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How democratic is the US really?

Democracy in the US comes with some quirks and was under attack not so long ago. How is it faring ahead of the US presidential election?

4 Nov 2024 5:26 pm
Israel officially cuts ties with Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA

The country officially told the UN it is cutting ties with Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, resulting in international criticism.

4 Nov 2024 5:20 pm
IND vs NZ: Tributes pour in for New Zealand after historic Test series win

New Zealand wrote history at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with an astounding 3-0 whitewash over India.

4 Nov 2024 3:21 pm
India turn attention to Australia following New Zealand series loss to be in WTC final race

India have quickly turned their attention to their upcoming Test assignment in Australia as they attempt to stay in contention of reaching next year's ICC World Test Championship Final in London.

4 Nov 2024 2:17 pm
56 metal objects, including batteries-blades, removed from UP teen's stomach; but he dies a day after surgery

At least 56 objects, including batteries, blades, nails, and other metal particles, were removed from the stomach of a teenager from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, after he complained of stomach pain. However, 15-year-old died a day after the major

4 Nov 2024 1:20 pm
Spain: Angry reception as King visits flood-hit Valencia; Crowd yelled abuse, pelted mud

An angry crowd confronted King Felipe VI and yelled abuse at him as he visited the town of Paiporta in Valencia. Flash flooding in the eastern region this week claimed more than 200 lives and left a trail of destruction.

4 Nov 2024 10:59 am
Shenzhou-18 return capsule touches down, astronauts all sound

The return capsule of the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship, carrying astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Monday.

4 Nov 2024 10:40 am
US elections 2024: Trump leading in all swing US states, on national level, polls show

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is leading in the US swing states and is outrunning Democratic candidate Kamala Harris by 1.8 percentage points reaching 49% in voting intention, two polls conducted by the AtlasIntel research company ...

4 Nov 2024 10:20 am
Pakistan shuts schools for week in Lahore as AQI crosses 1000 level

Air quality in the city of 14 million people has breached levels considered dangerous, prompting the government to close schools and urge citizens to stay indoors.

4 Nov 2024 9:48 am
IND vs NZ, 3rd Test: Ajaz Patel's magic leaves India in a spin, lose series 3-0

In a historic Test match at the Wankhede Stadium, New Zealand achieved a remarkable 3-0 series whitewash over India, becoming the first team to secure such a feat on Indian soil. The Kiwis triumphed by 25 runs, thanks to stellar performances from ...

3 Nov 2024 2:16 pm
Test form of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli sparks reflection

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of Indian cricket's most emblematic players, find themselves grappling with different struggles in their Test careers.

3 Nov 2024 12:25 pm
Andhra Pradesh Shocker! Close relative lures 3-yr-old girl with chocolate, takes her to school, rapes and strangulates her, buries her body

In a shocking incident, a three-and-half-year old girl was allegedly raped and murdered at a village in this district on Friday night.

3 Nov 2024 11:25 am
Russian air defense destroys 16 Ukrainian drones in Rostov Region

Russian air defense destroyed 16 drones of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Rostov Region, the repelling of the attack continues, Governor Vasily Golubev said on Sunday.

3 Nov 2024 10:51 am
Shan Masood backs Babar, recommends a break to rediscover form

Pakistans Test captain, Shan Masood, has voiced his support for Babar Azam as the out-of-form batter looks to regain his footing in international cricket.Babar, recently omitted from the Test squad after a challenging series against England, is set ...

2 Nov 2024 5:00 pm
No Shakib, Litton for Bangladesh's ODI series against Afghanistan

Bangladesh will be without the services of Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das for their upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan.Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to captain the 15-member squad, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz acting as his deputy.

2 Nov 2024 3:22 pm
Shaina lodges complaint against Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant for his imported maal remarks; What did he say

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena Candidate and former BJP leader Shaina NC, who switched to Shiv Sena ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Election, and contesting the polls from Mumbadevi constituency on Friday lodged a complain against Shiv ...

1 Nov 2024 7:56 pm
HORRIFIC! Daycare worker 'violently' shakes playhouse, 4-year-old falls and bust his head open

A daycare worker was arrested in Florida for allegedly shaking a playhouse so hard that a 4-year-old child fell head-first onto a concrete surface.

