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Honduras is China’s new ally as it cuts ties with Taiwan

Published on Mar 26, 2023 12:49 PM IST

While Taiwan now has only 13 formal allies, a majority of countries including India maintain informal ties with the island, a world leader in technology including in the critical chip sector

Honduras foreign minister Eduardo Enrique Reina (left) and Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang pose with documents following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, at a ceremony in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, on Sunday. (AFP)

US Prez Biden declares emergency for Mississippi due to storm damage

Biden ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the affected areas, a White House Statement said. The funding will be available to affected people in the counties of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey, the statement said.

President Joe Biden. (AP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 12:03 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

This Princess Diana nickname is ‘inaccurate’, ex-royal press secretary says

Princess Diana: “I first met her about three or four days before the wedding. She just turned 20,” Dickie Arbiter said.

Princess Diana: Princess Diana is seen.
Published on Mar 26, 2023 07:00 AM IST

Choosing China? Honduras ends decades-long diplomatic ties with Taiwan

"The government of Honduras recognises the existence of just one China," the Honduran foreign ministry said in a post on Twitter.

People hold national flags of Honduras and Taiwan during a gathering.(Reuters)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 06:46 AM IST
Reuters |

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Tarapaca, Chile region

Chile Earthquake: The quake was at a depth of 155 kilometers (96.31 miles) below the earth's surface.

Chile Earthquake: The quake was at a depth of 155 kilometers (96.31 miles) below the earth's surface.(Representational)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 06:39 AM IST
Reuters |

Donald Trump says investigations into him like 'Stalinist Russia horror show'

Donald Trump News: "From the beginning it's been one witch hunt and phony investigation after another," he said.

Former US president Donald Trump is seen.
Published on Mar 26, 2023 06:39 AM IST
Reuters |

Elon Musk offers Twitter employees stock grants of $20 billion: Report

Elon Musk: The reported valuation is less than half of the $44 billion that Musk paid to acquire the social media platform, pointing to a drop in Twitter's value.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk(AFP)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 06:36 AM IST
Reuters |

Massive tornado in Mississippi kills 25, dozens injured; Biden assures help

Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people.

A damaged street sign is seen as workers clear damage from a series of powerful storms and tornado in Mississippi. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 06:25 AM IST
AP |

‘Moscow to station nuclear weapons in Belarus’, says Vladimir Putin

Putin made the announcement at a time of growing tensions with the West over the Ukraine war and as some Russian commentators speculate about possible nuclear strikes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP)
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 06:26 AM IST
Reuters |

Donald Trump to rally supporters in Waco city ahead of possible charges

Staring down a possible indictment, a defiant Donald Trump is hoping to put on a show of force Saturday at the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign.

Former US president Donald Trump (REUTERS)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 04:39 AM IST
AP |

‘We lost everything…’: Harrowing tales of survival in Mississippi after tornado

Devastating accounts of utter destruction, incredible survival and tragic deaths followed Friday’s twister that killed at least 25 in Mississippi and one in Alabama as it surged nearly 170 miles (274 kilometers) across the Deep South.

Devastating accounts of utter destruction, incredible survival and tragic deaths followed Friday’s twister that killed at least 25 in Mississippi(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 04:34 AM IST
AP |

Brazil President Lula cancels trip to China due to pneumonia

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled a high-profile trip to China due to medical reasons, and the March 27-31 visit will be rescheduled for a later date.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 26, 2023 04:23 AM IST
Reuters |

Pakistan court grants ex-PM Imran Khan bail in 3 terrorism cases

The former premier is facing over 140 cases under terrorism, murder, attempted murder and blasphemy registered against him during the last 11 months by the PMLN-led coalition government.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.(REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 08:37 PM IST
PTI |

How Finland stays world's happiest country? Join this masterclass to know

After topping the World Happiness Report for sixth consecutive year, the Scandinavian nation is offering a free four-day trip to teach people ‘secrets to leading a balanced life on the quirky side’.

Finland's flag flutters in Helsinki, Finland(Reuters)
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 12:01 AM IST
BySnehashish Roy

At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through US' Mississippi

TV footage showed homes levelled and debris strewn across roads as emergency services attempted to get to those who needed help.

Tornadoes tore through Mississippi on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.(AP)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 07:55 PM IST
AFP |

4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar

The earthquake hit at a depth of 10 km and 106 km North of Burma in Myanmar.

