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I don't want to stop, but also want competent people: Donald Trump on H-1B visa | QUAD leaders commit to strengthening free and open Indo-Pacific, send veiled message to China in first meeting after Trump's inauguration | At least two Maoists are eliminated by security forces every day: Centre | New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to hold first bilateral talk with S Jaishankar | Saif Ali Khan is back home, waves at fans after hospital discharge | 66 killed as fire engulfs hotel at a ski resort in Turkey | At least 14 Maoists killed in encounter along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, Amit Shah says 'mighty blow to Naxalism' | Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris agreement in a repeat of his 2017 move | Donald Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from WHO, hours after reclaiming presidency | Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of United States

US-based short seller Hindenburg Research that targeted Adani Group and SEBI chairperson to be disbanded

Jan 16, 2025, at 10:57 am

Washington D.C./IBNS: US-based short seller Hindenburg Research that had targeted the Indian multinational conglomerate Adani Group and SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, will be disbanded, announced the founder Nate Anderson, media reports said.

We have a deal for hostages in Middle East: Donald Trump takes credit for Israel, Hamas ceasefire agreement

Jan 16, 2025, at 12:00 am

West Palm Beach/IBNS: US President-elect Donald Trump praised the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, which comes five days ahead of his return to power.

Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire agreement to end 15-month-long war in Gaza

Jan 15, 2025, at 11:51 pm

Ending a 15-month-long war, Israel and Hamas have reached a landmark agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza as well as exchanging of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue claims she slept with 1057 men in 12 hours

Jan 15, 2025, at 07:15 pm

OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue has claimed she recently broke the world record of having sex with 1057 men in 12 hours, a bizarre affirmation that left internet users in disbelief.

Pakistan: Security forces kill four terrorists in North Waziristan 

Jan 15, 2025, at 06:25 pm

Pakistani security forces have killed at least four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the South Asian country's North Waziristan district, media reports said on Wednesday.

Pakistan PM orders probe after PIA's advertisement over resuming Paris flight triggers row for evoking 9/11 memories

Jan 15, 2025, at 05:12 pm

An advertisement for state-run Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), that evoked eerie memories of the 9/11 attacks in the USA, triggered a massive row, forcing PM Shehbaz Sharif to order an investigation, media reports said.

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran never plotted to kill Donald Trump

Jan 15, 2025, at 02:40 pm

The Iranian President has denied it plotted to kill US President-elect Donald Trump, whose inauguraation will take place on January 20.

South Korea: Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol detained over failed attempt to impose martial law

Jan 15, 2025, at 08:53 am

South Korean investigators on Wednesday detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from his residence for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law that had plunged the nation into a crisis last month.

UK's Princess Kate Middleton says she is in remission from cancer

Jan 15, 2025, at 01:16 am

London/IBNS: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Tuesday said she was "in remission" from cancer as she accompanied her husband Prince William to visit the specialist London hospital where she was treated.

UK employers barred from passing skilled worker sponsorship costs to employees: Report

Jan 14, 2025, at 07:20 pm

London: Employers in the United Kingdom (UK) sponsoring Skilled Workers, including those from India, can no longer transfer specific sponsorship-related costs to their employees, reported Business Standard.

First formal hearing of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial ends within minutes after he did not appear before court

Jan 14, 2025, at 03:32 pm

The first formal hearing of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial failed just four minutes after he did not appear before the court, media reports said.

Middle East conflict: Hamas likely to release 33 hostages during first phase of emerging ceasefire deal with Israel

Jan 14, 2025, at 09:49 am

Hamas is likely to release 33 hostages during the first phase of the emerging ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine that is being finalised by negotiators in Qatar, media reports said, a move that may halt the ongoing violence in the region for the past 15 months.

Jagmeet Singh says Trump's intention of annexing Canada will have a 'price to pay'

Jan 13, 2025, at 02:30 pm

Canadian politician and a former ally of PM Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh, on Sunday, sent a strong message to  Donald Trump and said his nation is not for sale, referring to the US President-elect's intention of merging the neighbouring nation with America.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers to hand over captured North Korean soldiers to Pyongyang

Jan 13, 2025, at 10:22 am

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday offered to hand over captured North Korean soldiers to Pyongyang in exchange for the Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia.

