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Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings
December 14, 2024 07:31 IST
Some theorize the drones came from an Iranian mothership. Others think they are the Secret Service making sure President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster property is secure.
American released from Syrian prison flown out of country, US official says
December 14, 2024 01:51 IST
Travis Timmerman, 29, was flown out of Syria on a US military helicopter, according to a US official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing operation.
Musk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of Twitter stock purchases
December 14, 2024 01:09 IST
In a letter posted by Musk on X, his lawyer Alex Spiro tells the outgoing SEC chairman that the commission's demand for a monetary payment is a 'misguided scheme' that won't intimidate Musk.
OpenAI’s Altman will donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund
December 14, 2024 01:16 IST
“President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead," Altman said in a statement.
Israel attacks hospital in northern Gaza, wounding 3 medical staff amid night of ‘relentless’ bombardment
December 14, 2024 00:56 IST
Kamal Adwan Hospital in the town of Beit Lahiya has been hit multiple times over the past two months since Israel launched a fierce military operation against Hamas in northern Gaza.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in New York tried to improve ‘patchwork’ system, exec says
December 13, 2024 23:09 IST
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said people in the company were struggling to make sense of the killing, as well as the vitriol and threats directed at colleagues.
Brazil’s Lula leaves intensive care as he recovers from surgeries
December 13, 2024 20:37 IST
Doctors operated on Lula for about two hours on Tuesday to drain bleeding between his brain and meningeal membrane.
UnitedHealth says suspect in executive murder was not a customer
December 13, 2024 20:31 IST
Ivy League-educated Luigi Mangione was charged with murder on Dec. 9 for the killing of Thompson in a brazen shooting outside a Manhattan hotel before an industry conference, following a five-day manhunt.
South Korea opposition leader urges president’s party to back impeachment over martial law
December 13, 2024 19:47 IST
Yoon's move to impose military rule on December 3 was rescinded barely six hours later but it plunged the country into a constitutional crisis and triggered widespread calls for him to step down for breaking the law.
Georgian parliament bans face masks and fireworks at protests
December 13, 2024 20:05 IST
Lawmakers also approved increases in fines for defacing buildings and blocking traffic. Convictions for organising road blocks carrying fines of up to 15,000 lari ($5,400).
Court rules Namibia opposition parties can inspect election data
December 13, 2024 18:58 IST
Opposition parties alleged the election was flawed and potentially invalid due to an extension of voting for several days, among other issues.
Syrian Shi’ites and other minorities flee to Lebanon, fearing Islamist rule
December 13, 2024 20:19 IST
At the border with Lebanon, where thousands of people were trying to leave Syria on Thursday, a dozen Shi'ite Muslims interviewed by Reuters described threats made against them, sometimes in person but mostly on social media.
Kremlin praises Trump’s criticism of Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia
December 13, 2024 18:38 IST
Trump criticized Ukraine's use of US-supplied missiles for attacks deep into Russian territory in a Time magazine interview published on Thursday, comments that suggest he could alter U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
UK economy suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020
December 13, 2024 20:22 IST
It was the first consecutive drop in monthly GDP - which is volatile and prone to revision - since March and April 2020, when Britain enforced its first coronavirus lockdown.
Biden watching situation in Bangladesh very closely: White House
December 13, 2024 12:40 IST
Bangladesh, specifically in Chittagong and Rangpur area, as well as in some other parts of the country," said Utsav Chakrabarti of HinduACTion
Biden issues clemency to four Indian-Americans
December 13, 2024 12:27 IST
In December 2012, Dr Meera Sachdeva was sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to repay nearly USD 8.2 million for fraud at a former Mississippi cancer centre she ran.
From a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscure
December 13, 2024 12:20 IST
Over the last few months, the guests have included executives from Alaska Air Group, Bath & Body Works, and Ally Financial.
Trump to meet widow of former Japan PM Abe on Sunday, source says
December 13, 2024 10:17 IST
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had sought to travel to the United States to meet with Trump after the G20 conference in Brazil on Nov 18-19 but the meeting never materialised.
American pilgrim imprisoned in Assad’s Syria calls his release from prison ‘blessing’ Damascus
December 13, 2024 09:19 IST
Timmerman said he was released Monday morning alongside a young Syrian man and 70 female prisoners, some of whom had their children with them.
Small plane crashes onto New York highway, killing 1 person and injuring another
December 13, 2024 08:30 IST
Governor. Kathy Hochul said the Department of Environmental Conservation was on scene to clean up spilled aviation fuel.
Senior Ukraine official says Kyiv not yet ready for talks with Russia
December 13, 2024 08:23 IST
In recent public pronouncements, the president has also said talks could take place with Russia still holding on to territory it has seized in the invasion.
Ontario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs
December 13, 2024 06:36 IST
Ontario powered 1.5 million homes in the US in 2023. "That's OK if he does that. That's fine,” Trump told CNBC when asked about Ford's remarks on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Trump signals support for US dockworkers in stalled labor talks
December 13, 2024 05:00 IST
That deadline comes just five days before Trump's inauguration. The ILA vehemently opposes automation, saying it kills jobs.
Moldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms
December 13, 2024 04:36 IST
Fifty-six members in the 101-seat chamber backed the measure in the vote just after midnight.
Israeli strike in central Gaza kills at least 25 people
December 13, 2024 02:14 IST
Palestinian medics reported that over 40 people, most of them children, were receiving treatment at the two hospitals.
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