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British PM Starmer's chief of staff resigns over reports about salary

Sue Gray said she accepted a new role as Starmer's envoy for the regions and nations. McSweeney will replace her as chief of staff at Downing Street

British PM Starmer's chief of staff resigns over reports about salary
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 8:24 PM IST

Group of Chinese hackers access critical American telecom firms: Report

The US investigators identified US broadband and internet providers AT & T, Verizon and Lumen among the targets of the recent slew of cyber-attacks launched against the US

Group of Chinese hackers access critical American telecom firms: Report
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 8:17 PM IST

Tropical storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, could intensify near Florida

A storm system brewing in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to reach tropical storm status later Saturday, with forecasters warning it could intensify into a hurricane headed to Florida next week

Tropical storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, could intensify near Florida
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 1:56 PM IST

19 killed in Israeli airstrike on mosque as it bombards Gaza, Beirut

At least 1,400 Lebanese, including civilians, medics and Hezbollah fighters, have been killed and 1.2 million driven from their homes in less than two weeks

19 killed in Israeli airstrike on mosque as it bombards Gaza, Beirut
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 1:34 PM IST

Survivors grapple with aid cuts, Taliban a year after massive Afghan quake

After a year of the massive quakes that killed at least 4,000 people, struggle remains for survivors who stopped counting, exhausted after digging through dirt to save their loved ones or bury them

Survivors grapple with aid cuts, Taliban a year after massive Afghan quake
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 11:46 AM IST

Lebanese worldwide fear for their homeland, people as violence intensifies

Some 1,400 Lebanese, including civilians and fighters of the militant group Hezbollah, have been killed and some 1.2 million driven from their homes since Israel escalated its strikes

Lebanese worldwide fear for their homeland, people as violence intensifies
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 11:44 AM IST

North Korea, China mark 75th anniversary of ties amidst raised questions

North Korea and Russia have moved significantly closer to each other amid widespread outside suspicions that North Korea has supplied conventional weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine

North Korea, China mark 75th anniversary of ties amidst raised questions
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 11:06 AM IST

Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around globe as October 7 nears

This year, the midpoint of the 10 days spanning Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is Oct 7 the one-year anniversary of Hamas attack that killed 1,200 Israelis and triggered war in Gaza

Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies around globe as October 7 nears
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 8:53 AM IST

Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as bodies recovery continues

Number of deaths stood at 225 on Friday, two more recorded in South Carolina the following day, it was still unclear how many people were unaccounted for or missing, and toll could rise even higher

Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as bodies recovery continues
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 8:30 AM IST

Taiwan detects 4 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its area

After three days of no Chinese activity, Taiwan detected Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels around itself, a statement by Taiwan's Ministry of Defence stated

Taiwan detects 4 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its area
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 8:18 AM IST

Trump, with Elon Musk, addresses thousands at failed assassination bid site

Trump launched a scathing attack on Harris and accused her of being a failure on multiple fronts, including border security and economy

Trump, with Elon Musk, addresses thousands at failed assassination bid site
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 7:20 AM IST

Health workers in Lebanon describe deadly Israeli attacks, fear more

The account of the Friday airstrikes that flung hospital doors off their hinges and shattered glass was the latest to detail attacks that Lebanon's health ministry says have killed dozens of workers

Health workers in Lebanon describe deadly Israeli attacks, fear more
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 6:46 AM IST

Dismantled 250 m terrorist tunnel in southern Lebanon, claims IDF

IDF claimed that the tunnel was designated to be used in an invasion into Israel by Hezbollah's Radwan Forces

Dismantled 250 m terrorist tunnel in southern Lebanon, claims IDF
Updated On : 06 Oct 2024 | 6:26 AM IST

Hon Hai revenue growth rises as AI server demand offset weak iPhone sales

Hon Hai's sales growth could accelerate in 2024-25 as the proliferation of AI emerges as the company's key growth engine and iPhone demand stabilizes

Hon Hai revenue growth rises as AI server demand offset weak iPhone sales
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 10:32 PM IST

Ukraine shoots down Russian fighter plane, Moscow claims gains in east

In the partially occupied Donetsk province, Russia's Defence Ministry claimed on Saturday that it had taken control of the village of Zhelanne Druhe

Ukraine shoots down Russian fighter plane, Moscow claims gains in east
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 7:00 PM IST

Islamabad on edge as Imran Khan supporters, police clash on streets: WATCH

Islamabad, Rawalpindi remained on high alert as clashes broke out between security forces and Imran Khan's PTI. The protestors demand Khan's release amid suspended mobile services and curfew

Islamabad on edge as Imran Khan supporters, police clash on streets: WATCH
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 5:26 PM IST

Antarctica turning green 'dramatically', trend accelerated over yrs: Study

Antarctica has been shown to be warming faster than the global average, with extreme heat events becoming more common

Antarctica turning green 'dramatically', trend accelerated over yrs: Study
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 2:57 PM IST

Here's why Iran's leaders could lose everything in direct war with Israel

The strike marked a dramatic shift in Iran's calculations following weeks of escalating Israeli attacks on the leaders of its proxy groups, Hamas and Hezbollah, and their forces in both Gaza and Leban

Here's why Iran's leaders could lose everything in direct war with Israel
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 1:46 PM IST

Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp

The Israeli military said nine soldiers have died in the conflict in southern Lebanon

Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 1:14 PM IST

Solar power companies growing fast in Africa, where 600 mn without power

Prices range from less than $20 for a solar-powered lamp to thousands of dollars for home appliances and entertainment systems

Solar power companies growing fast in Africa, where 600 mn without power
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 12:42 PM IST