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Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’

December 30, 2024 05:40 IST

The life of James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, ended Sunday at the age of 100 where it began: Plains, the town of 600 that fueled his political rise.

Trump says extension of the debt ceiling will ‘go down as one of the dumbest political decisions made in years’

December 30, 2024 04:47 IST

The US Treasury will be able to pay its bills for several more months, but Congress will have to address the issue at some point next year.

Flights temporarily suspended at Halifax airport after airplane landing incident

December 30, 2024 02:54 IST

Air Canada spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick said the Bombardier Q400 plane experienced a 'suspected landing gear issue' after arrival and was unable to reach the terminal.

Finland finds drag marks on Baltic seabed after cable damage

December 30, 2024 02:10 IST

The Cook Islands-registered Eagle S was boarded by Finnish police and coast guard officials on Thursday and sailed into Finnish waters where the crew of the impounded tanker is being questioned.

An Israeli airstrike near the Syrian capital kills 11, war monitor says

December 30, 2024 01:04 IST

Syrian insurgents who ousted Assad in a lightning ofensive in early December have demanded that Israel cease its airstrikes.

Tornadoes in Texas, Mississippi kill 2, injure 6 as severe weather system moves east

December 29, 2024 23:45 IST

Strong storms moving across the Southeast are expected to continue producing 'gusty, damaging winds,' hail and tornadoes through Sunday, National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira said.

Tourist killed in shark attack in Egypt’s Marsa Alam resort

December 29, 2024 20:48 IST

The attack reportedly occurred in deep water outside the designated swimming zone near the jetties in northern Marsa Alam. Swimming out from the jetties was prohibited.

Three migrants die trying to cross Channel in boat from France to UK

December 29, 2024 19:45 IST

The incident reportedly occurred at Sangatte at around 6 a.m. (0500 GMT) during a series of attempted crossings by migrants aiming for the southern coast of England.

Russia will abandon its unilateral missile moratorium, Lavrov says

December 29, 2024 19:39 IST

Trump in 2018 said he wanted to terminate the INF Treaty because of what he said were years of Russian violations and his concerns about China’s intermediate-range missile arsenal.

Amid crises on multiple fronts, Netanyahu to get his prostate removed

December 29, 2024 18:25 IST

Netanyahu, 75, is among a cohort of older world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, 82, and President-elect Donald Trump, 78, whose health and physical fitness are under deep scrutiny both at home and abroad because of their advanced age and the effect that could have on their leadership.

Suicide bomber kills police officer, wounds another in southern Iran

December 29, 2024 14:13 IST

The city, some 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) south of the capital Tehran, has no recent history of militancy.

North Korea launches ‘toughest’ US strategy in key party meeting

December 29, 2024 06:47 IST

The reclusive state also vowed to promote relations with "friendly" countries during the meeting Kim also called for progress in defence science and technology to bolster the country's war deterrence.

Flights delayed, at least 1 killed as tornadoes touch down around Houston in US

December 29, 2024 06:12 IST

One person died in the Liverpool area, located south of Houston, and four people suffered injuries that weren't considered critical.

15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed

December 29, 2024 06:49 IST

A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board said it was still gathering information about the crash and had not decided yet whether it will investigate.

Venezuela opposition adviser holed up in Argentine residence calls it ‘prison’

December 29, 2024 04:42 IST

The residence has been without power for more than a month, Magalli Meda, adviser to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, said.

New York correctional officers pummeled handcuffed man before death, footage shows

December 29, 2024 02:40 IST

Brooks, 43, was pronounced dead at a hospital the morning after the assault at the Marcy Correctional Facility, a state prison where was incarcerated in Oneida County.

Syria embassy Lebanon services suspended, Bashar Assad relatives arrested Lebanon,

Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspends services as Lebanon hands over former Syrian army officers

December 29, 2024 01:39 IST

The embassy announced on its Facebook page that consular work was suspended “until further notice” at the order of the Syrian foreign ministry. The announcement did not give a reason for the suspension.

Belarus’ strongman leader pardons 20 more prisoners, but rights groups say repression continues

December 29, 2024 01:34 IST

Belarusian officials did not provide the names of those released, but the statement posted on the website of the president said that all of them had been convicted of “crimes of an extremist nature".

Thick fog disrupts some flights on one of the UK’s busiest weekends for travel

December 29, 2024 00:59 IST

Heathrow Airport, one of Europe's busiest, advised passengers to check with their airlines regarding potential delays. Disruptions were also reported at other UK airports including Stansted Airport in London and Manchester Airport.

Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong for the city’s first pyrotechnics drone show

December 28, 2024 23:56 IST

During certain parts of the spectacle, some drones displayed fireworks, while hundreds of others formed a three-dimensional panda that slowly rotated in the sky.

Russia says it will stop gas exports to Moldova from Jan 1

December 28, 2024 23:43 IST

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean condemned the Russian decision, which is a precursor to a total shutdown of Russian gas exports via Ukraine and to Europe.

Turkish FM discusses with Blinken need to cooperate with new Syrian administration

December 28, 2024 23:09 IST

The Turkish Foreign Minister reportedly told Blinken that Ankara would not allow Kurdish YPG militia to take shelter in Syria.

Elon Musk backs AfD party in German newspaper opinion piece

December 28, 2024 23:43 IST

In the commentary, published in German by the flagship paper of the Axel Springer media group, Musk expanded on his post on social media platform X last week claiming that "only the AfD can save Germany."

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Egypt completes trial run of new Suez Canal channel extension

December 28, 2024 22:20 IST

The Suez Canal Authority said in a statement that during a trial run two ships passed through a new stretch of the canal's two-way section without incident.

Israel detains director of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, Palestinians say

December 28, 2024 20:26 IST

Gaza's Health Ministry said Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, was arrested by Israeli forces Friday along with dozens of other staff and taken to an interrogation centre.