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Scholz’s Greens ally joins call for German chancellor to agree quicker election

November 11, 2024 20:41 IST

Scholz, a Social Democrat, had originally planned to call and lose a confidence vote for January 15, the first step under German constitutional rules to triggering a new election, after his three-party coalition fell apart last week.

Road accident in Ivory Coast leaves 21 dead, at least 10 injured

November 11, 2024 21:13 IST

The accident Sunday night took place on a stretch of a road linking the city of Soubre and Gagnoa, the Ministry of Transport said in a statement.

Ukraine battles to shape ‘starting positions’ for any war talks after Trump return

November 11, 2024 18:19 IST

A senior Ukrainian official said the next four to five months would be pivotal, signaling how Trump's return to the White House is focusing minds in Kyiv on a possible end game in the war.

Haitian transitional presidential council appoints new prime minister

November 11, 2024 21:19 IST

The shakeup is the latest blow to political stability in the country, which has endured worsening violence.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says strength must come with diplomacy to achieve peace

November 11, 2024 06:28 IST

'We understand very clearly that diplomacy has no prospects without strength,' Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address.

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Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away

November 11, 2024 06:14 IST

In a statement on X and Truth Social, Trump said that the next leader 'must agree' to allow him to make appointments when the chamber is on recess, bypassing a confirmation vote.

UK’s Starmer to meet Macron in France to discuss Ukraine support after Trump win

November 11, 2024 05:58 IST

Britain and France have said it is essential to keep supporting Ukraine against Russia to protect the European continent as a whole.

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes, blackouts

November 11, 2024 03:43 IST

On Wednesday, Category 3 Hurricane Rafael ripped through western Cuba, with strong winds knocking out power island-wide, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing evacuations of hundreds of thousands of people.

Syria says seven civilians killed in Israeli strike near Damascus

November 10, 2024 22:56 IST

Israel has ramped up strikes in Syria since the October. 7 attack by militant group Hamas on Israel in 2023 and particularly since the escalation of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

At least 20 killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon’s Almat, ministry says

November 10, 2024 21:10 IST

Three people were also killed and two others wounded in an Israeli strike on Mashghara in the western part of Lebanon's Bekaa Valley late on Saturday

Bangladesh’s interim govt to seek Interpol support to repatriate Hasina

November 10, 2024 17:33 IST

Hasina and her party leaders face accusations of ordering brutal suppression of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, resulting in numerous casualties during the July-August protests.

Taliban will attend UN climate conference for the 1st time

November 10, 2024 16:52 IST

The conference, known as COP29, begins Monday in Azerbaijan and is one of the most important multilateral talks to include the Taliban, who do not have official recognition as the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan.

British Hindus object to non-veg, alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali reception

November 10, 2024 16:11 IST

While community organisation Insight UK questioned the “appalling lack of understanding” of the spiritual aspect of the Hindu festival, others pointed out that greater dialogue is required ahead of such religious events.

Trump wins Arizona, sweeping all seven battleground states

November 10, 2024 22:18 IST

The Associated Press said Trump has won 74.6 million votes nationwide, or 50.5%, to Harris' 70.9 million, or 48%.

1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

November 10, 2024 08:31 IST

Alpha Genesis, federal health officials and police all said the monkeys pose no risk to public health. The facility breeds the monkeys to sell to medical and other researchers.

Gaza residents are living through a yearlong blackoutSubscriber Only

November 10, 2024 08:36 IST

The power has been out for more than one year in Gaza, and residents have had to make do with alternatives that fall far short of their basic needs.

Trump has made his view of migrants clear. Will it stop them from coming?Subscriber Only

November 10, 2024 22:21 IST

With Trump now headed back to the White House, many potential migrants are rethinking their plans, while border officials are working hard to understand what a Trump presidency will mean for the number of people trying to make it to the United States.