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US Supreme Court rejects Michael Avenatti’s appeal in Stormy Daniels book case

October 15, 2024 22:38 IST

The justices turned away the appeal by Avenatti, who was convicted by a jury in federal court in Manhattan of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in the case.

Chinese Premier Li calls on Pak President Zardari

October 16, 2024 00:00 IST

Zardari said he will visit China in November and looks forward to reconnecting with old friends and engaging in discussions to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Italy’s Meloni to visit Lebanon, says UN mission should not be withdrawn

October 15, 2024 21:53 IST

Speaking in the lower house of parliament, she said she expected to be in Lebanon on Friday.

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Hezbollah deputy chief says group has adopted ‘new calculation’ to inflict pain on Israel

October 15, 2024 21:30 IST

Israel launched a major offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah on Sept. 23 with the aim of allowing residents of northern Israel to return to homes.

Hezbollah vows military defeat of Israeli army

UK sanctions target Israeli settler outposts in West Bank

October 15, 2024 21:38 IST

The sanctions target seven settler outposts or organisations and were taken under Britain's global human rights sanctions regime, the notice showed.

North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads as tensions with South Korea soar

October 15, 2024 10:52 IST

The explosions came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a meeting with his top military and security officials.

UN Security Council backs Lebanon peacekeepers after Israeli attacks

October 15, 2024 06:47 IST

In a statement adopted by consensus, the 15-member council also urged all parties to respect the safety and security of the personnel and premises of the UN peacekeeping mission.

Putin ordered Novichok attack, double agent Skripal tells UK inquiry

October 14, 2024 22:53 IST

Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found slumped unconscious on a public bench in the southern English city of Salisbury in March 2018 after Novichok was applied to the front door handle of his home.

China holds large naval, air force exercises around Taiwan as warning against independence

October 14, 2024 08:14 IST

Taiwan was a Japanese colony before being unified with China at the end of World War II. It split away in 1949 when Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists fled to the island as Mao Zedong's Communists swept to power on the mainland.

China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date

October 14, 2024 05:54 IST

Democratically governed Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, had been on alert for more war games since last week's national day speech by President Lai Ching-te.

Israeli airstrike kills five children in Gaza, says official Palestinian news agency

October 13, 2024 22:45 IST

A group of children were playing near a cafe in the Al-Shati area when they were killed by a drone strike, according to WAFA, which cited local sources.

In his memoir, UK ex-PM Boris Johnson praises ‘change-maker’ Modi’s ‘astral energy’

October 13, 2024 22:28 IST

Johnson reveals how a “distinctly sniffy” UK Foreign Office had warned him off meeting the “Hindu nationalist” leader during an earlier mayoral trade delegation to India in 2012, a problem “soon dropped” to pave the way for a relationship that "hit an all-time high".

Israel orders evacuation of more southern Lebanese towns

October 13, 2024 06:34 IST

The Israeli military said evacuations were necessary for the safety of residents due to increased Hezbollah activities, claiming the group is using sites to conceal weapons and launch attacks on Israel.

Harris plans to hold campaign event in hurricane-hit North Carolina on Sunday

October 13, 2024 03:25 IST

Democrats view North Carolina as swinging their way this year with its base of Black and college-educated voters, as well as women concerned about the loss of abortion protections.

US expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel

October 12, 2024 18:05 IST

Iran said the barrage was retaliation for a series of devastating blows Israel has landed in recent weeks against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, which has been firing rockets into Israel since the war in Gaza began.

A R Rahman records 30-minute performance giving boost to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign

October 12, 2024 06:44 IST

The 30-minute show will feature some of Rahman's most beloved songs, interspersed with messages highlighting Kamala Harris's historic candidacy and commitment to the AAPI community, a media release said.

Adventure Tourism Meet (ATM) 2024: Championing Adventure Tourism in India

October 11, 2024 18:19 IST

The Financial Express.com Adventure Tourism Meet (ATM) 2024, organized by Indian Express Online Media, brought together industry leaders, government officials, and adventure tourism enthusiasts for a day of insightful deliberations and discussions.

More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

October 10, 2024 23:19 IST

About 125 homes were destroyed before the hurricane came ashore, many of them mobile homes in communities for senior citizens, said Kevin Guthrie, the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

UN tribunal orders ex-official to repay $58.8 million lost in bad deals while getting perks United Nations

October 10, 2024 01:52 IST

The Geneva-based tribunal said last week that Vanshelboim facilitated multiple financial deals between the UN office

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

October 9, 2024 07:07 IST

During Helene, false claims have swirled that residents will only get $750 from FEMA and nothing more.

Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921, Milton may be the one

October 9, 2024 06:37 IST

The preparations marked the last chance for millions of people in the Tampa metro area to prepare for lethal storm surges, ferocious winds and possible tornadoes in a place that has narrowly avoided a head-on blow from a major storm for generations.

Georgia top court reinstates ban on abortions after six weeks

October 8, 2024 05:43 IST

Monday's Supreme Court ruling is temporary, but will remain in place until the court hears arguments from both sides and issues its final ruling.

UK doctor admits trying to kill his mother’s partner with poison disguised as COVID-19 vaccine

October 7, 2024 21:55 IST

Prosecutors say Thomas Kwan pretended to be a community nurse delivering booster shots and injected Patrick O'Hara with a toxic substance, likely a pesticide. O'Hara, 72, developed a rare flesh-eating disease that left him in intensive care.