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- World
India to pay ‘massive tariffs’ if it continues to buy Russian oil: Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that India is going to pay “massive tariffs” if it continues to buy oil from Russia, while reiterating that he got assurance from Prime Minister Narendra…
- World
US journalists refuse to agree with defence reporting rules, leave Pentagon
Journalists in the United States refused to agree to the new rules pertaining to defence reporting and left the Pentagon after handing over their access badges on October 15. The US government…
- World
After Gaza ceasefire, Trump says he’s now looking to ‘get Russia done’
Washington: With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal holding, President Donald Trump says he’s now turning his attention to bringing Russia’s war on Ukraine to an end and is weighing providing…
- World
Youth death rates stagnate despite global decline: Lancet
New Delhi: Despite overall death rates declining by 67 per cent across the world, mortality rates among young adults have not witnessed a similar pattern due to factors such as suicide, drug…
- News
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, unlikely to win this year: Experts
Stavanger: US President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn added attention to the annual guessing game over who its next laureate will be. Longtime Nobel watchers say…
- Lifestyle
5 Most expensive bottled waters that may cost more than your car
Drinking water is a basic necessity, yet for some, it has turned into a symbol of wealth and status. Across the world, a few bottled water brands have made headlines for their…
- World
French Prime Minister resigns after less than month in office
Paris: France’s new prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, resigned on Monday, just a day after naming his government and after less than a month in office. The French presidency said in a statement…
- World
Video: Student held for desecration of Quran in Bangladesh
A student was arrested for desecration of the Holy Quran in Bangladesh’s Dhaka on October 4. The accused was identified as Apurba Paul. According to reports, a video of Paul tearing the…
- World
Watch: Journalist Mehdi Hasan defends Hyderabadi Biryani
Hyderabad: Well-known journalist and founder of media outlet Zeteo, who has roots in Hyderabad, defended Hyderabadi Biryani while interacting with Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef. His spirited defense of the most popular dish…
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Four injured after car ramming, stabbing outside synagogue in Manchester
London: Police say four people have been injured after a car was driven at members of the public and a man was stabbed outside a synagogue in the north of Manchester. In…
- Offbeat
Video: Drone delivers food at the Great Wall of China, internet reacts
What would you do in case you were hungry after a long trek at the Great Wall of China? One would feel the food can’t be delivered via a drone. A video…
- World
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends reelection bid
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday, September 28 announced he will not contest the re election. He claimed that city campaign finance board’s decision to deny him public matching funds,…
- World
US: Gunman crashes truck into Michigan Church, kills 4, injures 8
Grand Blanc Township: At least four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman in a pickup truck smashed through the doors of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
- Middle East
157 countries now recognise Palestine at United Nations
With several countries recognising the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the list of nations recognising the state has grown to 157. Some of the countries to recognise the…
- World
France recognises Palestinian statehood at United Nations meeting
United Nations: As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state…
