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Secret ministerial meeting fuels Libya’s PM rejection of normalisation with Israel

02 Sep 2023 10:16 AM IST

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers rejected the prospect of normalising relations with Israel days after news broke of a secret meeting between the countries’ two foreign ministers. Last Sunday, the Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen publicly announced that he and Libya’s foreign minister had held a private meeting in

False advertising claims threaten Burger King & other food brands

02 Sep 2023 10:15 AM IST

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouth-watering ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits. Burger King is the latest company in the cross hairs.

Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ+ travellers heading to US

02 Sep 2023 10:15 AM IST

Canada this week updated its travel advisory to the US, warning members of the LGBTQ+ community that some American states have enacted laws that may affect them. The country’s Global Affairs department did not specify which states, but is advising travellers to check the local laws for their destination before

Investigation launched in Hawaii over unwanted land offers in Lahaina

02 Sep 2023 10:13 AM IST

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said his administration has opened several investigations into people who have allegedly made unsolicited offers for property in the fire-stricken Maui town of Lahaina in violation of a new emergency order. Green prohibited such offers by signing an emergency proclamation on August 19 aimed at preventing

North Korea-Russia Missile cooperation leads to US sanctions on key actors

02 Sep 2023 10:05 AM IST

In response to North Korea’s failed launch of a spy satellite last week, the US on Thursday imposed sanctions on two men and a Moscow-registered firm accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistic missile programme. The action was taken a day after the White House said it had new intelligence that

UN Chief presents fresh proposals to rekindle Black Sea Grain deal with Russia

02 Sep 2023 10:04 AM IST

The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger. But Moscow wasn’t satisfied with the letter that

Massive disruption as Super Typhoon Saola nears Hong Kong and southern china

02 Sep 2023 10:02 AM IST

Most of Hong Kong and parts of southern China ground to a near standstill Friday with classes and flights canceled as Super Typhoon Saola edged closer. The typhoon could make a landfall in southern China and many workers stayed at home. Students in various cities had the start of their

Delaware Judge demands status report on Hunter Biden’s Felony Gun charge

02 Sep 2023 10:00 AM IST

A federal judge in Delaware ordered prosecutors and defence attorneys on Thursday to provide a status report regarding a felony gun charge against Hunter Biden. Judge Maryellen Noreika directed lawyers to provide the report by next Wednesday, including any steps they believe the court needs to take. Attorneys for Biden

Speculation over Putin’s Health amid Ukraine’s cryptic Social media post

02 Sep 2023 09:59 AM IST

In recent times, concerns about the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin have garnered significant attention, primarily since the onset of the Ukraine invasion in February of the previous year. Various instances of speculation surrounding Mr. Putin’s well-being have led to heightened media scrutiny and discussions regarding the future of

Biden Administration seeks to expand Background checks for Firearms dealers

02 Sep 2023 09:59 AM IST

The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would require thousands more firearms dealers to run background checks, in an effort to combat rising gun violence nationwide. The proposal comes after a mandate from President Joe Biden to find ways to strengthen background checks following the passage of bipartisan legislation

U.S. vows strong response to unprovoked Taiwan attack

02 Sep 2023 09:57 AM IST

A United States congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to the island’s security and addressed the substantial backlog in defense purchases. The delegation, led by Rob Wittman, vice-chair of the House Armed Services Committee, arrived in Taiwan for a three-day visit, underscoring the United States’ stance on

Canada: Authorities race to capture five million bees

01 Sep 2023 16:17 PM IST

According to Halton Regional Police Constable Ryan Anderson, Canadian authorities are seeking to capture five million bees that were released after a vehicle carrying several boxes of hives collapsed onto a roadway in Ontario, Canada. According to Anderson, Halton Regional Police received a complaint just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday