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France holds day of mourning for Mayotte islands devastated by cyclone

December 23, 2024 22:17 IST

Cyclone Chido was the worst storm to hit Mayotte's two main islands in 90 years, and authorities have said that perhaps thousands of people may have been killed in its wake, though the government's death toll stands at 35.

Kremlin rejects Turkish media reports about life of Assad and his wife in Moscow

December 23, 2024 15:48 IST

Turkish and Arabic media reported on Sunday that Asma al-Assad had filed for divorce in Russia

‘Finally, heard the voice of common man,’ says Raghav Chadha after Centre launches affordable Udaan Yatri Cafe at Kolkata airport

December 23, 2024 19:24 IST

While discussing the Indian Aviation Bill 2024 in the Winter Session of Parliament, Chadha had raised the issue of overpriced food and beverages available at the airport.

Romanian parliament expected to approve new government

December 23, 2024 12:46 IST

The Social Democrat Party (PSD) will hold eight cabinet posts including justice, transport, labour and defence, and most of its current ministers will stay on in their posts.

South Korean opposition threatens to impeach acting President Han over martial law counsel

December 23, 2024 12:35 IST

Prime Minister Han has taken over from the suspended Yoon, who was impeached on Dec. 14 and faces a Constitutional Court review on whether to oust him.

Luigi Mangione to appear in Manhattan court to face state charges in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO

December 23, 2024 12:19 IST

Luigi Mangione, 26, was formally charged last week by the Manhattan district attorney with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism.

Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

December 23, 2024 11:56 IST

Sydney judge ruled Duggan could be extradited to the US, leaving an appeal to the attorney general as Duggan’s last hope of remaining in Australia.

South Korean team develops ‘Iron Man’ robot that helps paraplegics walk

December 23, 2024 07:24 IST

The powered exoskeleton, named WalkON Suit F1, features aluminium and titanium composition to weigh in at 50 kg, and is powered by 12 electronic motors that simulate the movements of human joints while walking.

Trump names former staffer Katie Miller to Musk-led DOGE panel

December 23, 2024 07:02 IST

Katie Miller had served in the first Trump adminstration as deputy press secretary for the Department of Homeland Security and as press secretary for former Vice President Mike Pence.

UK business morale falls to 2024 low but pay growth strong, surveys show

December 23, 2024 06:41 IST

Britain's economy contracted in September and October, the first consecutive monthly falls in output since the COVID-19 pandemic, as employers worried about the new govt's 1st budget.

Brazil bridge collapses, spilling sulfuric acid into river

December 23, 2024 06:18 IST

The National Department of Transport Infrastructure said the central span of the 533-meter bridge, linking the cities of Estreito in Maranhao state and Aguiarnopolis in Tocantins state.

New York City police apprehend suspect in the death of a woman found on fire in a subway car

December 23, 2024 05:23 IST

Tisch said the suspect and the woman, both of whom have not been identified, were riding a subway train to the end of the line in Brooklyn at around 7:30 a.m.

Trump picks billionaire Stephen Feinberg to be deputy defense secretary

December 23, 2024 06:04 IST

Feinberg would serve as the No. 2 official at the Pentagon under Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host who faces questions about allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.

Russian president meets Slovak PM as Ukraine gas transit contract nears expiry

December 23, 2024 00:02 IST

Slovakia is dependent on gas passing through Ukraine and Fico has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for refusing to extend the contract, which expires at the end of the year.

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

December 22, 2024 21:53 IST

The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.

‘I’m still alive’: King Charles tells British Sikh well-wisher

December 22, 2024 19:15 IST

The King and his wife, Queen Camilla, were on a visit at the invitation of the Mayor of Waltham Forest, Councillor Sharon Waldron to commemorate a peaceful anti-racism protest.

Italy’s Meloni says security threat posed by Russia is far-reaching

December 22, 2024 19:03 IST

'We have to understand the threat is much wider than we imagine,' Meloni told a press conference.

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4 dead in Turkish ambulance helicopter crash

December 22, 2024 16:12 IST

Two pilots, one doctor and one health care worker were taking off from the city of Mugla on their way to pick up a patient in the neighbouring province of Antalya.

Starbucks workers expand strike in US cities including New York

December 22, 2024 12:32 IST

The union is striking in 10 cities, also including Columbus, Denver and Pittsburgh, during the busy holiday season that may impact the company's Christmas sales.

China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

December 22, 2024 12:12 IST

A Chinese Foreign Ministry statement urged the US to stop arming Taiwan and stop what it called “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.”

India, Sweden can forge stronger partnership in climate solutions: Swedish officials

December 22, 2024 11:28 IST

On sustainable industrial transformation, Kamill said that India's manufacturing capacity and Sweden's expertise in sustainable practices could yield significant results.

As flooding becomes a yearly disaster in South Sudan, thousands survive on the edge of a canal

December 22, 2024 10:18 IST

More than 379,000 people have been displaced by flooding this year, according to the UN humanitarian agency.

Fleeing motorist is dead after driving into Texas shopping mall and injuring 5

December 22, 2024 10:04 IST

Four of the injured people were taken from the Killeen mall to hospitals and the fifth went on their own, Sgt. Bryan Washko of the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Top-ranking NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations

December 22, 2024 09:34 IST

Chief of Patrol John Chell will take over as interim chief of department, and Philip Rivera will assume Chell’s duties as the head of the patrol division, the NYPD said.