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Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal: Joe Biden’s Viral Response To Reporter | WATCH

13 Nov 2024 12:40 PM IST

During a recent press conference, President Joe Biden was asked whether he anticipated brokering a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before the end of his term. Rather than responding directly to the serious question, Biden surprised reporters by shifting the focus to the crowded room behind him. In a

Thai Woman Suffers 18 Years of Pain After Nurse Leaves Suture Needle Inside Her After Childbirth

13 Nov 2024 12:35 PM IST

A disturbing case of medical negligence has emerged from Thailand, where a 36-year-old woman from Narathiwat province has suffered nearly two decades of excruciating pain due to a suture needle left inside her vagina after childbirth. For 18 years, she endured severe abdominal discomfort without receiving proper treatment until recently.

Die Early: UK Proposes New Assisted Dying Bill In Parliament Raises Debate

13 Nov 2024 12:33 PM IST

A proposed law that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives was unveiled on Tuesday. The bill includes strict safeguards, such as requiring approval from both doctors and a judge, in an effort to address concerns about potential misuse. Lawmakers are set to vote

Ambulance Hits Cyclist, Takes Him to Hospital, Then Sends Injury Bill

13 Nov 2024 12:27 PM IST

An American cyclist, William Hoesch, 71, from Rainier, Oregon, is suing an ambulance service after being struck by one of its first-response vehicles. Following the accident, the ambulance took Hoesch to the hospital, where he was billed for the injuries he sustained in the collision. Hoesch has filed a lawsuit

Sweden Becomes First Country To File Trademark For Its Name: Here’s Why

13 Nov 2024 12:09 PM IST

World’s First Trademark for a Country’s Name In a groundbreaking move, Sweden has become the first country in the world to file for a trademark on its name, seeking protection from international duplicates that may confuse travelers. The Swedish government’s tourism organization, Visit Sweden, submitted the application to the European

Trump Taps Former DNI John Ratcliffe As CIA Chief, Eyes Stronger National Security

13 Nov 2024 11:48 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he has nominated John Ratcliffe, his former director of national intelligence, to serve as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Ratcliffe, a close ally of Trump, previously held the nation’s top intelligence role from May 2020 until Trump’s departure

Caught Snoozing In Parliament! PM Ishiba Dozes Off, Video Goes Viral | WATCH

13 Nov 2024 11:48 AM IST

Shigeru Ishiba, the president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), faced criticism after being caught dozing off during a parliamentary session on Monday. Ishiba was re-elected as Japan’s prime minister in a closely watched vote, but the viral video of him briefly closing his eyes as the votes were

Pakistani TikToker Imsha Rehman Deactivates Accounts After Video Leak

13 Nov 2024 11:37 AM IST

Pakistani TikTok personality Imsha Rehman has deactivated her social media accounts following the leak of her private videos online. Rehman reportedly fell victim to a data breach, resulting in the circulation of her explicit content across social platforms like WhatsApp, X, and Instagram. The leaked footage allegedly shows Rehman in

US Defense Contractor Ordered To Pay Million To Torture Victims Of Abu Ghraib

US Defense Contractor Ordered To Pay $42 Million To Torture Victims Of Abu Ghraib

13 Nov 2024 11:23 AM IST

A United States defense contractor, CACI International, has been ordered to pay $42 million to three Iraqi men who endured torture at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. The landmark decision by a US federal jury concluded a lengthy 15-year legal battle that held CACI accountable for its involvement in abuse

COP29 Summit: Antonio Guterres Says 2024 Is, “A Masterclass In Human Destruction“

13 Nov 2024 11:09 AM IST

At the opening of the COP29 UN climate summit in Azerbaijan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres painted a bleak picture of the planet’s ongoing climate crisis, characterizing this year as “a masterclass in human destruction.” Guterres described climate-fueled disasters around the world, such as catastrophic floods, deadly heatwaves, and food shortages,

Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin Dies at 86

13 Nov 2024 09:56 AM IST

Daim Zainuddin, the former Malaysian Finance Minister, passed away early Wednesday at the age of 86, his lawyer confirmed. Daim, who served as finance minister from 1984 to 1991 and again from 1999 to 2001 under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, was a close ally of the veteran leader. His

Elon Musk to Lead ‘DOGE’ in Donald Trump’s US Government: What Is It?

13 Nov 2024 09:39 AM IST

Elon Musk, in collaboration with Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, will head the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, Trump announced on Wednesday. The duo will provide “advice and guidance” from outside the government and work alongside the White House and Office of Management and