Indian rescuers are still 40 metres away from labourers held in the collapsed tunnel. Drilling had penetrated about 21 meters (70 feet) of debris. The cause of the tunnel collapse in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Rescue efforts in India made progress as they drilled approximately one-third of the way into the debris of a … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping gained several public relations victories. The U.S. emphasises the necessity of normal relations with China. Xi managed to achieve his own goals securing U.S. policy concessions. Chinese President Xi Jinping gained several public relations victories, including agreements with President Joe Biden on fentanyl, military communications, and artificial intelligence during his recent … Read more
Canadian man found guilty of murdering Pakistani family in Ontario. This case marked the first time Canada’s terrorism laws. The couple’s nine-year-old son survived but was seriously injured. Canadian man Nathaniel Veltman has been found guilty of murder for intentionally running over and killing four members of the Afzaal family with his car in London, … Read more
NYC Police seize $1bn worth of fake designer goods. The haul includes approximately 219,000 counterfeit luxury items. Adama Sow and Abdulai Jalloh could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Authorities in New York have conducted the largest seizure of counterfeit goods in US history, with over $1 billion worth of fake products … Read more
X ads were suspended by IBM as they were seen next to Nazi posts. It finds it “completely unacceptable” for its content to appear in such threads. IBM promptly suspended all advertising on X while investigating the situation. IBM has decided to halt advertising on X (formerly Twitter) after reports revealed its ads were placed … Read more
The federal trial of Brett Hankison has concluded in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury. s marks the second time Hankison has evaded a conviction related to the case. He was previously found not guilty on state charges in 2021. The federal trial of Brett Hankison, a former police officer accused of violating Breonna … Read more
Iceland’s peninsula faces potential decades of volcanic instability. Roberts suggests a low-intensity eruption might result in lava flows. Eruptions resumed on the Reykjanes Peninsula in 2021. Iceland’s southwestern peninsula faces potential decades of volcanic instability, warns the Icelandic Met Office (IMO), prompting the evacuation of Grindavik due to earthquakes and fears of an impending eruption. … Read more
Gang-related violence prompts hospital evacuation in Haiti. Fontaine Hospital Center had over 100 patients. Gangs have gained control in Port-au-Prince since the 2021 assassination. Police evacuated a hospital in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, due to nearby gang violence. Fontaine Hospital Center had over 100 patients, including nearly half children, removed amid unrest in the Cite … Read more
Joe Biden names Pakistani-born attorney to US Federal Appeal Court. Mangi would be the first Muslim American to serve on the federal appeals court. He has actively worked on religious freedom cases. US President Joe Biden nominated Adeel Mangi, a Pakistan-born lawyer, to the US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia. Mangi … Read more
Joe Biden & Xi Jinping’s blunt talks yield deals on military & fentanyl. Biden and Xi met for around four hours to talk about problems. The negative perceptions of the Communist Party in the US were unjustified. US President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping decided on Wednesday to establish a presidential hotline, recommence … Read more
Joe Biden & Xi Jinping want to ease friction in a historic meeting. The US & China needed to make sure that their rivalry did not veer into conflict. US officials anticipated tangible actions to revive staff-level discussions US President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping met on Wednesday to discuss issues that could … Read more
Greta Thunberg set for London court appearance. The 20-year-old was apprehended by police on October 17. She faced detentions from protests in Sweden, Norway, and Germany. Climate activist Greta Thunberg is set to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday, facing charges of a public order offence related to an environmental protest in central … Read more
Fears for Indian labourers stuck amid Uttarakhand tunnel collapse. They are trapped in a tunnel for over 72 hours in northern Uttarakhand state. Family members and construction workers are urging swifter action. The fate of 40 Indian laborers remains uncertain as they are trapped in a tunnel for over 72 hours in northern Uttarakhand state. … Read more
World Cup trophy safe after heist at South Africa’s rugby offices. The intruders did not steal the prized trophy. South Africa emerged as the first nation to secure the title four times. Burglars targeted the South Africa Rugby Union’s offices in Cape Town, breaking in and accessing the World Cup trophy they secured in France. … Read more
