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Building Collapse in New Orleans: What Happened and What’s Next

31 Dec 2024 12:42 PM IST

A building collapsed in New Orleans on December 30, damaging cars and causing a power outage. This marks the third building collapse in the city in the last four months.

China Refutes Treasury Breach Accusations, Labels US Claim as Baseless

31 Dec 2024 11:57 AM IST

The U.S. accused a Chinese state-sponsored hacker of breaching Treasury systems and stealing unclassified data. China denied the allegations, calling them a smear campaign. The Treasury Department described it as a major incident and is collaborating with the FBI to investigate.

Elon Musk Reportedly Stays at Mar-a-Lago Amid Close Ties to Trump

31 Dec 2024 11:29 AM IST

Elon Musk is reportedly staying in a luxury cottage at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s Florida estate. According to The New York Times, Musk has been residing in Banyan, a cottage just steps away from the main house. The nightly cost for the accommodation is said to be at least $2,000. Musk’s

‘Stop, stop, stop’ Planes Nearly Collide at Los Angeles Airport

31 Dec 2024 11:05 AM IST

A near-collision at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was captured on video, showing an air traffic controller urgently shouting “stop, stop, stop” to prevent a Key Lime Air jet from crossing a runway as a Delta Airlines flight was taking off

Biden Plans to Ban Oil and Gas Leasing in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains for 20 Years

31 Dec 2024 10:26 AM IST

The Biden administration has moved to ban oil, gas, and geothermal development in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains for 20 years, following requests from Native American tribes and conservationists.

President-Elect Trump Backs Elon Musk’s Views on Immigrants’ Role in US

31 Dec 2024 09:08 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump has backed entrepreneur Elon Musk following his comments on immigrants' contributions to the US.

US Treasury Department Hit by Major Cyberattack; Chinese Hackers Breach Workstations

31 Dec 2024 08:43 AM IST

The US Treasury Department confirmed a significant cyberattack on its systems, revealing that Chinese hackers accessed several workstations and unclassified documents.

Trump’s Threats Cast Shadow on Panama’s Canal Anniversary

31 Dec 2024 08:38 AM IST

Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the canal amid controversy over Trump’s recent threats to reclaim control.

UAE and Brazil Presidents Discuss Strategic Ties

31 Dec 2024 06:43 AM IST

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discuss strengthening bilateral relations and global issues in a phone call.