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US moves to boost crackdown on China Telecom’s US unit, source says
December 17, 2024 07:02 IST
The source confirmed a New York Times report that the department last week sent China Telecom Americas a preliminary determination
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
December 17, 2024 06:29 IST
In Monday’s ruling, Merchan denied the bulk of Trump’s claims that some of prosecutors’ evidence related to official acts and implicated immunity protections.
RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump’s pick to lead health agency
December 17, 2024 06:29 IST
Kennedy's nomination will test the nation's emerging political realignment, as Trump expands his base of supporters to include former Democratic voters shifting elsewhere.
Trump to meet Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos: Report
December 17, 2024 05:06 IST
Sarandos has traditionally backed Democratic Party candidates, making donations to support President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Two charged in connection with Iran drone strike that killed 3 US troops in Middle East
December 17, 2024 04:45 IST
The criminal case in federal court in Massachusetts charges the men, identified as Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, with export control violations.
Trump says he will ‘look at’ pardon for embattled New York mayor Eric Adams
December 17, 2024 02:23 IST
Adams is facing federal fraud and corruption charges,, accused of accepting flight upgrades and other luxury travel perks valued at $100,000 along with illegal campaign contributions from a Turkish official and other foreign nationals looking to buy his influence.
Drone sightings lead to airspace shutdown at Ohio military base, arrests near Boston airport
December 17, 2024 02:23 IST
In Boston, city police arrested two men accused of operating a drone “dangerously close” to Logan Airport on Saturday night.
Israeli military says it intercepted projectile from Yemen
December 17, 2024 02:12 IST
The projectile was intercepted outside of Israel's borders, the military said, without providing details on what type of projectile was intercepted.
Pak govt introduces bill to create digital identity for citizens
December 16, 2024 23:25 IST
The Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024, was tabled in the National Assembly by Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Khawaja.
Damaged Russian ships spilled estimated 3,700 tons of oil in Kerch Strait, state media says
December 16, 2024 21:54 IST
The two ships, the Volgoneft 239 and the Volgoneft 212, were transporting roughly 9,200 tons of mazut, a heavy, low-quality oil product.
Journalist from northeast India, Kashmiri activist among 10 South Asian ‘peace builders’ felicitated at Saahas Awards
December 16, 2024 20:47 IST
The jury ended up shortlisting ten awardees, including journalist Patricia Mukhim, Editor, The Shillong Times who was honoured with the Saahas Shrestha: Shero of Courage award.
EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
December 16, 2024 20:08 IST
The EU has slapped several rounds of sanctions on Russia since President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine in February 2022.
Putin says large number of volunteers is turning the tide of Ukraine war in Russia’s favour
December 16, 2024 18:18 IST
"Russian troops have a firm grip on the strategic initiative along the entire line of contact. This year alone, 189 population centres have been liberated," he said.
2 teens killed, 4 injured in shooting at makeshift club in Houston
December 16, 2024 14:29 IST
Police said some witnesses told detectives that they saw a man wearing all black, including a hooded sweatshirt and a black mask covering his face, shoot a pistol into a crowd of people at the venue.
Uttarakhand unveils ‘Mauli’ Mascot, gears up for 38th National Games 2025
December 16, 2024 12:31 IST
PT Usha announced the inclusion of traditional sports like yoga and mallakhamb in the Games
Former FBI informant will plead guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving Joe Biden, son Hunter
December 16, 2024 12:19 IST
Alexander Smirnov is expected to make the plea in Los Angeles to a felony charge in connection with the bogus story, along with a tax evasion charge stemming from a separate indictment accusing him of concealing millions of dollars of income, according to court papers.
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov dismisses prime minister
December 16, 2024 12:08 IST
Japarov has been "dismissed from his post due to a transfer to another position," the statement on the presidential website said.
US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says
December 16, 2024 05:34 IST
Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their remote identification, including the location of their operators.
German Chancellor Scholz to ask parliament to clear way for new elections
December 16, 2024 05:31 IST
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said he will act accordingly after Monday's vote and agreed with parliamentary parties on Feb. 23 as the date for early elections.
Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and tornado in California
December 16, 2024 05:21 IST
The ice storm beginning Friday evening created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska on Friday and into Saturday and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80.
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake holds fruitful discussions with EAM Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval
December 16, 2024 06:04 IST
The Sri Lankan President is on a day State visit to India from December 15 to December 17. Dissanayake will meet President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit.
Mayotte cyclone kills several hundred, maybe thousands, in worst storm in century
December 16, 2024 01:59 IST
Asked about the death toll from Cyclone Chido, the French interior ministry said 'it will be difficult to account for all victims' and a figure could not be determined at this stage.
Ukrainian drone hits Russia’s Chechnya as Kyiv continues pushback after Moscow bombardment
December 15, 2024 23:56 IST
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov confirmed that the drone had hit a site belonging to the Akhmat Grozny riot police battalion, and said that two other drones had been shot down by air defenses.
Russia launches rescue operation after storm damages 2 oil tankers in Kerch Strait
December 15, 2024 19:42 IST
The Volgoneft-212 tanker, which was carrying a crew of 13 and a cargo of fuel oil, reportedly ran aground and had its bow torn away.
Pope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France’s Corsica awash in expressions of popular piety
December 15, 2024 19:25 IST
The visit to Corsica’s capital Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon, is one of the briefest of his papacy beyond Italy’s borders.
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