China Daily - World (24 seconds ago)

The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.

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China launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.

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China Daily - World (26 seconds ago)

A 12-year-old Algerian boy was crowned winner of the eighth Shenzhen Expats Chinese Talent Competition on Sunday.

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A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.

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More than six months of Israel's military offensive in Gaza has turned the Palestinian territory into a "humanitarian hellscape," UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday.

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A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said on Friday, as investigations continued into a riot after the knife attack.

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NDTV - World (55 minutes ago)

Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open source "Llama" large language model for powering the technology. Meta AI is smarter and faster due to advances in publicly available Llama 3, the tech titan said.

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NDTV - World (55 minutes ago)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will look at tightening the rules for long-term sick leave in a bid to reverse a rise in the number of Britons who have permanently dropped out of the workforce.

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NDTV - World (55 minutes ago)

Attack violent crime at its roots or go to war with powerful drug cartels? Mexican presidential candidates are offering contrasting strategies to deal with rampant insecurity.

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NDTV - World (55 minutes ago)

The US House of Representatives on Saturday will vote on a major aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and on a possible ban of TikTok.

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NDTV - World (2 hours ago)

Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting "for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow," FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Thursday.

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The Times of India - World (2 hours ago)

Yemen's Houthis conduct 'operations' in Indian Ocean, leader says

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The Times of India - World (2 hours ago)

US vetoed UN resolution for Palestine's UN membership. 12 in favor, US opposed. Palestine suggested as 194th UN member. Security Council, General Assembly involved. Emphasis on statehood. Patel's statement. 140 countries recognize Palestine. Second Palestinian attempt amidst Gaza conflict.

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The Times of India - World (2 hours ago)

'Israel told US moments before striking Iran's Syria consulate'

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The Times of India - World (2 hours ago)

NY police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters on Columbia campus

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The Times of India - World (2 hours ago)

2 jurors recuse from Trump hush money trial, one says 'intimidated'

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Islamic State group fighters on Thursday killed 20 Syrian soldiers and affiliated pro-government forces in two attacks on Damascus-controlled areas of the war-torn country, a war monitor said. A total of "16 regime forces and pro-government gunmen were killed in an IS attack on a military bus in the eastern countryside of Homs province," said the...

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The Times of India - World (3 hours ago)

In what authorities are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history, six individuals, including two of Indian origin, have been arrested in connection with the theft of over C$22 million worth of gold bars and currency from Toronto's international airport. The suspects, including two Air Canada employees, allegedly forged documents to steal...

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The Times of India - World (3 hours ago)

Germany arrests 2 for allegedly spying for Russia, plotting sabotage to undermine Ukraine aid

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The Times of India - World (3 hours ago)

Two Indian students tragically lost their lives in a drowning incident at the Linn of Tummel, a scenic spot in Scotland known for its waterfalls. The victims, both students at Dundee University, were trekking with two friends when they fell into the water and drowned.The bodies of the two men, aged 22 and 27, were recovered from the water.

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NDTV - World (4 hours ago)

The United States on Thursday vetoed a Security Council measure on a Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership.

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NDTV - World (4 hours ago)

Kenya's defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.

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The Times of India - World (4 hours ago)

Donald Trump said Thursday that Europe should give more money to Ukraine, days before US lawmakers are to vote on a long-delayed $61 billion aid package for the war-torn nation. The US House of Representatives is set to vote Saturday on a new military aid package that would unlock billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

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The Times of India - World (4 hours ago)

In Trump's hush money trial, 12 jurors were seated. The case involves falsifying records, $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels. Trump faces 34 felony counts. Prosecutors seek contempt over social media posts.

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The Times of India - World (5 hours ago)

US opposes UN resolution for Palestinian statehood, emphasizing two-state solution through direct Israel-Palestinian talks. Security Council members differ on Palestinian Authority criteria. Hamas's Gaza influence impacts statehood bid. US funding to UN jeopardized.

