Ending months of speculations, Rishi Sunak announces UK general elections on July 4
London/IBNS: Ending months of speculations, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Wednesday scheduled the general election date for July 4.
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EU member states approve first major law to regulate AI
With Artificial Intelligence slowly encroaching on the mainstream and becoming part of day-to-day activities, European Union member states on Tuesday gave the final agreement to the world's first law to regulate it.
Japan: Fujikawaguchiko town puts up view-blocking barrier amid spike in tourist footfall to capture Mount Fuji
Troubled by jaywalking and the rising number of littering tourists, coupled with complaints from locals, authorities in the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko have erected a black net to block the view of the iconic Mount Fuji.
American airlines slammed for blaming 9-year-old girl in bathroom filming lawsuit
American Airlines has been slammed for blaming a 9-year-old girl in a lawsuit over the minor being filmed inside the bathroom of the plane, media reports said.
'I hit my head on the ceiling... some ended up doing somersault': Singapore Airlines flyers recount their turbulent experience onboard
"My son was thrown down on the floor two rows behind me," a passenger narrates his experience from the Singapore Airlines which was hit by turbulence leading to the death of a British national.
Singapore Airlines tragedy: British national who died during severe flight turbulence named Geoff Kitchen
A British person, who died after the Singapore Airlines flight was hit by severe turbulence, was named Geoff Kitchen.
Child dies after portion of school verandah collapses in Pakistan
A child died and nine other schoolchildren were injured after the verandah of a private school collapsed in Pakistan's Kalarwali Pull region.
Pakistani power consumers may need to pay more as govt plans to hike tariff by Rs. 3.49 per unit
On account of fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for April 2024, Pakistani power consumers might witness a major rise in tariff by Rs 3.49 per unit, media reports said.
Car runs over two sleeping protesters in Islamabad
At least two persons were killed and four others were hurt after a speeding car ran over participants of a protest sit-in on the edge of Red Zone in Islamabad on Monday, media reports said.
Antony Blinken says US, Australia, India, Japan have made important strides to advance free and open Indo-Pacific
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said the US, Australia, India and Japan have made important strides to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Canada’s stance on hate speech: A cause for concern
In a recent Nagar Kirtan event in Calgary, disturbing images emerged on social media depicting floats with effigies of Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dressed as prisoners.
One dies, several injured as Singapore Airlines flight encounters 'severe turbulence'
At least one person died and several others were injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday.
USA: 30-year-old sex worker engages with over 200 clients despite knowing she is HIV-positive
An American sex worker from Ohio is claiming she engaged with over 200 clients despite knowing that she was HIV-positive, triggering the police to warn people who contacted her for the 'risky business' to immediately get themselves tested.
Iran decides to hold 14th presidential election on June 28 following Ebrahim Raisi's death
Iran has decided to hold the 14th presidential election on June 28, a day after president Ebrahim Raisi and some members of his accompanying team, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Antony Blinken wishes Lai Ching-te as he is sworn-in as Taiwanese President
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday congratulated President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan after he was sworn in as Taiwan's new President.
Sri Lankan MP V Radhakrishnan says 60 percent of tourists visiting the Island Nation are from India
Sri Lankan MP V Radhakrishnan has said Indian tourists make up 60 percent of the tourists who visit the Island Nation.
China: Knife attack at a primary school in Jiangxi leaves 2 persons dead
At least two people died and 10 others were injured in a knife attack at a primary school in China's Jiangxi province, media reports said.
Radical Islamists continue to 'target' Sikh communities in Europe
In recent weeks, a disturbing and dangerous online conflict has emerged between Sikh and Muslim communities in Europe.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash: World leaders mourn
Several world leaders have condoled the death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash and expressed solidarity with the people of the country.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash: State Media
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has died after the helicopter in which he was travelling crashed in a dense forest area in East Azerbaijan on Sunday, local media reports said.
Rescuers locate helicopter crash site carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, says 'condition is not good'
The crash site of the helicopter, which was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi, has been located, local Iranian media reports said.
Rescue operation ongoing after helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashes
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in north-western province of East Azarbaijan with 40 search teams trying to locate it on Sunday (May 19, 2024).
Pakistan: Locals in Mardan threat protest over unannounced power cuts
Locals in Pakistan's Mardan region said they would protest against Peshawar Electric Supply Company from Friday if they do not stop unannounced loadshedding.
Pakistan: 14 dengue patients die in Turbat, locals blame authority for outbreak
A section of Pakistan is witnessing a dengue outbreak with 14 people losing their lives due to the disease in Turbat region, media reports said.
11th Panchen Lama: Exiled Tibetans demonstrate in Dharamshala demanding release of spiritual leader
Exiled Tibetans of Dharamshala on Friday demonstrated in the city to demand the release of spiritual leader 11th Panchen Lama.
Helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi involved in accid'nt: Reports
The helicopter, which was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and senior officials in northwestern Iran, has suffered a crash, media reports said.
Over 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, study reveals
An estimated 321,566 children in the United States lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, according to a study(link is external) published in JAMA Psychiatry.
US: 12-year-old teen allegedly commits suicide after facing relentless bullying in Las Vegas school
A 12-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide after she was bullied for a year at a school in the USA, media reports said.
Hamas conflict: Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz gives June 8 Gaza ultimatum to Benjamin Netanyahu, threatens to resign
Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has warned he will resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip, media reports said.
Israel-Hamas crisis: Nearly 800,000 now displaced from Rafah
Roughly 800,000 people have been forced to flee Rafah since Israel launched a military operation in the area on 6 May, the head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA said on Saturday in a renewed appeal for greater protection of civilians in Gaza, safe humanitarian access and, ultimately, a ceasefire.