1 Nov 2024 2:54 pm
India's New Delhi cloaked in smog after Diwali celebrations

The Indian capital topped charts as the world's most-polluted city after firecrackers from Diwali celebrations pushed air quality to dangerous levels.

1 Nov 2024 1:26 pm
IND vs NZ, 3rd Test: Washington Sundar's double blow puts India on top

New Zealands opening pair began steadily after being put in to bat on a warm morning at Wankhede Stadium, but India struck early to restrict the visitors to 92/3 at lunch on Friday.

1 Nov 2024 1:11 pm
'Revenge porn' in Serbia: Crime without punishment

Private sex photos and films are increasingly being shared without consent on messenger apps and social media in Serbia. The Serbian state turns a blind eye and many citizens believe victims are at least partly to blame.

1 Nov 2024 10:14 am
We will strengthen partnership with India, and my good friend PM Modi: Trump in Diwali message

In a Diwali day message days ahead of the Presidential election, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said if he wins his administration will strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi.

1 Nov 2024 9:16 am
Chidimma Adetshina nationality row: South Africa revokes beauty queen's ID documents

Chidimma Adetshina holds dual South African-Nigerian citizenship and faced xenophobia when she had tried to compete in the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. She will now represent Nigeria in the Miss Universe contest.

1 Nov 2024 9:12 am
Kolkata Knight Riders reveal retentions, prepare for mega auction

Defending IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have retained a roster of six key players ahead of the 2024 Tata IPL Mega Auction, acknowledging both the difficulty of leaving players out and the strategic necessity to focus on core team ...

31 Oct 2024 7:28 pm
X users getting richer by sharing misleading content on US elections

A number of users on X are filling in their pockets with payments from the social media handle by posting and sharing content that includes fake and misleading news items on the upcoming US election.

31 Oct 2024 6:58 pm
Spanish Cup games involving Valencia clubs postponed after floods kill over 50 in region

The Copa del Rey first round games between Parla Escuela and Valencia, and Pontevedra and Levante, which were due to be played on Wednesday night, have been postponed for a week as a result of the catastrophic flooding which affected the Valencia ...

31 Oct 2024 1:13 pm
Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops in Tezpur, Assam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with troops at the 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam and also reviewed the infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

31 Oct 2024 9:24 am
Torrential rain causes flash floods in Spain, 51 dead, cars swept away like toys, WATCH devastating scenes

According to Spanish officials several people are missing after flash floods hit southeastern regions, including Valencia and Albacete.

30 Oct 2024 2:50 pm
'Significant' fire erupts at UK nuclear submarine shipyard; Nearby people asked to keep doors and windows closed

The 'significant' fire broke out in the shipyard where Britain manufactures nuclear submarines. Two people were hospitalized.

30 Oct 2024 12:20 pm
India spinner Deepti Sharma closes in on top ranking following impressive bowling spells

India spinner Deepti Sharma has been rewarded for her excellent recent form by reaching a new career-high rating on the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings.

29 Oct 2024 4:20 pm
India: Delhi struggles to fight toxic smog during Diwali

Every year, Delhi celebrates the festival of Diwali by lighting fireworks, sending the Indian capital's already high smog to toxic levels. The government is under pressure to enact regulations to curb air pollution.

29 Oct 2024 3:59 pm
New Zealand rule out Kane Williamson for final India Test

New Zealand have opted for a cautious approach with captain Kane Williamson, ruling the star batsman out of the sides third and final Test against India in Mumbai, set to commence on Friday.

29 Oct 2024 3:28 pm
Why many in Iran want Donald Trump to win the US election

Many Iranians have an eye on the upcoming US election amid a budding conflict between Iran and Israel. To them, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris represent vastly different futures for the Middle East.

29 Oct 2024 10:10 am
US election: Puerto Rico joke at Trump rally draws backlash; WATCH what comedian Tony Hinchcliffe had said

US politicians on both sides of the aisle and celebrities condemned comments from a Trump-supporting comedian who made fun of Puerto Rico.

28 Oct 2024 6:15 pm
Australia seek new T20 skipper as squad for Pakistan series announced

Australia have named a 13-player squad for next month's three-match T20I series at home against Pakistan.

