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"As deadly as strokes..." UN climate report warning to Pak

Climate change-related death rates in Pakistan's Faisalabad could see an increment almost "as deadly as strokes."

2022-11-06T14:49:34.549073+00:00 IST

US flies supersonic bomber in joint drills with South Korea

As part of a combined joint air exercise with South Korea, the United States flew a supersonic bomber in a show of force against North Korea which launched ballistic missiles of continental range in East Sea this week.

2022-11-06T06:36:57.110067+00:00 IST

US: 12 people injured in Philadelphia bar shooting

At least 12 people were shot on Saturday night (local time) outside a bar in Philadelphia's Kensington section.

2022-11-06T04:16:54.733466+00:00 IST

US: At least 38 injured after fire erupts in Manhattan high-rise

At least 38 people were injured after a fire erupted in a Manhattan high-rise building on Saturday morning, according to the New York City Fire department.

2022-11-06T04:09:26.212236+00:00 IST

Canada: Hindu diaspora heckles Brampton Mayor in temple

Canada's city of Brampton mayor, Patrick Brown was hackled in a temple by the Hindu community for allowing anti-India elements to conduct their "Khalistan Referendum".

2022-11-06T03:26:00.348411+00:00 IST

UN urges Musk to ensure human rights are central to Twitter

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk on Saturday issued an open letter to the new CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk and urged him to "ensure human rights are central to the management of Twitter," following the reports of layoff of entire human rights team of the microblogging site.

2022-11-06T00:02:05.945693+00:00 IST

Elon's USD 7.99 Twitter Blue subscription launched for Apple

Elon Musk's newly acquired mirco-blogging platform Twitter has updated its iOS app for Apple iPhone users and it includes the new USD 7.99 per month Blue subscription.

2022-11-05T20:26:08.284721+00:00 IST

NASA's Artemis I ready for another launch attempt

The space agency gears up for another attempt to get the Artemis I mission off the ground. The uncrewed test mission is slated for November 14, with a 69-minute launch window that opens at 12:07 a.m. ET. The launch will stream live on NASA's website.

2022-11-05T06:59:12.307141+00:00 IST

India reiterates support for denuclearization in Korean peninsula

After North Korea launched a ballistic missile of intercontinental range in the East sea, India on Friday reiterated its support for denuclearization towards peace and security in the Korean Peninsula and said that it is in the collective interest of all.

2022-11-05T06:51:25.442398+00:00 IST

Advertisers abandon Twitter amid layoffs

Amid fears of misinformation and hate speech proliferated on Twitter platform under Elon Musk's leadership, advertisers are abandoning the social media platform.

2022-11-05T03:06:31.192658+00:00 IST

Elon Musk threatens to name shame advertisers who are backing out

Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened to name-shame the advertisers who are backing out from Twitter after the micro-blogging site announced mass layoffs.

2022-11-05T02:23:44.058132+00:00 IST

Elon Musk defends layoffs, says Twitter losing over USD 4mn a day

Defending his decision over layoff of Twitter employees, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the micro-blogging site was losing more than USD 4 million per day.

2022-11-05T01:54:06.442721+00:00 IST

UN Chief condemns North Korea launches

United Nations Security General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the launch of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range by North Korea and urged it to resume denuclearization talks, according to the statement released by the spokesperson for the UN Chief.

2022-11-05T00:26:01.083813+00:00 IST

North Korea missile tests make 'mockery' of UN

Apparently targeting China and Russia for protecting North Korea despite launching staggering 59 missiles in 2022, US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday said that the UN Security Council members have bent over backwards to justify Pyongyang's repeated violations.

2022-11-04T23:38:49.842949+00:00 IST

Security Advisor meets Ukraine Prez to 'underscore' US support

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Friday to 'underscore' the US support while announcing a new USD 400 million military assistance package amid the Russian invasion.

2022-11-04T22:21:17.635847+00:00 IST

Trump aide Kash testifies before jury in Mar-a-Lago paper case

Former US President Donald Trump's advisor Kash Patel on Thursday testified before the federal jury investigating the classified documents found in the Mar-a-Lago home and resort from where over 300 documents marked as classified were recovered including material from the CIA, the National Security Agency and the FBI.

2022-11-04T20:55:05.834548+00:00 IST

Obama, Clintons hit midterm campaign trail for Democrats

Midterm elections are almost always about incumbent presidents. However, this year, two ex-presidents, Barack Obama and Donald Trump are extending their bitter years-long duel over the future of US democracy.

2022-11-04T17:25:03.590447+00:00 IST

US gives USD 400mn in security assistance to Ukraine

In total, the United States has now committed more than USD 18.9 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration.

2022-11-04T17:20:06.921531+00:00 IST

Trump to announce his third White House run by Nov 14: NYT

Trump is expected to announce a third White House campaign soon after the midterm elections.

2022-11-04T16:42:12.213512+00:00 IST

"Ever-shrinking US airplane seats no longer suitable"

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in August, sought comments from the public about the size of commercial airplane seats. It had requested comments on the minimum seat dimensions necessary for the safety of air passengers in case of an emergency evacuation.

2022-11-04T12:52:47.683419+00:00 IST

US seeks expeditious confirmation of Garcetti as envoy to India

Back in January this year, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmed the nomination of the Los Angeles Mayor to be the US Ambassador to India. However, the nomination needed to be confirmed by a majority of the US Senate.

2022-11-04T10:45:37.827632+00:00 IST