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World leaders condemn shooting at Donald Trump's rally

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the shooting incident at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania "concerning and confronting."

2024-07-14T06:52:35.060647+00:00 IST

School building collapse during exam claims 21 lives in Nigeria

According to Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the two-story building crumbled in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, leaving an additional 30 individuals hospitalised.

2024-07-13T12:46:31.956822+00:00 IST

Argentina designates Hamas a terrorist group

The move is symbolic of President Javier Milei's pro-Israel stance as he seeks to strongly align Argentina with Israel and USA

2024-07-13T04:02:13.182932+00:00 IST

Russian-born couple charged of spying in Australia

The Australian authorities have charged two Russian-born Australian citizens, who were preparing for an espionage offense after allegedly obtaining military information that they were planning to hand over to Russian authorities, reported CNN.

2024-07-12T11:56:47.958208+00:00 IST

Kenya's President Ruto fires almost entire cabinet amid protests

Only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi remain in their respective positions, Kenyan President William Ruto said.

2024-07-11T15:48:04.794641+00:00 IST

‘Artificial Intelligence Office’ launches inaugural AI Challenge

The UAE's Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, the Mastercard Centre for Advanced AI and Cyber Technology in Dubai and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced the launch of their inaugural "AI Challenge".

2024-07-11T10:22:13.114085+00:00 IST

Tourist crushed to death by elephants in South Africa

After getting out of his car to get a close-up picture of the breeding elephants, a Spanish tourist was crushed to death by a herd of elephants in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, local police said, according to CNN.

2024-07-11T07:25:06.989648+00:00 IST

Will implement some of your recommendations: Ruto tells youth

William Ruto said that he will implement the recommendations that he can, including reducing government expenditure and offices.

2024-07-02T11:01:22.302614+00:00 IST

Kenyan human rights body condemns use of force amid Finance Bill

The KNCHR has criticised President William Ruto for using brutal force against citizens protesting the Finance Bill 2024, which included unpopular tax hikes.

2024-07-02T09:29:40.954499+00:00 IST

Kenya: Fresh protests against government

A section of professional bodies and civil society have rejected Kenyan President William Ruto's call for dialogue saying he knows what to do to assuage the ballooning public anger.

2024-07-02T09:17:24.126054+00:00 IST

39 killed, over 360 injured in anti-tax protest in Kenya: Report

At least 39 people have lost their lives in recent anti-government protests in Kenya against the new tax hike, reported Al Jazeera, citing the national rights watchdog.

2024-07-01T22:31:25.449569+00:00 IST

Bombs go off at wedding, hospital and funeral

The first blast hit a wedding ceremony around 3 PM local time on Saturday, followed by another at General Hospital Gwoza and a third at a funeral

2024-06-30T05:51:27.892197+00:00 IST

Nigeria: At least 18 people killed, 48 injured in bomb blasts

The first blast occurred at a wedding ceremony at about 3 pm (local time) on Saturday. Then, another blast took place at General Hospital Gwoza and a third at a funeral.

2024-06-30T03:12:08.777312+00:00 IST

ICCR organises International Yoga Conference in South Africa

The inaugural session included a welcome address by Neil Anthony Koorbanally, Professor of Organic Chemistry, College Dean of Research, at the University of Kwazulu-Natal.

2024-06-30T02:51:26.555984+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes near coast of Peru

The earthquake hit the coast of Peru at 12:35 pm (IST), according to the NCS.

2024-06-29T08:30:53.900055+00:00 IST

Seychelles: INS Sunayana enters Port Victoria

The ship's visit coincided with the celebration of the 48th National Day of the Seychelles on June 29.

2024-06-27T17:27:58.902857+00:00 IST

Bolivia: President thanks people after coup attempt fails

Troops led by army general commander Juan Jose Zuniga started withdrawing from the area around the presidential palace, after Arce called for the country to "defend democracy" and fired Zuniga along with the heads of the navy and air force.

2024-06-27T00:23:32.901105+00:00 IST

Bahrain: Indian Embassy showcases tourist attractions of Odisha

Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, Vinod K Jacob inaugurated the Odisha State Tourism and One District One Product (ODOP) walls at the Consular hall of the Embassy to promote the touristic attractions of Odisha.

2024-06-26T21:58:08.955440+00:00 IST

Kenyan President withdraws 'controversial' bill after protests

Kenya, a nation often praised for its stability, has been witnessing escalating protests over the bill, which the government introduced to rein in public debt, CNN reported.

2024-06-26T20:51:59.981342+00:00 IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lands in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed pleasure as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in Australia and said that his arrival home ends a long-running legal process.

2024-06-26T11:15:38.407040+00:00 IST

lndia, Benin hold Foreign Office Consultations in Cotonou

The Indian delegation was led by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central and West Africa Division). For the meeting, Beninese delegation was led by Frank Armel Afoukou, Permanent Secretary, Benin's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2024-06-26T08:48:51.637308+00:00 IST