[
World News
]New York posts job listing for 'rat czar’ to lead its anti-rodent fight
Published on Dec 03, 2022 10:45 AM IST
Mayor Eric Adams' administration posted a job listing this week seeking someone to lead the city's long-running battle against rats.
Beijing, Shenzhen sigh with relief as Covid curbs eased after 'historic' protest
Although daily cases hover near all-time highs, some cities are taking steps to loosen COVID-19 testing requirements and quarantine rules as China looks to make its zero-COVID policy more targeted.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 10:20 AM IST
US puts 4 militants in Afghanistan, Pakistan in list of global terrorists
The State Department's announcement on Thursday comes days after Pakistan's Taliban movement, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP, ended a monthslong ceasefire with Pakistan and resumed attacks across the country.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 08:22 AM IST
Macron, Musk hold close-door meet, have ‘honest’ talk on Twitter content rules
In a series of tweets, Macron Saturday said he discussed with Musk the need to protect "our children online" and concerns about content moderation on the platform, which Musk bought for $44 billion in October.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 08:13 AM IST
G7 group agrees $60 per barrel price cap for Russian oil
The EU agreed the price after holdout Poland gave its support, paving the way for formal approval over the weekend. The G7 and Australia said in a statement the price cap would take effect on Dec. 5 or very soon thereafter.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 06:07 AM IST
US plans end to mpox public health emergency in January
Mpox cases have plummeted in recent weeks, with just a handful of new infections being reported every week in the month of November, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 05:00 AM IST
Prince William meets US President Biden at Boston's waterfront
The trip that began on Wednesday was the first overseas excursion for William and his wife, Kate, since the death of Queen Elizabeth in September and with their new titles of Prince and Princess of Wales.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 04:32 AM IST
WHO estimates 90% world population has some resistance to Covid-19
Gaps in vigilance were leaving the door open for a new virus variant to appear and overtake the globally dominant Omicron, said World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Updated on Dec 03, 2022 05:03 AM IST
G20 not a ‘magic forum’ to solve the war in Ukraine: US diplomat
The Ukraine crisis is being seen as one of the key challenges for India’s presidency, which began on December 1
Published on Dec 02, 2022 09:56 PM IST
‘India strong partner of US’: Joe Biden's tweet on G20 mentions ‘friend PM Modi’
“India is a strong partner of the United States, and I look forward to supporting my friend Prime Minister Modi during India’s G20 presidency,” Biden tweeted.
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 07:46 PM IST
Kate and Prince William don't want to meet Meghan and Harry in US because…
Kate Middleton-Prince William: Royal commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti said it was unlikely that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would attend the event.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 07:17 PM IST
Pak PM condemns 'assassination' attempt on country's head of mission in Kabul
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned what he said in a Twitter post was an assassination attempt on his country's head of mission.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 06:55 PM IST
Chinese ‘super embassy’ blocked in London, a blow to Xi Jinping: Explained
China-UK Relations: The decision comes in the same week that UK prime minister Rishi Sunak declared that the “golden era” of good relations with China was over.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 06:40 PM IST
Prince William, Kate Middleton booed during 1st US visit in 8 years. Here's why
Prince William- Kate Middleton: The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Greentown Labs in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 06:31 PM IST
Video: Women whipped in Afghanistan for going to shop without male guardian
Afghanistan: Last week, three women and 11 men were flogged following the orders of an Afghan court.
Updated on Dec 03, 2022 11:11 AM IST
Alarm after Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes
Russia-Ukraine War: The packages, soaked in a liquid with a distinctive colour and smell, were sent to embassies.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 05:37 PM IST
Harry didn't want friend to attend wedding after he said this about Meghan
Prince Harry-Meghan Markle: Prince Harry was very angry and banned the friend from attending the evening wedding reception.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 05:22 PM IST
Former UK Chancellor Sajid Javid will not stand for re-election
Sajid Javid: Sajid Javid will not stand for re-election at the next national election, he said.
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 05:05 PM IST
Russia awaiting response on Zaporizhzhia safety zone, talks ongoing: Report
Russia-Ukraine War: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which was seized by Russia shortly after its invasion of Ukraine, has since come under repeated shelling.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 05:02 PM IST
Putin tells Germany's Scholz that West's line on Ukraine is 'destructive'
Russia-Ukraine War: Vladimir Putin defended Russia's missile strikes on targets in Ukraine.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 05:01 PM IST
China to bring in ‘emergency’ level censorship over zero-Covid protests: Report
Covid Protests In China: The crackdown, including the tracking and questioning of protesters, comes alongside the easing of pandemic restrictions in China.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 04:30 PM IST
Airbnb urged to require carbon monoxide detectors after 3 die
In a statement, Airbnb said it has suspended the listing and cancelled upcoming reservations pending investigation of the incident.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 04:21 PM IST
Royal staffers have a new nickname for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle. Any guesses?
Prince Harry-Meghan Markle: A royal author claims that courtiers have another way of referring to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 04:14 PM IST
Indians abroad set to send record $100 billion in remittances: What it means
World Bank On Remittances: India had received $89.4 billion in remittances in 2021, according to the World Bank, making it the top recipient globally last year.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 04:02 PM IST
Boris Johnson vs Leonardo DiCaprio over this London pollution plan
The intervention pits Boris Johnson against Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio who praised the London mayor.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 03:41 PM IST
Russia is ready to provide increased gas supplies to Uzbekistan, deputy PM says
Russia-Ukraine War: “We are ready to ensure an increase in gas supplies to the Republic of Uzbekistan,” Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 03:32 PM IST
Three killed in Russian artillery attacks on Ukraine's Kherson region
Russia-Ukraine War: Governor Yaroslav Yanushevych wrote on the Telegram messaging app that Russian troops had bombarded the city of Kherson.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 03:24 PM IST
Putin open to talks, won't pull out of Ukraine: Kremlin, day after Biden remarks
Russia-Ukraine War: Finding a mutual basis for talks is difficult as the United States does not recognise the "new territories" in Ukraine, Kremlin said.
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 05:48 PM IST
Official says over 10,000 Ukrainian troops killed in Russian invasion
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces kept up rocket attacks on infrastructure and airstrikes against Ukrainian troop positions along the contact line.
Published on Dec 02, 2022 03:12 PM IST