28 Oct 2024 1:23 pm
SHOCKING! Florida woman zipped her boyfriend in blue suitcase while playing hide and seek, left him overnight

A Florida woman, who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase while playing hide and seek and then left him overnight, was found guilty of second-degree murder.

28 Oct 2024 1:04 pm
Elon Musk's X blocks Hebrew account of Iranian supreme leader after just two posts

The social media account of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, posting in Hebrew on platform X, was blocked on Monday just one day after it was launched.

28 Oct 2024 11:25 am
Pest-control spraying plane collides with tuk-tuk auto while landing in E. Sudan, 4 killed, 8 injured

Four agricultural workers were killed and eight others injured in a collision between a pest-control spraying plane and a small auto in eastern Sudan's Gedaref State, a local official said on Sunday.

28 Oct 2024 10:21 am
Ukraine shoots down 41 of 80 drones in major Russian attack

Ukraine has suffered another major overnight drone attack by Russian forces.

27 Oct 2024 5:48 pm
Truck rams into bus stop near Israeli army base, 35 injured (VIDEO)

Israeli police say a truck driver hit a bus and a nearby station in central Israel, leaving some 35 people injured.

27 Oct 2024 5:39 pm
After back-to-back losses to New Zealand, Rohit Sharma-led India face critical WTC challenges

As India gears up for their final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai on November 1, the mood among fans and players alike is unusually sombre. The back-to-back losses to the Black Caps, first by eight wickets in Bengaluru and then by 113 runs in ...

27 Oct 2024 1:22 pm
Republic of Fiji honours Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with its highest Civilian Award

The South Pacific nation of Fiji has conferred its highest civilian honor upon Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the global spiritual master and humanitarian leader, for his tireless contribution in upliftment of human spirit and bringing diverse ...

27 Oct 2024 12:23 pm
Customer fatally slashes 18-yr-old female employee neck at bar in Tokyo

An 18-year-old female working at a bar in Tokyo was fatally slashed early Sunday by a male customer with a knife, local media reported.

27 Oct 2024 11:16 am
Israel completes strike on Iranian targets

Israel has completed what it called a retaliatory attack on military targets in Iran, said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) early Saturday morning. The IDF launched precise and targeted air strikes on targets in several areas in Iran, in ...

26 Oct 2024 11:33 am
Elon Musk's grip on tech and politics is getting stronger

Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become one of the main supporters of Donald Trump's election campaign. But analysts warn that using technology to wield power poses a growing threat to democracy.

25 Oct 2024 5:47 pm
IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: New Zealand seize commanding position at Tea

In a rare reversal, the Indian cricket team, famed for dominating visiting sides with spin, found themselves outplayed by New Zealand's spin attack on Day 2 of the Pune Test.

25 Oct 2024 4:22 pm
Drought-breaking win makes Proteas dream of WTC final

South Africa batter Aiden Markram believes confidence is rising within his side as the Proteas eye a place at next year's ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

25 Oct 2024 2:16 pm
Haiti: Armed gangs open fire at UN helicopter as violence surges

Haiti has been wracked by unrest since 2021. But a wave of gang violence in recent weeks, including an incident where a UN helicopter was shot at, has raised concerns about the situation in the country.

25 Oct 2024 1:17 pm
25 Pakistani Taliban militants attack checkpost near Afghan border, 10 police members killed

The police members were killed in an attack at a checkpoint near the Afghan border. The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) have claimed responsibility. Pakistan terror attack: 10 cops shot dead by Taliban at check post near Afghan border

25 Oct 2024 11:17 am
Israeli airstrike hits building housing media employees in Lebanon, 3 killed

Three people, including a cameraman and an engineer from the Lebanese Al Mayadeen TV channel, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a building in Hasbaya in southern Lebanon where employees of a number of media outlets were living, a Lebanese field ...

25 Oct 2024 10:59 am
IND-W vs NZ-W, 1st ODI: India beat New Zealand by 59 runs, lead series 1-0

India claimed a 59-run victory in the opening match against New Zealand, courtesy an exceptional bowling display that made up for a lacklustre showing with the bat.

25 Oct 2024 10:25 am