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Israel, Hezbollah trade deadly blows despite ceasefire talks

November 21, 2024 21:44 IST

Indicating gaps remain, a senior Lebanese official told Reuters that Beirut had sought changes to the US ceasefire proposal, to include ensuring a speedier withdrawal of Israeli forces from south Lebanon.

Sri Lankan President backs IMF package despite pre-election rhetoric to renegotiate it

November 21, 2024 20:02 IST

Debt restructuring agreement with both bilateral and sovereign bondholders was made compulsory to maintain debt sustainability by the IMF.

Britain has imposed a travel ban and an asset freeze on Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos under its global anti-corruption sanctions regime, the British government said on Thursday.

Britain imposes asset freeze, travel ban on Angola’s Isabel dos Santos

November 21, 2024 20:02 IST

Dos Santos, whose father Jose Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years until 2017, has faced corruption accusations in Angola and elsewhere for years.

Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say

November 21, 2024 19:44 IST

The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. The Israeli military says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence.

WHO chief released from hospital in Rio de Janeiro

November 21, 2024 19:39 IST

According to the hospital, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was admitted on Wednesday afternoon and 'underwent all the necessary tests.'

Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists

November 22, 2024 17:25 IST

Australia updated its travel advice, cautioning that several foreign nationals had been victims of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos this month.

Gender stereotypes, unequal power relations still remain; obstructing path to gender equality: Top UN official

November 21, 2024 19:48 IST

The under secretary general noted that in 1995, the Beijing Declaration became the world's most powerful vision for gender equality, laying out a comprehensive path to securing equal rights and opportunities for women and girls.

FBI arrests man charged with planning attack on New York Stock Exchange

November 21, 2024 08:22 IST

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Florida, was charged with attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.

Trump’s lawyers say hush money case must be dismissed after election victory

November 20, 2024 23:43 IST

Trump, 78, had been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26, but Merchan last week put all proceedings in the case on pause at the request of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office.

Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside Vatican

November 20, 2024 20:06 IST

Francis earlier revealed that he decided he would be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, not in the grottoes underneath St. Peter's Basilica where most popes are buried.

Indian Army chief arrives in Nepal; to receive Honorary General rank from President Paudel

November 20, 2024 18:50 IST

President Paudel will confer Gen. Dwivedi with the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army during a special ceremony at the Rastrapati Bhawan, Sheetal Niwas, on Thursday, according to a press release issued by the Nepal Army.

India struggles with limited effectiveness of its gender responsive budgeting: UN Report

November 20, 2024 15:59 IST

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by countries across the world in 1995 as a framework for advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish with others during an event at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)

First issue in engaging with Pakistan is cessation of terrorism: India’s Ambassador at UN

November 20, 2024 11:12 IST

On what is the ‘India Way' in dealing with terrorism, Harish underlined that a “big focus” for the country has been on taking along its international partners to combat terrorism as he stressed that India has zero tolerance for the scourge.

North Korea troops have joined Ukraine war battles as part of Russian units: Seoul

November 20, 2024 10:54 IST

North Korea has also shipped additional arms for the war in Ukraine, including self-propelled howitzers and multiple rocket launchers.

Pentagon to provide arms to Ukraine, biden

President Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine, US official says

November 20, 2024 10:44 IST

The U.S. mines differ from Russia's as they are "non-persistent," and become inert after a preset period, the official said. They require a battery to detonate, and will not explode once the battery runs out.

Judge dismisses a lawsuit over South Dakota abortion-rights measure that voters rejected

November 20, 2024 02:52 IST

Life Defense Fund co-chair Leslee Unruh said, 'The people have decided, and South Dakotans overwhelmingly rejected this constitutional abortion measure.'

Liam Payne’s funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports

November 20, 2024 02:41 IST

Payne, who shot to global fame with boy band One Direction, died at age 31, triggering tributes from fans around the world.

US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump

November 20, 2024 02:33 IST

The latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict, with both sides pushing to gain any advantage that they can exploit if Trump demands a quick end to the war.

US Republican bill to restrict first transgender member of Congress draws criticism

November 20, 2024 02:10 IST

The bill would prohibit House members and employees from using bathrooms 'other than those corresponding to their biological sex,' weeks after the election of Democrat Sarah McBride to the House.

US, Israeli officials will discuss civilian harm in Gaza in early December, State Department says

November 20, 2024 01:49 IST

In October, Biden administration officials urged Israel to establish a new virtual channel, citing inefficiencies in previous communication methods.

Hamas-led force targets gangs looting Gaza aid convoys

November 19, 2024 21:37 IST

Formed this month in response to public anger over aid theft and price gouging, the new force has conducted multiple operations, ambushing and killing looters in armed clashes, sources said.

Spain’s royals return to flood disaster zone for 1st time since being pelted by mud

November 19, 2024 21:21 IST

The floods claimed a confirmed 227 lives and destroyed thousands of homes and vehicles. The cleanup effort continues three weeks on.

Parents of Indian-origin woman murdered in UK call for justice

November 19, 2024 20:17 IST

Northamptonshire Police was contacted then regarding concerns for Harshita's welfare, which then led to the discovery of her body and the launch of a murder investigation.

Foreign governments criticise Hong Kong’s sentencing of 45 activists; Beijing defends it

November 19, 2024 17:11 IST

The case involved pro-democracy figures across the spectrum. Thirty-one of them pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit subversion. Fourteen others were convicted following a long trial. Two were acquitted.

Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Sumy region killed seven: Zelenskyy

November 19, 2024 13:29 IST

A video shared by Zelenskyy showed emergency workers sifting through the rubble of the partially destroyed building as search and rescue operations continued into the morning.