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US conducts strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in ‘SELF-DEFENCE’

02 Feb 2024 08:45 AM IST

The US Central Command Forces on Thursday conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed Houthi UAV ground control station and 10 Houthi one-way UAVs as they were posing an imminent threat in the region, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The US forces conducted these strikes at 1:30 am (Sanaa Time) when

US blames Islamic Resistance in Iraq for Jordan drone strike that killed 3

02 Feb 2024 08:43 AM IST

In a first, the White House officially pointed to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of militants, as the orchestrator of the drone strike in Jordan that claimed the lives of three American service members, marking the first formal attribution for the incident, CNN reported. National Security Council

Baloch identity under threat: Mahrang Baloch calls on ‘SILENCE’ of international community

02 Feb 2024 08:40 AM IST

Citing the “threat” to the Baloch identity, activist Mahrang Baloch urged people to raise awareness about the ongoing “Baloch genocide” among the international community. She said that the “genocide” has been going on for decades, adding that the “silence and soporific behaviour” of human rights champions are extremely frustrating. “The

UN has not been a stellar organization: Netanyahu tells un ambassadors

02 Feb 2024 08:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on Wednesday, met with a delegation of ambassadors to the UN, including from Malta, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Slovenia and Sierra Leone and spoke with them about how UN workers have aided Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

POLLS IN PAKISTAN ON FEB 8 ITSELF DESPITE VIOLENCE: PAK INTERIOR MINISTER

02 Feb 2024 08:35 AM IST

Despite increasing poll-related violence, Pakistan’s acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz on Thursday dispelled all doubts about holding the general elections on the already announced date of February 8. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had summoned a meeting on Thursday to discuss the worsening law and order situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Chinese Couple executed for throwing two children off the balcony

01 Feb 2024 14:33 PM IST

A Chinese couple who were executed for throwing two children off a balcony of 15th floor wanted to start a new family together. Due to the horrifying event that shocked the country, Zhang Bo and his girlfriend Ye Chengchen received stringent punishment. They are believed to have died by lethal

Indian-origin Couple’s Crime Spree From Abduction To A Drug Empire

31 Jan 2024 17:46 PM IST

An Indian-origin couple living in the UK has been sentenced to 33 years in prison each for a crime that crosses international borders, in a plot that is uncannily similar to the critically acclaimed TV series “Ozark.” Mirroring the complex webs of deceit portrayed in the renowned crime drama, Arti

300 Cars, Private Army, Jets: Malaysia’s New King’s Incredible Wealth

31 Jan 2024 17:31 PM IST

At the age of 65, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar is poised to ascend the throne in Malaysia, accompanied by an estimated wealth of $5.7 billion and a vast empire that extends beyond national borders. Sultan Ibrahim’s extensive portfolio encompasses diverse ventures, spanning real estate, mining, telecommunications, and palm oil. The lavish

Tour Of BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi Attended By Diplomats Globally

31 Jan 2024 11:12 AM IST

Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates(UAE), Sunjay Sudhir, hosted diplomats from around the world on Tuesday for a special tour of the BAPS Hindu Mandir Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The envoys were impressed by the temple’s unique architecture, intricate motifs, and its message of unity, peace, and harmony. “Less

US says not looking for war with Iran

31 Jan 2024 06:19 AM IST

In response to a drone attack in Jordan that claimed the lives of three US Army soldiers and left 40 injured, the White House emphasised that it is not actively seeking war with Iran but did not rule out the possibility of strikes within Iran. In a White House press

Man who stole, leaked Trump’s tax records sentenced to 5 years in jail

31 Jan 2024 06:16 AM IST

The man who stole and leaked former US President Donald Trump’s and thousands of others’ tax records has been sentenced to five years in prison, CNN reported on Tuesday. It reported that 38-year-old Charles Littlejohn pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized disclosure of income tax returns. According to his

US kickstarts five-week H1-B visa renewal drive, to accept 20,000 applications

31 Jan 2024 06:13 AM IST

H1B workers, including Indian nationals, can begin applying to renew their visas without leaving the US, marking a significant change after nearly two decades. Up to 20,000 qualified non-immigrant workers can renew their H-1B visas domestically. The announcement by the US Department of State on the pilot program for in-country