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Turkish parliamentary committee to debate Sweden’s NATO membership bid

17 Nov 2023 09:31 AM IST

The Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs committee was scheduled on Thursday to start debating Sweden’s bid to join NATO, drawing the previously non-aligned country closer to membership in the Western military alliance. Once green-lighted by the committee, Sweden’s accession protocol will need to be ratified by Parliament’s general assembly for the

Thousands of California scientists strike over stalled contract talks

17 Nov 2023 09:30 AM IST

Thousands of scientists who work for California began a rolling three-day strike Wednesday — the first walkout by a state civil service union. Members of the California Association of Professional Scientists marched under cloudy skies in Sacramento to protest lack of progress in contract talks. The walkout will spread to

Israel-Hamas war: IDF Announces Fighter Jets’ Successful Operation on Hamas Leader’s Residence

16 Nov 2023 13:43 PM IST

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) conducted targeted airstrikes on the Gaza Strip residence of Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, as part of ongoing military operations. The IDF claims Haniyeh’s home served as a hub for coordinating terrorist activities against Israel. While Haniyeh resides in Qatar, the IDF justified the

UN Security Council passes resolution urging humanitarian pauses in Gaza

16 Nov 2023 13:16 PM IST

According to CNN, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution that calls for a number of humanitarian pauses in Gaza. This is a significant development. In the Wednesday session, twelve states voted in favor of the resolution, with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom abstaining from the

US labels Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader terrorist, sanctions key Hamas officials

16 Nov 2023 12:10 PM IST

The US State Department on Tuesday (local time) labelled Akram al-Ajouri, the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s militant wing, as a specially designated global terrorist, CNN reported. The US Treasury Department also imposed sanctions on “key Hamas officials and the mechanisms by which Iran provides support to Hamas and

Tight election expected as polls close in Liberia presidential run-off

16 Nov 2023 12:05 PM IST

In Liberia, the polls have closed for the Presidential run-off, in which voters chose whether to hand George Weah a second term in office or elect political veteran Joseph Boakai. The first round on October 10, saw former football star, Weah, 57, take 43.83 per cent of the votes while

Alaska’s Anchorage could see its snowiest November ever: Report

16 Nov 2023 12:05 PM IST

Alaska’s Anchorage could see its snowiest November ever, CNN reported, adding that the snowfall so far this month has already buried roads and prompted an emergency declaration.At least four people believed to be homeless have died outdoors so far this month in the city, CNN reported citing the Anchorage Daily

Earthquake affected in Afghanistan’s Gayan district continue to remain homeless

16 Nov 2023 12:03 PM IST

People who lost their homes in last year’s earthquake the Gayan district of southeastern Paktika province in Afghanistan continue to remain without a roof over their heads, reported TOLO News. The devastating earthquake of 6.1 magnitude in June 2022 destroyed an estimated almost 7,000 buildings in the region and caused

Irreversible harm’ looms; heat-related deaths may quintuple globally

16 Nov 2023 12:02 PM IST

The year 2023 has been the hottest year on record, with the world witnessing the hottest global temperatures in over 1,00,000 years and heat records being broken across all continents through 2022.The latest edition of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed the grave and mounting threat

Belize cuts diplomatic ties with Israel as pressure for Gaza ceasefire mounts

16 Nov 2023 12:01 PM IST

US-backed Central American country Belize has suspended diplomatic relations with Israel due to its “indiscriminate bombing” in Gaza since early October. Belize adds to the list of Western Hemisphere countries voicing their frustration over Israel’s war conduct throughout the conflict in Gaza, CNN reported. “The Government of Belize has repeatedly

ASEAN defence call to cease Gaza fighting but fail to address Myanmar

16 Nov 2023 11:57 AM IST

Southeast Asian defence ministers called on Wednesday for the fighting in Gaza to cease immediately and for the world to collaborate on setting up humanitarian aid corridors in Gaza, but they struggled on how to address the prolonged civil strife in Myanmar. The Myanmar crisis was high on the agenda

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital while under fire

16 Nov 2023 11:54 AM IST

The IDF reported that its forces are operating in what was described as a targeted manner at Shiaa Hospital in Gaza. While under fire, the IDF forces delivered medical equipment, incubators and baby food on behalf of the State of Israel to Shifa Hospital. Medical teams of the IDF, together