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Apple's $110 Billion Stock Buyback Plan Is Largest In US History

In a move fitting for one of the largest companies in the world, Apple Inc. just announced the biggest US buyback ever, saying its board approved an additional $110 billion in share repurchases.

3 May 2024 9:59 am
Dubai Flights Cancelled, Schools And Offices Shut Due To Rains

Days after the United Arab Emirates witnessed flooding in April, heavy rains have returned to the country with several flights being cancelled and delayed in and out of Dubai while people and students were asked to work and study from home.

3 May 2024 9:14 am
Kamala Harris On Front Line Of Joe Biden's Battle To Beat Donald Trump

As a marching band played and the crowd chanted four more years, US Vice President Kamala Harris looked like she was enjoying being out of Joe Biden's shadow.

3 May 2024 7:44 am
Indian Diaspora Body Slams US Government's Religious Freedom Report

Observing that the USCIRF's recent annual report that criticised India for alleged violations of religious freedom is based on omission and commission of facts utilising partial data, an Indian diaspora think-tank has urged the US to reject it.

3 May 2024 7:04 am
8 Syrian Soldiers Injured In Israeli Strike Near Damascus: Ministry

An Israeli strike hit a building operated by Syrian security forces on the outskirts of Damascus late on Thursday, a security source in the alliance backing Syria's government told Reuters.

3 May 2024 3:47 am
Pak College Restricts Girl Students From Attending Political Events: Report

The Government Postgraduate College, Timergara has issued directives instructing girl students to abstain from participating in political events, birthday celebrations, and other extracurricular activities during their commute to and from the campus.

3 May 2024 3:04 am
TikTok, Universal Announce Licensing Agreement, Ending Months-Long Dispute

TikTok and Universal announced a new licensing agreement Thursday, ending a months-long dispute that saw popular music expunged from the social media platform.

2 May 2024 11:19 pm
Donald Trump Declines Pledge To Accept 2024 Presidential Election Results If He Loses

Donald Trump was facing a backlash Thursday after declining to pledge he will accept the results of the 2024 presidential election if he loses, as he repeated his false claims that he was cheated in the 2020 vote.

2 May 2024 10:18 pm
Video: Small Plane's Emergency Landing On US Beach

A small plane was seen making an emergency landing on a beach in the US with sun setting over the horizon in the background.

2 May 2024 9:14 pm
Russia Says Captured Another Village In Eastern Ukraine

Russia said Thursday it had captured another village in eastern Ukraine, where Moscow's forces have been making advances for days.

2 May 2024 9:06 pm
US Universities Contaminated By Hatred, Anti-Semitism: Israeli President

Israel's president on Thursday slammed US universities for campus unrest over Israel's war in Gaza, saying these institutions were contaminated by hatred and anti-Semitism.

2 May 2024 8:23 pm
Rebuilding Gaza Will Cost An Estimated $30-40 Billion: UN Agency

A UN agency said Thursday that rebuilding war-wracked Gaza will cost an estimated $30 billion to $40 billion and require an effort on a scale unseen since World War II.

2 May 2024 7:54 pm
Kate Middleton Shares New Birthday Photograph Of Princess Charlotte

Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Thursday shared the second photograph of her children in as many weeks, as she stays out of the public eye while battling cancer.

2 May 2024 7:10 pm
Israeli Cyber Security Start-Up Receives Investment From Sam Altman

Israeli cyber security start-up Apex, which focuses on protecting the rapid use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, said on Thursday it received an undisclosed investment from OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman.

2 May 2024 6:40 pm
Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. So,Taiwan's government has approved around 878$ million in order fix the massive landslides which blocked tunnels and damaged several roads and buildings

2 May 2024 5:50 pm
France To Probe Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In Cinema

The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in cinema and other cultural sectors after several recent allegations.

2 May 2024 5:33 pm
Schools, Offices Shut Across UAE Amid Heavy Rainfall

Schools and many offices were closed across the United Arab Emirates on Thursday as heavy rains returned to the desert country just two weeks after record downpours that experts linked to climate change.

