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After Long Delays, US House To Vote On Aid Bills For Israel, Ukraine

After Long Delays, US House To Vote On Aid Bills For Israel, Ukraine

Johnson announced that the Republican-led House would finally vote this week on aid legislation for Ukraine and Israel, following several months of delays.

Apr 16, 2024, 07:32 AM IST
Why Iran Launched First-Ever Direct Attack On Israel? Check Details

Why Iran Launched First-Ever Direct Attack On Israel? Check Details

Iran had been threatening to attack Israel as they believed Israel bombed their consulate in Syria, which caused the deaths of 12 people, including two elite Iranian generals.

Apr 14, 2024, 09:16 AM IST
Putin Open To Ukraine Dialogue, Cites 2022 Peace Deal As Potential Basis

Putin Open To Ukraine Dialogue, Cites 2022 Peace Deal As Potential Basis

Putin expressed Moscow's inclination towards reinitiating talks. However, he stressed that any discussions must not be geared towards imposing unreal schemes.

Apr 13, 2024, 09:32 AM IST
China Aiding Russia’s Largest Defence Expansion Since Soviet Era: US

China Aiding Russia’s Largest Defence Expansion Since Soviet Era: US

China has upped its sales of machinery to Russia. While the country is using these resources to make missiles, tanks, planes, and other weapons for the war in Ukraine. 

Apr 13, 2024, 07:11 AM IST
Ukraine Counters Russian Offensive, Claims To Thwart Majority Of Drone, Missile Attacks

Ukraine Counters Russian Offensive, Claims To Thwart Majority Of Drone, Missile Attacks

Ukraine Claims Its defences destroyed 14 of the drones and two guided air missiles.

Apr 10, 2024, 15:09 PM IST
Zelensky urges EU to ban Russian visas to avoid becoming ‘supermarket’ for the rich

Zelensky urges EU to ban Russian visas to avoid becoming ‘supermarket’ for the rich

In an attempt to avoid becoming a ‘supermarket’ for rich Russians, Ukraine President Zelensky issued a fresh call for the EU to ban visas for Russian nationals.

Aug 13, 2022, 06:59 AM IST
More than 50% of population in Europe will be infected with Omicron in next 6-8 weeks, warns WHO

More than 50% of population in Europe will be infected with Omicron in next 6-8 weeks, warns WHO

The World Health Organization said that fifty of the 53 countries in Europe and central Asia have now reported cases of the Omicron variant.

Jan 12, 2022, 07:02 AM IST
Omicron spread: Europe faces massive surges in COVID infections, UK and France see record daily cases

Omicron spread: Europe faces massive surges in COVID infections, UK and France see record daily cases

Nearly 1.80 lakh new COVID-19 cases have been registered in France within the past 24 hours, which is a record high number since the beginning of the pandemic.

Dec 29, 2021, 08:27 AM IST
Fire at building in upmarket Paris neighbourhood leaves 7 dead, rescue ops underway

Fire at building in upmarket Paris neighbourhood leaves 7 dead, rescue ops underway

The devastating fire at a building in Paris has claimed at least 7 lives.

Feb 05, 2019, 09:41 AM IST
French WWII hero Georges Loinger, who saved hundreds of Jewish children, dies aged 108

French WWII hero Georges Loinger, who saved hundreds of Jewish children, dies aged 108

Born in Strasbourg to a Jewish family in 1910, Loingner was a talented athlete.

Dec 31, 2018, 16:18 PM IST
Armenia PM's bloc wins by landslide in snap polls

Armenia PM's bloc wins by landslide in snap polls

The bloc led by Pashinyan's Civil Contract party had 70.45 per cent of the vote.

Dec 10, 2018, 10:22 AM IST
135 hurt in 'yellow vest' protests in France,  PM calls for 'dialogue'

135 hurt in 'yellow vest' protests in France, PM calls for 'dialogue'

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has called for a dialogue.

Dec 09, 2018, 08:29 AM IST
Germany, France call for 'in-depth' probe into Khashoggi's death

Germany, France call for 'in-depth' probe into Khashoggi's death

The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi consulate in Istanbul has triggered tensions in the West.

Oct 21, 2018, 11:57 AM IST
On World Mental Health Day, England gets a new suicide prevention minister

On World Mental Health Day, England gets a new suicide prevention minister

Nearly 4,500 people commit suicide every year in England.

Oct 10, 2018, 16:31 PM IST
Genoa bridge collapse: Italy PM declares 12-month state of emergency

Genoa bridge collapse: Italy PM declares 12-month state of emergency

A motorway bridge collapsed in Genoa on Tuesday claiming 39 lives.

Aug 16, 2018, 09:32 AM IST
Muslim teacher, who lost his job in Norway for refusing to shake hands with women, alleges discrimination

Muslim teacher, who lost his job in Norway for refusing to shake hands with women, alleges discrimination

The teacher was employed as a substitute teacher at the Ekeberg elementary school in Oslo. 

Aug 09, 2018, 14:50 PM IST
Vatican changes stance on death penalty as Pope makes it 'inadmissible' in all cases

Vatican changes stance on death penalty as Pope makes it 'inadmissible' in all cases

The Pope has made the death penalty inadmissible whatever may be the circumstance.

Aug 02, 2018, 20:21 PM IST
Man detained after bomb scare at London’s Charing Cross rail station

Man detained after bomb scare at London’s Charing Cross rail station

The 38-year-man's claim sparked panic and led to the evacuation of people from the station, the Guardian reported. 

Jun 22, 2018, 19:51 PM IST
104-year-old Australian commits assisted suicide in Switzerland

104-year-old Australian commits assisted suicide in Switzerland

David Goodall, the 104-year-old Australian scientist, who had travelled to Switzerland to end his life committed assisted suicide.

May 11, 2018, 07:13 AM IST
Tanker spills tons of liquid chocolate on a Polish highway; traffic stranded for hours

Tanker spills tons of liquid chocolate on a Polish highway; traffic stranded for hours

The tanker carrying liquid chocolate overturned and spilled its contents onto the four lanes of the highway connecting the city of Poznan to Warsaw on May 9.

May 11, 2018, 06:59 AM IST