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Shireen Abu Akleh’s family welcome US probe into killing of journalist
The family of the Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Tuesday expressed their hopes that the United States (US) investigation into Akleh’s killing would be “independent, reliable and lead to justice,” and…
- Technology
Apple may buy chips made in US, Europe
San Francisco: Apple is reportedly planning to buy chips made in the US and Europe. In an internal meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook said th the company has “already made a decision…
- Middle East
Israel signs deal to secure economic rights to gas field on maritime border with Lebanon
Tel Aviv: Israel said that it has signed an agreement with the two energy companies licensed by Lebanon to drill in a gas field on the maritime border between the two countries…
- World
Former US President Donald Trump files papers for 2024 presidential run
Washington: Former United States President Donald Trump has filed papers to contest for the post of president again. He filed his documents establishing his candidacy to run for the presidency again in…
- World
Will Trump run again? He will indicate on Tuesday
Washington: Former US President Donald Trump plans to make an announcement on Tuesday that, he said, would be the “most historic day in the country’s history”. Though he has been coy about…
- Middle East
Newly-elected US senator John Fetterman wants to convert Turkey’s Hagia Sophia to museum
Ankara: Democratic Party member John Fetterman, who was elected to the Senate in the midterm elections in the USA, called for the Hagia Sophia Mosque to be turned into a museum again, local…
- Middle East
US President Biden, Egypt’s Sisi discuss regional, int’l issues
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting US counterpart Joe Biden discussed a number of regional and international issues, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Meeting on the sidelines of…
- India
Sensex rallies 1,181 points to close at lifetime high
Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex vaulted 1,181 points to close at its all-time high on Friday, in lockstep with a rally in global markets after lower-than-expected US inflation data fuelled hopes that the…
- World
US: 82 Muslims win in midterm elections
As many as 82 Muslims won the midterm elections that took place a few days back. While 21 Muslims including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Andre Carson…
- World
UN announces satellite-based system to detect emissions
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt): As part of global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane, the UN on Friday announced a new satellite-based system to detect emissions of the climate warming…
- World
UN, partners provide life-saving aid to 13.5 mn people in Ukraine
United Nations: A UN spokesperson has said that the UN and humanitarian partners continue to provide life-saving assistance to people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. “Since February, aid workers have provided…
- Middle East
UN expert calls for early lifting of sanctions on Syria
Geneva: Unilateral sanctions against Syria should be lifted as soon as possible, a UN expert said. The sanctions are contributing to the destruction and trauma suffered by the Syrian people, said Alena…
- World
Global stocks decline ahead of US inflation update
Beijing: Global stock markets fell on Thursday ahead of a US inflation update that will likely influence Federal Reserve plans for more interest rate hikes as investors waited to see who will…
- World
Record five Indian-American lawmakers elected to US House
Washington: A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives, while several…
- World
Hyderabad-born Aruna Miller elected Maryland’s Lt Governor
New York: Indian-American Aruna Miller has been elected Lieutenant Governor of Maryland in the midterm elections in which the Democrats wrested the top spots in the state from the Republicans. She and…