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Secularism, Tamil language, removal of Guv's post: Actor Vijay spells out his newly-formed party's goals | C-295 aircraft factory reflects new work culture of the country: PM Modi as India gets big defence push | Gujarat: Indian PM Narendra Modi, Spanish President Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurate TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft | 9 people injured in stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Terminus | 'Pakistani terrorists target Kashmiri locals to evoke fear': Army on Baramulla attack that killed 4 | Justin Trudeau is responsible for India-Canada rocky relationship: Captain Amarinder Singh | 7 shooters of Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested in 'pan-India' action | Kashmir will never become part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah fumes after Gulmarg terror attack | Conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia concern both India and Germany: PM Modi | Supreme Court asks Delhi HC to hear Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in 2020 Delhi riots case 'expeditiously'

I divorce you: Dubai Princess Shaikha Mahra announces separation from husband on Instagram

Jul 18, 2024, at 12:15 am

Shaikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, dropped a surprise on Instagram, when she publicly announced her 'divorce' from her husband Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum on Tuesday.

Authorities doubt possible cyanide poisoning behind death of six foreign nationals inside Thailand hotel

Jul 17, 2024, at 11:12 pm

Doctors, who examined the bodies of six people who died in a Bangkok luxury hotel, found traces of cyanide in their blood.

Thailand: Six people, including two Americans, found dead in luxury hotel in Bangkok

Jul 17, 2024, at 06:51 pm

At least six people, including two Vietnamese Americans, were found dead inside a hotel room in Bangkok city of Thailand, media reports said.

UN chief Antonio Guterres renews call for accountability 10 years after ‘tragic downing’ of flight MH17

Jul 17, 2024, at 06:33 pm

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is remembering the 298 people killed in “the tragic downing” of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 over conflict-affected eastern Ukraine 10 years ago this Wednesday, his Spokesperson said in a statement. 

One Indian among six killed in shooting close to mosque in Oman, ISIS claims responsibility

Jul 17, 2024, at 03:13 pm

At least six people, including an Indian national, died and 28 others were injured in a shooting close to a mosque in Oman’s Wadi Al-Kabir region, police said on Wednesday.

USA: Homeless man, who was carrying knives, shot dead by cops outside Republican Event

Jul 17, 2024, at 02:44 pm

Ohio police have shot dead a suspected homeless man, who was armed with two knives, outside the Republican Party National Convention site in Wisconsin, media reports said on Tuesday.

Global call to equip youth with skills for a peaceful and sustainable future

Jul 16, 2024, at 11:41 pm

The UN Secretary-General has underscored the need to empower young people globally with the skills they need to shape a more peaceful, sustainable future for all.

The triple planetary crisis: Global Foresight Report shows global shifts

Jul 16, 2024, at 11:37 pm

Eight critical global shifts are accelerating a triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss, pollution and waste, according to the new Global Foresight Report produced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) released on Monday.

Pakistan: Eight security personnel killed in suicide blast as terrorists target Bannu Cantonment

Jul 16, 2024, at 11:27 pm

At least eight security personnel were killed after terrorists targeted Bannu Cantonment in Pakistan on Monday.

Fresh airstrikes reported in centre, south Gaza as conflict intensifies

Jul 16, 2024, at 08:18 pm

New Israeli airstrikes reportedly struck southern and central areas of Gaza on Monday as UN humanitarians and partners continued to treat the victims of a deadly strike on Al Mawasi in southwest Gaza on Saturday that reportedly left at least 90 dead and around 300 injured.

England and Wales registered the biggest rise in annual population in 75 years, reveals latest data

Jul 16, 2024, at 04:14 pm

Driven by record immigration, the population of  England and Wales witnessed the biggest annual increase in 75 years, official data revealed on Monday.

Kenyan Police arrest 'serial killer', who confessed to killing 42 women in past two years, while he was watching Euro 2024 final

Jul 16, 2024, at 03:49 pm

Kenyan police said a man has confessed to murdering 42 women in the past two years.

Pakistan: Woman, 3 daughters killed ‘in the name of honour’ in Swat

Jul 16, 2024, at 12:09 am

A mother and their three daughters were found dead in their home in Pakistan's  Swat district on Saturday with authorities fearing that they were killed in the name of honour.