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The Times of India - World (5 hours ago)

According to details, Section 144 of the CrPC was imposed in districts where by-elections are being held, including Lahore, Kasur and Chakwal. Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed in Bhakkar, Rahim Yar Khan, Wazirabad, Narowal, Sheikhupura, and Dera Ghazi Khan.

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The Times of India - World (7 hours ago)

The legendary Kennedy clan endorsed US President Joe Biden during a campaign trip to Philadelphia Thursday -- underscoring the election threat posed by family black sheep and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "I don't want to become emotional, but what an incredible honor to have the support of the Kennedy family," Biden, 81, said after...

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The Times of India - World (8 hours ago)

Prince William continues public duties post Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis to support the royal family. He focuses on food waste reduction, combating greenhouse gas emissions, addressing food insecurity, and prioritizing privacy, while Queen Camilla and Princess Anne shoulder more responsibilities.

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The Times of India - World (8 hours ago)

5.6 magnitude quake in central Turkey damages buildings. No deaths reported. Sulusaray, Tokat province, felt in Yozgat. Mudbrick, wooden homes damaged. Turkey prone to frequent earthquakes, as devastating 7.8 magnitude quake hit Syria last year.

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NDTV - World (8 hours ago)

Myanmar's detained former leader and Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from prison to house arrest possibly to be used by the Southeast Asian nation's ruling junta as a

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The veteran judge, who began his career as an assistant district attorney in the same office that is now prosecuting Trump, has already overseen a criminal trial of Trump's family real estate company.

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NDTV - World (8 hours ago)

Further stoking tensions, Iran warned on Thursday that if Israel struck Iranian atomic sites during its expected retaliation, Tehran would in turn target Israeli "nuclear facilities".

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel "regret" any attack on his country in response to the Islamic republic's weekend barrage of missiles and drones.

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Some 1,244 flights were cancelled and 41 were diverted on Tuesday and Wednesday after torrential rains flooded the Middle East financial centre including its homes, malls and offices, and highways.

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A man suspected of aiding a plot by Russian intelligence services to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been arrested in Poland, Polish and Ukrainian prosecutors said Thursday.

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The Times of India - World (9 hours ago)

Russia's Foreign Ministry indefinitely denies entry to 235 Australian nationals, including council members like Daniel Andrews and John Pesutto, due to Australia's sanctions on Russian private individuals and legal entities amid Ukraine invasion and ongoing 'Do Not Travel' advisory.

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NDTV - World (10 hours ago)

Jailed former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen was freed Thursday after the High Court overturned his conviction and 11-year prison sentence on graft and money-laundering charges.

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As its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers has eroded over the years, Iran has expanded and accelerated its nuclear programme, reducing the time it would need to build a nuclear bomb if it chose to, though it denies wanting to.

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NDTV - World (10 hours ago)

Google fired 28 employees following a disruptive sit-down protest over the tech giant's contract with the Israeli government, a Google spokesperson said Thursday

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Russia said Thursday that fresh US aid for Ukraine will not change the dynamics on the battlefield, as Washington gears up for a crucial weekend vote on long-stalled military funding for Kyiv.

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NDTV - World (11 hours ago)

An assailant on Thursday wounded two girls aged 6 and 11 in a knife attack close to their school in the east of France and was later arrested, officials said.

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The Times of India - World (12 hours ago)

At least two Indian-origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada's history. On April 17, 2023, an air cargo container carrying more than 22 million Canadian dollars' worth of gold bars and foreign currency was stolen using...

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The Times of India - World (12 hours ago)

The case involves a $130,000 payment made by Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen to Daniels to prevent her from disclosing an alleged affair with Trump ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Despite the high-profile nature of the trial and the extensive witness list, which includes Trump's three adult children—Donald Jr, Ivanka, and Eric—it...

