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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…
Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves Singapore for Thailand after short-term visit pass expires
Singapore, Aug 11: Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa left Singapore for Thailand after his short-term…
UK: London Children Aged 1 to 9 to be Offered Polio Shot After More Evidence of Virus Spreading
British health authorities said the virus is spreading in multiple regions of the capital, but no…
Coronavirus Deaths Fall Overall by 9%, New Infections Stable, Says WHO
The UN health agency said there were more than 14,000 Covid-19 deaths in the last week…
Afghan man arrested for murder of 4 Muslims in New Mexico
Mexico, Aug 10: The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested the suspect in the ambush killings of…
Zelenskyy to take the war to Russia? Ukraine President makes BOLD statement after Crimea blasts
The comments came hours after massive explosions in Crimea, a development which has raised concerns around…
US: Hepatitis C Often Untreated Because of ‘Barriers’ to Care
Fewer than one in three people in the United States with health insurance receive treatment for…
Taiwan Goes on Offensive, Holds Military Drills to Counter China’s ‘Preparation for Invasion’
Taiwan has accused Beijing of using US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei last week…
First batch of Indian students stuck back home will arrive in ‘near future’: China
Beijing, Aug 09: The first batch of Indian students stuck back home due to the COVID-19…
Iran makes first import order using cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are highly volatile and have not found a widespread footing for payments.
Sri Lanka Asks China to Defer Military Ship Visit After India Protests
The Yuan Wang 5 was due to arrive on Thursday at the Chinese-built and leased Hambantota…
US Announces USD 1 bn in New Arms Aid for Ukraine
The United States has provided Ukraine $9.1 billion since Russia invaded the country on February 24
‘Elon is on the right track there’: Father Errol Musk on Tesla CEO’s ‘secret twins’ with Shivon Zilis
Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk also clarified recent reports suggesting he wasn’t proud of his son,…
UN Secretary-General Guterres warns of nuclear arms race
United Nations, Aug 08: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that the risk of a…
Palestinians Sift Through Rubble at Gaza Camp Hit in Israeli Strike
The Gaza authorities said five civilians were killed in the attack in the Rafah refugee camp,…
Chinese Military Performs Island Attack on Last Day of 4-day Drills Near Taiwan to Protest Pelosi’s Visit
The PLA said the exercises took place in the waters and airspace off the northern, southwestern…
China seeks urgent meeting with Lanka over postponement of its ship’s visit after India raised concerns
Colombo, Aug 07: China’s embassy has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after…
China’s 900-year-old Wan’an bridge burnt to ashes, experts say ‘not a natural disaster’
The Wan’an bridge also known as the Bridge of Universal Peace, was China’s longest wood arch…
President Biden Tests Negative After Second Bout of Covid-19
According to Biden’s official schedule he is set to travel to the southern state of Kentucky,…