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Londoners and visitors to the British capital on Friday (June 14) evening were delighted to hear that the cancer treatment of Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, is going well and that she will be making her first public appearance over the weekend. Watch!
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, said in a personal message that she is making good progress and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy. She further said that she is not out of the woods. Watch to know more!
World leaders have struck a deal to use the profits of frozen Russian assets to secure a loan of "approximately $50 billion" to aid Ukraine financially, according to a declaration to be issued by a summit of the G7. Diplomats had already laid the ground for a preliminary agreement as leaders from the group of seven advanced economies gathered on Thursday in Puglia, Italy, for the start of a three-day meeting
Within just three days of the election results being announced, real estate prices in Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh have surged dramatically, with an increase ranging anywhere between 50% and 100%. The decisive victory of the TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP alliance has eliminated uncertainty regarding the capital, sparking renewed interest among buyers. However, very few property transactions are occurring as there is now a shortage of sellers in the capital region.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy sign a 10-year security agreement at the G7 summit in Italy, aiming to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia. The deal, intended to ensure long-term U.S. support, includes weapons, ammunition, and intelligence sharing, and is a step towards Ukraine's NATO membership. G7 leaders also plan $50 billion in loans for Ukraine.
Southeast Florida grapples with severe flooding as heavy rainfall persists. Witness the impact through videos showing flooded streets and stranded vehicles in Fort Lauderdale. Stay updated on the unfolding situation as authorities work to manage the aftermath.
Relatives of hostages and other demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv on June 12 demanding the Israeli government to accept a deal to release those taken by Hamas on October 7. US secretary of State Antony Blinken said that mediators would keep trying to close an elusive cease-fire deal for Gaza after Hamas proposed changes to a US-backed plan
MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh rushed to Kuwait on June 13 to address the aftermath of a horrific fire tragedy that claimed Indian lives. Expressing his grief, he pledged to assess the situation and report back to the Indian government.
Interest rates steady at 5.25% to 5.5%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the Fed is not confident about reducing interest rates, even though it has eased substantially. He added that the inflation needs to meet its target of 2% for FOMC to start rate cuts. Central bank policymakers noted that there has been “modest further progress” toward its 2% inflation objective. Watch!
Jerry West, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time whose silhouette was the inspiration for the National Basketball Association's logo, has died at the age of 86. The Los Angeles Clippers, where he was an executive, confirmed the death on Wednesday (June 12), saying the 14-times NBA all-star passed away peacefully with his wife Karen by his side. Watch!
An Indian-origin software engineer in the US has left the internet shocked. Recently laid off, the man shared a video detailing the surprising reason behind his job loss. His position is to be replaced by a “real” Indian residing in India. This comes amidst the ongoing lay off season in the tech sector. Watch to know more.
Due to the unrest in PoK, activist Amjad Ayub Mirza said he wants to be included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet. Mirza claimed that he is eligible enough to be a part of PM Modi's new government. Watch.
The jury began deliberations in the case of Hunter Biden, the US president's son accused of lying about his use of illegal drugs when he bought a handgun in 2018.
On June 10, the United Nations Security Council endorsed a proposal from US President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Council urged the Palestinian militants to accept the agreement, which aims to end the conflict that has been ongoing for eight months.
French President Emmanuel Macron's bold move to call snap legislative elections following a defeat to Marine Le Pen's far-right party in the EU vote has sent shockwaves through France. The decision offers the far-right a significant chance at political power, jeopardizing Macron's presidency years before the term ends. If Le Pen's National Rally party secures a parliamentary majority, Macron could find himself with limited influence over domestic affairs. The lower house elections are scheduled for June 30, with a second-round vote on July 7, as Macron faces a pivotal moment in his political career.
Parisians expressed shock at the announcement on June 9 by French President Emmanuel Macron, calling for snap legislative elections for later this month after he was trounced by Marine Le Pen's far-right party in the June 9 European Union vote. "It's a bit of a bombshell," said restaurant owner Eloise Troccaz. "I'm quite surprised because we're not used to the government listening to the people," said student Laurian Laborde. Macron's decision represents a major gamble on his political future, three years before his presidency ends. If Le Pen's National Rally (RN) party wins a parliamentary majority, Macron would be left with little sway over domestic affairs.
South Korea resumed loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea on Sunday, its military said, following through on a warning demanding Pyongyang stop sending balloons carrying trash into the South.
Israeli minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government on June 9, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader's far-right coalition amid a months-long war in Gaza
Tens of thousands march in London for pro-Palestinian cause, met by pro-Israeli counter-demonstration. Also, pro-Palestinian activists gather in Washington DC, urging an end to Gaza conflict and criticizing US support for Israel, staging protest outside White House.
