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Explained: Elon Musk's disdain for several governments and affinity for right-wing parties
Explainers | Jan 04, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTIn recent times, Elon Musk has openly come out in support of right-wing parties, while being severely critical of the governments in the United Kingdom and Germany. Musk has written an opinion piece in support of Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany and has backed a re-election in the UK.
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World's oldest person, 116-year-old Japanese woman, passes away: Meet the person who replaces her
World | Jan 04, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTWorld's oldest person Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year old Japanese woman, passed away on December 29. Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavoured Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908.
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In pics | Trump's 2nd term in office as President sparks uproar in these countries
World | Jan 04, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump seems to have prepared a bucket list for himself, claiming territories under the sovereignty of other nations. From Greenland to Canada, Trump has not minced words in expressing his desire to integrate these regions into the US.
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Blinken to Asia, Europe and Sulivan to India: Outgoing administration's final outreach to allies
World | Jan 04, 2025, 01:51 PM ISTIn what can be the outgoing Biden administration's last diplomatic engagement with allies, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Europe and Asia, while National Security Advisor Jake Sulivan will undertake a trip to India.
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Wake up call, US headed for a collapse: Army veteran who blew up Tesla at Trump hotel leaves note
World | Jan 04, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTA US Army veteran who shot himself just before a Tesla Cybertruck blew up outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas has left a note saying that it was a 'wake up call', and the US is headed to a 'collapse'. The note was released by authorities on Friday.
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If Trump goes ahead with mass deportation, we will... : Honduras President's threat to US
World | Jan 04, 2025, 12:24 PM ISTHonduras President Xiomara Castro has threatened the United States to stop cooperating with the US military over Trump's promise of mass deportations. Notably, the main US military presence in Honduras is at Soto Cano Air Base outside the capital.
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China intensifying disinformation campaigns, spreading propaganda via 'inauthentic accounts': Taiwan
World | Jan 04, 2025, 11:22 AM ISTTaiwan has accused China of spreading disinformation through inauthentic accounts on social media. The Island nation claims that China is running propaganda campaigns through X, Facebook, and TikTok.
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Trump's frustration: Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
World | Jan 04, 2025, 11:33 AM ISTThe US flags will be flown at half-staff on Trump's inauguration day as President Biden earlier decided to lower the flag for 30 days from former President Jimmy Carter's death, until January 28.
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Jaishankar holds talks with Maldives Foreign Minister Khaleel, EAM says India always stood by Male
World | Jan 03, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTIndia and the Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border trade with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserting that New Delhi has always stood by the island nation.
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Human metapneumovirus: Mysterious virus grips China, kids and elderly remain major targets
World | Jan 03, 2025, 01:57 PM ISTA mysterious virus, HMPV, has grappled China after five years of Covid-19 outbreak. The authorities have instructed people to wear masks and wash hands regularly.
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Iran, Italy locked in diplomatic standoff over Cecilia Sala's arrest, US gives new twist
Explainers | Jan 03, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTThe arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has led to a diplomatic rift between Rome and Tehran, while US emerges as the third player. On US' warrant, Italy had earlier arrested an Iranian national.
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Joe Biden is worst President in US history: Trump goes ballistic over Open Border Policy
World | Jan 03, 2025, 12:53 PM ISTIn a post on X, US President-elect Donald Trump has criticised the outgoing Biden administration as he refers to Joe Biden as the 'worst president' in the history of the United States. He also attacked the FBI and DoJ for 'not doing' their jobs.
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South Korea's anti-corruption agency fails to detain impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol
World | Jan 03, 2025, 10:52 AM ISTThe anti-corruption agency in South Korea failed to detail the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as the agency had to withdraw investigators after they were blocked from entering Yoon's official residence.
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In pics| Supporters of South Korea's impeached President stage rally against arrest warrant
World | Jan 03, 2025, 09:34 AM ISTA Seoul court on Tuesday issued a warrant for South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Earlier, he evaded multiple requests to appear for questioning and blocked searches of his office in Seoul.
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Two dead, 18 injured as plane crashes through commercial building's rooftop in California | Video
World | Jan 03, 2025, 10:28 AM ISTA plane crash in Southern California has claimed the lives of 2 people and have left 18 others injured. Police said that small plane crashed through the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday.
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US NSA to visit India next week, likely to be last high-profile trip from outgoing administration
World | Jan 03, 2025, 08:31 AM ISTUS NSA Jake Sulivan, who will be in India next, will hold talks with NSA Ajit Doval. Sulivan's visit is likely to be the last high-profile trip from the outgoing Biden administration.
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PM Modi's priciest gift to Jill Biden kept at White House, others sent to archives: It is a...
World | Jan 03, 2025, 07:59 AM ISTPM Modi's gift to Jill Biden, a 7.5-carat diamond worth USD 20,000 is the most expensive gift the first family in the US received in 2023. The diamond has been retained for official use in the White House East Wing.
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United States will relentlessly pursue ISIS: Biden on terrorist attack in New Orleans
World | Jan 03, 2025, 07:15 AM ISTUS President Joe Biden assures that the United States will keep pursuing the ISIS and other terrorist organisations. The statement comes after the New Orleans attack that saw at least 15 dead, including the attacker.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Chile's Antofagasta, says EMSC
World | Jan 03, 2025, 10:26 AM ISTEarthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Chile's Antofagasta on Thursday. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), struck 84 km northwest of Calama.
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Nimisha Priya case: Iran offers support on 'humanitarian grounds' amid death sentence in Yemen
World | Jan 02, 2025, 02:25 PM ISTIn the Nimisha Priya case, a senior Iranian officer says Iran is extending its support on humanitarian ground. Nimisha Priya faces death sentence in Yemen over murder charges.