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Russia claims downing Ukrainian drones en route to Moscow after Kyiv strike

27 Nov 2023 11:30 AM IST

Russian authorities on Sunday claimed that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones overnight, just a day after Russia launched its most intense drone attack on Kyiv since the beginning of its full-scale war in 2022, according to Ukrainian officials. Russian air defences brought down at least 24

Japan, China diplomats meet before 3-way regional talks in Korea

27 Nov 2023 11:30 AM IST

Top diplomats from Japan and China met for bilateral talks Saturday to try to resolve disputes including China’s ban on Japanese seafood, which has hit Japanese exporters. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, met in South Korea’s southern port city of Busan. They will join

200 aid trucks dispatched for Gaza on second day of operational pause

27 Nov 2023 11:29 AM IST

As many as 200 trucks carrying humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, were dispatched towards Gaza through the Rafah Crossing on the second day of the operational pause and hostage deal. The UN informed that 200 trucks were dispatched from Nitzana, while 187 of them successfully entered Gaza by

Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, Israeli military says

27 Nov 2023 11:28 AM IST

Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal. The Israeli military said

Three Palestinian college students shot in the US

27 Nov 2023 11:08 AM IST

CNN reported that three Palestinian college students were shot on Saturday night in Burlington City, Vermont, in the United States. After spending Thanksgiving with a relative in Burlington, the students were reportedly walking down Prospect Street when “they were confronted by a white man with a handgun.” According to a

Centre recommends States to review hospital preparedness amid rise in cases of respiratory illness in China

26 Nov 2023 17:51 PM IST

Amid the developing public health crisis in China, the Union Health Ministry on Sunday advised States and Union Territories to reassess hospital readiness and public health protocols right away. The Health Ministry stated that while it is closely monitoring the situation, it is not too concerning right now. “In view

US envoy on 26/11 anniversary: “We pledge to continue fight against acts of terror”

26 Nov 2023 11:24 AM IST

On the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on Sunday paid tributes to the victims at the US Consulate in Mumbai. Washington’s determination to combat terrorism with New Delhi was reiterated by the US envoy. “Today marks the 15th anniversary of the 26/11

Hamas releases second batch of hostages; 17 crosses Gaza and enter Egypt

26 Nov 2023 11:11 AM IST

The Times of Israel reports that the terrorist organization Hamas has freed 17 hostages and sent them to Egypt after a protracted standoff. According to reports from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Red Cross has given these hostages to Egypt. Thirteen Israeli citizens and four Thai nationals are among

Around the pro-monarchy demonstration site, Nepal Police deploys sniffer dogs and heightened security

25 Nov 2023 15:02 PM IST

In an effort to maintain security and avert potential incidents, Nepal Police deployed sniffer dogs to the area where pro-monarchy demonstrators and police had clashed on Saturday. The dogs were stationed on the rooftops of nearby houses in addition to the staff, enhancing the level of surveillance. Notably, since Durga

Melting Glaciers Pose Threat to Mountain Villages in Pakistan

25 Nov 2023 13:10 PM IST

Villages in Pakistan’s northern mountains face an existential threat as melting glaciers, driven by global warming, put their future at risk. Tariq Jamil, a local activist in Hassanabad, is leading efforts to mobilize his community against the dangers posed by unstable lakes formed by melting glacier ice. Glacial lake outburst

Israel PM Office shares list of hostages released by Hamas

25 Nov 2023 10:24 AM IST

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office shared a list of all 13 hostages, who returned home to their loved ones after being taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 terror attacks. The Israeli PM Office informed that among those rescued as part of a swap deal with Hamas were 11

Elon Musk set to visit Israel next week

25 Nov 2023 09:53 AM IST

Business tycoon Elon Musk is expected to be in Israel next week, during which he will visit towns near the Gaza border that were attacked by Hamas on October 7, The Jerusalem Post reported citing Hebrew broadcast channel N12. According to the report, Musk will meet with Israeli President Isaac