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2028 Olympic Torch relay to cross all 50 US states before LA arrival
Los Angeles: The torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, home of the last US Summer Games in 1996, and travel through all 50 states, organisers announced…
- Middle East
‘HOAX:’ Trump denies report of offering Iran sanctions relief
New York: United States President Donald Trump denied a media report that his administration had offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions. “Axios just released…
- World
California recognises Eid holidays under state law
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill recognising Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in state law, allowing eligible state and school employees to use existing leave to observe the Islamic festivals.…
- Middle East
Iran ready for ‘apocalyptic war’, US weighs post-midterm strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remained steadfast in the face of any US aggression, even an “apocalyptic war”, while stressing that Iran was ready for diplomacy as the conflict entered…
- World
AI could cause billion deaths: Bill Gates
Washington: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could drive events causing one billion deaths, as a sharp debate emerged in Washington over whether governments should regulate advanced AI or…
- Middle East
Iran offers to reopen Hormuz on sixth day of proposed seven-day plan
Washington: Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day of a proposed seven-day plan and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States on the seventh, but Washington…
- World
Iran denies plans for military action over flight restrictions
Tehran: The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) denied in a statement that Iran would take military retaliatory action in response to the recent aviation restrictions imposed on the country,…
- World
China stresses differences with the United States at UN
United Nations: Beijing’s differences with Washington over trade, international organisations, Iran and Cuba were on stark display at the UN on Saturday, September 26, two days after the summit between Presidents Donald…
- Middle East
Trump shares ‘Trump Strait’ map amid Iran’s Hormuz proposal
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Saturday shared a map showing the Strait of Hormuz labelled “Trump Strait”, shortly after Iran proposed reopening the strategic waterway within seven days if Washington met…
- Middle East
Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire plan, renewed bombing seen likely
Washington: US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and is likely to resume bombing Tehran after the November midterm elections in the US. The Wall Street…
- Middle East
US Senate rejects resolution seeking to end Trump’s Iran war
Washington: The US Senate narrowly rejected a resolution seeking to end American military involvement in the war against Iran unless Congress authorised it, handing President Donald Trump another victory over lawmakers seeking…
- Middle East
Iran proposes seven-day roadmap to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Washington: Iran has given the Trump administration a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations aimed at ending the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
- World
US bill could reshape green card system, impact Indians
Washington: A Republican senator has introduced legislation that could upend the employment-based green card system and have far-reaching consequences for Indian professionals waiting for permanent residency in the United States. Senator Tommy…
- India
Gold slides Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 gm as oil surges
New Delhi: Gold prices declined Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday, September 24, extending the losing streak for the fourth consecutive session, as…
- World
US jobless claims fall to 197,000, lowest since July
Washington: Fewer people applied for US unemployment benefits last week, as US jobless claims remain at historically low levels as most Americans enjoy job security. The Labour Department said Thursday, September 24,…
