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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has weighed in on the incoming US midterm election results, asserting that the electoral verdict demonstrates a clear rejection of conflict by the American public. Sharing his perspective on X, Ghalibaf stated,
The European Commission has held two meetings following Monday's fridge hack, an EU spokesperson said on Tuesday. The first meeting was with the EU Inter-institutional Cybersecurity Task Force, which brings together EU institutions and agencies, including Europol. Th
South African exporters are weighing potential job losses and squeezed margins after Washington moved to end the country's duty-free access to the US market, though economists and analysts said the broader economic fallout was likely to be limited. Washington announced on Monday that it would suspend
Iran and the United States remain
The dollar has had a strong year, rising more than 7.5% from its
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the city of Tulua in western Colombia on Tuesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. EMSC earlier estimated the earthquake at magnitude 5.8, before downgrading it. The quake struck at a depth of 35 km (2
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Czech public television and radio workers launched a one-day strike on Tuesday against a government plan to cut financing and move funding to the state budget, which they
A fresh bout of AI anxiety pressured global stocks on Tuesday, while investors were on tenterhooks as voting began in crucial US midterm elections. Traders on Polymarket see about a 77% chance of Democrats winning both chambers of the US Congress, an outcome that could lead to tougher oversigh
Lufthansa trimmed its profit outlook on
Franco-German defence
Iran and the United States are far from reaching a
The global failure to bring killers of journalists to justice has worsened for the first time since UNESCO began tracking the issue in 2012, raising fresh concerns about the safety of reporters working in increasingly dangerous environments. UNESCO
Russia launched a massive overnight strike
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said opener Devon Conway
Binance said hourly deposits exceeded withdrawals by 0300 GMT on Tuesday, signalling that customer flows were stabilising after a hack last week. The breach resulted in more than $6 billion of assets being drained from the cryptocurrency exchange.
Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Ukrainian energy facilities in the Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, Interfax news agency said on Tuesday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry. It added that Russian forces had also hit port infrastructure in
As India and New Zealand gear up for a five-match ODI series, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised the performances of Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying both experienced batters continue to deliver strong performances despite being in the late stages of their careers. Santner also highlighted Indian skipper Shubman Gill's consistency over the past five years, emphasising the challenge India's experienced top order will pose during the upcoming five-match ODI series. T
OpenAI has partnered with cybersecurity research firm Cathedral to strengthen its AI-powered cyber defence systems, bringing external security experts and advanced AI models together to identify vulnerabilities and improve safeguards. Under the partnership, Cathedral's researchers will work alongside OpenAI teams, using the company's AI models to identify security weaknesses, test existing protections and develop ways to address potential threats. The collaboration will be part of OpenAI's upcom
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North Delhi, Niharika Bhatt on Monday outlined the Supreme Court's guidelines on the sale and bursting of green crackers during Diwali, stating that only certified green crackers with QR codes will be permitted in the national capital. Speaking to ANI, Bhatt said that the QR codes on cracker boxes would enable buyers to verify their certification and batch numbers. She added that the sale of green crackers would be permitted only on November 4, 5 and 6. The S
As Diwali brings with it the excitement of lights, colours and celebrations, a uniquely designed firework shaped like a lotus flower is drawing attention in the market, with its colourful appearance and blooming effect making it a popular choice among buyers. Adding a floral touch to the festive celebrations, the firework is designed to resemble a lotus and creates a distinctive visual effect when lit. Rising slightly into the air before opening up like a blooming flower, the cracker offers a di
George Russell spoke from the heart on Monday, saying
Al-Ain continued their unblemished start to their Asian Champions
Britain unveiled sweeping reforms to its immigration system on Monday, requiring some migrants to wait 10 years or more before they
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], November 2: Diwali is a time for togetherness, cherished traditions and, of course, the irresistible sweets that make every celebration a little more special. While classic mithai will always have a place on the festive table, adding a creative twist to familiar favorites can make the occasion even more delightful. With their rich, nutty flavour and satisfying crunch, California walnuts bring a delicious new dimension to traditional Indian sweets. From the indulgent C
In a rare overnight vote, the Czech ruling coalition pushed public media funding changes through a first parliamentary hurdle despite criticism that they could
Italians on Monday celebrated the success of Kimi Antonelli, who became Formula One's youngest world champion at the age of 20 when he clinched the
Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said on Monday that, with U.S. first lady Melania Trump acting as mediator, humanitarian aid deliveries to Oleshky in Ukraine would take place monthly. There are still people in Oleshky who need help,
Saudi Arabia's civil defence authority said the danger had passed shortly after issuing alerts against threats in Khamis Mushait, Abha, Taif and Najran, amid weeks of hostilities with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
A federal judge on Sunday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from certifying a loss by Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in the November 3 election if votes for a rival who shares his name could have changed the outcome. The ruling by US D
The counting of votes in Israel is still on and it promises to be a race to the finish lines. As per latest figures as of 7:43 am Local time and with 55.4% of the vote counted the Netanyahu led bloc is projected to win 55 seats while the opposition bloc led by Yashar Party's Gadi Eisenkot is projected to win 49 seats. The two Arab Coalitions, the Joint list and Ra'am are projected at 12 and 4 wins. The results are partial and will change as counting continues. Votes cast in double envelopes, inc
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he approved of
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict by allegedly threatening to impose 250 per cent tariffs on both countries, reiterating that he used trade as leverage to prevent further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Addressing supporters at a midterm election rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump said five of the eight wars he claimed to have ended were resolved through trade-related measures, citing India and Pakis
A US appeals court on Monday ruled against President Donald Trump's administration in a major voting dispute ahead of the midterm elections, denying a request to block California from counting mail ballots from people on a list of more than 20,000 registered voters the federal government alleges are likely noncitizens. The
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he planned
US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has taken effect beyond Oleshky two days ahead of schedule, with the move aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating the delivery of critical humanitarian aid to the conflict-affected area. In a post on X, Melania said,
President Donald Trump will
US President Donald Trump said he would ban the term artificial intelligence in documents and everything else, as he questioned why the Wall Street Journal was not using his preferred term, super intelligence. When will The Wall Street Journal start calling Artificial Intellige
US first lady Melania Trump said on Tuesday that a localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has been expanded beyond Oleshky to allow safe passage for humanitarian supplies. Timing was accelerated two days ahead of schedule to protect the safety of civilians and
US President Donald Trump campaigned on Monday in deeply