Pūteketeke wins NZ poll after campaign by John Oliver. The pūteketeke surged to victory due to its unique appearance. Oliver’s intervention sparked opposition in New Zealand. The pūteketeke has claimed the title of New Zealand’s Bird of the Century, thanks to a highly contested poll fueled by US talk show host John Oliver’s controversial involvement. … Read more
Pelosi hammer attack alleged David DePape testifies of the bizarre plot. David DePape potentially facing life in prison. He detailed a political transformation triggered by right-wing content. A man accused of a hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband, ex-House Speaker, tearfully testified about his involvement in a bizarre plot to combat US corruption fueled by … Read more
Suella Braverman accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘betrayal’ in thunderclap letter. Her exit came amid accusations of Metropolitan Police bias. Sunak appointed former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron as the new FM. Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has issued a strongly worded resignation letter accusing Rishi Sunak of “betrayal” after being removed from her position … Read more
US House approves spending bill to avoid official shutdown. The 336-95 vote marked a triumph for House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill secured passage with 209 Democratic and 127 Republican votes. The U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed a short-term spending bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown, garnering widespread support across party lines on … Read more
Unbearable heatwave causes health warning in Brazil. Brazil has prompted red alerts for nearly 3,000 towns and cities. Over a hundred million people are grappling with the intense heat. Unprecedented heatwaves in Brazil have prompted red alerts for nearly 3,000 towns and cities, with records shattered in locations like Rio de Janeiro, where temperatures felt … Read more
Jurors heard the Canadian who killed the Muslim family was on drugs. Veltman mentioned consuming magic mushrooms before the crash. Defense lawyer Christopher Hicks portrayed Veltman’s mental state. Closing arguments have been presented in the trial of Nathaniel Veltman, a 22-year-old Canadian accused of murdering four members of a Muslim family by striking them with … Read more
Chinese president arrives in US & Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping. The high-stakes meeting is seen as an opportunity to ease tensions. Demonstrations are expected in San Francisco. Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in the US for his first visit in six years, set to meet with Joe Biden in the San Francisco … Read more
UK woman Rita Roberts recognized 31 years after Belgium murder. She identified through a landmark police campaign called Operation Identify Me. Rita’s family recognized her distinctive tattoo in a report. A British woman, Rita Roberts, who was murdered in Belgium over 30 years ago, has been identified through a landmark police campaign called Operation Identify … Read more
Maryanne Trump Barry was found dead in her apartment. Maryanne Trump was the elder sister of Donald Trump. She served on the Philadelphia-based appeals court for two decades. Maryanne Trump Barry, the 86-year-old elder sister of former US President Donald Trump and a retired federal judge, was discovered dead in her Upper East Side apartment. … Read more
Hefty gear was brought in to pull out Indian workers amid the Uttarakhand tunnel collapse. Officials are providing essential supplies such as food, water, and oxygen. The exact duration of the rescue remains uncertain. In the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, efforts are underway to rescue nearly 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan highway … Read more
Rescuers race to save 40 workers stuck in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse. The workers became stranded when a landslide caused a portion of the tunnel to cave in. The state faces a race against time to rescue the workers. A critical rescue operation is underway in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand as 40 workers remain … Read more
Paul Pelosi testifies during accused attacker’s trial. The man was accused of attacking him in his San Francisco home last year. DePape allegedly broke into the Pelosi home with a hammer. Paul Pelosi, the husband of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has provided testimony against David DePape, the man accused of attacking him in … Read more
Donald Trump Jr hails genius father in New York fraud trial. The Ivy League graduate traced his journey from bartending in Colorado. He defended his father’s ability to create value in real estate. Donald Trump Jr characterized his father as a “real estate artist,” asserting that the former president was a “genius” capable of transforming … Read more
Icelandic earthquake refugees return to retrieve belongings. Experts anticipate minimal impact on flights this time. The town of Grindavik has seen thousands evacuated. Residents of a town in Iceland, struck by a series of over 500 earthquakes on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula, were briefly permitted to return to their homes to collect belongings. The town … Read more
