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McDonald’s franchises fined for child labour violations

05 May 2023 00:22 AM IST

Two 10-year-olds are among 300 children who worked at McDonald’s restaurants illegally, a Labor Department investigation of franchisees in Kentucky found. Agency investigators found the 10-year-olds received little or no pay at a McDonald’s in Louisville, the Labor Department said. The franchisee for the Louisville store was among three McDonald’s

World FZO’s 9th Annual International Conference & Exhibition concludes in Dubai

05 May 2023 00:07 AM IST

The World Free Zones Organization’s (World FZO) ninth Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) concluded today at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The largest edition of the flagship event since World FZO’s inception in 2014 was organised under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime

Singapore is seen as a ‘prize target’ by terrorist groups: Prime Minister Lee

05 May 2023 00:05 AM IST

Singapore is seen as a “prize target” by terrorist groups and it continues to be mentioned in their propaganda, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said, emphasising that his nation cannot afford to let its guard down against such ultra forces. Speaking at the launch of the Religious Rehabilitation Group’s

Iran, Belarus may become full-time members of SCO

05 May 2023 00:04 AM IST

The observer countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Iran and Belarus could soon become full-time members of the charter as the decision is under consideration as of now, an official said on Thursday. Minister of Defense of Belarus, Major General Viktor Khrenin and Iranian Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Gharaei

In video deposition, Trump calls rape claim highly ‘ridiculous

05 May 2023 00:03 AM IST

Former US president Donald Trump called a writer’s claims that he raped her at a Manhattan department store “the most ridiculous, disgusting story,” testifying in a deposition shown in court Wednesday that the allegations were “made up” and that the assault never happened. Lawyers for accuser E. Jean Carroll played

Elon Musk threatens to reassign NPR’s Twitter account to another firm

05 May 2023 00:02 AM IST

Elon Musk threatened to reassign NPR’s Twitter account to “another company,” according to the non-profit news organisation, in an ongoing spat between Musk and media groups since his USD 44 billion acquisition of Twitter last year. “So is NPR going to start posting on Twitter again, or should we reassign

Zelenskyy expected to visit International Court of Justice

05 May 2023 00:01 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the Netherlands on Thursday for a surprise visit to the city that is home to the International Criminal Court, which has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy’s visit to The Hague, which calls itself the international city of peace and

U.S. Announces 0 million additional package for Ukraine

U.S. Announces $300 million additional package for Ukraine

05 May 2023 00:00 AM IST

The United States, on Wednesday (Local time), announced USD 300 million in security assistance for Ukraine against Russia’s war, according to the statement released by State Department. State Secretary Antony Blinken said in a statement, “We will continue to stand with our Ukrainian partners as they defend themselves from Russia’s

Heavy rain, floods kill at least 136 in Rwanda and Uganda

04 May 2023 15:25 PM IST

Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 129 people in Rwanda and six in Uganda, Reuters said as rescuers hunted survivors trapped in homes. In a statement, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda said his government was helping affected people, including with temporary relocations. “Our main priority

15 decisions expected from SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in Goa tomorrow

04 May 2023 14:24 PM IST

A total of 15 decisions are expected from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting on Friday. “There will be a total of 15 key decisions on table for SCO CFM Meet. These decisions will shape SCO Leaders’ Summit in July in New Delhi,” according to sources.

US announces USD 300 million additional security assistance package for Ukraine

04 May 2023 05:36 AM IST

US: 1 killed, 4 injured in Atlanta shooting

04 May 2023 05:35 AM IST

At least one was killed and four others were injured after a gunman opened fire in a waiting room on the 11th floor of the medical centre in Atlanta, according to CNN. Giving details about the incident, Atlanta Police Department Chief Darin Schierbaum said that the shooter shot five people,