Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, on Sept 16, said, ‘India is among the nations where suffering of Muslims endures’. In a post on ‘X,’ Khamenei referred to India and said the Islamic world should not remain oblivious to the condition of Muslims in these places. In response to Khamenei’s comments, India promptly disagreed, stating that it “strongly deplores the comments”. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “These are misinformed and unacceptable” remarks. Furthermore, the MEA ‘held up a mirror’ to Iran regarding the rights of minorities in their country and advised Iran to “look at its own record”.
Sean “Diddy" Combs was arrested late Monday in New York, where he faces a sealed criminal indictment, prosecutors announced late Monday. The U.S. attorney in Manhattan, Damian Williams, said in a statement that federal agents arrested Combs. “We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time.”
A media investigation raises questions about the death of Turkish-American activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi during a protest in West Bank’s Beita. As tensions rise, her family accuses Israeli forces of using excessive force, while Israel claims it was managing a riot. Watch for a deeper look into this tragic incident
Billionaire Jared Isaacman has successfully led the world’s first private spacewalk during the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, orbiting 700 km above Earth. Joined by SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, this marks a new chapter in commercial spaceflight. Watch for all the details of this historic event!
The United Nations reports that six of its employees were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp. The total death toll from the strike has reached 18. Stay updated on the unfolding crisis in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Speculation surrounds Kamala Harris’ earrings during her debate with Donald Trump. Could they have been secret earphones, as some claim? We break down the theories and facts behind this viral controversy. Watch for more insights!
Russian forces have launched a significant counteroffensive against Ukrainian troops in the border region of Kursk. With 10 settlements reportedly recaptured, Major General Apti Alaudinov of the Chechen Akhmat special forces confirms that Russian troops are pushing forward on the right flank. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this evolving conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the lack of accountability for the deaths of UN staff and aid workers in Gaza and criticized the idea of a UN peacekeeping force in Haiti, where armed gangs are driving a humanitarian crisis. In a candid interview, Guterres also addressed the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, calling the global situation "chaotic." Stay informed on these pressing international issues.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy visit Ukraine, signaling strong Western support at a crucial point in the war. With Iranian missiles now in Russia's arsenal, discussions intensify on Ukraine’s use of Western long-range missiles. Stay updated on the latest developments in the conflict.
The situation in Manipur remains tense as ongoing clashes prompt the government to suspend internet services for five days and enforce curfews in three districts. Colleges have been closed on September 11-12 to ensure public safety. Get the latest updates on the unrest and measures being taken to maintain peace.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces a $100 million judgment in a sexual assault lawsuit after failing to appear in court. The case involves allegations from nearly 30 years ago by a Michigan inmate. Combs' legal team plans to challenge the judgment, calling the claims fraudulent. Stay updated on this high-profile legal battle.
In their first debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clashed on major issues: economic policies, abortion rights, and immigration. Harris highlighted her economic plans while Trump criticized the current administration's handling of inflation and immigration. Watch the debate highlights and see how each candidate defended their vision for America's future.
Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president following the debate, citing Harris as a “steady-handed” leader. Swift’s endorsement comes amid controversy over AI-generated images of her supporting Trump. The post, featuring a personal touch with her cat, received massive support online. Watch Swift’s impactful endorsement and its reaction.
Kamala Harris delivered a confident performance in her first debate against Donald Trump, energizing her supporters in Philadelphia. With 56 days left in the race, Harris highlighted the contrasting visions for America and emphasized the need for continued effort. Watch her impactful address and the enthusiastic response from her team.
Donald Trump declared his Tuesday night debate in Philadelphia as his best performance yet, despite feeling the moderators were biased against him. In the spin room, Trump criticized Kamala Harris and suggested he faced an unfair challenge. Catch his post-debate remarks and reactions.
At the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the challenges of replicating India's UPI payment system in Germany. She echoed Indian FM S. Jaishankar's views on digitalization, noting the difficulty of achieving similar widespread use in Germany. Discover more about this international discussion on digital payments.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in a high-stakes 90-minute debate moderated by ABC anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis. With sharp contrasts in political ideologies, this debate is expected to be a pivotal moment in the current political landscape. Tune in for all the highlights and key moments of this historic event.
Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has fled to India. An extradition treaty between the two countries may allow this, but India could refuse under certain conditions. Will India oblige, or will Hasina remain in exile? Legal experts weigh in on the complexities of this case.
