World
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Switzerland ‘burqa ban’ law comes into effect
Bern: The government of Switzerland implemented the “burqa ban” on Wednesday, January 1, a controversial measure aimed at curbing public displays of facial coverings. The ban followed a 2021 referendum in which…
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New Orleans attacker acted alone, had strong support for ISIS: Biden
Washington: New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone even though there are indications that he had strong support for ISIS, US President Joe Biden has said. At least 14 people were killed…
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Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, debate on H1B visas intensifies
Washington: Three weeks ahead of Trump’s inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in…
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PM Modi condemns ‘terrorist attack’ in New Orleans
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in New Orleans, which has killed 15 people, and expressed condolences to the families of victims. “We strongly condemn the…
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Tax evasion among self-employed foreigners on rise in Lithuania: Authorities
Vilnius: The number of self-employed foreigners avoiding taxes has been on the rise in Lithuania in recent years, according to the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI). The majority of those failing to meet…
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Second attack in 24 hours: NY nightclub shooting injures 11
New York: A mass shooting at Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York, on Thursday has left at least 11 people injured, according to The Spectator Index. This incident is part of a…
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Chinmoy Krishna Das denied bail by Bangladesh court
Dhaka: A court in Bangladesh on Thursday, January 2 denied bail to a Hindu priest and a former ISKCON leader in a sedition case. Chinmoy Krishna Das was not brought to court…
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Indian students in US, including Hyderabad native, face blackmail allegations
Hyderabad: A group of Indian students, including a Hyderabad native, faced allegations of blackmail in the United States (US). As per reports, they targeted a grocery and restaurant shop located in Dallas,…
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Unfortunate that India aren’t travelling to Pakistan for CT: Shane Watson
Sydney: Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson termed India’s inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy as “unfortunate” but said the ICC showpiece will offer star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit…
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Terror strikes New Orleans: 15 Killed in French Quarter rampage
Houston: New Orleans rang in the new year with a tragedy as a man drove a pickup truck into crowds of revellers early Wednesday, killing 15 and injuring dozens more in a…
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Pakistan: Peace agreement signed between Shia-Sunni tribes in Kurram
Islamabad: After weeks of intense negotiations, a 14-point peace agreement was signed between the rival tribal groups from different sects in Kohat city of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Wednesday, paving…
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Sheikh Hasina’s extradition is one of several bilateral issues with India: Touhid
Dhaka: Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina’s extradition is one of the several issues with India that Bangladesh would pursue while strong bilateral ties with Washington, Delhi and Beijing are priorities of the interim…
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Several killed after car crashes into crowd on New Orleans, US
A tragic incident in New Orleans killed as many as 10 people and 30 individuals were injured when a white truck crashed into a crowd near the intersection of Canal and Bourbon…
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New gun laws rolling out in multiple US states on Jan 1
New York: US states have taken steps to pass their own gun regulations to effect on January 1, as related violence kept on ravaging the nation with nearly 500 mass shootings occurring…
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Iraq War WMD intelligence wrong: Former Australian PM
Canberra: Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has admitted that intelligence about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that led to the Iraq War was wrong. Howard on Wednesday said it was disappointing…
