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Ukraine's parliament cancels session after Russia fired new missile

NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks next Tuesday, the alliance said, following a request from Ukraine

22 Nov 2024 6:10 pm
London police conduct controlled explosion outside U.S. embassy

In another sign that U.K. authorities were on high alert, Gatwick Airport said a large part of is south terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident.

22 Nov 2024 5:10 pm
Gautam Adani indictment: In-depth coverage

The Hindu brings to you a collection of all the stories on the issue of the indictment of Gautam Adani

22 Nov 2024 1:10 pm
Senegal ruling party wins parliamentary majority in election

President Bassirou Diomaye Fayes Pastef party secured 130 seats in the west African countrys 165-seat national assembly,

22 Nov 2024 10:07 am
SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led U.S. crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will step down from his post on January 20

22 Nov 2024 8:56 am
Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws

President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name

22 Nov 2024 8:03 am
U.N. nuclear agencys board condemns Iran for the 2nd time this year for failing to fully cooperate

The United Nations nuclear watchdog condemns Iran for lack of cooperation and calls for answers in uranium investigation

22 Nov 2024 4:13 am
Advanced Chinese warship showcased in Hong Kong

Chinese warship Hainan showcases Beijings military might in Hong Kong, symbolising authority and strength in the region

22 Nov 2024 12:59 am
Kenya cancels proposed deals with Adani Group after U.S. indictments

President William Ruto said he had also directed the cancellation of a 30-year, $736-million public-private partnership deal the energy ministry had signed with a unit of the Adani Group last month to construct power transmission lines

21 Nov 2024 7:13 pm
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy outline plans for mass regulatory cuts under Trump

Musk and Ramaswamy voiced confidence that recent rulings by the conservative-dominated Supreme Court would allow them to push through the ambitious agenda

21 Nov 2024 2:11 pm
Gautam Adani US Indictment: Who are the seven others charged with defrauding American investors?

Gautam Adani, one of Indias richest businessmen, is reportedly facing arrest in the US on charges of fraud and bribery. Seven others, including his nephew Sagar Adani and three of his executives, were charged in the same case.

21 Nov 2024 12:16 pm
Nintendo DS console turns 20 on November 21, 2024

Pre-empting smartphone games with its touch screen and controlled with a stylus, the DS shook up the gaming world when it was launched on November 21, 2004.

21 Nov 2024 11:07 am
A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australias Parliament

Legislation to create a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media has been introduced in Australias Parliament

21 Nov 2024 10:12 am
U.S. court issues arrest warrant for Gautam Adani: report

According to ABC News, quoting court records, the arrest warant on Gautam Adani will be given to foreign law enforcement authories.

21 Nov 2024 10:04 am
Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. with bribery; bond deal pulled

Mr. Adani and seven other defendants, including his nephew Sagar Adani, agreed to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contract

21 Nov 2024 9:02 am
An overturning of Sri Lankas old political order

The dramatic electoral shift following the Sri Lankan parliamentary election radically alters the political terrain; it cannot be business as usual any more

21 Nov 2024 12:16 am
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza

The United States has vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it is not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas in Israel in October 2023

20 Nov 2024 10:54 pm
WHO lists mpox vaccine by Japans KM Biologics for emergency use

This will be the second shot to get the approval of the global health agency after Bavarian Nordic's vaccine was cleared in September

20 Nov 2024 8:00 pm
Daily quiz: On events happened on November 20

Here is a quiz on events that happened on November 20.

20 Nov 2024 5:03 pm
PM Modi lauds engineer-turned-Vedanta teacher Masetti for popularising Indian philosophy

PM Modi meets Jonas Masetti in Brazil, promoting Vedanta and Gita, showcasing Ramayan in Sanskrit, highlighting Indian culture globally

20 Nov 2024 3:08 pm
Netanyahu says Israel offering $5 million reward for each Gaza hostage freed

Mr. Netanyahu underlined that one of Israel's war aims remained that Hamas does not rule in Gaza

20 Nov 2024 11:56 am
Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad presented Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

The prize was given to Daniel Barenboim for his contribution to fostering peace through musical and cultural dialogue initiatives and to Ali Abu Awwad for his advocacy for dialogue through his organisation Roots

19 Nov 2024 11:11 pm
Israel Army says 40 projectiles fired from Lebanon into central, northern Israel

The Israeli police said they were searching the impact sites from projectiles intercepted by Israel's air defence systems but did not report any serious damage

19 Nov 2024 11:05 pm
G20 Summit: Biden, Trudeau miss traditional photo with world leaders

President Joe Biden inadvertently was a missing man in the traditional photo of world leaders at the final Group of 20 summit of his presidency

19 Nov 2024 12:43 pm
Chinese booksellers thrive abroad as China tightens control at home

Independent Chinese booksellers face government crackdown, leading to closures and arrests, prompting some to leave China for freedom

19 Nov 2024 12:00 pm
First direct cargo shipment from Pakistan arrives in Bangladesh, signals shift in foreign relations

A commerce ministry official familiar with the process said direct cargo transport from Pakistan reduces the price of commodities and quickens the shipment process

19 Nov 2024 10:11 am
Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in war between Sudan's rival forces

Russia's ally China supported the resolution sponsored by the UK and Sierra Leone, along with all other UN Security Council members but Moscow's veto doomed the measure

19 Nov 2024 10:07 am
Thousands protesting New Zealands Indigenous bill set to march to parliament

More than 35,000 people have arrived at New Zealands Parliament in protest of a proposed law that would redefine the countrys founding agreement between Indigenous Mori and the British Crown

19 Nov 2024 9:12 am
Trump names Sean Duffy as his transportation secretary

President-elect Trump nominates Sean Duffy as transportation secretary, aiming to enhance infrastructure and elevate travel experience for Americans

19 Nov 2024 4:58 am
Bangladeshi ex-ministers face massacre charges in court

Dozens of Hasinas allies have been taken into custody since her regime collapsed, accused of involvement in a police crackdown that killed more than 700 people during the unrest that led to her ouster

18 Nov 2024 11:04 pm
Israeli strikes kill 20 Palestinians in Gaza, some in attacks on tents, say medics

In Beit Lahiya town in northern Gaza, medics said an Israeli missile struck a house, killing at least two persons and wounding several others

18 Nov 2024 9:11 pm
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake installs new Cabinet after resounding election win

Notes recent election outcome signals end of divisive politics in the island nation; asks MPs to switch gears from political activism to strong governance

18 Nov 2024 7:59 pm
Russia downs 59 Ukrainian drones overnight: Ministry

During the past night, attempts by the Kyiv regime to carry out terrorist UAV attacks against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation were thwarted

18 Nov 2024 2:02 pm
Cultural experts ask UN to shield war-torn Lebanons heritage

Several Israeli strikes in recent weeks on Baalbek in the east and Tyre in the south hit close to ancient Roman ruins designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites

18 Nov 2024 1:18 pm
Imposing tariffs on India will lead to trade war, says U.S. Congressman-elect Suhas Subramanyam

Subramanyam's comments came amid the likelihood of higher tariffs on Indian exports by the new Trump administration.

18 Nov 2024 11:07 am
Two killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route

New Orleans police say theyre investigating after two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a parade route

18 Nov 2024 11:05 am