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Pakistani security forces kill 6 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists

Pakistani security forces kill 6 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:53 AM IST

3 shot, killed outside Louisville, Kentucky, motor vehicle office: Police

Officers were called to the office around noon and found a man dead and two women wounded in the parking lot, according to a statement from the Louisville Metro Police Department

3 shot, killed outside Louisville, Kentucky, motor vehicle office: Police
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:49 AM IST

US SC deals severe blow to Holocaust survivors' lawsuit against Hungary

The survivors filed the lawsuit with the goal of pursuing a class action case against Hungary and its railway on behalf of all Hungarian Holocaust survivors and family members of Holocaust victims

US SC deals severe blow to Holocaust survivors' lawsuit against Hungary
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 7:09 AM IST

New FBI director Kash Patel to relocate 1,500 employees to field offices

The new plans reflect Patel's long-stated determination to reduce the FBI's footprint in Washington and have more of a presence in offices in other cities

New FBI director Kash Patel to relocate 1,500 employees to field offices
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

Kash Patel sworn in at WH as new FBI director, calls it 'greatest honour'

Patel has spoken of his desire to implement major changes at the FBI, including a reduced footprint in Washington and a renewed emphasis on the bureau's traditional crime-fighting duties

Kash Patel sworn in at WH as new FBI director, calls it 'greatest honour'
Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 6:36 AM IST

Google to be hit with EU charges of breaching Big Tech rules: Report

The move by the European Commission comes amid tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump who has sided with U.S. tech giants lobbying against EU regulations and criticising fines as a form of tariff

Google to be hit with EU charges of breaching Big Tech rules: Report
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 11:42 PM IST

Japanese group draws up plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan: Report

Some analysts, however, are doubtful of Tesla's interest in acquiring U.S. plants, citing its ample capacity at existing factories and first decline in yearly deliveries in 2024

Japanese group draws up plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan: Report
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 11:31 PM IST

US Treasury chief expresses 'serious concerns' in call with China

Friday's call came as China and the U.S. seek to manage their relationship as the world's two largest economies stand on the precipice of a renewed trade war

US Treasury chief expresses 'serious concerns' in call with China
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 9:55 PM IST

Andhra-origin scientist leads US team to historic black hole breakthroughs

Largest samples of intermediate-mass black holes and dwarf galaxies hosting active black holes have been discovered by a team of scientists led by Indian-origin astrophysicist Raga Deepika Pucha

Andhra-origin scientist leads US team to historic black hole breakthroughs
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 5:17 PM IST

Tesla recalls nearly 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering issue

Tesla said some 2023 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers which run on older software may experience an overvoltage breakdown

Tesla recalls nearly 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering issue
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

Gautam Adani loses $11.9 bn, trails Musk in 2025's biggest wealth falls

Gautam Adani, now 23rd on the index, saw his net worth drop $11.9 billion to $66.8 billion, while Elon Musk faced a larger $35.2 billion decline, bringing his total wealth down to $397 billion

Gautam Adani loses $11.9 bn, trails Musk in 2025's biggest wealth falls
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 4:55 PM IST

Explained: Musk argues with European astronaut over Sunita Williams' return

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were initially sent to the ISS aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in June 2024 on a short eight-day mission. However, their return has been repeatedly pushed back

Explained: Musk argues with European astronaut over Sunita Williams' return
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

Costa Rica, Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees

The flight of 135 deportees, half of them minors, added Costa Rica to a growing list of Latin American nations to serve as a stopover for migrants

Costa Rica, Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

Israel PM Netanyahu deploys army in West Bank after terror attack on buses

The bus blasts came just hours after Palestinian militant group Hamas returned four bodies purported to be hostages held in Gaza since its October 7, 2023 attack

Israel PM Netanyahu deploys army in West Bank after terror attack on buses
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

Zelenskyy ready for strong investment, security deal with US president

Zelenskyy also spoke about his meeting with Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg in his address to the nation. He also said that Ukraine needs strong agreements with the US that truly work

Zelenskyy ready for strong investment, security deal with US president
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 1:41 PM IST

Here's how Trump govt's mass layoffs raise risk of wildfires in US West

The Forest Service firings on the heels of deadly blazes that ripped through Los Angeles last month are part of a wave of federal worker layoff

Here's how Trump govt's mass layoffs raise risk of wildfires in US West
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

Airlines warned as Chinese navy to hold live-fire exercises off Australia

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters on Friday afternoon that the time period for the Chinese navy exercises had expired, and it was unclear if live fire had been used

Airlines warned as Chinese navy to hold live-fire exercises off Australia
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported from Guantanamo Bay via Honduras

In a court filing Thursday, federal immigration and military authorities said that Venezuela has historically resisted accepting repatriation of its citizens

Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported from Guantanamo Bay via Honduras
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 12:46 PM IST

'For bureaucracy': Elon Musk waves Milei's chainsaw, vows to cut spending

Musk-led DOGE initiative aims to slash $2 trillion in federal spending, already saving $55 billion as of February 19

'For bureaucracy': Elon Musk waves Milei's chainsaw, vows to cut spending
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 12:40 PM IST

Meta raises executive bonuses to 200% amid layoffs, cost-cutting measures

The announcement to raise bonuses comes just a week after Meta began laying off 5 per cent of its workforce, a move the company attributed to targeting underperforming employees

Meta raises executive bonuses to 200% amid layoffs, cost-cutting measures
Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 12:22 PM IST