The state Division of Cannabis Control published applications for new dual licenses that will allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to also sell non-medical cannabis.
With a renewed ceasefire push in the eight-month-old Gaza war stalled, Israel bombarded central and southern areas again on June 7, killing dozens of Palestinians, as tank forces advanced to the western edges of Rafah.
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon must start his four-month prison sentence by July 1 after a judge rejected his appeal. This decision comes as Trump faces Biden in the November election. Bannon, convicted of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena, calls the prosecution politically motivated and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Reserve Bank of India announced its decision on interest rates. Watch the post monetary policy press conference.
An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school-turned-shelter in central Gaza killed at least 30 people. The strike came after the military said it was launching new air and ground operations in central Gaza. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah received at least 30 bodies from the strike on the school and another six from a separate strike on a home. Watch!
Tensions rise as new footage reveals Philippine personnel pointing guns at China Coast Guard officers. The video includes scenes of two men on a grounded military vessel and personnel aboard the BRP Sierra Madre holding rifles. The confrontation occurs amidst ongoing disputes over the sovereignty of the Nansha Islands, including Ren'ai Island, which the Philippines claims. Watch the dramatic encounter unfold in this latest development of the Philippine-China maritime clash.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned an Israeli parliamentary bill that seeks to label UNRWA, the main provider of aid for Palestinians in Gaza, a terrorist group, joining a growing number of nations opposed to the proposal. The bill, which passed a preliminary vote in parliament last week, is the product of increasingly tense relations between Israel and the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees. Israel has accused the agency of militant links, claiming that hundreds of its employees are members of militant groups, including some who allegedly participated in the Oct. 7 attacks on southern Israel. Watch!
South African parties geared up for coalition talks on May 31 as the governing African National Congress (ANC) looked set to fall well short of a majority for the first time in 30 years of democracy. While the party of the late Nelson Mandela looked likely to remain the largest political force after the May 20 election, voters appeared to have punished the former liberation movement for years of economic decline, which has left many in poverty
Former US President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in the Hush Money Trial. With the US Presidential elections around the corner, what does this mean for the country? How will Trump’s conviction affect Biden’s campaign, and why is his conviction a historical mood in the history? Watch this video to learn more from the political analysts.
Celebrities took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, May 30, to react to the historic news that former US president Donald Trump became the first U.S. president convicted of a crime. A New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. Celebrities like Lynda Carter, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack celebrated the verdict, while others, including Caitlyn Jenner and Kevin Sorbo, commiserated. Watch their reactions!
Donald Trump's guilty verdict in New York has ignited a firestorm of opinions, with supporters and critics alike weighing in on the historic decision. Outside the courthouse, emotions ran high as his fans expressed dismay, while in Fort Worth, Texas, reactions varied from labeling the verdict a "sham" to considering its potential impact on the upcoming election. As the first U.S. president convicted of a crime, Trump faces a wave of speculation about his political future. Hear from Americans on both sides of the debate as they assess the verdict's significance and its potential implications for the nation's future.
Yemen's Houthis will continue their military operations and escalate them "in quality and quantity" in support of Palestinians in Israel's war on Gaza, the Iran-backed group's leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi has said in a televised speech. Watch
New York's Nassau County will have unprecedented security arrangements in place for the T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan on June 9 due to the threat of a terror attack even though state Governor Kathy Hochul insisted that it is not credible "at this time." The Eisenhower Park Stadium at Nassau County will host eight matches of the tournament, including India's three outings. The Indians will also play a practice game against Bangladesh here on June 1.
Israeli forces have achieved tactical control over the entire corridor that runs along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, Israel's chief military spokesperson said on Wednesday. Watch!
The Israeli parliament will hold a preliminary vote designating the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as a terrorist organisation, The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday. Watch!
Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail will be acquired for $4.6 billion (£3.57 billion) by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. The formal offer values International Distributions Services, the parent company of Royal Mail and the international parcels network GLS, at 370 pence per share. Since its privatisation in 2013, Royal Mail has been undergoing a transformation to focus more on parcels as letter volumes have steadily decreased. Kretinsky, who already owns approximately a quarter of Royal Mail's shares, will now take full control of the company.
On May 28, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), marks the seventh flight for this Falcon 9 first stage booster. EarthCARE aims to study the impact of clouds and aerosols on Earth's radiation balance. Learn more about this groundbreaking mission and its objectives here.
