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South Korea cabinet to decide on June 3 presidential election date amid Yoon’s removal

April 7, 2025 11:03 IST

South Korea presidential election News: Yoon was removed by the Constitutional Court on grounds of having violated his official duty by issuing the martial law decree on December 3 and mobilising troops to halt parliamentary proceedings.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32, mostly women and children

April 7, 2025 09:03 IST

Israel ended its ceasefire with Hamas last month, seizing territory to pressure the group into a new truce and hostage release deal. It has also blocked food, fuel, and other aid to the aid-dependent coastal enclave for over a month.

Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500

April 7, 2025 00:30 IST

The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine has been used safely for more than 60 years and is 97% effective against measles after two doses.

Turkish opposition party reelects chairman following arrest of Istanbul mayor

April 6, 2025 22:46 IST

Imamoglu had emerged as the main challenger to Erdogan’s 22-year rule since he was elected mayor of Istanbul in 2019, overturning a quarter-century of rule by parties from Turkey’s conservative Islamist tradition.

Facing government crackdown on dissent, Turkiye’s protesters put aside their differences

April 6, 2025 18:32 IST

Fueled by outrage over Imamoglu's arrest, people are united by a sense that the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has grown increasingly authoritarian, diminishing the secular and democratic values and laws that the country was built upon.

Pope Francis makes first public appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

April 6, 2025 17:13 IST

Pope, 88, on a two months rest after surviving pneumonia, greets the crowd at Vatican from his wheelchair.

EU countries cautious on Brazil’s push for new climate body

April 6, 2025 13:42 IST

While the Paris Agreement has helped lower projected warming since the start of the Industrial Revolution to around 2.1-2.8 degrees Celsius, the world is still off track for its 1.5 degrees Celsius goal.

France and Algeria resume diplomatic dialogue

France, Algeria resume dialogue, but rocky path ahead

April 6, 2025 13:35 IST

Ties between Paris and Algiers have been complicated for decades, but took a turn for the worse last July when Macron angered Algeria by recognising a plan for autonomy for the Western Sahara region under Moroccan sovereignty.

Russia says it downs 11 Ukrainian drones overnight: Report

April 6, 2025 12:35 IST

Yuri Slyusar, acting governor of the Rostov region, said earlier in a social media post that there were no injuries reported in the attack.

Colombian rebel group steps towards peace, hands over war material

April 6, 2025 10:50 IST

During an event in Pasto city in the southwestern Andean region, Comuneros del Sur said the delivery of explosives, grenades and other devices was a sign of the group's desire for peace.

Rubio says US is revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders

April 6, 2025 09:59 IST

Besides revoking visas, Rubio said the US would 'prevent further issuance to prevent entry into the United States by South Sudanese passport holders.'

At least 16 dead in US flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

April 6, 2025 07:53 IST

The National Weather Service said dozens of locations in multiple states were expected to reach major flood stage, with extensive flooding of structures, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure possible.

Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

April 6, 2025 07:34 IST

Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran national, was arrested in Maryland and deported last month despite an immigration judge’s 2019 ruling that shielded him from deportation to El Salvador.

Indian-American Fort Bend County judge, KP George, arrested on money laundering charges

April 6, 2025 07:25 IST

George, a Democrat who has served as county judge since 2018 and won re-election in 2022, was booked into the county jail around 3:30 pm and released after posting USD 20,000 for bail.

Judge awards $6.6 million to whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to FBI

April 6, 2025 01:57 IST

The judgment also stated that the employees made their reports to law enforcement “in good faith” and that Paxton's office did not dispute any claims or damages in the lawsuit.

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Zelenskyy meets European military leaders to plan for peacekeeping force

April 6, 2025 00:58 IST

Local authorities said the strike damaged about 20 apartment buildings, more than 30 vehicles, an educational building and a restaurant.

Russia says Ukraine ‘multiplying’ energy attacks despite US-brokered moratorium

April 5, 2025 23:47 IST

Ukraine's military has previously said it halted strikes on Russian energy facilities on March 18.

Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

April 5, 2025 18:08 IST

The layoffs are stalling — and perhaps ending — many programs, including a firefighter cancer registry and a lab that is key to certifying respirators for many industries.

Iran’s currency falls to record low against the dollar as tensions run high

April 5, 2025 19:19 IST

On Ferdowsi Street in Iran’s capital, Tehran, the heart of the country’s money exchanges, some traders even switched off their electronic signs showing the going rate as uncertainty loomed over how much further the rial could drop.

Senate GOP approves framework for Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts

April 5, 2025 14:12 IST

The vote, 51-48, fell along mostly party lines, but with sharp dissent from two prominent GOP senators.

Sri Lanka to send military teams to quake-hit Myanmar to assist in rescue, relief

April 5, 2025 13:10 IST

The three military teams comprising rescue, relief and medical assistance would be deployed in addition to the state's donation of one million dollars, the ministry said.

Japan PM Ishiba plans phone call with Trump next week: Reports

April 5, 2025 11:57 IST

Ishiba reportedly made the remarks during a television program broadcast on Saturday.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

April 5, 2025 01:39 IST

Combs, 55, denies committing any crimes. He is scheduled to stand trial May 5 and remains locked up without bail at a federal jail in Brooklyn.

Nepal hit by 5.0 magnitude earthquake, tremors felt in North India

April 4, 2025 20:29 IST

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km at 7:52pm local time, causing tremors in nearby regions.

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Week after catastrophic earthquake, focus turns to growing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar

April 4, 2025 18:09 IST

Myanmar's military and several key armed resistance groups have all declared ceasefires in the wake of the earthquake to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid.