At least 300 dead, many trapped as major earthquake strikes Turkey, Syria
A major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killing about 300 people as buildings collapsed across the snowy region, and triggering a search for survivors trapped in the rubble. The quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was also felt in Cyprus and Lebanon. “I […]
Israeli warplanes strike Gaza overnight
GAZA: Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Thursday in response to Palestinian rocket fire, days after the United States called for calm, but there was no immediate sign of a wider escalation in violence following days of tension. With no reports of serious casualties, the exchange followed a familiar pattern that signalled neither side was […]
No classified papers found at Biden’s home, says attorney
WASHINGTON: A search by US law enforcement of President Joe Biden’s Delaware beach house turned up no classified documents, the president’s lawyer said on Wednesday. “No documents with classified markings were found,” attorney Bob Bauer said in a statement after the latest search of the president’s belongings for improperly stored documents. Agents did however take […]
Bangladesh orders 191 ‘anti-state’ news sites blocked
DHAKA: The Bangladesh government has ordered the closure of 191 websites it accuses of publishing “anti-state news”, stoking concerns about media freedom in the South Asian country. Information Minister Hasan Mahmud told parliament on Monday that the government has instructed the telecoms regulator to close the domains following “reports from intelligence agencies”.0 He said the […]
Gunmen kill eight at birthday party in South Africa
GQEBERHA: Police in South Africa on Monday launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire on a birthday party in the southern port city of Gqeberha, killing eight. Three people were wounded in the shooting, which occurred on Sunday evening in a township of the city, previously known as Port Elizabeth. The birthday celebrant and house […]
Government convenes all-party meeting on the eve of Budget Session of Parliament
The government on Monday held an all-party meeting on the eve of the Budget Session of Parliament and sought the Opposition’s cooperation for smooth conduct of proceedings, which include a discussion on President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament and the Union Budget-2023-24. The President will address a joint sitting of the […]
India Reports 132 New Covid Cases, Active Cases Decline To 1,906
New Delhi, Jan 26: India saw a single-day rise of 132 new coronavirus infections, while active cases declined to 1,906, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4,46,82,338. The death toll stood at 5,30,738 with one previous death reconciled by Kerala, the data […]
Germany agrees to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine
BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine and allow other countries such as Poland to do so while the United States may supply Abrams tanks, two sources familiar with the matter said. The decision concerns at least one company of Leopard 2 A6 tanks that will be […]
Poland signals intent to send German tanks to Ukraine
WARSAW: Poland’s prime minister said on Monday his government would ask Germany for permission to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine — and planned to send them whether or not Berlin agreed. The Kyiv government wants the German-made Leopard 2 tank to break through Russian lines and recapture territory this year. Pressure on Berlin — which […]
Covid-19: Active Cases In India Dip To 1,940
NEW DELHI, Jan 21: India saw a single-day rise of 131 new coronavirus infections while active cases declined to 1,940, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The total number of Covid cases was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,81,781). The death toll stands at 5,30,730 with one death reconciled by Kerala and one […]