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The Times of India - World (12 hours ago)

Trump hush money trial loses juror who felt 'intimidated,' judge says

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The Times of India - World (12 hours ago)

The United States and the United Kingdom have introduced new sanctions against Iran following the recent missile and drone strike on Israel. These sanctions are aimed at Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing, singling out both entities and individuals responsible for producing components, including the engine models utilized in the...

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The Times of India - World (12 hours ago)

The US Navy has entered into an agreement with a small mobile service provider to deliver cybersecurity solutions for telecommunications firms operating in Guam, a US territory situated approximately 2,600 kilometers east of Manila.As apprehensions escalate regarding the possibility of China taking military action to assert its claim over Taiwan,...

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The Times of India - World (12 hours ago)

US weekly jobless claims remain at low level

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The victim, identified as Loletha Hall, was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds near the home of 81-year-old William Brock in South Charleston on March 25.

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He also enjoys massive popularity as many fans of Mr Bezos approach him for selfies and videos, which he poses for quite willingly.

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Warming of the planet by 3 degrees Celsius may cost the world up to 10 per cent of its GDP, a new research has found. It also found that poorer, tropical countries could see the worst effects - up to 17% GDP loss.

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Biological weapons release disease-causing organisms or toxins to harm or kill humans, animals or plants. Agents such as anthrax can cause disease and death.

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NDTV - World (13 hours ago)

At least two Indian-origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada's history.

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The Times of India - World (13 hours ago)

Billionaire declared dead found 'living with mistress in Moscow'

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The Times of India - World (14 hours ago)

Kremlin criticizes U.S. military aid to Ukraine as part of a 'colonial' policy. Aid won't improve Kyiv's position. Western leaders fear Russian victory. Conflict strains Russia-West relations, echoing Cuban Missile Crisis.

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The Times of India - World (15 hours ago)

Princess Diana's iconic dresses put on display in Hong Kong ahead of auction

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A major investigation claims to have identified Mr Haub in Moscow and believes the tycoon lives there with a much younger mistress named Veronika Ermilova.

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NDTV - World (15 hours ago)

The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, who face an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate.

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The Times of India - World (16 hours ago)

After the election, Croatian parties work to form a coalition as HDZ lacks majority. Key players include Plenkovic, SDP, and Homeland Movement. Challenges include corruption, EU membership, and Milanovic's popularity.

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The Times of India - World (17 hours ago)

'Cannibal claims': Joe Biden recounts WWII story of uncle's disappearance

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The Times of India - World (17 hours ago)

Global tensions heighten as US voters fear World War III before 2024 elections. Iran's provocation triggers US response, shaping perceptions. 61% anticipate global conflict in 5-10 years. Candidates pivot towards diplomatic resolutions amidst escalating concerns.

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The Times of India - World (17 hours ago)

Paris police clear the largest migrant squat in France ahead of the 2024 Olympics, with concerns over housing assistance and the well-being of displaced children. Eviction ongoing with aid organizations involved.

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The Times of India - World (17 hours ago)

Conservative Party suspends Mark Menzies over fund misuse allegations. He disputes claims, relinquishes party whip, awaits investigation. Scandal impacts Prime Minister's party popularity. Another scandal involved sharing colleagues' phone numbers.

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The Times of India - World (17 hours ago)

The transition comes in the wake of an order by King Charles, which left Harry "deeply wounded," as he and Meghan were asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage—a property gifted by the late Queen Elizabeth. Royal experts suggest that Harry's choice of this significant date to mark his formal move to the US was deliberate, reflecting his acknowledgment of...

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The Times of India - World (17 hours ago)

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

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While many users expressed their shock, others shared that it was an indication of the impending storm.

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Brazilian police have arrested a woman who tried to take out a bank loan for an elderly man she was pushing in a wheelchair -- who turned out to be dead.

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The researchers argue that taking immediate actions to mitigate climate change could reduce some long-term losses.

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Beijing on Thursday accused the United States of hypocrisy in response to accusations by President Joe Biden that China is "xenophobic" and "cheating" on trade.