Vice President Kamala Harris, during a stop at Penzeys Spices in Pittsburgh, speaks about unity and the exhaustion over division in America. She shares her thoughts on receiving endorsements from Dick and Liz Cheney and highlights the need to turn the page on divisiveness ahead of her debate with Donald Trump
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 17-year career with his national team. Suarez, who is Uruguay's all-time top scorer with 69 goals and has 142 caps, will play his final match against Paraguay on September 6 at the Centenario stadium. Known for his crucial role in Uruguay's 2010 World Cup semi-final run and Copa America victory, Suarez's departure marks the end of an era for Uruguayan football.
Russia launched missile and drone strikes across numerous Ukrainian regions, killing at least five people, officials reported on Tuesday (August 27). This assault follows Moscow's largest air attack of the war on its neighbor the previous day. In a significant development aimed at ending the prolonged conflict with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a detailed peace plan is ready to be presented to U.S. President Joe Biden. This initiative is part of Zelenskyy's ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure greater international support and bring the devastating war to a close. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #zelensky #putin
Russia launched missile and drone attacks targeting scores of Ukrainian regions and killing at least five people, officials said on August 27, a day after Moscow's biggest air attack on its neighbour. Watch for more on the Russia-Ukraine war
While the rooftops of Islamabad are a sea of solar panels, the Pakistani capital is by no means unique as hundreds of thousands of people across the country are increasingly turning to solar energy. However, it seems it's not solar energy's green credentials that are convincing many Pakistanis to switch. Instead, it is a case of simple economics . Watch here for more details
On the fourth day (August 22) of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that if elected as president, she will aim to pass a middle class tax cut. Watch this video for more
An Indian passenger bus carrying 40 on board plunges into Nepal's Marsyangdi River. At least 14 bodies have been recovered already and rescue operations to find the other are still underway. The accident occurred around 11:30 am on Friday, August 23, 2024. #bus #accident #mishap #nepal #india #river #marsyangdi
Ahead of his visit to conflict-torn Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India firmly believes that a solution to any conflict cannot be found on the battlefield and it is ready to extend all possible cooperation for restoration of peace and stability in the region. In the second leg of his two-nation trip, Modi will be in Kyiv for around seven hours. He will leave for the Ukrainian capital onboard a train this evening and the journey will take around 10 hours.
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal "now is in sight," the U.S. envoy to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the Security Council on Thursday, August 22. She also urged the 15-member body to press Palestinian militants Hamas to accept a bridging proposal.
Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, passed away at the age of 117 in a Spanish nursing home, as confirmed by her official X account on Tuesday. Guinness World Records (GWR) also issued a statement confirming that she passed away at the age of 117 years and 168 days. #World'sOldestPerson #guinessworldrecords #mariabranyas #oldestperson
NATO nation Turkey made explosive remarks against the US and Israel. Turkey’s ambassador to Iran, Hicabi Kırlangıç, asserted that Ankara will not dictate Iran's response to Israeli actions, suggesting that "aggressor countries" like Israel and the US should be "brought to their knees." Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan also condemned US support for Israeli actions. Watch for more
Maria Branyas, world's oldest person, passed away at the age of 117 in a Spanish nursing home, as confirmed by her official X account on Tuesday. Guinness World Records (GWR) also issued a statement confirming that she passed away at the age of 117 years and 168 days.
Watch this compilation of the best moments from the second day of the Democratic National Convention - from an Michelle Obama criticizing Donald Trump and Barack Obama getting a ovation. U.S. Senator Bernie Senders calling for a quick ceasefire in Gaza war and much more.
The Polish leaders expressed excitement ahead of PM Modi’s two-day visit to Poland.The leaders highlighted how Modi’s visit will boost several sectors and accelerate the development in both the nations. Members of the Indian community in Poland expressed excitement for PM Modi’s upcoming visit. PM Modi will be making official visits to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23. Watch here for more details - #pmmodi #Primeminister #poland #indiancommunity
Watch this compilation of the best moments from the first day of the Democratic National Convention - from an almost 3-minute ovation for US President Joe Biden, to his big attack on Trump, to his shoutout to his wife Jill Biden - to him calling appointing Kamala Harris his VP his best decision, Biden's 'farewell' speech went on for nearly an hour. Kamala Harris also made a surprise appearance and spoke for a short while. Watch here
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds press conference during his visit to Israel, a trip aimed at intensifying diplomatic pressure to achieve a ceasefire deal in Gaza that will end the months-long bloodshed between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. Blinken speaks to the media during his Israel visit
Donald Trump says he is open to offering Tesla CEO Elon Musk a cabinet job and has added he may do away with $7,500 tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases, a move that will hurt the EV maker. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump said in an interview after a campaign event in Pennsylvania #trump #elonmusk #usa #uspresidentialelection2024 #trumpnews
US Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly criticised former President Donald Trump on August 18, suggesting her opponent is a "coward" whose politics is focused on putting down rivals. The remarks came in a campaign appearance as she toured the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania with running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, before Harris heads to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug 19.
