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US State California Adopts Resolution To Celebrate Diwali On November 8
It said that Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains throughout the United States, and across the globe.
"Will Be Greatest Of Its Kind": Trump "Grateful" For Supreme Court Ballroom Decision
8 Killed As Plane Crashes On Second Attempt Amid Heavy Fog In US' Alaska
Alaska Plane Crash: The military has not said what work they were performing at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, about 450 miles (725 kilometers) west of Anchorage on Alaska's southwest coast.
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Sword Attack At Swedish School
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the Brinell high school, which has 450 students aged 16 to 20, in Fagersta, a town of 13,000 inhabitants in central Sweden.
TikTok To Pay $400 Million Settlement In US Children's Privacy Case
The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission jointly sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it had placed the safety of millions of children in jeopardy by collecting their personal data without parental permission.
Ukraine Sanctions Russian Hit 'Masha And The Bear' Cartoon
"Ukraine has imposed sanctions against the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series 'Masha and the Bear'," Ukrainian Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna said on X.
"Dictator", "Genocide": Israel, Turkey At Loggerheads Over Syria Attack
Turkey has become a virulent critic of Israel's war in Gaza, sparked by Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
Why Meghan Markle Faces Difficult Return To The UK
Both Meghan and Harry have complained about her treatment by the British media which Harry told a court this year made her life "an absolute misery".
US Plans To Repay $725 Million As Part Of Its Large UN Debt: Report
The $725 million would be less than 20 per cent of the more than $4 billion that the UN said in May it was owed by the United States
US Supreme Court Allows Construction Of Trump's White House Ballroom, For Now
Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday allowing work to continue while the court considers an emergency appeal from the Trump administration.
Mother Of Gaza Girl Hind Rajab Demands Independent Probe Into Her Death
Israel's military this week admitted to firing at the family's car as it fled an Israeli invasion and firing toward an ambulance dispatched to help them.
Netherlands Fines Uber 825 Million Euros Over Driver Account Deactivations
The ruling is based on European data regulations which state that people should not "be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing".
Turkey Issues 'Genocide' Warrant For Netanyahu Over Flotilla Interception
Turkey has become a virulent critic of Israel's war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has frequently accused Netanyahu of "genocide".
Gulf Countries Deport Over 20,000 Pakistanis For Begging, Security Reasons
The data, provided by the Narcotics Control Ministry, sheds light on the scale of deportations as Gulf authorities cited security concerns as well as immigration and criminal violations.
14 Killed, 120 Injured As Russia Hits Shopping Centre In Zelensky's Hometown
Twenty-two children were among the wounded in the daytime attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown, regional governor Oleksandr Hanzha said on the Telegram messaging app.
After Arms Haul From Forest Near Berlin, German Minister's 'Russia Hand' Hint
While he avoided naming Moscow, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said involvement of a "foreign power" could not be ruled out in the weapons case, adding that federal prosecutors were investigating.
UAE Woman Writes 150 Words On One Sticky Note, Sets Guinness World Record
Pushpajothi stated that this platform gave her the opportunity to display her talent and boosted her self-confidence.
Bangladesh Keen To Join Saudi-Pak-Turkey Defence Alliance, Says PM's Top Aide
This gives a new template to Bangladesh's foreign policy at a time when there have been strains over a Sheikh Hasina event in New Delhi even as both countries are working towards a reset in ties.
Veteran Politician Mirza Alamgir Takes Oath As Bangladesh's New President
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, the official residence of the president of Bangladesh.
Prince Harry, 6 Others To Pay Initial Rs 124 Crore After Losing Privacy Case
In a judgement on Friday, Justice Matthew Nicklin said in a statement that the payment must be made in a week, as the public figures could not prove the allegations.
News from Arabic Countries
Palestinian teen shot and killed in West Bank attack, UN responds
A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and another person critically injured in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank
Nigeria and the Sahel: A growing security divide
A widening diplomatic rift is complicating efforts to confront a shared cross-border security threat.
At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes
Thousands of people have died since 2014 trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe.
US imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods after talks fail
Canadian Prime Minister vows retaliatory tariffs "dollar for dollar" following failure to secure a US trade agreement.
US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department's suspension of immigrant visas.
Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week
Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week.
Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast
Saja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’
Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader
Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall
Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
Iran war live: Trump says he views Strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
US president says Iran 'would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion'.
Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports
More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat, according to a local resident.
Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump
Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.
Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher
Andhra Pradesh's regional minister of education says he is taking legal action with committee against those responsible.
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill
The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Trump: ‘We’re seeing what happens’ on sanctions for Iran
Donald Trump repeated claims that Iran is weakened economically and militarily and ‘would love’ to make a deal.
US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown
The vice president's speech hinged heavily on economic themes, as voter confidence slips for Republican policies.
TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws
TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal charges
The governor, who leads the state of Sinaloa, has been accused by the Trump administration of partnering with a cartel.
One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school
One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword-wielding man at a Swedish high school.
Arsenal rout Coventry 3-0 to begin Premier League title defence in style
Kai Havertz struck early, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, before Martin Odegaard netted after the break.
Global Sumud Flotilla joins Albania’s anti-resort protest
Three boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Albania’s Vlore on Friday to support the “Flamingo Revolution"
Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down
Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?
The UN warns of another hunger crisis, with starvation threatening millions.