Representative image.
Published on Mar 25, 2023 06:36 PM IST
ANI |

Pakistani court sentences man to death for WhatsApp ‘blasphemy’

Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unproven allegations can stir mobs and violence.

The case arose after Muhammad Saeed, a resident of Talagang in Punjab province filed an application with the Federal Investigation Agency two years ago accusing Zeeshan of posting blasphemous content in a WhatsApp group.(AP)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 04:57 PM IST
AFP |

UK woman unable to urinate for over a year is diagnosed with a rare condition

Adams visited the emergency room at St. Thomas Hospital in London and explained her symptoms to the doctor, where she was informed about a liter of pee in her bladder.

Elle Adams was diagnosed with Fowler's syndrome.(Instagram/ellenextdoor)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 04:14 PM IST

Kim's daughter wears jacket worth 2 lakh amid famine: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter was reportedly seen wearing a jacket worth over ₹2 lakh as she attended a missile launch on March 16 as the citizens of the country face famine-like conditions.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watch a missile drill at an undisclosed location in this image released by North Korea's Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 20. (via REUTERS)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 04:07 PM IST
By | Edited by Aryan Prakash

EU, Germany reach deal on car emissions that allows for e-fuels

The deal means that Germany can formally approve an agreement reached in October that requires new cars to be zero-emissions, a key pillar in the EU’s plans to reach climate neutrality by 2050.

EU, Germany reached a landmark deal on car emissions that allows for e-fuels. (AFP)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 04:03 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Prince William mocked by Russia amid Ukraine war for…

Prince William: Vladimir Putin earlier said, “If all this happens, Russia will have to respond accordingly."

Prince William: Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to young Ukrainian refugees.(Reuters)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 02:18 PM IST

Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan welcome 3rd daughter

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are already parents to two daughters August, 5, and Maxima "Max," 7.

Mark Zuckerberg with his newborn Aurelia Chan Zuckerberg. (Instagram)
Updated on Mar 25, 2023 02:30 PM IST

Not to rile up protesters? France's Macron removes luxury watch during interview

Emmanuel Macron News: In the interview, the French president vowed to go ahead with plans to hike the pension age from 62 to 64.

Emmanuel Macron News: Emmanuel Macron is seen during the interview.
Published on Mar 25, 2023 02:04 PM IST

Tornado in Mississippi kills at least 7, more trapped: ‘Take cover now’

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometres) northeast of Jackson, Mississippi.

The National Weather Service issued an alert that didn't mince words:
Published on Mar 25, 2023 01:52 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Animesh Chaturvedi

'US-China conflict a luxury world can't afford', warns Singapore PM

Singapore PM Lee warns of the perils of US-China tensions amid China's rising influence in the world. A conflict is unaffordable and could lead to catastrophic consequences for the globe, he states in an interview.

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong(Twitter @leehsienloong)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 01:41 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Animesh Chaturvedi

King Charles' royal Land Rover is up for sale at auction because…

King Charles News: The sale is being handled by Collecting Cars who called the car "a handsome example of the Land Rover Discovery 3, with excellent documented royal provenance".

King Charles News: Britain's King Charles III is seen. (Reuters)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 12:29 PM IST

Vladimir Putin ally proposing banning ICC in Russia

Vladimir Putin News: Vyacheslav Volodin, an ally of Putin's, said that Russian legislation should be amended to prohibit any activity of the ICC in Russia.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen. (AFP)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 12:10 PM IST
Reuters |

Kate Middleton ‘not afraid’, ‘every inch businesswoman’: Royal expert

Kate Middleton News: The royal expert said, “Kate is mindful of the colors she wears and chooses them to match the tone of the event she is attending.”

Kate Middleton News: Catherine, Princess of Wales, poses for a photograph, backdropped by buildings in the City of London.(Reuters)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 11:44 AM IST

US seeks no Iran dispute, Joe Biden says. Then explains

Biden says US won't seek conflict with Iran but will protect personnel firmly after attack in Syria blamed on Iran-affiliated groups. Biden recently met with Canada's PM to discuss their partnership roadmap.

US President Joe Biden.(AP)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 11:13 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Animesh Chaturvedi

Russia and Ukraine in UN crosshairs: Accused of prisoners' ‘summary executions’

UN expresses deep concern over the summary executions of prisoners by Russian and Ukrainian forces. The claims follow accusations of Russia killing a Ukrainian soldier in captivity.

United Nations.(AP)
Published on Mar 25, 2023 10:16 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Animesh Chaturvedi
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