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Parts of UK flooded by heavy rain as wild weather continues to disrupt New Year events
January 1, 2025 22:09 IST
Several communities in the Manchester area were flooded, with cars submerged up to their roofs on roads and in parking lots after nearly a month's worth of rain fell in two days.
Nigeria to expand credit access to citizens
January 1, 2025 19:10 IST
"To achieve this, the federal government will establish the National Credit Guarantee Company to expand risk-sharing instruments for financial institutions and enterprises.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un attends New Year’s celebrations, receives card from China’s Xi – Report
January 1, 2025 18:41 IST
Senior North Korean officials joined them in watching the events, state media photos showed.
Nepal launches campaign to end practice of child marriage
January 1, 2025 17:23 IST
Prime Minister Oli has also expressed solidarity with the cause, while taking a pledge against child marriage and wished success to the campaign.
South Korea air crash investigators extract black box data as grieving families mourn victims
January 1, 2025 17:15 IST
All but two of the 181 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air died when it crashed at Muan International Airport, in southern South Korea, on Sunday.
Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine halted as transit deal expires
January 1, 2025 12:57 IST
Ukraine has said it will not extend the deal with Russia amid the war.
Trump says he is planning to attend ex-President Jimmy Carter’s funeral
January 1, 2025 09:11 IST
Funeral services honoring Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, will be held in Georgia and Washington, beginning Jan. 4 and concluding Jan. 9.
World begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
January 1, 2025 08:47 IST
Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands thronged downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point.
Instead of partying, thousands turn New Year celebration into anti-government protest in Serbia
January 1, 2025 08:06 IST
The protesters have been actively demonstrating following the tragic collapse of a concrete canopy in the northern city of Novi Sad’s central train station on Nov. 1, which resulted in 15 fatalities.
US Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways
January 1, 2025 07:52 IST
In 2020, Roberts criticized comments made by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer while the Supreme Court was considering a high-profile abortion case.
Fumes in cockpit prompts Hawaiian Airlines flight to return to Seattle
January 1, 2025 05:14 IST
Hawaiian Airlines Flight 21, an Airbus A330, took off at about 1 p.m. Monday from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport carrying 273 passengers and 10 crew members.
Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2025 02:35 IST
The outage hit at dawn, plunging the island into an eerie silence as electrical appliances and air conditioners shut down before those who could afford generators turned them on.
US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference
December 31, 2024 21:35 IST
The Treasury said CGE also manipulated a video to produce "baseless accusations concerning a 2024 vice presidential candidate." It did not specify which candidate was targeted.
Berlin police detain man who attacked, injured several people
December 31, 2024 21:04 IST
Police said they were questioning witnesses. There were no more details immediately available.
Shooting at NYC store wounds 6, including mom and her 12-year-old daughter
December 31, 2024 10:47 IST
Investigators haven't yet made any arrests or determined a motive for the gunfire.
Indian-origin ‘unsung heroes’ on King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List
December 31, 2024 09:59 IST
The list, released annually by the Cabinet Office in the name of the British monarch, includes Commanders of the Order of the British Empire.
Venezuela’s top court issues a $10 million fine for TikTok over allegedly deadly video challenges
December 31, 2024 06:27 IST
Venezuela’s Education Minister Hector Rodriguez also said last month that a 14-year-old died after taking part in a TikTok challenge that involved sniffing substances.
Too early to jump to conclusions over German Christmas market attack, minister says
December 31, 2024 00:24 IST
Authorities are looking into whether there were security lapses in the build-up to the Dec. 20 attack.
New French PM vows to restore power, ban shantytowns in storm-hit Mayotte
December 30, 2024 23:08 IST
The slow delivery of aid, clean water, and electricity has angered residents of France's poorest overseas territory, located near Madagascar and Mozambique, 8,000 km from mainland France.
Ukraine says it brings home 189 POWs in swap with Russia
December 30, 2024 22:43 IST
'The return of our people from Russian captivity is always very good news for each of us,' said Zelenskyy.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after government funding turmoil
December 30, 2024 21:48 IST
Johnson's continued leadership seemed in jeopardy after a fight over a federal funding plan put the government at risk for a pre-Christmas shutdown.
The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women
December 30, 2024 19:05 IST
In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan.
Berlin says Elon Musk trying to exert influence over German election
December 30, 2024 17:04 IST
Musk was free to express his opinion, the spokesperson added. "After all, freedom of opinion also covers the greatest nonsense."
Navi Mumbai International Airport: Key details on inauguration date, capacity, and all you need to know
December 31, 2024 11:10 IST
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA): The development of Navi Mumbai International Airport aligns with the goal of easing pressure on Mumbai’s current airport, which handled 52.8 million passengers during the fiscal year starting April 2024.
Hotel fire in popular Bangkok tourist area kills 3 foreigners
December 30, 2024 11:56 IST
The fire erupted on the 5th floor of the six-story Ember Hotel, police said. Khao San Road is a popular backpacker street in the Thai capital that's also known for its lively nightlife.
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