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Watch: Joe Biden Brings New Gun Control Law By Way Of US Presidential Order
- Sep 27, 2024 03:17 am IST
- Written by: Abhishek Chakraborty
Weeks before his term as US President comes to an end, Joe Biden signed a new executive order today to address the problem of gun violence in the US.
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Russia Says New Nuclear Doctrine Is "Warning' To West"
- Sep 27, 2024 02:03 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Kremlin said Thursday that an updated nuclear doctrine that will allow Moscow to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states should be seen as a warning to the West.
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Biden Says "Russia Won't Prevail" As He Hosts Zelensky In White House
- Sep 27, 2024 00:36 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Joe Biden at the White House Thursday to present his wartime "victory plan," after the US president announced an $8 billion surge in military aid for Kyiv's fight against Russia.
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Hezbollah Drone Unit Head Killed In Airstrike: Israeli Military
- Sep 27, 2024 00:04 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Israeli military said Thursday its latest strike on south Beirut killed Mohammed Srur, the head of Hezbollah's drone unit, who a source close to the group had earlier said was the target.
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US Treasure Secretary Says Ties With China "Closer" Despite Tariffs
- Sep 27, 2024 00:02 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview Thursday that Washington's economic ties with Beijing are closer now despite recent tariff hikes, with both sides cooperating in areas like financial stability.
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Japanese Man Acquitted Of 1966 Murders After 45 Years On Death Row
- Sep 26, 2024 23:57 pm IST
- Reuters
A Japanese man said to have spent the world's longest time on death row was acquitted of murder on Thursday, his legal team said, ending his family's search for justice after a wrongful conviction for crimes committed nearly 60 years ago.
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Ukraine, Russia To Exchange 13 Children Displaced After War Started
- Sep 26, 2024 23:51 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Ukraine and Russia are to exchange 13 children, displaced by Moscow's invasion, reuniting them with their families following mediation by Qatar, officials in the Gulf state said Thursday.
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"Unsurvivable" Hurricane Helene Races Towards Florida
- Sep 26, 2024 23:49 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Parts of Florida face "unsurvivable" conditions when Hurricane Helene hits later Thursday, the US weather service said, warning that howling wind will drive destructive waves and storm surge as high as 20 feet (six meters) onto the low-lying coast.
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"Cybersecurity Incident" Hits Wi-Fi Networks At UK's Largest Rail Stations
- Sep 26, 2024 23:43 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The public wi-fi network across around 19 railway stations managed by the UK's Network Rail have been hacked and remain inaccessible on Thursday as British Transport Police (BTP) investigate the cyber-attack.
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New York Mayor Eric Adams Charged In Bribery, Fraud Scheme
- Sep 26, 2024 23:39 pm IST
- Reuters
US prosecutors on Thursday charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams with accepting illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel from Turkish nationals seeking to influence him, capping a probe that has sent the city's government into turmoil.
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America's Big Corporate Divide As US Election Comes Knocking On The Door
- Sep 26, 2024 23:33 pm IST
- Written by: Abhishek Chakraborty
America is increasingly divided on political lines as the 2024 Presidential election approaches.
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Thai Zoo That Homes Viral Pygmy Hippo 'Moo Deng' Earns 4 Times More Now
- Sep 26, 2024 21:23 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
An endangered baby pygmy hippo that shot to social media stardom in Thailand has become a lucrative source of income for her home zoo, quadrupling its ticket sales, the institution said Thursday.
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Finland Zoo To Return 2 Giant Pandas To China Because They Are Too Expensive To Keep
- Sep 26, 2024 21:18 pm IST
- Edited by: Ritu Singh
Since 1949, China has strategically loaned giant pandas to foreign zoos to foster trade ties, strengthen diplomatic relations, and enhance its global image.
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Alabama Set To Carry Out Second Execution Using Nitrogen Gas
- Sep 26, 2024 21:14 pm IST
- Edited by: Bhavya Sukheja
Alabama is set to carry out the second execution in the United States using nitrogen hypoxia, a controversial method critics say is tantamount to torture.
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"Eating The Cats": Parody Song On Trump's Viral Remark Gets 8.7 Million Views
- Sep 26, 2024 21:12 pm IST
- Posted by: Nikita Sharma
A pet-loving part-time musician is fast becoming a global star by gently poking fun at Donald Trump for suggesting that Haitian immigrants are making a meal of America's cats and dogs.
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Elon Musk, Not Invited To Investment Summit, Lashes Out At UK
- Sep 26, 2024 20:54 pm IST
- Reuters
Elon Musk hit back at Britain on Thursday after reports that he had not been invited to the country's upcoming investment summit, alleging the government was releasing convicted paedophiles while imprisoning people over social media posts.