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Mexico’s president vows to protect national sovereignty after US cartel terrorist designation
February 21, 2025 03:23 IST
Sheinbaum said Mexico was not consulted by the United States about the decision to designate the groups as terrorist organizations.
Elon Musk ramps up Romanian election dispute, branding chief judge a tyrant
February 20, 2025 23:23 IST
Last week, US Vice President JD Vance questioned the cancellation of Romania's election, using it as an example of what he said was undemocratic censorship of free speech and political opponents by European governments.
Teenager kills two in knife attack at Czech shopping centre
February 20, 2025 20:25 IST
The suspected male attacker, a 16-year-old Czech citizen, was reportedly detained 10 minutes after the incident, less than a kilometre away.
Vatican work continues apace even with Pope Francis in hospital
February 20, 2025 19:12 IST
Although this is Francis' fourth stay at Rome's Gemelli hospital as pope, it is potentially the 88-year-old pontiff's most serious health crisis yet.
In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
February 20, 2025 17:52 IST
Rights group records nearly 50 political cases; youngest was investigated as teenager for 'fake news' on war.
Trump says he’s considering buying used planes to serve as Air Force One amid Boeing delays
February 20, 2025 12:38 IST
Speaking to reporters aboard one of the two nearly 35-year-old Boeing 747-200 aircraft in current use, Trump said, “We’re looking at alternatives, because it’s taking Boeing too long.”
US appeals court rejects Trump’s emergency bid to curtail birthright citizenship
February 20, 2025 09:32 IST
It was the first time an appellate court had weighed in on Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, whose fate may ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic, fund mass transit
February 20, 2025 05:40 IST
Launched on Jan. 5, the city’s system uses license plate readers to impose a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan neighborhoods south of Central Park.
Top US health agency updates definitions of female and male in line with Trump order
February 20, 2025 05:28 IST
The guidance reiterates the Trump administration's stance that male and female are the only two sexes, and that they cannot be changed.
Delta CEO says pilots on Toronto plane that crashed were experienced
February 20, 2025 05:19 IST
On Monday, the day of the crash, Toronto Pearson Airport was dealing with high winds and frigid temperatures as airlines attempted to rebound after a major weekend snowstorm.
US State Department orders pause on media subscriptions
February 20, 2025 05:10 IST
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said all government spending must align with Trump's America First priorities.
Egypt announces first discovery of pharaoh’s tomb in more than 100 years
February 20, 2025 04:44 IST
Located west of the Valley of the Kings, Thutmose II's tomb was the last lost tomb of the kings of Egypt's 18th dynasty, and the first royal tomb discovered since King Tutankhamun's in 1922, the ministry said.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro slams ‘vague’ accusations after attempted coup indictment
February 20, 2025 01:38 IST
Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet on Tuesday charged Bolsonaro with devising a multi-pronged scheme to remain in power despite his loss to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
2 people dead after small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say
February 20, 2025 01:49 IST
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating the collision near an airport on the outskirts of Tucson. The Marana Police Department confirmed two deaths after responding to the crash.
Trump administration labels 8 Latin American cartels as ‘foreign terrorist organisations’
February 20, 2025 01:56 IST
The move, carrying out a January 20 executive order by President Donald Trump, names Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, MS-13 in El Salvador and others.
Sri Lanka police arrests gunman who shot dead notorious underworld figure at local court
February 20, 2025 02:09 IST
Sanjiwa was brought to the main magistrate's court from the prison in the southern town of Boossa for a hearing at court number 5. He was shot at by a gunman who was present at the hearing disguised as a lawyer, police said.
British journalist missing in Brazil for more than 10 days
February 19, 2025 18:52 IST
Charlotte Alice Peet, 32, was reported missing after a trip to Sao Paulo, according to a statement from the Rio de Janeiro-based Association of Foreign Press Correspondents.
China supports all Ukraine peace efforts, Gaza is not a ‘bargaining chip’, says Wang
February 19, 2025 03:07 IST
After Russian and US officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and agreed to press ahead with efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Wang told the Security Council: "China supports all efforts conducive to peace talks."
Turkey detains nearly 300 people in raids on PKK suspects, including opposition figures
February 18, 2025 18:30 IST
The crackdown is coinciding with some signs that there could be an end to a 40-year conflict between the PKK and authorities.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, US is brushing them off
February 18, 2025 11:37 IST
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for U.S. backing while reaffirming he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others “if there is a lasting peace agreement."
North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North
February 18, 2025 11:37 IST
North Korea has since suspended any meaningful talks with Washington and Seoul as Kim ramped up his testing activity and military demonstrations to counter what he portrayed as “gangster-like US threats.”
Egypt developing plan to rebuild Gaza, countering Trump’s call to depopulate territory
February 18, 2025 09:00 IST
Egypt's plan calls for a three-phase reconstruction process that will take up to five years without removing Palestinians from Gaza, the Egyptian officials said.
European leaders warn against Ukraine ceasefire without peace deal, official says
February 18, 2025 07:53 IST
Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez were among the leaders at the meeting.
UK PM Starmer says US must provide security guarantee for Ukraine to deter Russia
February 18, 2025 01:47 IST
When asked what a US security guarantee would mean and what role any peacekeeping troops would have, Starmer said discussions were still at an early stage.
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of State Rubio discuss regional, global developments
February 18, 2025 00:50 IST
Rubio's previously planned visit comes ahead of an anticipated meeting between US officials with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
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