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Britain’s Queen Camilla to miss annual show with illness

November 23, 2024 00:10 IST

Camilla, 77, was due to attend the Royal Variety Performance at London's Royal Albert Hall with husband King Charles.

Former Trump nominee Gaetz says he won’t return to Congress

November 23, 2024 01:48 IST

When he was nominated by Trump last week for the nation's top law enforcement role, Gaetz resigned from Congress and said he did not intend to return when the new session begins in January.

Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat

November 23, 2024 01:46 IST

The Russian President was speaking a day after Moscow fired the new intermediate-range weapon into Ukraine for the first time.

Four Italian soldiers injured in strike at UNIFIL Lebanon base

November 22, 2024 20:52 IST

'I reiterate once again that such attacks are unacceptable and I renew my call for the parties on the ground to ensure the safety of UNIFIL soldiers,' Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.

Blinken to attend G7 meeting in Italy, US State Department says

November 22, 2024 20:35 IST

The State Department said Blinken would discuss issues including conflicts in the Middle East, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

More aid workers have been killed in 2024 than in any other year, UN says

November 22, 2024 18:27 IST

Bloodshed in the Middle East has been the single biggest cause of the 281 deaths among humanitarians globally this year, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy

November 22, 2024 18:22 IST

Some countries have announced visa-free entry for Chinese citizens, notably Thailand, which wants to bring back Chinese tourists.

Taiwan president to visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

November 22, 2024 17:03 IST

Taiwan's government has yet to confirm whether Lai will make a stop in Hawaii, although such visits are routine and unconfirmed Taiwanese media reports say he will stay for more than one day.

Take swift action against Army staff behind ill-treatment of civilians: PDP chief to J-K government

November 22, 2024 13:53 IST

According to reports, it has been alleged that some soldiers beat up five civilians.

The U.S., South Korea and others say North Korea has sent more than 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. What Russia would give North Korea in return has been the focus of keen attention.

South Korea finds Russia supplied anti-air missiles to North Korea in return for its troops

November 22, 2024 13:46 IST

The US, South Korea and others say North Korea has sent more than 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. What Russia would give North Korea in return has been the focus of keen attention.

Skill enhancement key as Kolkata becomes future destination for jobs

November 22, 2024 11:56 IST

At the fifth edition of the IE Thinc: CITIES series, presented by The Indian Express with Omidyar Network India and moderated by Ravik Bhattacharya, Chief of News Bureau and Atri Mitra, Special Correspondent, panellists discussed how Kolkat’s potential to create jobs and how to tackle migration

DeBlieux's mutilated body was found at the bottom of a bluff near Odenville, Alabama, on Feb 26, 1994.

Alabama carries out nation’s third nitrogen gas execution on man for hitchhiker’s killing

November 22, 2024 10:24 IST

Alabama began using nitrogen gas earlier this year to carry out some executions. The method involves placing a respirator gas mask over the face to replace breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen.

Kim Jong Un, North Korea, USA, Nuclear War, Thermonuclear

North Korea’s Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war

November 22, 2024 10:05 IST

Kim said his previous experience of negotiations with Washington only highlighted its "aggressive and hostile" policy

Mali’s ruling military appoints new prime minister, day after predecessor fired Bamako

November 22, 2024 02:29 IST

The move effectively consolidates all power in the African country in the hands of military generals.

EU-Croatia dispute deepens over minister’s corruption case

November 22, 2024 02:16 IST

The row erupted after Croatian authorities ordered the arrest of ex-Health Minister Vili Beros on suspicion of corruption last week - and then the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) said it had been running its own wider investigation.

Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations

November 22, 2024 01:56 IST

The property, which Texas originally purchased last month, is located in rural Starr County in the Rio Grande Valley.

German minister clears way for Scholz to run for second term

November 22, 2024 20:39 IST

The announcement puts an end to weeks of uncertainty over who would lead the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) into the election, with the party already languishing in third place in nationwide polls.

British Indian peer Karan Bilimoria appointed chair of key UK industry body

November 22, 2024 00:47 IST

Bilimoria welcomed the British government's relaunch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks as part of his new role.

Dutch foreign minister’s trip to Israel postponed

November 22, 2024 01:11 IST

"Under the current circumstances it has been decided not to go to Israel now", it said in a statement, adding that this was decided in consultation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan’s capital Juba

November 22, 2024 00:42 IST

The gunfire began around 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) and continued more than an hour later, although it periodically died down.

Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defence secretary

November 22, 2024 02:11 IST

Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defence secretary, told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said.

PLA dispatches 300 troops as China-Pak anti-terror drills begin in Pakistan

November 22, 2024 01:41 IST

The"Warrior-VIII" joint exercise focuses on joint counter-terrorism clean-up and strike operations. The two sides will engage in mixed training across various specialities and organise joint planning and live drills.

Thai court dismisses activist’s suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence

November 21, 2024 23:07 IST

Jataput, also known as Pai Dao Din, had alleged that the NSO Group had violated his and other activists' constitutional rights by facilitating the use of Pegasus to allegedly target them and extract data from their devices.

Ukraine urges swift global reaction to Russia’s use of ‘new weapon’

November 21, 2024 21:18 IST

'We call on the international community and every leader, every state that respects the UN charter to right now, immediately to react to the use by Russia of a new type of weaponry,' spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said.