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MQM Leader Altaf Hussain condemns New Orleans terror attack

In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 innocent individuals and left dozens more injured, Altaf Hussain, the leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has expressed his heartfelt condolences and unwavering solidarity with the victims.

2025-01-02T08:23:09.807508+00:00 IST

10 injured in mass shooting outside nightclub in New York City 

At least 10 people were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Queens on Wednesday night, according to the New York City Police Department, the New York Post reported on Thursday.

2025-01-02T06:22:55.085508+00:00 IST

World leaders condemn New Orleans “terror” attack

Following an attack in United States' New Orleans that claimed 15 lives, world leaders have expressed their condemnation. Messages of condolences poured in from global leaders, including Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others.

2025-01-02T03:55:01.154210+00:00 IST

President Biden confirms probe into 'possible connection' between New Orleans attack and Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) said that law enforcement is investing in any possible connection between the New Orleans 'terror' attack and the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.

2025-01-02T02:00:05.814724+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 15 in New Orleans 'act of terrorism'

The death toll has now risen to at least 15 people in the New Orleans "act of terrorism" after a car rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of Wednesday (US local time), CNN reported.

2025-01-02T01:13:59.501704+00:00 IST

Israel reports 436 Road Fatalities in 2024

In 2024, 436 deaths were recorded on Israeli roads, according to data from the National Road Safety Authority. The figure reflects a 21% increase compared to 2023, when 361 deaths were recorded. The current figure is one death higher than the number of deaths in 2007, when 435 deaths from road accidents were recorded.

2025-01-02T00:56:46.103075+00:00 IST

Musk suggests link between New Orleans attack, Cybertruck blast

Tesla Founder Elon Musk on Wednesday (local time) suggested a connection between the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hostel in Las Vegas and the New Orleans attack as both vehicles were rented from the same car rental site.

2025-01-02T00:42:16.894260+00:00 IST

Montenegro shooting rampage: 10 dead, including family members

An armed man killed 10 people, including his family members, and wounded four others in a shooting rampage in Cetinje, Montenegro.

2025-01-01T23:57:05.060607+00:00 IST

Electric vehicle explodes outside Trump International Hotel

An electric vehicle burst into flames outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday (local time), according to officials and videos on social media.

2025-01-01T22:01:31.120564+00:00 IST

Driver in New Orleans attack not ‘solely responsible’: FBI

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday (local time) stated that it does not believe Shamsud Din Jabbar, the car driver who carried out the New Orleans attack, was "solely responsible" for the 'act of terrorism'.

2025-01-01T21:25:25.917680+00:00 IST

New Orleans car-ramming suspect identified, had ISIS flag: Report

Senior US law enforcement officials on Wednesday (local time) identified the main suspect in the New Orleans car-ramming incident as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar and confirmed that he was carrying an ISIS flag while carrying out the 'act of terrorism.'

2025-01-01T20:23:23.012112+00:00 IST

“Act of pure evil!”: Donald Trump over car-ramming accident

Political row has erupted in the US as President-elect Donald Trump raked the issue of the migration of criminals into the US and slammed Democrats. He expressed grief on the loss of lives during the car-ramming incident in New Orleans which left at least 10 dead and nearly 30 others injured.

2025-01-01T19:40:54.427913+00:00 IST

“Act of terrorism”: FBI leads investigation on car accident

The FBI wrote on X, "This morning, an individual drove a car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing a number of people and injuring dozens of others. The subject then engaged with local law enforcement and is now deceased. The FBI is the lead investigative agency, and we are working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism."

2025-01-01T18:28:11.909017+00:00 IST

US President Joe Biden condemns New Orleans car ramming incident

US President Joe Biden has condemned the horrific car ramming incident that took place during the New Year celebrations in New Orleans on Wednesday.

2025-01-01T18:19:54.117406+00:00 IST

US: 10 killed after vehicle drives into crowd in New Orleans

The incident occurred during New Year's Eve celebrations near New Orleans historic centre, French Quarter.

2025-01-01T13:32:06.416892+00:00 IST

What Donal Trump’s return to the White House means for the world

During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump pledged to tackle various domestic issues like immigration and inflation while reintroducing his "America First" foreign policy.

2025-01-01T12:26:52.201039+00:00 IST

US Defence Bill includes measures to address Uyghur repression

Uyghur-American activists have hailed the inclusion of critical measures in the 2025 US defence spending bill, which aims to address the ongoing repression of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.

2025-01-01T07:53:33.622869+00:00 IST

I have good feeling about 2025: Musk at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago event

At the New Year's Eve gala hosted by US President-elect Donald Trump and incoming First Lady Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared an optimistic outlook for the coming year.

2025-01-01T07:48:16.985268+00:00 IST

Pentagon appeals court upholds plea deals of 9/11 plotters

The US government may move forward with the controversial plea agreements involving three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, following a ruling by a Defence Department appeals court, the Washington Post reported.

2025-01-01T05:16:54.501141+00:00 IST

US imposes sanctions on Russian, Iranian entities

The United States Treasury on Tuesday (local time) imposed new sanctions on Iranian and Russian entities accused of attempting to influence the US 2024 presidential election.

2025-01-01T00:53:57.284933+00:00 IST

Musk backs Suchir Balaji mother's allegations on son's death

Elon Musk, backed Suchir Balaji's mother's allegation of 'foul play' in the death of her son Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher who was found dead after accusing Open AI of violating copyright laws.

2024-12-31T22:19:21.249920+00:00 IST