Closing arguments have begun in the historic hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. Then the jury will start deliberations, and after that, it is anyone’s guess when they will return and what they’ll decide. But if he is found guilty on even one count, Donald Trump will become the first former US president with a criminal conviction, and the first major party candidate to run for the White House as a felon. Trump has been free on bail throughout the trial. If the verdict is guilty, he will probably still be able to leave the court as a free man until Justice Juan Merchan schedules a sentencing hearing. The judge has several factors to consider in sentencing, including Trump’s age (77), lack of previous conviction and possibly his violations of the court’s gag orders. Watch!
North Korea's latest satellite launch attempt ended in failure, with black-and-white footage shared by South Korea's military. Just hours before the launch, Pyongyang announced plans to send a second spy satellite into orbit by June 4. However, the launch, originating from Dongchang-ri, home to North Korea's main space flight centre, became the third failed attempt following two crashes last year. Watch the footage and learn more about North Korea's ongoing space ambitions and challenges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies blocking a hostage deal, calling the accusations lies. He admits to a mistake in the Rafah strike but insists Israel will continue its Gaza operations despite international criticism. Netanyahu also rejects claims that he and his coalition are avoiding an agreement, pointing out the complexity of the situation.
More than 2,000 people have been buried in a Papua New Guinea landslide that destroyed a remote highland village, the government warned May 27 as it called for international help in the rescue effort. The once-bustling hillside village in the Enga province was almost wiped out when a chunk of Mount Mungalo collapsed in the early hours of May 24, smothering scores of homes and the people sleeping inside them.
Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” became the first Indian film to win the ‘Grand Prix’ at Cannes. The film bagged the second most prestigious award at the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival. After the screening, the movie received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Film Festival. But despite her success at Cannes, Payal Kapadia is facing challenges back home. What is her protest with FTII about? Watch this video to know more.
At close on May 27, the Sensex was down 19.89 points at 75,390.50, and the Nifty was down 24.65 points at 22,932.45.Proxy advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) has advised investors to vote against ITC's proposed scheme of arrangement for the demerger of hotels business into ITC Hotels and much more. Watch to know.
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Dublin Airport faced turbulence, injuring at least 12 people. The injuries occurred during a bout of turbulence. However, the plane landed safely and as per schedule. This incident comes barely five days after a Singapore Airline flight from London had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. The turbulence resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British man and caused injuries to 20 others.
About 670 people are estimated to be buried under a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN official says. Watch for more
The death toll increased on Sunday following a Russian strike on a busy DIY hardware store in Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials reported. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, May 25, also injured dozens of people. Local authorities stated that at least 120 individuals were inside the Epicentr hypermarket when two guided bombs hit, igniting a massive fire. Surveillance video captures the moment the bombs struck.
US Presidential candidate Donald Trump was booed and heckled by many in a raucous audience at the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday night, a marked change from the adulation he receives at rallies from his fervently loyal supporters. Libertarians, who believe in limited government and individual freedom, blame Trump, a Republican, for rushing through the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine when he was president and for not doing more to stop public health restrictions on the unvaccinated during the pandemic. Watch for more details!
A New Mexico judge on Friday rejected Alec Baldwin’s bid to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against him. A court filing said the actor will stand trial in July for the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. At a hearing on May 17, Baldwin's lawyers argued that a grand jury indictment of the actor was "a sham" as a New Mexico state prosecutor failed to tell jurors they could question defense witnesses and stopped them hearing evidence helpful to the actor's case. The ruling opens the way for an unprecedented trial of a Hollywood star for an on-set death. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot with a live round after Baldwin pointed a gun at her. Watch here for more details -
A child squats under a hand pump as water gushes out from the old rusty pipe, sending some reprieve to his body hours before the sun sets in yet another hot day in Pakistan's Jacobabad city. The mercury soared to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in Jacobabad, located in the southern Sindh province, according to a regional meteorological centre in Karachi. Yet, long after the sun has set, temperature in the city was recorded at 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 degrees Fahrenheit), rendering locals to spend another restless night in the heat. Jacobabad's roughly 200,000 residents are well aware of their reputation as one of the world's hottest cities. Even as they grapple with a severe heatwave sweeping across the region, frequent power cuts in the city add to their woes. Watch here for more details
Hindalco Industries reported a 31.6 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,174 crore for the March quarter from Rs 2,411 crore a year ago, helped by robust sales and low input costs across business segments. Market fails to hold record highs as it hit intra-day with Nifty ending below 23,000. Nifty hit intra-day record high of 23,026. Watch to know more.
