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New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing, citing high injury rates

December 10, 2024 07:34 IST

New Zealand's greyhound racing industry has long faced criticism for not doing enough to protect the welfare of the animals, with three reviews on the industry over the past decade all recommending major changes.

US indictment accuses two Syrian officials of torture at notorious prison

December 10, 2024 07:22 IST

The indictment was released Monday, two days after a shock rebel offensive overthrew Syrian President Bashar Assad.

6 Guatemalans arrested, charged with human smuggling in 2021 Mexico bus crash that killed dozens

December 10, 2024 06:37 IST

The accused were charged with conspiracy, placing life in jeopardy, causing serious bodily injury, and resulting in death.

An explosion at a fuel depot in central Italy kills 2 and injures 9

December 10, 2024 01:25 IST

Italy's ENI oil company said the cause of the explosion at the depot was under investigation.

Landslides and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, leaving 10 dead and 2 missing

December 10, 2024 01:15 IST

Torrential rains since last week have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through more than 170 villages in Sukabumi district of West Java province.

US Polygamist leader with 20 ‘wives’ faces sentencing for criminal sex acts with children

December 10, 2024 00:45 IST

Samuel Bateman, whose small group was an offshoot of the sect once led by Warren Jeffs, has pleaded guilty to a yearslong scheme to transport girls across state lines for his sex crimes, and later to kidnap some of them from protective custody.

Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash

December 9, 2024 20:03 IST

About 100 people had reportedly fled to emergency shelters in Canlaon by nightfall after the mid-afternoon volcanic eruption.

Iran in direct contact with groups in Syria’s new leadership, Iranian official says

December 9, 2024 16:18 IST

Hours after Assad's fall, Iran said it expected relations with Damascus to continue based on the two countries' "far-sighted and wise approach" and called for the establishment of an inclusive government representing all segments of Syrian society.

‘Stand up for yourself’: Indian-American family to press charges against woman over racist abuse

December 9, 2024 13:49 IST

Taufiq posted a video online of his family's ordeal that shows the woman racially abusing them, using expletives and making derogatory gestures at them.

Australia police say synagogue arson attack likely terrorist incident

December 9, 2024 10:05 IST

The fire early on Friday at the Adass Israel synagogue injured one and caused widespread damage, and has strained relations between Australia and its ally Israel.

If we are subsidising Canada, Mexico let them become a state of the US

December 9, 2024 07:18 IST

Trump refuted the observations by some American CEOs that tariffs would cost the US and increase the cost of common commodities thus putting a strain on common people.

Tonga PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no confidence vote, local media reports

December 9, 2024 06:22 IST

There was no discussion on the motion in parliament on Monday, Matangi Tonga said in its report.

Trump says personal lawyer Habba to serve as presidential counselor, Truth Social post says

December 9, 2024 07:05 IST

Trump said in a Truth Social post that Habba had shown "unwavering loyalty" as part of Trump's legal team across several criminal and civil trials, and called her a "tireless advocate for justice."

Ghana’s former President Mahama wins election

December 8, 2024 21:32 IST

The result of Ghana's general election is another blow to a ruling party in a region where voters, hit by economic hardship, high inflation and local currency depreciation, have caused upsets as they seek changes in leadership.

Syrian rebel supporters enter embassy in Athens, police intervene

December 8, 2024 19:47 IST

Police reportedly entered the embassy compound and detained four people, but left the flag flying.

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party march in protest at attacks in India

December 8, 2024 19:09 IST

The protests came a day before India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, is due to visit Dhaka amid growing tension between the two neighbors in recent months.

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships, 4 balloons near island

December 8, 2024 11:06 IST

The Chinese government has pledged to annex Taiwan, through military force if necessary, and sends ships and military planes near the island almost daily.

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

December 8, 2024 08:38 IST

The weapon systems purchased are often intended to support Ukraine's future military capabilities, not make an immediate difference on the battlefield.

US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

December 8, 2024 07:33 IST

The Federal Communications Commission has said removing the insecure equipment is estimated to cost $4.98 billion but Congress previously only approved $1.9 billion for the "rip and replace" program.

NYC mayor says suspect identified in UnitedHealth executive’s murder, NY Post reports

December 8, 2024 01:52 IST

Thompson, 50, who became CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance unit in April 2021, was shot in the back, in what police described as a targeted attack by a masked assailant lying in wait.

Trump says he will discuss a ‘world going a little crazy’ with Macron

December 8, 2024 00:39 IST

Trump and Macron would discuss geopolitical instability in their talks.

US alleges China hacked calls of ‘very senior’ political figures, official says

December 8, 2024 01:59 IST

The comments by Anne Neuberger, the US deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, to reporters at the Manama Dialogue regional security conference in Bahrain's capital revealed new details of the campaign.

A Palestinian man walks past the rubble after Israeli forces withdrew from the area around Kamal Adwan hospital, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip

Hamas releases hostage video claiming to show living hostage

December 7, 2024 23:40 IST

Hamas has released several videos of hostages begging to be released over the course of the war as it enters its fifteenth month, but Israeli officials have dismissed the short, edited clips as psychological propaganda meant to put pressure on the government.