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Gunman opens fire at Harvard subway station; suspect remains at large

Harvard University issued a shelter-in-place alert after a gunman opened fire at the Red Line platform on Sunday; no injuries were reported but the suspect remains at large

Gunman opens fire at Harvard subway station; suspect remains at large
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

Drones pose increasing risk to commercial airliners near major US airports

The incidents were all classified as near midair collisions any one of which could have had catastrophic consequences

Drones pose increasing risk to commercial airliners near major US airports
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

Donald Trump raised record $239 million for his second inauguration

The inaugural committee raised money to pay for receptions, parties and other events before and after the official ceremonies

Donald Trump raised record $239 million for his second inauguration
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:32 AM IST

Appeasing the US at the expense of Beijing won't be tolerated, warns China

China has strongly condemned any nation that reaches a trade deal with the Trump administration that may compromise Beijing as US-China trade war escalates

Appeasing the US at the expense of Beijing won't be tolerated, warns China
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 9:59 AM IST

Asian markets mixed as US tech earnings await amid trade war turmoil

US futures were lower as US tech companies prepared to release their earnings after the recent spate of market turmoil brought on by President Donald Trump's trade war

Asian markets mixed as US tech earnings await amid trade war turmoil
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 9:07 AM IST

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon faces 'full-blown meltdown,' warns ex-spokesman

The warning from John Ullyot, who resigned last week after initially serving as Pentagon spokesman, followed statements by three top officials who were reportedly fired amid inquiry into leaks

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon faces 'full-blown meltdown,' warns ex-spokesman
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 9:00 AM IST

12 killed, 30 injured in US airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, say Houthis

The deaths mark the latest in America's intensified campaign of strikes targeting the rebels

12 killed, 30 injured in US airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, say Houthis
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 8:24 AM IST

Hopefully Russia, Ukraine will make a deal this week, says Donald Trump

Trump said that once the two nations reach an agreement, both would be able to "make a fortune" by doing business with the US

Hopefully Russia, Ukraine will make a deal this week, says Donald Trump
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Tesla bull issues 'code red,' urges Musk to step back from DOGE role

Tesla shares have fallen 43 per cent since January 17. When the company reports earnings Tuesday, it will face questions about volume sales for 2025

Tesla bull issues 'code red,' urges Musk to step back from DOGE role
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:24 AM IST

Trump mixes Easter greetings with political attack, criticises Biden

Trump criticised former President Joe Biden, left-wing figures, judges, and law enforcement officials, accusing them of enabling crime and weakening the nation's security

Trump mixes Easter greetings with political attack, criticises Biden
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:09 AM IST

Hindu Kush snow at 23-yr low, threatens South Asia's water security: Report

This marks the third consecutive year of below-normal seasonal snow across the region

Hindu Kush snow at 23-yr low, threatens South Asia's water security: Report
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

Israel admits 'professional error' in Gaza strike that killed 15 medics

The shootings outraged many in the international community, with some calling the killings a war crime

Israel admits 'professional error' in Gaza strike that killed 15 medics
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

Zelenskyy proposes 30-day halt on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure

Accusing Russia of continuing its ground offensive despite declaring a ceasefire on Easter, Zelenskyy expressed optimism on a pause in air strikes

Zelenskyy proposes 30-day halt on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 6:27 AM IST

China-built airport in Nepal littered with corruption, finds inquiry

In 2023, The New York Times reported that CAMC had inflated the project's cost and undermined Nepal's efforts to maintain quality control

China-built airport in Nepal littered with corruption, finds inquiry
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 11:22 PM IST

Trump draft order proposes radical reshaping of US State Department

Some employees writing on a foreign service-dedicated Reddit page also expressed doubt about how such an order could be implemented

Trump draft order proposes radical reshaping of US State Department
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 11:19 PM IST

Israeli probe finds 'professional failures' in Palestine medic killings

The military investigation found that the deputy battalion commander, due to poor night visibility, assessed that the ambulances belonged to Hamas militants

Israeli probe finds 'professional failures' in Palestine medic killings
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 7:29 PM IST

I am still waiting on some remuneration from PCB: Jason Gillespie

Gillespie and South African Gary Kirsten were appointed the red ball and white ball head coaches respectively in April 2024 on two-year contracts by the PCB

I am still waiting on some remuneration from PCB: Jason Gillespie
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 7:17 PM IST

Nasa's oldest astronaut marks 70th birthday after returning from space

Nasa officials at the landing site reported that Don Pettit is in good condition and is undergoing routine medical checks

Nasa's oldest astronaut marks 70th birthday after returning from space
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 4:42 PM IST

Wildlife reserves across GCC countries grow by 6.6% in 2023, shows data

According to the statistics published in the March 2025 bulletin, the cumulative area of nature reserves in the GCC recorded a notable leap in 2020

Wildlife reserves across GCC countries grow by 6.6% in 2023, shows data
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 2:22 PM IST

China holds world's first robot half-marathon, most runners failed

In what was billed as the world's first half-marathon for androids, just four out of 21 robotic runners completed the race in Beijing's southern tech hub of E-Town within the allotted four hours

China holds world's first robot half-marathon, most runners failed
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 2:03 PM IST