Billionaire Elon Musk has compared Brazil's Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes to the infamous Harry Potter villain, Lord Voldemort. The SpaceX CEO made the comparison in a tweet, which has since gone viral, featuring side-by-side images of Judge Moraes and Voldemort. Judge Moraes is seen in a black cloak similar to that worn by Voldemort, who is wielding a wand in the other image. "The resemblance is uncanny. Alexandre de Voldemort," The Tesla CEO wrote in the caption on X. #elonmusk #brazilnews #brazilchiefjustice #voldermort
A brawl broke out in Turkey's parliament on Friday after lawmakers convened to discuss the status of a jailed opposition figure controversially stripped of his parliamentary immunity earlier this year. They were meeting after the country's constitutional court earlier this month struck down parliament's decision to oust Can Atalay from his parliamentary seat.
An Air India cabin crew member was allegedly assaulted inside her hotel room in London. The airline confirmed the intrusion amid reports suggesting that the staffer may have been physically assaulted. Late last night, Air India issued a statement on the "unlawful incident of intrusion" that occurred at a London hotel. The airline said it is providing not only immediate assistance but also professional counselling to help her and her colleagues cope with the traumatic event.
Taliban are preparing to celebrate the third anniversary of seizing power in Afghanistan. The militant group took over control after the US and NATO forces withdrew from the country following two decades of war.
Harsh Wardhan Shringla, India's former high commissioner to Bangladesh, has said Pakistan could be involved in the downfall of the Bangladeshi government. Speaking to PTI, Shringla cited historical connections and ongoing support for Islamist groups like Jamaat-e-Islami as potential factors. He also comments on the US's role, noting its strong diplomatic presence and past sanctions against the Bangladeshi government
United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris will face off in their first debate on September 10 on ABC, amid a tight race as indicated by recent polls.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia congratulated the people today from her hospital bed, saying the country has been "liberated" through the efforts of "our valiant children". Released from prison after Sheikh Hasina resigned from Prime Minister post and skipped the country, Khaleda Zia also thanked the people "who prayed for my health and freedom". This was posted through a video on social media. #khaledazia #bangladeshprotest #bangladeshiprimeminister #shiekhhasina #begumkhaledazia
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her running mate in the 2024 presidential race—as Harris tries to gain ground on former President Donald Trump with just over three months until the November election
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the pioneer of the global microcredit movement, who could shepherd Bangladesh's new interim government, was an arch foe of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who has resigned and fled the country
Hamas has appointed a new chief to lead the terror organization until it can hold elections next year to replace its assassinated leader, according to Saudi reports. Mohamed Ismail Darwish, the man leading Hamas’ Shura Council, has been tapped as the interim chief following the death of Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in a bombing in Tehran last week, the Saudi-based Al Arabiya news reports. #israelhamaswar #hamaschief #palestine #gaza #mohammedismaildarwish #middleeast
Twenty-four hours after ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka and landed at Delhi’s Hindon base, it is still unclear where her final destination will be. Sources confirmed that the United Kingdom is “unlikely” to accept her request for asylum. It is understood that Hasina, who had to leave Bangladesh at short notice, is discussing options with other countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, apart from the US, UK and Finland. According to officials, Hasina, who is travelling with sister Sheikh Rehana Siddiq, is in a “safe house” , pending a final decision. #bangladeshunrest #sheikhhasina #asylum #US #Finland #UK #bangladeshnewsupdate #sheikhhasinaasylum
A governor, former congressman and army veteran, Walz brings experience and a liberal record to the Democratic ticket, making him an ideal choice to be Kamala Harris' running mate
An angry mob stormed into former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence 'Ganabhaban', shouting slogans, pumping fists and showing victory signs amid her resignation. Crowds were seen in the drawing rooms of the residence in capital Dhaka, and some people could be seen carrying away televisions, chairs and tables from what was one of the most protected buildings in the country
A U.S. judge ruled on August 5 that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world's default search engine, the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech's market dominance. Google controls about 90% of the online search market, and 95% on smartphones. The decision paves the way for a second trial to determine potential fixes, including a possible breakup of Alphabet