2 May 2024 5:21 pm
Independent Oversight Board Warns Against Online Abuses, Deepfakes During Global Polls

Oversight Board warned that inaccurate enforcement by social media platforms and unequal investment in global election integrity efforts have increased the risks of poll-related violence, and problematic suppression of critical political speech.

2 May 2024 4:54 pm
After Maldives, Another Island Nation Elects Pro-China PM - Off Australia

The Solomon Islands' legislators have chosen Jeremiah Manele, a former foreign minister, to be their new Prime Minister.

2 May 2024 4:28 pm
EU Announces $1 Billion Aid To Lebanon Amid Economic Crisis

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit to the country mired in an economic meltdown exacerbated by a migrant crisis and the threat of war with Israel.

2 May 2024 4:26 pm
US Urges China, Russia To Declare Only Humans Control Nuclear Weapons

A senior US official on Thursday urged China and Russia to match declarations by the United States and others that only humans, and never artificial intelligence, would make decisions on deploying nuclear weapons.

2 May 2024 3:02 pm
US Urges China, Russia To Declare Only Humans, Not AI, Control Nuclear Weapons

A senior US official on Thursday urged China and Russia to match declarations by the United States and others that only humans, and never artificial intelligence, would make decisions on deploying nuclear weapons.

2 May 2024 3:02 pm
Several Flights Cancelled As Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Return To UAE

Heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed the UAE today, leading to the cancellation of several international flights, two weeks after Dubai was hit by unprecedented storms that paralysed the emirate for days.

2 May 2024 2:45 pm
Iran Imposes Sanctions On US, UK Officials, Entities Over Israel Support

Iran announced on Thursday sanctions on several American and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel in its war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

2 May 2024 2:13 pm
Hong Kong Records Hottest April In 140 Years

Hong Kong last month recorded its hottest April since meteorological records began in 1884, according to the city's weather observatory.

2 May 2024 1:55 pm
Man Forces 6-Year-Old Son To Run On Treadmill In Disturbing Video

The video shows Gregor forcing Corey onto the treadmill and then increasing the difficulty settings even after the boy fell multiple times.

2 May 2024 1:14 pm
Ukraine Introduces AI-Generated Spokesperson For Foreign Ministry

The decision has been taken to cut down time and resources to facilitate processes during wartime, Ukraine's foreign ministry said.

2 May 2024 12:23 pm
Donald Trump Admits He Wanted To Visit US Capitol During 2021 Riots

Former US President Donald Trump recently admitted to instructing Secret Service agents to take him to the Capitol during the January 6,2021riots. However, he dismissed allegations that helungedat officers in his vehicle when they refused.

2 May 2024 12:09 pm
How Gangster Goldy Brar's Death Rumours Spread, Forcing US Cops To Clarify

Gangster Goldy Brar was not killed in a shootout in California on Wednesday, US Police clarified amid a whirlwind of speculation on social media platforms.

2 May 2024 11:24 am
Amid Campaign, Donald Trump Blamed For Lead-Up To US' Chaotic Afghanistan Exit

Donald Trump was very determined on the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan, whether it happened as part of an agreement or it happened without an agreement - a former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation said

2 May 2024 11:17 am
'Nostradamus' Of US Presidential Polls Makes His Prediction For 2024

Allan Lichtman, often dubbed the Nostradamus of US presidential elections, has garnered a reputation for his uncanny ability to predict election outcomes.

2 May 2024 10:36 am
This Japanese Airport Hasn't Lost A Single Bag In Its 30-Year History

Kansai Airport, Osaka opened its doors in 1994 and so far it has served 20 million to 30 million passengers annually.

2 May 2024 10:28 am
Amid Campaign, Trump Blamed For Lead-Up To US' Chaotic Afghanistan Exit

Donald Trump was very determined on the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan, whether it happened as part of an agreement or it happened without an agreement - a former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation said

2 May 2024 10:22 am
Police Forces Deployed On US Campuses Amid Protest Unrest

Police deployed a heavy presence on US university campuses Wednesday after forcibly clearing away some weeks-long protests against Israel's war with Hamas.