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Aerospace major Boeing has refuted whistleblower claims it takes manufacturing shortcuts, sidesteps safety regulations, and silences critics in its rush to produce more planes and rake in bigger profits.

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NDTV - World (18 hours ago)

OJ Simpson, the onetime football star infamously tried and acquitted of double-murder charges, was cremated on Wednesday during a private gathering of friends and family in downtown Las Vegas, according to the executor of his estate.

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NDTV - World (18 hours ago)

Electric vehicle maker Tesla will ask its shareholders to vote again on a $56 billion compensation package they had approved in 2018 for CEO Elon Musk before it was squashed by a US court earlier this year.

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The Times of India - World (18 hours ago)

A powerful storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week, bringing record-breaking rainfall that submerged highways, inundated homes, grid-locked traffic, and left residents stranded. The storm resulted in at least 20 fatalities in Oman and one casualty in the UAE, with significant disruptions to daily life and infrastructure.

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The Times of India - World (18 hours ago)

Shops in the Westfield mall in Bondi Junction remained closed for a "community reflection day" and will reopen properly only on Friday, with heightened security. A candlelight vigil will also be held at nearby Bondi Beach on Sunday to mourn the victims, authorities said. The shock caused by the mall attack in Sydney has been compounded by another...

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The Times of India - World (18 hours ago)

A comprehensive poll conducted by former Tory treasurer Lord Ashcroft has revealed that the Conservative Party is trailing behind Labour on every significant political issue as articulated by the voters. This includes traditional Conservative strongholds such as defence, tax, and immigration, with an astonishing 35-point deficit on matters related...

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The Times of India - World (19 hours ago)

X collaborates with Pakistan's government post two-month ban due to security reasons. Limited accessibility in Pakistan leads to a temporary blockage, prompting a court filing over failure to adhere to directives.

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The Times of India - World (19 hours ago)

Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Bavaria on suspicion of spying for Russia and planning acts of sabotage to undermine military support for Ukraine, German federal prosecutors said Thursday. The two men, identified only as Dieter S. and Alexander J., were arrested in the city of Bayreuth on Wednesday, prosecutors said.

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The Times of India - World (19 hours ago)

Ghana's LGBT community fears stricter punishments as President delays bill decision. Safety concerns and financial constraints worsen anxiety. Political tensions heighten worries about potential violence and discrimination.

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NDTV - World (19 hours ago)

Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a warning about falling debris that could cause a tsunami.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country reserved the right to protect itself after Iran's unprecedented attack, and that it alone would decide how to do so.

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Social media platform X said Thursday it would work with Pakistan's government "to understand its concerns" after authorities said an ongoing two-month ban was based on security grounds.

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Earlier this year, Neuralink implanted a chip inside the brain of 29-year-old US man Noland Arbaugh, who is paralysed from the shoulders down. The chip has enabled Arbaugh to move a mouse pointer on a screen just by imagining it moving.

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NDTV - World (19 hours ago)

When an Israeli shell struck Gaza's largest fertility clinic in December, the explosion blasted the lids off five liquid nitrogen tanks stored in a corner of the embryology unit.

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NDTV - World (20 hours ago)

Prince Harry has formally renounced his British residency and declared the United States as his new home, according to recent paperwork filed with Travalyst, the sustainable travel organisation he founded in 2019.

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NDTV - World (20 hours ago)

The race for the "world's best airport" crown has been a two-horse affair in recent years, with Doha's Hamad International and Singapore Changi leading the pack.

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NDTV - World (20 hours ago)

The chief of US space agency NASA has told lawmakers in Washington that China is using civilian programmes to hide military objectives in space.

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Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble on Thursday from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv, where at least 18 people were killed in an attack.

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Alphabet Inc.s Google has fired 28 employees after they were involved in protests against Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract with Amazon.com Inc. to provide the Israeli government with AI and cloud services.

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NDTV - World (21 hours ago)

In the CCTV footage, she held a pen and moved his hand forward to no response.

