TODAY NEWS - Page 48

Drone strike in Eastern Ukraine kills 1 Russian journalist, injures 4: Report

January 5, 2025 04:30 IST

Russia's RIA news agency said two of its correspondents travelling with Martemyanov were injured in the incident, along with two journalists working for a local publication in Donetsk.

Central American troops arrive in Haiti to reinforce mission to restore order

January 5, 2025 01:39 IST

The deployment of around 75 security officers was greeted Saturday at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, by the Kenyan commander of the UN-backed mission.

Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea

January 5, 2025 01:55 IST

The Kerch Strait runs between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and separates Crimea's Kerch Peninsula from Russia's Krasnodar region.

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza Strip as new ceasefire talks begin

January 5, 2025 00:32 IST

People scoured the rubble for any survivors trapped under the debris and medics said several children were among those killed.

Four people shot in new attack to Indigenous land in Brazil

January 4, 2025 23:10 IST

Attackers opened fire against the Indigenous community near the city of Guaira, in the southern Parana state.

New Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza kill at least 15, hospital workers say

January 4, 2025 21:22 IST

The three airstrikes hit a car, a house and people on the street in the city of Khan Younis, according to staff at Nasser Hospital.

Malaysia turns away 2 boats with nearly 300 Rohingya refugees after dozens landed on island

January 4, 2025 22:42 IST

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said that it had information that two more boats were attempting to enter the country after a boatload of 196 Rohingya landed early Friday on a beach on the northeastern resort island of Langkawi.

Mauritius’ former central bank governor released on bail, local media report

January 4, 2025 19:57 IST

Harvesh Seegolam was arrested on Friday, the first major move by the government of Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

Russia’s FSB thwarts bomb attack in Yekaterinburg, detains four

January 4, 2025 23:52 IST

The four teenagers are Russian citizens born in 2007 and 2008, the FSB said. It did not name them.

Biden to ban new oil drilling over vast areas of US Atlantic, Pacific waters, reports

January 4, 2025 12:07 IST

Biden, Trump and Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, all used the law to ban sales of offshore drilling rights in some coastal areas.

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

January 4, 2025 11:48 IST

The National Park Service will ring the old farm bell 39 times to honor the 39th president. Carter was the first president born in a hospital. But the home had no electricity or running water when he was born, and he worked his father's land during the Great Depression.

US plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel, US official says

January 4, 2025 10:20 IST

The Gaza health ministry puts the death toll at over 45,000 people, with many additional feared buried under rubble.

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation

January 4, 2025 10:05 IST

China regularly sends warplanes, ships and balloons into areas controlled by Taiwan and holds military drills to simulate a blockade or invasion of the island.

Biden, Trump teams discuss inauguration security after New Orleans attack

January 4, 2025 02:00 IST

US law enforcement and intelligence agencies raised concerns about copycat vehicle-ramming attacks following the attack in an intelligence bulletin published Friday.

Montenegro to tackle gun control after mass killing left 12 dead

January 4, 2025 01:06 IST

An emergency session of Montenegro's National Security Council is expected to call for a new gun law and urgent actions to confiscate what are believed to be abundant illegal weapons in possession of Montenegro's 620,000 citizens.

Trump demands end to North Sea ‘windmills’ in swipe at UK energy policy

January 4, 2025 00:40 IST

"The UK is making a very big mistake. Open up the North Sea. Get rid of Windmills!" Trump said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

White House: expect additional security assistance for Ukraine in coming days

January 4, 2025 00:04 IST

White House spokesperson said future announcements were expected after Washington announced $5.9 billion in additional military and budget assistance for Ukraine.

New York’s first female lieutenant governor, Mary Anne Krupsak, has died at age 92

January 3, 2025 23:39 IST

Krupsak was elected to the New York state Assembly in 1968 and served in both the Assembly and Senate before running for lieutenant governor.

Iran-Italy tensions, Iranian national detention Italy, Mohammad Abedini US extradition, Cecilia Sala arrested Tehran, Iran journalist arrest 2023, drone strike allegations Iran, US-Iran tensions 2023, Iranian businessman detained Milan, bilateral ties Iran Italy, Iran foreign ministry summons, Cecilia Sala human rights case, drone parts US warrant, Iranian embassy Rome statement, Italy-Iran diplomatic dispute, espionage charges Iran foreigners, international law Iran arrests

Tehran summons Italian ambassador over arrest of Iranian wanted by US

January 3, 2025 21:53 IST

The summons came a day after a similar move by Italy over Iran's arrest of Italian reporter Cecilia Sala, who was seized in Tehran on Dec. 19 while working under a journalist visa.

US hits JetBlue with $2 million penalty over chronic flight delays

January 3, 2025 21:46 IST

As part of the settlement, JetBlue has agreed to provide vouchers worth a minimum of $75 for passengers for future flight cancellations or delays of three hours or more caused by the airline within the next year.

German, French foreign ministers meet Syria’s new rulers in Damascus

January 3, 2025 20:07 IST

Germany's Annalena Baerbock and France's Jean-Noel Barrot are the first ministers from the EU to visit Syria since rebels seized control of Damascus on Dec. 8 and forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee after more than 13 years of civil war.

Moldova PM warns of security crisis, denounces Russian gas cut-off

January 3, 2025 19:38 IST

The southeast European nation of about 2.5 million people has been in the spotlight since Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine at a time of mounting tensions between Moscow and the West.