dalla, his 2 operatives arrested: Reports 

Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, a notorious Khalistani terrorist, has been arrested in Canada in connection with a shooting accident late October in the town of Milton, multiple reports said.

10 Nov 2024

Diwali

UK PM's Diwali party with alcohol, meat 'offends' British Hindus

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Diwali celebration at 10 Downing Street has sparked controversy over alcohol and meat on the menu.

10 Nov 2024

Moscow

Ukraine launches 22 drones at Moscow, 2 airports shut

Ukraine launched at least 22 drones at Moscow early on Sunday, temporarily shutting down two of the capital's airports.

10 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump removes 2 key MAGA figures from his cabinet

United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo will not be a part of his upcoming administration.

10 Nov 2024

Bangladesh

Several Hasina party workers arrested ahead of anti-interim government protest 

The Bangladesh Army has rounded up hundreds of workers and supporters of the Awami League, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party.

10 Nov 2024

Doha

Why Qatar has ended mediator role between Israel and Hamas

Qatar has announced it will suspend its mediation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

10 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump wins Arizona, completing sweep of all 7 swing states

Donald Trump has won Arizona, completing a clean sweep of all seven swing states in the 2024 election.

09 Nov 2024

Bangladesh

Fresh tension in Bangladesh as far-right group threatens ISKCON  

Communal tensions are flaring up in Bangladesh after an Islamist group based in Chittagong called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

09 Nov 2024

Lahore

What is causing extreme air pollution in Pakistan

Pakistan is grappling with severe air pollution crisis, one that is rarely seen.

09 Nov 2024

Moscow

Russia considers 'ministry of sex' to address falling birth rate

In a bid to address its declining birth rate, which has been exacerbated by wartime casualties in Ukraine, Russia is mulling the creation of a "ministry of sex."

09 Nov 2024

China

Sharif uses banned platform X to congratulate Trump, post flagged 

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), which is banned in the country, to congratulate United States President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory.

09 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

'Unfounded': Iran dismisses allegations that it tried to assassinate Trump 

Iran has dismissed the United States's accusations of a plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump as "totally unfounded."

09 Nov 2024

Canada

Canada discontinues fast-track student visas after ending 10-year multiple-entry visas

Canada has suddenly scrapped its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, effective November 8.

09 Nov 2024

Balochistan

21 killed, 30 injured in railway station blast in Pakistan

At least 21 people were killed and 30 injured in an explosion at the Quetta railway station in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, Pakistani news channels reported.

09 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Musk joined Trump's call with Zelenskyy; what did they discuss 

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was reportedly on the line during a phone call between United States President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

09 Nov 2024

Canada

'Khalistanis present in Canada, not all Hindus Modi backers': Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the presence of Khalistani supporters in Canada for the first time. However, he emphasized that they do not represent the entire Sikh community in the country.

09 Nov 2024

Lahore

Pakistan: Multan's AQI crosses 2,000-mark; Punjab closes parks, schools

Pakistan is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis, with seven of its cities featuring in the world's most polluted.

09 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

US charges Iran-backed man over plot to assassinate Trump

The United States Department of Justice has unsealed charges against an Afghan national, Farhad Shakeri, for allegedly plotting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.

08 Nov 2024

Hamas

70% of deaths in Gaza are women, children: UN

The United Nations (UN) has disclosed that nearly 70% of the confirmed deaths in Gaza are women and children.

08 Nov 2024

Ariana Grande

Investor offers jet for celebs leaving US after Trump win

After Donald Trump was re-elected as the 47th President of the United States, private equity fund manager Grant Cardone has made a cheeky offer.

08 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

What is 'Alien Enemies Act' that Trump pledged to invoke 

During his campaigning days, United States President elect Donald Trump promised to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out "Operation Aurora."

08 Nov 2024

Birmingham

Mysterious black balls on Sydney beach identified as foul-smelling 'fatbergs'

In October, thousands of mysterious black balls washed up on several Sydney beaches, initially thought to be tar. However, scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have now identified them as mini "fatbergs."

08 Nov 2024

Kate Middleton

Prince William had a 'brutal' year due to Kate-Charles's cancer

Prince William has opened up about the "dreadful" year he has had to endure with the cancer diagnoses of his wife, Kate Middleton, and father, King Charles III.

08 Nov 2024

Canada

Why Canada has ended 10-year tourist visas, introduced stricter rules

In a major move, Canada has done away with the automatic issuance of 10-year multiple-entry visas, announcing a major change in its tourist visa policy.

08 Nov 2024

Ohio

'Pick cotton at...plantation': Black students targeted in racist texts post-election 

Black college students across the United States have complained of receiving anonymous racist text messages.

08 Nov 2024

Elon Musk

'He'll be gone...': Musk predicts Trudeau's defeat in next election

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has predicted that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will lose the upcoming federal election.

08 Nov 2024

Cuba

Trump wins: What Biden can do in remaining 73 days?

After Donald Trump's election victory, President Joe Biden has promised a peaceful transfer of power.

08 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump-appointed judge declares immigration program for US citizens' spouses illegal

A federal judge in the United States has ruled an immigration program launched by the Joe Biden administration illegal.

08 Nov 2024

Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Israeli soccer fans attacked, Netanyahu calls it 'serious violence'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has confirmed a violent incident involving Israeli citizens in Amsterdam.

08 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump appoints 1st woman White House chief of staff

United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff, becoming the first woman to hold the position in United States history.

08 Nov 2024

S Jaishankar

'Undeterred...': Australian media outlet on Canada's ban post Jaishankar presser

Canada has banned the Australian news outlet, Australia Today, after it aired a press conference of India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

08 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Is Trump eligible to run for president again in 2028? 

In January, Donald Trump is set to become the 47th President of the United States, having defeated Kamala Harris with a significant lead in the Electoral College.