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Australia's prime minister said Thursday he will consider granting citizenship to a Pakistani security guard wounded in the deadly Sydney shopping centre knife attack.

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The deadly heatwave that hit Africa's Sahel region in early April would not have occurred without "human-induced" climate change, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group published Thursday.

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The Times of India - World (21 hours ago)

Philippines, Japan, U.S. strengthen ties in response to China's objections. Trilateral meeting addresses South China Sea issues, promoting stability. China's claims disputed by multiple countries.

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The Times of India - World (21 hours ago)

The European Union's economy is falling further behind China and the United States, a major headache that will dominate leaders' talks on Thursday as they discuss how to stem the bloc's economic decline and bounce back. The EU has been put further on the back foot as China and the United States have ploughed billions of dollars of state aid to prop...

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The Times of India - World (22 hours ago)

A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Earlier this month, aid agency Oxfam said more than 20 million people faced hunger and malnutrition across southern Africa because of the drought.

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The Times of India - World (22 hours ago)

Croatia's conservatives won the election, facing challenges like high inflation and labor shortage. The election reflects a power struggle between HDZ and Milanovic's alliance, with implications for EU unity and relations with Russia.

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The Times of India - World (22 hours ago)

Former President Trump met with Polish President Duda to discuss Ukraine, NATO, and Russia. The visit sparked controversy in Poland as Duda faced criticism from political opponents for his friendly relationship with Trump.

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NDTV - World (22 hours ago)

Dealing with occasionally rowdy guests as a hotel manager and keeping an orderly workplace as a dishwasher while in college appear to have uniquely prepared the judge handling Donald Trump's trial.

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NDTV - World (22 hours ago)

Actor Hugh Grant said Wednesday he had settled a court claim against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering, to avoid a legal bill of millions of pounds.

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NDTV - World (23 hours ago)

Fashion designer Tracy Robbins was among the lucky few to receive a jar, numbered "17 of 50," suggesting an exclusive rollout to friends.

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Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and World Bank chief Ajay Banga feature on Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list in the 'Leaders' category.

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NDTV - World (23 hours ago)

A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes.

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The Times of India - World (23 hours ago)

A remarkable astronomical event is expected to happen this year, offering what NASA calls a 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.' The nova explosion is set to occur in a star system situated 3,000 light years away from Earth and should be visible to the naked eye at some point in 2024. Bill Cooke discussed the phenomenon in a conversation with...

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The Times of India - World (23 hours ago)

Indian national Jaspal Singh, 57, tragically passed away at a hospital in Atlanta while awaiting deportation in the United States. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the incident, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause of death.

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The Times of India - World (23 hours ago)

During a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, American President Joe Biden emphasized the economic challenges faced by China while labeling the country as "xenophobic." the President addressed a gathering of steel workers, aiming to highlight the strength of the US economy in comparison to China's struggles.

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Prince Harry updates country of residence to US on official records

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Speaker Mike Johnson presents bills for military aid to Ukraine and Israel, US weapons replenishment, and Gaza humanitarian aid. The $95.3 billion package matches the Senate's, with unique House elements like forgivable loans and China deterrence investments.

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Alejandro Mayorkas over US-Mexico border handling. End of trial before arguments. Charges deemed unconstitutional. Republicans fail to secure full impeachment trial. Democrats united against impeachment effort.

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A Sydney bishop brutally stabbed during a live-streamed sermon said Thursday he is recovering and forgives his attacker, declaring: "You are my son."

