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Philippines Stands Firm On Sabina Shoal Amid Tense Talks With China

12 Sep 2024 13:01 PM IST

The Philippines reaffirmed its position on Sabina Shoal during candid talks with China, despite Beijing's demand to withdraw a coast guard vessel. Both nations discussed cooperation on reducing tensions in the South China Sea, focusing on maritime issues, hotline mechanisms, and coast guard collaboration amid ongoing territorial disputes.

Indian-Origin Lawyer Got Fired Due To ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With CEO

12 Sep 2024 12:48 PM IST

Nabanita Nag, Chief Legal Officer of Norfolk Southern Corporation, has been dismissed following an investigation into her consensual relationship with CEO Alan Shaw. Both Nag and Shaw were terminated for violating the company’s policies and code of ethics, despite their relationship being consensual. Shaw’s dismissal, according to the company, is

Kamala Harris’s Ancestral Village In India Hopes For Presidential Victory

12 Sep 2024 12:42 PM IST

Residents of Kamala Harris's ancestral village, Thulasendrapuram in southern India, are showing strong support for her potential presidential bid. Despite being thousands of miles from the US, they celebrate her achievements, maintain ties with her family, and hope her victory will bring pride to their community and homeland.

Bangladesh Impose Restriction Over Hindu Pujas And Celebrations, Before Azan

12 Sep 2024 11:37 AM IST

Bangladesh's Home Ministry has imposed restrictions on Durga Puja celebrations, instructing Puja committees to pause rituals and sound systems five minutes before and during Azan and Namaz. The decree has sparked outrage online, with critics labeling it oppressive. Authorities assured security and planned measures to ensure safe and peaceful celebrations.

Statue of Queen Elizabeth Criticized for Lack of Resemblance

12 Sep 2024 10:45 AM IST

A statue commissioned in Antrim Castle Gardens to mark two years since Queen Elizabeth‘s passing in 2022 has sparked controversy, with many criticizing its likeness. “It Doesn’t Resemble the Queen” Local councillor Vera McWilliam expressed her disappointment to the BBC, stating, “We have to be honest, it does not resemble

Why Are Kamala Harris’s ‘Nova H1’ Earrings Creating Buzz After The Debate?

12 Sep 2024 09:37 AM IST

Following the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, a surprising topic became the center of attention on social media. Users on X (formerly Twitter) were captivated by Harris’s distinctive earrings, speculating about their function. Several Trump supporters suggested the earrings

Mexico’s Senate Approves Judicial Overhaul Amid Protests, Paving Way for Elected Judges

12 Sep 2024 09:08 AM IST

Early Wednesday, Mexico’s Senate voted to overhaul the judiciary, clearing the most significant hurdle for a controversial constitutional amendment requiring all judges to stand for election. Critics fear this change could politicize the judiciary and threaten Mexico’s democracy. The vote followed protests, with hundreds of demonstrators storming the Senate on

Harris-Trump Debate Draws 67 Million Viewers, Surpasses Biden’s Record

12 Sep 2024 09:01 AM IST

Massive Viewership for Harris-Trump Debate The highly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump captivated a massive audience, significantly exceeding the 51 million viewers who tuned in for the earlier June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden. The face-to-face encounter, held in Philadelphia and

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Shake Hands at 9/11 Memorial After Fiery Debate

12 Sep 2024 08:52 AM IST

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shook hands on Wednesday at New York’s 9/11 memorial to mark the anniversary of the attacks, just hours after clashing in a heated TV debate. Both are heading toward the November U.S. presidential election, where polls show a tight race. The ABC News debate in

Jaishankar Delivers PM Modi’s Personal Greetings During Meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

12 Sep 2024 03:54 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Berlin recently and met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, delivering personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed his honor at meeting Scholz and conveyed PM Modi's regards, while also looking forward to Scholz's upcoming visit to India

Human Rights Watch Urges China to Release Detained Taiwanese Activist Yang Chih Yuan

11 Sep 2024 22:35 PM IST

Human Rights Watch calls for the release of Taiwanese activist Yang Chih Yuan, convicted by China in a secret trial.

“She’ll Pay for It”: Trump Reacts After Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris

11 Sep 2024 19:49 PM IST

Taylor Swift, who had largely avoided political commentary until recently, first made waves in 2018 when she endorsed a Democratic candidate in Tennessee. She continued her political activism by supporting Joe Biden in 2020 and speaking out against the Supreme Court's reversal of federal abortion rights.