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Imran Khan alleges conspiracy: ‘Umpire’s no-ball,’ ‘London plan’ behind bat snub

17 Jan 2024 06:22 AM IST

Hitting out at former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after being stripped of the ‘bat’ symbol, former Prime Minister Imran Khan accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo of playing with “umpires of choice” who gave a “no ball”, the news channel reported. During an informal interaction with journalists in

Music festival massacre survivors launch .6M lawsuit against Israel

Music festival massacre survivors launch $53.6M lawsuit against Israel

17 Jan 2024 06:20 AM IST

Forty-two survivors of Hamas’s October 7 massacre at the Supernova music festival at Kibbutz Re’im are suing the Israel Defense Forces, Israel Security Agency and Israel Police for negligence and are claiming 200 million shekels (USD 53.6 million) in damages. The claim was filed by lawyers Anat and Gilad Ginzburg,

Iran strikes targets in Iraq, Syria amid escalating tensions

17 Jan 2024 06:16 AM IST

Iran fired missiles late Monday at what it claimed were Israeli “spy headquarters” near the U.S. Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, and at targets linked to the extremist group Islamic State in northern Syria. Four civilians were killed and six injured after missiles hit an upscale area

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy? Insider or Outsider to Trump

16 Jan 2024 16:05 PM IST

Vivek Ramaswamy is a billionaire born to an immigrant parents from Kerala and now is a contender in a Republican field still dominated by Trump’s reputation. The American entrepreneur and politician founded Roivant Sciences – a pharmaceutical company. Vivek graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Later

EAM S Jaishankar, Iran President Raisi discuss about accelerating Iran-India agreements, compensating for delays

16 Jan 2024 12:12 PM IST

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar talked about accelerating the implementation of agreements between Iran and India, such as the Chabahar Port Development Plan, and providing additional compensation for delays. During their meeting, EAM Jaishankar expressed interest in concluding a comprehensive and long-term cooperation agreement with

Vivek Ramaswamy Drops Out, Endorses Trump After Iowa Setback

16 Jan 2024 11:24 AM IST

Vivek Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and political novice, exited the race for the Republican White House nomination following a disappointing fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses. Despite initially being an improbable contender, he withdrew and promptly threw his support behind former President Donald J. Trump. In Des Moines on Monday

Iceland faces daunting period as volcano destroys Grindavik homes

16 Jan 2024 07:48 AM IST

Iceland’s president said the country is battling “tremendous forces of nature,” after molten lava from a volcano in the island’s southwest consumed several houses in the evacuated town of Grindavik. President Gudni Th. Johannesson said in a televised address late Sunday that “a daunting period of upheaval has begun on

Trump Urges Iowans to vote despite health concerns

16 Jan 2024 07:46 AM IST

At a rally in Indianola, former US President and leading Republican presidential contender Donald Trump urged voters to participate in the Iowa caucuses despite potential health concerns, underscoring the significance of their vote. “You can’t sit home. If you’re sick as a dog, you say, ‘Darling, I got to make

Joe Biden assures continued efforts after 100 days of Gaza captivity

16 Jan 2024 07:42 AM IST

US President Joe Biden has vowed that his administration will continue with its efforts to free hostages seized by Hamas 100 days ago when the terrorist group attacked Israel. In a statement on Sunday, Biden said that the United States and its partners have not given up yet. “In November,

Philippines to boost outposts amid South China Sea disputes

16 Jan 2024 07:34 AM IST

The Philippines plans to enhance its outposts and acquire additional ships in response to China’s increasing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea, according to the country’s military chief. Manila and Beijing, with a history of maritime disputes, have faced heightened tensions due to recent incidents involving their vessels. Philippine

China fully supports Maldives’ sovereignty; bilateral ties set to soar

16 Jan 2024 07:30 AM IST

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has spoken highly of his country’s strategic ties with China, saying the two countries respect each other and Beijing fully supports the Indian Ocean island’s sovereignty. Muizzu’s comments came amid an unease in the Maldives’ bilateral ties with India after he took office in November last

Pakistan’s Election Commission rejects postponement of Feb 8 polls

16 Jan 2024 07:27 AM IST

Pakistan’s election commission on Monday rejected a resolution passed by the Senate earlier this month seeking a delay in the February 8 general election, stating that all arrangements have been completed and it won’t be “advisable” to put off the planned polls. On January 5, the upper House of Parliament