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

EU leaders on Wednesday weighed a response to suspicions of Russian meddling ahead of June elections in the bloc, with several states pushing for sanctions targeting "malign activities" by Moscow. The prime ministers of Belgium and the Czech Republic, Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala, had appealed to fellow leaders to consider new sanctions to...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

The Republican leader of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday announced a weekend vote on massive new military aid including some $61 billion in long-delayed support for Ukraine, as well as billions for Israel and Taiwan. For months Johnson has faced huge pressure from the White House and much of Congress to allow the lower house to vote on...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

The United States is to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its "repression" of opponents, US officials said Wednesday. "The areas in which they've fallen short include... what we see as a continuing pattern of harassment and repression against opposition figures," the...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called it "inexcusable" Wednesday that Republican policymakers in the House of Representatives have delayed aid for Ukraine as it fights for a third year against Russia's invasion. For now, the Republican leader in the House has announced a vote on a major new military aid package that includes around $61 billion...

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Tsunami alert issued in Sulawesi after Ruang mountain eruptions. Evacuations due to volcano alert along Ring of Fire. Tagulandang island residents relocated to Manado. Anak Krakatau's 2018 eruption caused Sumatra-Java tsunami.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country will decide how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack as world leaders called for restraint to avoid escalation.

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European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile producers over Tehran's unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, EU chief Charles Michel said.

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Chaos in Dubai after UAE's record rains

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Chaos in Dubai: Flights across airlines hit

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Netanyahu brushes off calls for restraint, saying Israel will decide how to respond to Iran's attack

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Some 20,000 protesters rallied in Georgia on Wednesday after lawmakers advanced a controversial "foreign influence" law that opponents say will undermine Tbilisi's longstanding European aspirations. Washington has also voiced concerns that the law would "derail Georgia from its European path".

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UN agency says staff, other Gaza detainees subjected to ill-treatment

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In April, Pakistan experienced heavy rainfall at nearly twice the historical average rate, leading to flash floods, collapsed houses, and casualties, with at least 28 people killed by lightning strikes. The northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province suffered the most casualties, while Punjab and Balochistan provinces also faced fatalities and...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy there

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Columbia University president questioned on antisemitism

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US President Joe Biden called Wednesday for a hike in steel tariffs on China, accusing it of cheating as he courted blue-collar voters on an election campaign trip to the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

US Transportation Department watchdog investigates FAA's Boeing oversight with support from Pete Buttigieg. Ongoing scrutiny post Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 incident, leading to management changes, production curbs, and delivery decline. Regulators monitor blowout aftermath.

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Alphabet-owned Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, marking the latest cuts at the technology giant as it cracks down on costs.

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Ahead of the parliamentary polls in the Maldives, the opposition parties have demanded a probe and impeachment of President Mohamed Muizzu following the leaked report of his alleged corruption from 2018, a charge dismissed by him.

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

A man who set fire to two men as they left mosques in Britain last year was sentenced to indefinite detention in hospital, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Wednesday. Mohammed Abbkr was found guilty of attempting to murder two elderly men in separate incidents as they walked home, one from a mosque in London in February and another...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Days before the Paris Olympics, authorities cleared 450 migrants from the largest squat in Vitry-sur-Seine, raising concerns about longer-term housing assistance. Eviction images circulated on social media, highlighting the challenges faced by displaced individuals in the city.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that Army chief General Asim Munir was directly responsible for the imprisonment of his wife Bushra Bibi.

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NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter has transmitted its final message to Earth and will now serve as an immobile data-gathering unit on the red planet's surface, the space agency said on Tuesday.

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The Netherlands' Amsterdam will no longer allow new hotel buildings to be built as part of its fight against mass tourism, the local government said on Wednesday.

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With Dubai's highways flooded after record rain, a cat was found clinging to a submerged car's door.

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Palestinian group Hamas said Wednesday that Iran's weekend attack on Israel was a "legitimate and deserved" response to a strike on the Islamic Republic's consulate in Syria.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage.

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Sweden's parliament on Wednesday passed a law that will make it easier for people to change their legal gender and lower the age at which it is allowed to 16 years from 18 years, despite heavy criticism from within the government coalition.

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NDTV - World (A day ago)

A man who set fire to two men as they left mosques in Britain last year was sentenced to indefinite detention in hospital, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Wednesday.