2 May 2024 6:44 am
US Priest Spends $40,000 Of Church Funds On Candy Crush, Arrested

During his police interrogation, he disclosed that he was seeking therapy to address his addiction to gaming and gaming-related spending.

1 May 2024 10:28 pm
We're All Scared: UK Woman After Family Survives 2 House Fires In 2 Years

The family was compelled to move in with Ms Hill's grandfather while repairs were being made.

1 May 2024 8:12 pm
Gaza Filled With More War Debris And Rubble Than Ukraine: UN Official

The Gaza Strip is filled with more war debris and rubble than Ukraine, the head of UN demining operations for the narrow Palestinian territory said Wednesday.

1 May 2024 6:01 pm
US Still Opposes Israeli Assault In Rafah: Blinken Tells Netanyahu

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated US opposition to an Israeli assault on the crowded Gaza city of Rafah in talks Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to press ahead, a US official said.

1 May 2024 5:51 pm
Men Affected More By Fatal Events, Women By Non-Fatal Ones In 2021: Study

Men are disproportionately affected by conditions and events leading to early death, including COVID-19, heart disease, and road injuries, while women suffer from higher levels of non-fatal illnesses.

1 May 2024 12:04 pm
We Expect Accountability From...: US On Washington Post's Claim On India

The United States is egularly working with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official has said.

1 May 2024 7:26 am
Ex-Binance CEO Jailed For 4 Months In US Over Money Laundering Violations

The founder of cryptocurrency firm Binance was sentenced to four months in US prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to money laundering charges, in the most high-profile crypto case since Sam Bankman-Fried was jailed.

1 May 2024 1:41 am
Hardcore About Cost Cut, Tesla To Cut Hundreds More Jobs: Report

Tesla plans hundreds of additional job cuts beyond a recent company-wide layoff as it cracks down on costs in a tough electric vehicle market, according to a US media report.

30 Apr 2024 10:36 pm
Judge Fines Trump $9,000 For Violating Gag Order In Hush Money Case

The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial fined the former president on Tuesday for defying a gag order and warned that further violations could result in jail time.

30 Apr 2024 8:23 pm
'Bloodsicles', Baths For Lions And Tigers In Philippine Zoo Amid Heatwave

A Philippine zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country.

30 Apr 2024 5:49 pm
13-Year-Old Boy Killed In London Sword Attack

A 13-year-old boy died on Tuesday after five people, including two police officers, were wounded by a man wielding a sword in east London, police said.

30 Apr 2024 5:31 pm
Thousands Of Passengers Stranded As Australian Airline Cancels All Flights

Bonza launched in 2023 and operated a range of domestic flights across eastern Australia.

30 Apr 2024 5:16 pm
Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Thousands Evacuated Over Tsunami Threat

Indonesia's remote Mount Ruang volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, authorities said, issuing the highest level of alert and ordering thousands of people to evacuate due to the threat of a tsunami from debris sliding into the sea.

30 Apr 2024 4:56 pm
99 Million-Year-Old Amber Offers Rare Glimpse Of Dinosaur Era

In a discovery akin to stepping back into the ancient world, Israeli scientists uncovered a new species of flea preserved in amber. This remarkable find offers a rare glimpse into the distant past, approximately 99 million years ago.

30 Apr 2024 1:13 pm
Study Shows Inhaling Fentanyl May Lead To Irreversible Brain Damage

Inhaling the synthetic opioid fentanyl -- approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use as pain relief and anaesthetic -- can cause irreversible brain damage, according to a new study today.

30 Apr 2024 12:02 pm
Netanyahu, Israeli Officials Face Potential Arrest Warrants By World Court

Israel is voicing concern that the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be preparing to issue arrest warrants for government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges related to its war against Hamas.

30 Apr 2024 12:00 pm