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US unveils third round of Hamas sanctions: ‘Key officials backed by Iran…’

The United States in conjunction with the United Kingdom on Tuesday announced a third round of sanctions on Hamas since last month's attack on Israel, again targeting the group's Iranian backers. The sanctions target "key Hamas officials and the mechanisms...

Vladimir Putin does not want media coverage ahead of presidential elections as…

Russian president Vladimir Putin approved changes to the law that governs presidential elections in the country putting new restrictions on media coverage, Associated Press reported quoting local agencies. The changes come ahead of the elections that are to be...

‘Watch this video’, John Oliver calls for empathy on Israel-Hamas war, gets a thumbs up from netizens

In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver delved into the complex and contentious Israel-Hamas war by highlighting the failures of leadership and underscoring the importance of empathy in any rhetoric. He started the show by reminding...

Four hundred government officials from 40 departments and agencies within US president Joe Biden's administration signed a letter opposing his handling of the Israel-Hamas war and demanding a cease-fire. The letter was first reported by the New York Times. It...

Appeal filed against death sentence to 8 ex-navy men by Qatar court: MEA

An appeal has been filed against the death sentence given by a Qatari court to eight former Indian Navy personnel and the Indian government is engaged with the authorities in Qatar to find a resolution to the issue that has cast...

‘You’re just scum’, Nikki Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy; he calls her ‘Dick Cheney in three-inch heels’

Nikki Haley blasted Vivek Ramaswamy during the third Republican presidential primary debate held on Wednesday night, October 8, during a heated exchange where Vivek called out Nikki’s daughter's TikTok use. In the past, Nikki has mocked Vivek’s use of...

American lawyer, 77, shoots dead 2 protestors for blocking a highway in Panama; dramatic scenes caught on camera

77-year-old American lawyer has been arrested in Panama after he was caught on camera shooting dead two environmental protesters blocking a highway. Reportedly the roadblocks have caused up to $80 million in daily losses to businesses and have shuttered...

Donald Trump calls GOP debate ‘unwatchable’ during rally in Florida

Despite the $250 million New York civil fraud trial, Donald Trump still hopes voters will send him back to the White House. The former US president decided to skip the third Republican Presidential Debate and held a rally of...

‘I don’t want to have a heart attack…’: Omegle founder Leif K-Brooks explains why he shut down the chat website

Omegle, a free online chat website, has ended its services forever, on November 8, 2023. The website allowed users to connect one-on-one anonymously without the need to register. It was launched in the year 2009 by the then 18-year-old...

Where does United States rank among countries with binge drinkers?

People often wonder which nationalities binge drink the most among the countries of the world. A new study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has made revealed that the top position for people who binge drink...

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Kanpur crash: Driver Mohan claims he was behind wheel

The probe into Kanpur’s high-profile Lamborghini crash took a fresh turn on Wednesday after one Mohan, the alleged designated...