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'Just wait and watch': Sonia Gandhi after exit polls predict Modi's stormy return to power | Sensex shoots up by 2,000 points after exit polls show Modi's landslide victory in Lok Sabha polls | Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no injury reported | Don't run away, face defeat: Amit Shah mocks Congress's decision to boycott Exit Polls | Israel offers new proposal for Gaza peace with full ceasefire, says Joe Biden | 7-phase Lok Sabha Election to conclude today with PM Modi's Varanasi in focus | 'Fascinating,' Shashi Tharoor says on Yogendra Yadav's Lok Sabha election prediction | Rape-accused suspended JDS leader Prajwal Revanna sent to police custody till June 6 | PM Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari ahead of final phase of Lok Sabha polls | Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges of falsifying business records

Afghanistan: Airstrikes kill 4 militants outside Tirin Kot city

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Tirin Kot, May 2 (Xinhua): At least four militants have been killed and three others injured as the security forces' fighting aircraft targeted Taliban hideouts outside Tirin Kot city, the capital of southern Uruzgan province, said an army statement released here Thursday.

US Sec of State Pompeo credits UN's designation of Masood Azhar as global terrorist to win of American diplomacy

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, May 2 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has referred to the United Nation Security Council (UNSC)'s designation of terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as the global terrorist as a "victory for American diplomacy".

Canada supports partners to prevent gender-based violence

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Ottawa, May 1 (IBNS): Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary for the Canada's Minister of Health, on behalf of  Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Canada Minister of Health has made an  announcement about Government of Canada’s commitment to end gender-based violence in funding more than $6.4 million  for seven projects aimed at preventing teen and youth dating violence, media reports said. 

Ontario's first post-budget mission to New York city concludes successfully

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

New York City, May 1 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli successfully wrapped their two-day first post-Budget mission to New York City, media reports said. 

Canada: Pride Toronto to have 44 presenting partners in 2019

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Toronto, May 1 (IBNS): Pride Toronto will have a total of 44 presenting partners for this year’s festival. Pride Toronto will be welcoming 31 returning sponsors as well as 13 new partners to our confirmed list of major partners.

Shooting in University of North Carolina campus kills 2

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

New York, May 1 (IBNS): At least two people were killed after a shooting incident occurred at campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday, media reports said.

Pentagon confirms death of one US soldier in Syria

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 30 (Xinhua/UNI) The Pentagon confirmed on late Monday that one US soldier has died in a non-combat related incident in Syria.

One dead, six injured in shooting in US city of Baltimore

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, April 29 (Xinhua/UNI) Seven people were shot in Baltimore, US state of Maryland, on Sunday afternoon, with one of them dead, according to media reports.

Crane falls in Seattle leaving four people dead, four injured

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Moscow, Apr 28 (Sputnik) A crane fell on a road in the northwestern US city of Seattle, leaving four people dead and four more injured, the local Fire Department said.

Four killed in fiery crash on major US Interstate

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Denver, Apr 26 (Xinhua/UNI) At least four people were killed and 10 hospitalized in Thursday afternoon's fiery crash involving 28 vehicles on Interstate 70 (I-70), the major highway across Colorado.

Trump says US, Japan may sign trade deal by end of May

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 27 (Sputnik/IBNS) US President Donald Trump told reporters the United States and Japan may close a bilateral trade deal before his visit to Tokyo in May.

Trump announces US to withdraw from UN arms trade treaty

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 27 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump in a speech at the National Rifle Association on Friday said that the United States will withdraw from the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

Trump welcomes Putin statements on North Korea

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 26 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he appreciated Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements on North Korea following his summit with Kim Jong Un.

Canada: Rakesh Mishra speaks with motivational mission to change mindsets

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Markham, Apr 26 (IBNS): Rakesh Mishra, an award winning speaker and motivational coach was present at Vedic Cultural Centre, Markham, Ontario on April 23 to address the audience with a mission to change the mindsets of people to succeed in life.

Iraqi Kurdish leader seeks US support to resettle one million victims of Islamic State : Pence

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government appealed for continued US support to return more that 1 million Iraqis displaced by the Islamic State terror group (banned in Russia) during a telephone conversation with Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday, according to a readout of the conversation.

Pompeo says 'every indication' Sri Lanka terror attacks at least inspired by Islamic State

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 25 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the initial evidence suggests that the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday were at least inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group (banned in Russia).

Sri Lanka blasts: Death toll touches 310, country observes national day of mourning

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Colombo, Apr 23 (IBNS): The death toll in the Sri Lanka blasts has risen 310 as the country is observing the national day of mourning, media reports said.

Man pleads guilty in 5 mln USD Ponzi scheme in US

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Los Angeles, Apr 23 (Xinhua/UNI) A Canadian national pleaded guilty on Monday to federal fraud charges for defrauding investors in a 5-million-US-dollar Ponzi scheme.

International Earth Day 2019 is being observed today

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Ottawa, Apr 22 (IBNS): Earth Day, now a global event each year and approximately more than 1 billion people in 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world, media reports said. 

Pentagon confirms death of one US soldier in Iraq

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, April 22 (Xinhua/UNI) The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday one US soldier was killed in a non-combat related incident in Iraq.

US to announce cancellation of Iranian oil sanctions waivers starting May 2 - Reports

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) The US Department of State will announce on Monday the cancellation of sanctions waivers for Iranian oil imports, local media have reported, citing anonymous officials from the department.

Trump congratulates Zelenskiy on winning Ukrainian presidential election - Reports

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Moscow, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskiy on winning the Ukrainian presidential race, Ukrainian media have reported.

We are ready to help: Donald Trump says on Sri Lanka after series of blasts claim 156 lives

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 21 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned blasts in Sri Lanka which claimed 156 lives and disrupted peace in the Island Nation which witnessed several years of civil wars in the past.

Donald Trump to be first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, Apr 18 (Xinhua) US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will travel to Japan at the end of May as the country's first state guests to meet the newly enthroned emperor, the White House said late Thursday.

Donald Trump offers condolences to Pope Francis over Notre Dame fire

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Wahington, Apr 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday spoke with Pope Francis and offered condolences while promising help with restoring the historic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after the devastating fire.

Canada: James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art inspires rich and diverse heritage

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

St. Petersburg, Apr 17 (IBNS): The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, St. Petersburg, FL (U.S.)  inspires thousands of visitors to its rich heritage of the American West through a variety of programs and educational opportunities, media reports said. 

Pompeo sends condolences to France for tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Washington, April 16 (Sputnik/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent his condolences to the people of France in the wake of the devastating fire at the landmark Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

Four killed in shootings in western Canada

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:21 am

Vancouver, April 16 (Xinhua) Four people were killed in a string of shootings at three locations within a five-kilometer radius in Penticton of western Canada on Monday, according to Penticton police.

More than four in 10 women live in fear of refusing partner’s sexual demands, new UN global study finds

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:22 am

United Nations, Apr 12 (IBNS): More than four in 10 women in 51 countries surveyed, feel they have no choice but to agree to their partner’s sexual demands, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, said on Wednesday, noting that they are also unable to make basic decisions about getting pregnant and accessing health care for themselves.

Trump taps new US Navy chief

Sep 19, 2024, at 12:22 am

Washington, Apr 12 (Xinhua/UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Admiral Bill Moran to be the next chief of naval operations, the Pentagon said Thursday.