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Japan’s Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge

Japan’s Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge

Automakers in Japan have lagged behind their big rivals in electric vehicles and are trying to cut costs and make up for lost time

Biden gives life in prison to 37 death row inmates

Make no mistake. I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss

24 December,2024 08:25 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

Former Emperor Akihito celebrates 91st birthday

Akihito also continues to actively research the classification of Japanese freshwater goby fish at a palace laboratory and his residence.

24 December,2024 08:25 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies

Giant pandas celebrate 1st Christmas in Hong Kong

An An, the male panda, was presented with an ice slab that had ‘Merry Christmas’ written on it with sweet potato and carrots while Ke Ke, his female companion, got a snowman garnished with slices of carrot and apple. 

24 December,2024 08:25 AM IST | Hong Kong | Agencies

Former spies describe exploding devices attack against Hezbollah

Say well-planned Mossad operation was set in motion 10 years ago

24 December,2024 08:25 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

US President-elect Trump criticises Panama for charging "exorbitant prices" for

Trump added that the canal was to be managed by Panama. He criticised Panama for charging "exorbitant prices" from the US

23 December,2024 08:57 AM IST | Washington DC | ANI

Israeli air strikes across Gaza Strip kill at least 20

A strike on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City killed at least eight people, including three children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry

23 December,2024 08:18 AM IST | Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip) | Agencies

South Korea launches 3rd spy satellite

The launched satellite succeeded in communicating with an overseas ground station at 11.30 pm in a step indicating the satellite’s normal operation

23 December,2024 08:18 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

Nigeria: Crowd rush kills 32

Ten others were also confirmed dead in the capital, Abuja, where a church organised a charity event to distribute food and clothing items

23 December,2024 08:18 AM IST | Abuja | Agencies

INS Tushil makes first port call to London on maiden deployment

Earlier in a post on X, the Spokesperson for the Indian Navy shared that INS Tushil set sail for India from Kaliningrad in Russia on December 17

23 December,2024 08:17 AM IST | London | Agencies

PM Narendra Modi holds talks with top Kuwaiti leadership

Conferred with country’s highest honour by Kuwaiti Emir

23 December,2024 08:17 AM IST | Kuwait City | Agencies

Four women, 9-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack in Germany

Authorities said 200 people were injured in the incident, 41 of whom are in serious condition

22 December,2024 04:51 PM IST | Magdeburg | mid-day online correspondent
PM Narendra Modi holds talks with top Kuwaiti leadership

PM Narendra Modi holds talks with top Kuwaiti leadership

Conferred with country’s highest honour by Kuwaiti Emir

23 December,2024 08:17 AM IST | Kuwait City | Agencies
Four women, 9-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack in Germany

Four women, 9-year-old boy killed in Christmas market attack in Germany

Authorities said 200 people were injured in the incident, 41 of whom are in serious condition

22 December,2024 04:51 PM IST | Magdeburg | mid-day online correspondent
Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident,

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident,

The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, though the US military's Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was at the time.

22 December,2024 09:45 AM IST | Dubai | AP
Pakistan: 16 soldiers killed in terrorist attack on South Waziristan check post

Pakistan: 16 soldiers killed in terrorist attack on South Waziristan check post

The attack was carried out by terrorists in the region, which has been a hotspot for violent incidents since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire agreement between the Pakistani government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2022.

22 December,2024 09:43 AM IST | Pakistan | ANI
Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16, and Palestinians mourn a dozen

Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16, and Palestinians mourn a dozen

Another 14 people had minor injuries as they rushed to shelters when air raid sirens sounded before dawn, the military said.

22 December,2024 09:41 AM IST | Tel Aviv | AP

IN PHOTOS: PM Modi attends Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony in Kuwait

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait upon the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. PM Modi praised the Arabian Gulf Cup as a celebration of the spirit of football in the Gulf region and conveyed his best wishes to all participating nations. (Pic/ PTI)

22 December,2024 01:05 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
The Pope says no more gossip

The Pope says no more gossip

A wheezing and congested sounding Francis, who just turned 88, urged the prelates instead to speak well of one another and undertake a humble examination of their own consciences in the Christmas holiday season.

22 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | Rome | Agencies

German leaders mourn the marring of centuries-old tradition

German leaders mourn the marring of centuries-old tradition

Authorities identified the suspect as a 50-year-old who has been living in Germany for nearly two decades and practicing medicine there

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Magdeburg | Agencies

Pak jails 25 for attacks on army HQ

Pak jails 25 for attacks on army HQ

It said that the convicts were awarded prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking the military facilities.

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Islamabad | Agencies

Trudeau on shaky ground: Key ally threatens loss of confidence vote

Trudeau on shaky ground: Key ally threatens loss of confidence vote

New Democratic Party is the last of Canada’s three main opposition parties to turn on Trudeau; the move could trigger an early election

22 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Toronto | Agencies

Germany Car Attack: German police nabs the Saudi doctor who rammed into market

    Germany Car Attack: German police nabs the Saudi doctor who rammed into market

     In a tragic turn of events, a Saudi driver killed at least two people and injured 60 others after ramming into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Dec 20. One of the victims was a young child, according to Saxony-Anhalt premier Reiner Haseloff. The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor with a permanent residence, was arrested by German Police. Police have not disclosed casualty details but confirmed a large-scale operation at the market.

    21 December,2024 09:25 PM IST
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