China: Uyghur woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for giving Islamic religious lessons to her two sons, neighbour

Jan 12, 2025, at 11:07 pm

A Uyghur woman in China has been sentenced to 17 years in a Xinjiang prison for giving religious lessons to her two sons and a neighbour, media reports said.

What's wrong with them: Donald Trump targets California officials for failing to contain Los Angeles wildfires

Jan 12, 2025, at 10:37 pm

US President-elect Donald Trump has slammed the California officials for 'incompetence' in handling the Los Angeles fire that has left 16 people dead and the region ravaged.

Bangladesh government decides to skip Indian Meteorological Department's 150th anniversary celebration event

Jan 12, 2025, at 07:40 pm

Bangladesh's interim government has rejected India's invitation to attend the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the India Meteorological Department citing current restrictions on non-essential foreign travel at state expense.

Thirty hurt after two trams collide in France in rare event

Jan 12, 2025, at 06:07 pm

At least 30 people were hurt after two trams collided in a tunnel in France's Strasbourg city on Saturday, a rare occurrence in the transport system.

Teenager's death sparks violent protests in China amid allegations of a cover-up

Jan 12, 2025, at 03:48 pm

Beijing: China has witnessed a wave of violent protests following the death of a teenage boy, which has led to accusations of an official cover-up in Pucheng, located in Shaanxi province, media reports said.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says two wounded North Korean soldiers captured

Jan 12, 2025, at 03:16 pm

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said two North Korean wounded soldiers were captured as prisoners of war by the Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

Outgoing President Joe Biden says he felt 'honoured' after bestowing Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction on Pope Francis

Jan 12, 2025, at 02:23 pm

US President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the country's highest civilian award, the White House said on Sunday.

16 dead in Los Angeles wildfire, authorities warn of worsening condition

Jan 12, 2025, at 10:58 am

Los Angeles authorities have warned that the wildfire conditions will worsen in the coming days with at least 16 people being confirmed dead and over 12,000 structures damaged or destroyed, in raging wildfires that started last week, media reports said.

Tibetan people in-exile oppose China using 'Xizang' for Tibet during earthquake mourning events

Jan 11, 2025, at 06:45 pm

The Tibetan people in-exile have expressed their sadness after China used the term 'Xizang' for Tibet to gain global recognition following the recent 7.1 magnitude earthquake which hit the region and left over 120 people dead.

Chinese authorities detain musician who supported Hong Kong democracy movement

Jan 11, 2025, at 05:56 pm

A prominent Chinese musician in Xi’an has been detained for allegedly supporting the Hong Kong democracy movement.

Australia: 'Swastika' spray painted outside synagogue in Sydney

Jan 11, 2025, at 05:19 pm

Australian police have released CCTV images after 'offensive graffiti' was sprayed on a synagogue and a house in Sydney city, showcasing yet another instance when the country's Jewish community was targeted.

Los Angeles wildfire: Toll touches 11, more than 10,000 structures burnt down as blaze still persists

Jan 11, 2025, at 11:21 am

Los Angeles/IBNS: At least 11 people have been killed in what is considered as the worst wildfire in the Los Angeles city of California, United States while more than 10,000 houses and structures were burnt down in the blaze which is even three days later no less threatening.

'I legitimately believe Elon Musk may be going mad,' his biographer Seth Abramson claims

Jan 11, 2025, at 12:43 am

Elon Musk's biographer Seth Abramson has claimed that the Tesla CEO is not healthy mentally and that his decision-making and actions could have dangerous implications for the United States.

Donald Trump dodges jail with ‘unconditional discharge’ for felony convictions

Jan 11, 2025, at 12:22 am

Washington DC/IBNS: Donald Trump Friday became the first President-elect to be charged with felonies after a US court upheld his conviction in a hush-money case.

Japan: Eight students injured in hammer attack at university in Tokyo

Jan 10, 2025, at 06:36 pm

At least eight students were injured in a hammer attack at a university in Japan's Tokyo city on Friday, media reports said.

Neighbours helping neighbors: Justin Trudeau sends aid to fight US wildfires amid Donald Trump's '51st State' remark

Jan 10, 2025, at 06:11 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent firefighting resources to the USA where wildfires devastated a large portion of Los Angeles and even left 10 people dead.