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he will host the leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Turkey this weekend. "Even if only I, Tayyip Erdogan, remain, I will continue as long as God gives me my life, to defend the Palestinian struggle and to be the voice of the oppressed Palestinian people," the...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Court upheld decision of EU's intellectual property office that refused a trade mark application by Escobar Inc. in 2022. "EUIPO correctly found that those persons would associate the name of Pablo Escobar with drug trafficking and narco-terrorism and with the crimes and suffering resulting therefrom, rather than with his possible good deeds in...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Pakistan's interior ministry announced that in February, it directed temporarily blockage of social media platform X due to national security concerns, confirming previously speculated worries. Court instructed government to restore access to X within one week, following over two months of disruption. Despite lack of formal government declarations,...

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The Times of India - World (A day ago)

Decades ago, humans began employing chemicals to enhance clouds' ability to produce rain and snow, a practice that is increasingly relevant as climate change exacerbates heat and dryness in certain areas. While embraced in countries like the US and the United Arab Emirates, cloud seeding remains contentious due to potential unintended outcomes such...

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NDTV - World (2 days ago)

An ex-employee of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has claimed the OHCHR "secretly provided China with advance information" about activists attending the Human Rights Council meetings.

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Iranian emergency services rescued 21 Sri Lankan crew of a ship that capsized in heavy storms in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported Wednesday.

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

Leaked report on corruption allegation against President Muizzu stirs controversy in Maldives

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Jailed Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a military official said Wednesday, as the junta announced a heatwave had prompted measures to protect inmates.

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Dubai rainfall: Dubai, the Middle East's financial centre, has been paralysed by heavy rain and storm that has caused widespread flooding across the UAE.

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Russia-Ukraine War: A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv Wednesday killed 11 people and 20 wounded more, as Kyiv again sounded the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities.

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Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group said it launched a drone and missile attack on an Israeli base on Wednesday in response to strikes that killed three Hezbollah fighters the day before.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he will host the leader of Palestinian group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Turkey this weekend.

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NDTV - World (2 days ago)

More than 50,000 Russian military personnel have died during the Ukraine conflict, the BBC reported Wednesday, citing its own reporters, independent media group Mediazona and volunteers.

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

An Albany, New York police officer was shot in the leg during an altercation with a driver after a traffic stop. The officer returned fire, fatally shooting the man. Police Chief Eric Hawkins confirmed the incident, stating the officer is in stable condition at Albany Medical Centre. The details unfolded during a press briefing outside the...

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

Solomon Islanders cast votes in an election that will shape relations with China

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NDTV - World (2 days ago)

Taiwan's Foxconn has this month started a rotating chief executive system in an overhaul of its management designed to nurture successors of the world's largest contract electronics maker, chairman Young Liu said on Wednesday.

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One of the ex-employees said that TikTok's distance from ByteDance was just for appearances, and that there remained a secret chain of command where US employees continued reporting to Chinese executives.

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The "Easter-themed" cruise began in Peru on March 31 and ended in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.

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A Pakistan High Court on Wednesday said the government must restore social media platform X within one week, a lawyer said, after more than two months of disruption ordered by the interior ministry.

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

Woman uses corpse to secure $3000 bank loan

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

US and allies set to sanction Iran after its attack on Israel. Concerns rise over potential conflict escalation. Global leaders warn of broader conflict risks. Experts discuss escalating tensions and risks of unintentional conflicts.

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

Russian influencer sentenced for feeding son sunlight on vegan diet, leading to pneumonia. Denied traditional medicine, shifted blame, admitted negligence. Avoided wife breastfeeding, aimed for superman status. Court considers 8.5 years in prison and £900 fine.

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The Times of India - World (2 days ago)

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, shared insights on the trials of parenthood, saying, "It just hit me that raising a child essentially entails 18 years of prompt engineering.” ​Responding to the post a user seeking advice on parenting asked, ​​ "Our first child will be born next month - what's your biggest piece of advice?"

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