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]Russia to hold presidential voting in areas annexed from Ukraine too? Kyiv warns
Published on Dec 10, 2023 03:15 AM IST
The 2024 Russian presidential election will be held on March 17, as decided by the country's lawmakers.
AP |
Buoyed by US blocking UN's truce resolution, Israel to ‘press harder’ in Gaza
Separately, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu appreciated how the US took a ‘correct’ stance in the UN.
Updated on Dec 10, 2023 02:50 AM IST
AFP |
Israel-Hamas war: 17,700 Palestinians killed and 48,780 wounded in Gaza
Israeli forces unleashed an aerial and ground blitz against Hamas in Gaza after a cross-border rampage.
Published on Dec 10, 2023 02:35 AM IST
Reuters |
Ukraine accelerates campaign to remove Soviet-era monuments
Ukraine has doubled down on efforts to erase all traces of Russian rule amid a full-scale invasion by Kremlin troops, now nearing its two-year mark.
Published on Dec 10, 2023 02:27 AM IST
Reuters |
'Laughing in death's face': Israeli comedians are treading a fine line amid war
The humour may tread a fine line, but it has been warmly welcomed by the Israeli public, with record viewing figures since its return.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 11:30 PM IST
AFP |
Ukraine's first lady urges the world for financial support amid Russia war
Zelenska highlighted the desperate need for financial support for the functioning of Ukraine and its fight against invading Russian army.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 10:58 PM IST
Adarsh Kumar Gupta
1 in 5 young Americans don't believe the Holocaust was real: Survey
In light of the recent conflict, YouGov conducted a survey on Friday asking 1500 Americans about the Holocaust
Published on Dec 09, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Terrorist attack in Pakistan? Concerned about political leaders, minister says
On whether armed forces will be in-charge of poll-related security duties, the minister said, “Our paramilitary forces are busy in counterterrorism."
Published on Dec 09, 2023 10:35 PM IST
US may hike immigration fee by 2050% for H1B workers,green cards to get costlier
Immigration to the US is all set to become costlier with a possible immigration fee hike by 2050% for H1B workers along with the increased cost of green card applications. Read more below.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 10:14 PM IST
Jahanvi Sharma
US government uses emergency authority to provide tank shells to Israel: Report
Israel-Hamas War: The US State Department used an Arms Export Control Act emergency declaration for the tank rounds worth $106.5 million.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 09:42 PM IST
Reuters |
Royal titles at risk: Potential law threatens Harry and Meghan's status
The royal titles of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan might be at risk if a potential law dating back to the World War I, is passed. Read more below.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 09:07 PM IST
Jahanvi Sharma
Jailed Iran Nobel winner Mohammadi's children: 'Won't see her again but...'
Her twin 17-year-old children, Ali and Kiana Rahman, who live in exile in Paris, are due to accept the award at Oslo's City Hall.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 09:04 PM IST
Reuters |
38 US states affected by cantaloupe-related salmonella outbreak, 3 dead
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned people against the consumption of Malchita or Rudy brand cantaloupes.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 08:44 PM IST
Adarsh Kumar Gupta
Trader Joe’s takes heat over alleged 'Racist' labels: TikToker sparks debate
A Tiktoker has sparked a heated debate over Trader Joe's labelling of ethnic products which she has deemed is ‘racist.’ Read more below.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 08:05 PM IST
Jahanvi Sharma
Turkey fumes at US after UN veto: ‘Hey America! You are alone on Gaza issue’
Israel-Hamas War: Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced the UNSC describing the international body as the 'Israel protection council'.
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 08:49 PM IST
Iran says reviving nuclear deal 'useless': ‘Red lines sometimes ignored’
Iran nuclear deal: In 2015, Iran agreed to curbs on its nuclear programme in exchange for a lifting of sanctions.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 07:35 PM IST
AFP |
Watch: Canadian news anchor shuts up body-shamer on air. What she said
In an email, a viewer of the show asked the anchor whether she was pregnant as she wears old bus driver pants.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 06:44 PM IST
Adarsh Kumar Gupta
Israel finds teddy bear stuffed with rifle, ammunition in Gaza school
Israel-Hamas War: The IDF said that soldiers found weaponry hidden in classrooms, some concealed in United Nations organization for Palestinian refugees bags.
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 08:10 PM IST
Turkey's Erdogan decries US veto power over UNSC: 'Is this justice'
"The United Nations Security Council demand for ceasefire is rejected only by U.S. veto. Is this justice?," Erdogan said in a human rights conference.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 06:40 PM IST
Reuters |
Efforts on for Gaza aid to enter through Kerem Shalom crossing, says UN official
Israel has so far rebuffed pleas from the United Nations and others to open Kerem Shalom.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 06:28 PM IST
Reuters |
'Taiwan part of China': Beijing on calls to include Taipei in UN climate talks
Taiwan has nonetheless submitted an action plan to curb climate change to the UN climate body in line with the 2015 accord.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 06:25 PM IST
AFP |
Nationwide power outage in Sri Lanka: What we know so far
Sri Lanka Power Cuts: In 2022, Sri Lankans faced 10-hour power cuts amid a deepening economic crisis that roiled markets.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 06:11 PM IST
Null and void: Ukraine on Russian plans to hold elections in occupied territory
Russia claims to have annexed the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions in the east and south of Ukraine.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 06:01 PM IST
Reuters |
Canada may cap number of foreign student visas: What it means for Indians
Canada Student Visas: The number of foreign students in Canada has nearly tripled in the past decade, reaching more than 800,000 last year.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 05:56 PM IST
Hunter Biden slams critics, says they're ‘trying to destroy a presidency’
‘I recognize that none of this is necessarily about me,’ Hunter Biden said
Published on Dec 09, 2023 05:17 PM IST
Reuters |
US 'responsible for bloodshed' of Gaza children: Mahmoud Abbas
Israel-Hamas War: Mahmoud Abbas also said he held the US responsible for the bloodshed of Palestinian children
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 05:36 PM IST
Reuters |
Nawaz Sharif: ‘Wanted better relations with India, ousted for opposing Kargil’
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif said, "When I opposed the Kargil plan saying it should not happen... I was ousted."
Published on Dec 09, 2023 04:50 PM IST
Indonesia may allow visa free entry to Indian travellers: Details
Indonesia Visa for Indians: Indonesia Tourism minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said, “The ministry proposed 20 countries with the highest foreign tourists."
Published on Dec 09, 2023 04:18 PM IST
What is Iran hiding? Mahsa Amini's family blocked from leaving country
The family has been banned from leaving Iran despite having a valid visa and their passports had been confiscated, their lawyer said.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 03:58 PM IST
Iran warns of 'explosion' after US vetoes UN call for Gaza ceasefire
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the top diplomat of the Islamic republic, also appealed for the immediate opening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
Published on Dec 09, 2023 03:38 PM IST
AFP |
