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Earthquake hits Puerto Rico's Guanica

The earthquake occurred at 18:38:56 (UTC+05:30) and hit Puerto Rico's Guanica at a depth of 13 km, the USGS informed.

2023-04-09T15:34:25.236866+00:00 IST

FBI eyeing to recruit Russians for intelligence gathering

In a video posted to Facebook and Twitter, scenes from the US capital and the Russian embassy are displayed as a voice speaking in Russian tells the listener that the FBI can change their future if they can provide the US with intelligence.

2023-04-09T15:26:14.686975+00:00 IST

Delaware police search for gunman after mall shooting

Delaware State Police doesn't believe the shooting was a random act. Investigators say an argument began at the mall's food court between multiple suspects and at least one of the victims.

2023-04-09T14:22:55.657956+00:00 IST

US sails guided-missile sub in show of force against Iran

Tensions escalated between Tehran and Washington after US Navy has launched a submarine capable of carrying a large payload of missiles into the Middle East in an apparent warning directed toward Iran, Fox News reported.

2023-04-09T14:08:22.239453+00:00 IST

World Bank, IMF chiefs to discuss challenges facing economy

The 2023 Spring Meetings will be held in Washington, D.C., from April 10-16 under the theme "The Way Forward: Building Resilience and Reshaping Development''.

2023-04-09T14:06:52.537450+00:00 IST

Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor of Nazis dies at 103

Benjamin Ferencz last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg trials of Nazis, has passed away at the age of 103, CNN reported on Sunday.

2023-04-09T11:38:10.286703+00:00 IST

US: Texas judge halts approval of medication abortion pill

A federal judge in Texas ruled on the abortion medicine mifepristone on Friday, stating he would suspend the FDA's two-decade-old approval, CNN reported.

2023-04-08T06:43:04.182354+00:00 IST

US: No threat found, say police after reports of active shooter

The University of Oklahoma's campus in the city of Norman is secure and there is no threat to the community, officials said, according to CNN.

2023-04-08T06:27:19.030074+00:00 IST

US: Active shooter reported at University of Oklahoma

An active shooter has been reported on campus at the University of Oklahoma in the city of Norman on Saturday (local time), the school said in a tweet.

2023-04-08T03:43:13.413780+00:00 IST

Wall Street Journal reporter charged with espionage in Russia

Gershkovich was detained by Russian authorities last week, who accused him of spying, signalling a significant ratcheting of both Moscow's tensions with the United States and its campaign against foreign news media.

2023-04-07T20:25:41.825635+00:00 IST

India hands over USD 2 million to ATMIS

Ruchira Kamboj on behalf of the Indian government handed over the contribution of USD 2 million to the United Nations Trust Fund in support of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.

2023-04-07T08:15:35.358011+00:00 IST

1 killed, millions without power after ice storm hits Canada

After an ice storm hit the Quebec province of Canada on Thursday, thousands of people plunged into darkness and 1 person was reportedly killed, Canada-based CTV News reported.

2023-04-07T07:46:08.750789+00:00 IST

US: Uyghur supporters mark anniversary of East Turkistan Uprising

Dozens of Uyghurs and American supporters, led by the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) and East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) urged the United States Congress to introduce and pass legislation recognizing East Turkistan as an occupied territory.

2023-04-07T04:13:43.402207+00:00 IST

West Virginia's request to allow transgender athlete ban denied

West Virginia's plea for permission to implement a state law that prohibits transgender women and girls from playing on a sports team was rejected by the Supreme Court on Thursday, CNN reported.

2023-04-07T03:21:39.197377+00:00 IST

Biden blames Trump admin for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

In a 12-page document, the Biden administration said, "President Biden's choices for how to execute a withdrawal from Afghanistan were severely constrained by conditions created by his predecessor (Donald Trump)."

2023-04-06T22:23:03.997041+00:00 IST

Two couples found dead in Florida's plane crash

The flight was occupied by four people, William Lumpkin, 64, and Patricia Lumpkin, 68, both from Fishers, were killed, as were Rick Beaver, 60, and Bethe Beaver, 57, both from Noblesville.

2023-04-06T22:12:22.364403+00:00 IST

Meta releases AI model 'SAM,' can identify items within images

Meta's research division said that it has published a Segment Anything Model (SAM) and the corresponding dataset to foster research into foundation models for computer vision.

2023-04-06T21:53:45.286468+00:00 IST

India-US ties are for global good: Indian Ambassador to US

While addressing the assembly, Taranjit Singh Sandhu spoke on India-US ties and collaboration in various areas. He also spoke on certain challenges that can be overcome with coordination between India and the US.

2023-04-06T17:27:36.579011+00:00 IST