World
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Prosecutors raid X offices in Paris as part of investigation into deepfakes
Paris: French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday, February 3, as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.…
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Israeli-French activists issued summons for blocking aid into Gaza
Two French Israeli national activists were issued court summons by French judges due to their “complicity in genocide” and “incitement to genocide” in Gaza by blocking humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave,…
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Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam killed in armed attack in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to statements by his lawyer and political adviser, as well as local media…
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Explainer: How India gains from new US trade agreement
New Delhi: India and the US have agreed on a framework for a trade deal under which Washington will bring down tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current…
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India-EU FTA in final legal stage, likely to come into force this year: Envoy
New Delhi: The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is now undergoing “legal scrubbing” and both sides are committed to concluding the process swiftly for its signing and coming into force, possibly this…
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Chinese national detained for illegal stay in Dharamshala
Dharamshala: A Chinese national was detained for allegedly living near the residence of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in the high-security McLeod Ganj area of Dharamshala for more than four months…
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Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as traditionalist group defies Vatican
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics, after a breakaway group attached to the traditional Latin Mass announced plans to consecrate new bishops without papal…
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Disney names Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, to succeed Bob Iger
Washington: Disney has named its parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant’s top executive. D’Amaro has been Disney Experiences Chairman, spearheading efforts for the company’s theme parks,…
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Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Madrid: Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday, February 3, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms…
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We have been invited to join Iran-US talks to ease tension: Pakistan
Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday, February 3, said it has been invited to participate in the Iran-US talks aiming to reduce tension by arranging a deal between the two estranged nations. The talks…
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No message from India about stopping oil purchases, says Russia
Moscow: Russia has not received any statements from India about stopping Russian oil purchases, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, February 3. Peskov also said that Russia intends to continue to…
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China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027
Hong Kong: China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. All car doors must include a mechanical release…
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Russia fires 450 drones and 70 missiles at Ukraine, day before US-brokered talks
Kyiv: Russia fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday, February 3. The barrage came a…
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Iran seeks ‘fair, equitable negotiations’ with United States
Dubai: Iran’s president said on Tuesday, February 3, that he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran that…
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US tariff cut to 18 per cent to boost Indian rice exports: Exporters
Kolkata: The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) on Tuesday expressed optimism over a proposed reduction in United States import tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, down from the earlier 25…
