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Ten Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrive at Chennai Airport

29 Aug 2023 12:54 PM IST

The Sri Lankan government allegedly released ten Indian fishermen who were allegedly detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday after they had arrived at Chennai Airport. The Sri Lankan Court had previously ordered their release and instructed security forces to start the procedure. The Sri Lankan Navy detained these

US: University of North Carolina faculty member fatally shot on campus, suspect in custody

29 Aug 2023 11:29 AM IST

A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faculty member was shot and killed on campus on Monday afternoon, and a suspect has been apprehended, a school official said, according to CNN. People sought shelter for several hours while police conducted their investigation following the tragedy. Shots were reportedly fired

Biden to reaffirm US commitment of economic cooperation, discuss Russia-Ukraine war at G20 Summit: White House

29 Aug 2023 11:26 AM IST

The White House announced on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden would “reaffirm US commitment to the G20” as the foremost venue for international economic cooperation and discuss a number of other topics, including the social impacts of Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. White House press secretary, Karine Jean Pierre made

Climate activists in Spain go on protest against luxury by targeting jets, yachts

29 Aug 2023 11:03 AM IST

Climate activists have spray painted a superyacht, blocked private jets from taking off and plugged holes in golf courses this summer as part of an intensifying campaign against the emissions-spewing lifestyles of the ultrawealthy. Climate activism has intensified in the past few years as the planet warms to dangerous levels,

Migrant boat sinks off Greek island killing 4, 18 rescued

29 Aug 2023 11:02 AM IST

Greek authorities said that four people died and 18 were rescued Monday after a boat carrying migrants apparently sank northeast of the Greek island of Lesbos, which lies near the Turkish coast. The coast guard said one of its vessels collected the 18 survivors and four people found unconscious and

Libya’s foreign minister suspended for meeting Israel’s chief diplomat

29 Aug 2023 11:01 AM IST

One of Libya’s rival prime ministers said on Monday he has suspended his foreign minister a day after Israel revealed that its chief diplomat met with her last week — news that prompted scattered street protests in the chaos-stricken North African nation. Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who heads the government of

Biden and Harris to meet King’s family on 60th anniversary of the March in Washington

29 Aug 2023 11:00 AM IST

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family to mark Monday’s 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, where King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial. All of King’s children have been invited, White

Tropical storm Idalia targets Gulf of Mexico on possible track to US

29 Aug 2023 11:00 AM IST

Tropical Storm Idalia on Sunday formed off the coast of Mexico on a potential track to come ashore as a hurricane in the southern US, the National Hurricane Centre said. At 5 pm Sunday, the storm was about 153 kilometers east-southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, moving northeast at 4.8 kph with

AP-NORC Poll highlights Age perception for Biden, contrasting issues for Trump

29 Aug 2023 10:56 AM IST

Americans actually agree on something in this time of raw discord: Joe Biden is too old to be an effective president in a second term. Only a few years his junior, Donald Trump raises strikingly less concern about his age. But they have plenty of other problems with Trump, who

Islamabad HC resumes Imran Khan’s Toshakhana Case appeal hearing

29 Aug 2023 10:53 AM IST

The Islamabad High Court on Monday resumed hearing on former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s plea seeking the suspension of his three-year jail term in the Toshakhana corruption case. A trial court in Islamabad convicted and sentenced the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman to three years in prison on August

Japan postpones launch of rocket carrying lunar lander

29 Aug 2023 10:52 AM IST

The launch of an H2A rocket, carrying Japan’s lunar probe “Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon” (SLIM), was regrettably postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions, as reported by NHK. The scheduled launch from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture was set for 9:26 am on Monday. Developed by the

Over 3,000 evacuated amid Central China’s Heavy rainfall havoc

29 Aug 2023 10:51 AM IST

Over 3,000 people have been evacuated after heavy rains lashed several parts of Hunan province in Central China from Saturday to Sunday, China Daily reported citing state media agency, Xinhua. According to the provincial flood and drought control headquarters, the downpour in the region of northwestern Hunan has been continuing