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Donald Trump Names Loyalist Matthew Whitaker As NATO Ambassador

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump, who has long criticized NATO as overly reliant on American money, on Wednesday nominated loyalist Matthew Whitaker to the crucial post of ambassador to the alliance.

US Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Plot To Bomb New York Stock Exchange

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024, Washington, United States

US police on Wednesday arrested a homeless man suspected of plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week after he shared his plans with undercover officers, according to a court filing.

US Explains Why It Supplied Landmines To Ukraine In Big Policy Shift

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024

The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine -- a major policy shift slammed by rights groups -- was triggered by a change in Russian battlefield tactics favoring infantry over mechanized units.

Arrested Son Of Norwegian Princess Suspected Of Second Rape

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024, Oslo, Norway

The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is suspected of a second rape, police said Wednesday, two days after his arrest over another allegation of sexual assault.

Man Caught At Airport With 320 Tarantulas, 110 Centipedes Strapped To Body

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024

A South Korean national, who had 320 tarantulas, 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants strapped to his body, was arrested in Peru.

Archbishop Of Canterbury To End Official Duties On January 6 Amid Sex Abuse Scandal

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024, London, United Kingdom

Anglican church leader Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Wednesday he will step down on January 6 having resigned over a damning report into the church's handling of a serial abuse case.

Captain Tom, UK COVID-19 Lockdown Hero's Daughter Slammed By Charity Probe

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024, London, United Kingdom

The Charity Commission accused Tom Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and husband Colin of a misleading implication that they would make sizeable donations from a book deal to the charity.

PM Modi Conferred With Guyana's Highest National Award 'The Order Of Excellence'

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

Canada Minister Resigns Over False Indigenous Ancestry Claim

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024, Ottawa, Canada

A Canadian minister accused of faking Indigenous roots resigned Wednesday in a huge embarrassment for an already weakened government seeking reconciliation with native peoples.

Archegos Founder Jailed For 18 Years For Massive Fraud: Report

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024, New York, United States

The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar fraud that contributed to the fund's 2021 implosion, US media reported.

US House Speaker Backs Bathroom Ban For First Openly Trans Member

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 21, 2024, Washington, United States

The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy Eye 5-Day Office Week For Federal Workers

Billy House, Stephanie Lai and Dana Hull, Bloomberg | Thursday November 21, 2024

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy - President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead the newly formed task force to review government spending - said they will push for eliminating work-from-home policies for federal workers.

Golden Visa Inquiries From US Citizens Soar After Trump Win

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024

Affluent Americans are exploring golden visa programmes that allow foreign citizenship or residency through substantial investments.

Delhi Air Quality Improves, But Still "Very Poor"; Flights, Trains Delayed

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

A blanket of smog continued to envelop Delhi-NCR, even though the air quality improved to the 'very poor' category after remaining 'severe' for most part of the past eight days.

"Education Minister Can't Speak Kannada": Student's Remark Draws Action

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday November 21, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa was riled up when a student said during a video conference that the minister does not know Kannada. Speaking in Kannada, he described the remark as "stupid" and told authorities to take action

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