China forcefully closes Tibetan school in Golok

Jul 15, 2024, at 11:43 pm

China has decided to forcibly close a Tibetan school named Jigme Gyaltsen Nationalities Vocational High School in Golok, media reports said.

The price of silence on extremism: Why Canadian politicians must act now

Jul 15, 2024, at 11:24 pm

Yesterday’s shocking assassination attempt on President Trump serves as a grim wake-up call for political leaders around the world.

KP Sharma Oli takes oath as Nepal PM, Narendra Modi greets him

Jul 15, 2024, at 10:42 pm

KP Sharma Oli on Monday took oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal during an event at the president’s residence in Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu.

Pakistani government decides to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Jul 15, 2024, at 08:54 pm

Pakistan's government has decided to ban jailed former PM Imran Khan's  Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, just months after Shehbaz Sharif came to power in the country.

Pakistan: Journalist shot dead by unknown people in Nowshera

Jul 15, 2024, at 08:16 pm

Unknown people shot dead a journalist from Peshawar city in Pakistan's Nowshera district on Sunday, media reports said.

Donald Trump shooting: Former classmate reveals 20-year-old attacker Thomas Matthew Crooks was bullied in school

Jul 15, 2024, at 03:57 pm

The  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially identified the man who attacked former US President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks whose former classmates described him as a 'quiet' boy who faced bullying in school.

Israel confirms killing key Hamas commander and one of the masterminds behind October 7 massacre

Jul 15, 2024, at 02:39 pm

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday confirmed the killing of a key Hamas commander during the airstrike in Gaza. 

Chinese online markets are flooding with Donald Trump attack t-shirts just hours after shooting

Jul 15, 2024, at 04:53 am

US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania but the injured former President's defiant image with his fist up in the air attracted business owners in China who quickly captured the moment to produce and sell T-shirts with the picture on them.

US: Four people die, nine hurt during shooting incident in Birmingham nightclub

Jul 15, 2024, at 12:23 am

At least four people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting incident in a nightclub in the US city of Birmingham on Saturday, police said.

She was guarding bags of Cheetos: Elon Musk slams Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle over attack on Donald Trump

Jul 15, 2024, at 12:13 am

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk slammed Secret Service officers responsible for Donald Trump’s safety after the former US President escaped an assassination attempt during his rally in  Pennsylvania.

Italy: Police arrest two gangmasters, free 33 Indian labourers from slave-like working conditions in Verona

Jul 14, 2024, at 10:54 pm

The Italian police have arrested two alleged gangmasters accused of enslaving 33 Indian farm labourers in Verona province, media reports said.

Internet users claim The Simpsons once predicted the attack on Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2024, at 07:45 pm

Hours after an assassination attempt was made on former US President Donald Trump, some internet users tried to find a lighter side to the incident and said the popular TV show The Simpsons had predicted that such an act would happen in one of its episodes.

Donald Trump assassination attempt: 20-year-old shooter identified

Jul 14, 2024, at 07:08 pm

American law enforcement agencies have identified the man who attempted to assassinate former US president Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park.

'Thank you for your love, prayers for my father': Ivanka after assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2024, at 06:27 pm

After former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood, his daughter Ivanka Trump conveyed gratitude for the outpouring of support and concern following the violent incident.

Donald Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally, shooter among 2 dead

Jul 14, 2024, at 05:50 pm

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump received injuries on his right ear during a Saturday election campaign rally at Pennsylvania's Butler, in what is seen as an assassination bid that left the 78-year-old Republican presidential candidate's face streaked with blood with his alert security agents rushing him off the stage even as he pumped his fist in the air, mouthing the words "Fight! Fight! Fight!"

No place for this kind of violence: Biden, US leaders condemn assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2024, at 04:40 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Joe Biden condemned the assassination attempt on his rival election candidate Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, which led to his injury and left a bystander dead.

Former US President Donald Trump injured in assassination bid at Pennsylvania rally

Jul 14, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Butler (Pennsylvania)/IBNS: Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after a series of gunshots were fired at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania Saturday.