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Suspect in Salman Rushdie’s stabbing pleads not guilty to attempted murder and assault
New York, Aug 19: The man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie pleaded not guilty…
Rishi Sunak ‘could head straight to US’ if he loses battle for UK PM
Senior Conservatives believe Rishi Sunak has ‘burned his boats’ during the contest.
Pot-smoking Tourists Not Welcome in Thailand, Says Health Minister Months After Decriminalising Weed
"We don’t welcome those kinds of tourists," Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters when asked about recreational marijuana…
New Zealand Flood: Hundreds Evacuated as ‘Frightening’ Deluge Hits South Island
The North Island has also been affected, with three people injured in a car accident in…
International news brief: Salman Rushdie attacker says ‘surprised’ author survived and more
Washington, Aug 18: Days after author Salman Rushdie suffered serious stab wounds after he was assaulted…
Hadi Matar breaks silence on Salman Rushdie attack, says read only 2 pages of The Satanic Verses
Hadi Matar also expressed surprise that Salman Rushdie survived despite multiple stabbings.
Doesn’t affect anyone: China on surveillance ship docking in Sri Lanka
Beijing, Aug 17: China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not…
Pakistani Doctor, Women’s Health and Rights Champion Nafis Sadik Passes Away at 92
Nafis’ greatest contribution was to make young women realise that their bodies belong to them
Trump Critic Republican Liz Cheney Loses Congress Seat to Conspiracy Theorist Chosen by Former Prez
59-year-old lawyer Harriet Hageman will now contest from Wyoming in the upcoming November’s midterms from the…
One year of Taliban rule: Know how women’s rights have changed in Afghanistan
Many women in Afghanistan have come forward with their stories of crippled rights and next to…
EXPLAINED: Why US lawmakers’ Taiwan Trips Keep Riling China
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of US Congress members in a further sign…
EXPLAINED: Tension Between Nicaragua and the Catholic Church
Ortega’s opponents regularly compare President Daniel Ortega to dictator Anastasio Somoza for his authoritarian tendencies, and…
UK becomes 1st country to approve Omicron-specific vaccine
London, Aug 16: The UK has become the first country to authorise a Covid-19 vaccine tailored…
Donald Trump claims FBI stole passports during Florida raid
Donald Trump has announced he plans to throw his hat in the ring in the 2024…
Ecuador: Five people killed in explosion
Quito, Aug 15: Five people died and 16 were injured in an explosion on Sunday in the…
US honors India’s democratic journey, guided by Mahatma Gandhi, says Biden on India’s 75th Independence Day
Biden said that this year, India and US also celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
I-Day Greetings from the World: US Prez Biden Extends Wishes; Singapore Lauds Achievements of ‘Dearest Friends’
On this important day, we reflect on the democratic values that we share, and we honour…
Salman Rushdie Pulls Through Brutal Attack With ‘Humour Intact’ as US Hails His ‘Truth & Courage’
Though his life-changing injuries are severe, his usual feisty and defiant sense of humour remains intact,…
Salman Rushdie off ventilator and talking, day after attack
New York, Aug 14: Author Salman Rushdie was taken off the ventilator last night as he remained…
Seven Wounded, 2 Critically, After Shooter Opens Fire on Jerusalem Bus in ‘Terror Attack’
Israel’s emergency medical services, the Magen David Adom, called the incident a ‘terror attack in the…
After 2020 Trump Vs Biden Battle, It’s Time for the Second Installment With Documents Scandal Uproar
If Trump does run in the 2024 elections, goes the theory, then Biden surely does, too
Harry Potter author JK Rowling receives death threat over tweet on Salman Rushdie stabbing
British author JK Rowling recieves death threat over her tweet in support of Salman Rushdie.
Who is Hadi Matar? Salman Rushdie’s Attacker Had Sympathies for Shia Extremism, Reports Reveal
The motive for the attack was unclear, State police Maj. Eugene Staniszewski said. But according to…
Salman Rushdie’s Agent Says Author Could Lose One of His Eyes, Suffered Stab Injuries to Neck, Abdomen
His agent Andrew Wylie says he received ‘not good’ news from the caregivers who are treating…
‘To prevent offending anyone’s culture,’ WHO announces new names for variants of monkeypox virus
The WHO stated in a statement that this is done to prevent offending anyone’s culture or…
Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New York
New York, Aug 12: Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born author of the Booker Prize-winning novel ‘Midnight’s Children’,…
Accident or Attack by Ukraine? What is Known So Far About the Crimea Air Base Blasts
While the attack was explained as an accident by Moscow, experts say satellite imagery points to…
Afghanistan: Top Taliban Cleric Killed in Kabul Suicide Blast Claimed by Islamic State
Rahimullah Haqqani, who had recently spoken publicly in favour of girls being allowed to attend school,…
Sri Lanka: European Union delegation meets President Wickremesinghe, assures support to overcome crisis
The EU Delegation in Sri Lanka tweeted that its ambassadors had a fruitful meeting with the…