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South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean president declares emergency martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a televised briefing, vowing to eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy

India on Monday described as "deeply regrettable" the incident of the breach of the premises of the Bangladesh consulate in Agartala in the northeastern state of Tripura, bordering Bangladesh, by a group of people protesting the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das

03 December,2024 06:08 PM IST | Dhaka | PTI

Bangladesh HC petition seeks ban on Indian TV channels over cultural concerns

A petition filed in the Bangladesh High Court calls for a ban on Indian TV channels, citing concerns over the influence of their content on Bangladeshi culture and youth. The petition highlights provocative broadcasts and the need for cultural protection amidst rising violence against minorities.

03 December,2024 10:30 AM IST | Dhaka

Scientists to decode puzzle of rarest whale

Van Helden has studied beaked whales for 35 years, but Monday was the first time he participated in a dissection of the spade-toothed variety

03 December,2024 08:11 AM IST | Wellington | Agencies

Hong Kong launches panda sculpture tour

The design of six of the sculptures, made of recycled rubber barrels and resins among other materials, was inspired by these bears

03 December,2024 08:10 AM IST | Hong Kong | Agencies

Indians stranded in Kuwait depart after 20-hour wait

Passengers were accommodated in two airport lounges, and food and water were made available to them, as per the embassy

03 December,2024 08:09 AM IST | Kuwait City | Agencies

Hindus protest in Montreal against Bangladesh

Another protester , while talking to ANI, said that fundamentalists have been let loose in the country, and are taking over institutions

03 December,2024 08:09 AM IST | Montreal | Agencies

Imran Khan sent to 14-day judicial remand

Judge Amjad Ali Shah presided over the hearing, during which the court approved Khan’s judicial remand in the New Town police station case, as well as in six other cases

03 December,2024 08:08 AM IST | Islamabad | Agencies

Some Democrats frustrated over Biden reversing course, pardoning son Hunter

That explanation did not satisfy some Democrats, angry that Biden's reversal could make it harder to take on Trump, who has argued that multiple indictments and one conviction against him were a matter of Biden and Democrats turning the justice system against him

03 December,2024 08:07 AM IST | Atlanta | AP | PTI

Trump's tariff threats create division between Canada, Mexico over security at b

Mexico's efforts to seize fentanyl before it reaches the US have been lackluster

03 December,2024 08:05 AM IST | Mexico City | Agencies

US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden

The President maintained that the charges were politically motivated, asserting that Hunter was targeted because of his relationship with him

02 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondent

UN halting aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing

Aid agency says route is too dangerous as armed gangs loot several convoys

02 December,2024 07:26 AM IST | Deir Al-Balah | Agencies
US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden

US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter Biden

The President maintained that the charges were politically motivated, asserting that Hunter was targeted because of his relationship with him

02 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondent
UN halting aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing

UN halting aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing

Aid agency says route is too dangerous as armed gangs loot several convoys

02 December,2024 07:26 AM IST | Deir Al-Balah | Agencies
Japanese artist finds solace with leaf artwork

Japanese artist finds solace with leaf artwork

The world of Lito’s delicate art, which he began in 2020 and posts on social media almost daily, has won fans from around the world.

02 December,2024 07:26 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies
Japan’s loved Princess Aiko turns 23

Japan’s loved Princess Aiko turns 23

But Japanese law requires her to renounce her royal status and leave the family if she marries outside the imperial family.

02 December,2024 07:26 AM IST | Tokyo | Agencies
Heavy snow blankets parts of US

Heavy snow blankets parts of US

The heavy snow led to a state of emergency declaration in parts of New York and a disaster declaration in Pennsylvania.

02 December,2024 07:25 AM IST | Buffalo | Agencies

IN PHOTOS: Rescuers recover 20 bodies after floods, landslides in Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after flash floods on Sumatra island caused mud and rocks to tumble down mountainsides, officials said Tuesday. Pics/AFP (Text/AP)

26 November,2024 10:18 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Syria sends reinforcements to halt advancing insurgents

Syria sends reinforcements to halt advancing insurgents

The insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took over most of Aleppo on Saturday and claimed to have entered the city of Hama. 

02 December,2024 07:25 AM IST | Beirut | Agencies

Pakistan: PTI calls for full access to Imran Khan amid health and safety concern

Pakistan: PTI calls for full access to Imran Khan amid health and safety concern

The committee stated that Imran Khan's health had become a significant concern, with growing public anxiety surrounding his condition

02 December,2024 07:24 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI

Trump appoints daughter TIffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser

Trump appoints daughter TIffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser

Trump described Boulos as an accomplished lawyer and a respected business leader with extensive international experience

02 December,2024 07:23 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Trump threatens BRICS countries of 100 pc tariff if they drop dollar as currency

Trump threatens BRICS countries of 100 pc tariff if they drop dollar as currency

Taking to the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that the idea of BRICS nations trying to move away from the dollar while the US stood by and watched was "over."

01 December,2024 01:42 PM IST | Washington | ANI

Israel-Hezbollah War: Yemenis with guns gather to protest against Israel

    Israel-Hezbollah War: Yemenis with guns gather to protest against Israel

    Holding a major protest against Israel, Yemenis held a massive rally against Israel’s aggression in Sanaa on November 29. Protesters wielded weapons in their hands as they raised slogan against Israel. Protesters refuse to “retreat until the aggression against Gaza, Lebanon and Syria stops”. Yemenis held rally after claims of Israel violating ceasefire on November 28 in southern Lebanon. Angered by the violation from Israeli side, Gaza and Hezbollah supporters demonstrated their protest. Ceasefire between the two parties was mediated by the US and France on November 27. Fragility of the agreement is evident since then, as both parties accused each other of the violation. Notably, Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said Israel would maintain an ability to strike southern Lebanon under any agreement. “Will respond forcefully to any violations”, Israeli PM Netanyahu reiterated the same.

    30 November,2024 05:46 PM IST
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