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Israeli TV reporter lost ability to speak clearly, AI helping him get back on air | Video
World | Jan 08, 2025, 02:41 PM ISTIt was a significant setback for the career of a veteran reporter known for his no-nonsense approach. For over 40 years, he had reported from the front lines of Israel's most critical events, including suicide bombings, wars in Gaza and Lebanon, parliamentary scandals, and high-profile court cases.
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Los Angeles wildfire spirals out of control, homes evacuated; residents say never seen this before
World | Jan 08, 2025, 12:30 PM ISTLos Angeles wildfire: Officials did not give an exact number of structures damaged or destroyed in the Pacific Palisades wildfire, but they said about 30,000 residents were under evacuation orders and more than 13,000 structures were under threat.
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder and firebrand leader of France's far-right National Front, dies
World | Jan 07, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTLe Pen, who advanced to the 2002 presidential runoff, later became estranged from his daughter, Marine Le Pen. She renamed the National Front, ousted him, and rebranded it as a major political force, distancing it from his extremist image.
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Doval leads India-Malaysia Security Dialogue with Nushirwan, discusses counter-terrorism and defence
India | Jan 07, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTThe dialogue included discussions on global and regional security, along with a review of bilateral cooperation in security, defence, and maritime sectors.
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US President-elect Trump's hush money case sentencing looms pre-inauguration
News | Jan 07, 2025, 04:21 PM ISTDonald Trump, the US President-elect, is set to be sentenced in connection with the hush money case just days before his inauguration. Watch the video to know more.
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High-energy Indian American Dhol band to debut at Trump inauguration parade
World | Jan 07, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTThis milestone is not just a triumph for the ensemble but also a defining moment for the Indian community in Texas, across the US and the world.
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Who will be next PM of Canada? Indian-origin Anita Anand emerges as frontrunner | Know all about her
World | Jan 07, 2025, 01:28 PM ISTAnita Anand comes from a family of physicians. Her father’s roots trace back to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, while her mother was born in a small town in Punjab. She was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Oakville in 2019.
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US cop who fatally struck Indian girl fired, probe finds officer failed to follow emergency protocol
World | Jan 07, 2025, 12:41 PM ISTThe development comes months after another Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer was fired following his insensitive comments and laughter after Kandula’s death.
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Justin Trudeau: From nightclub bouncer and TV host to Canada's youngest PM- Why is he stepping down?
World | Jan 06, 2025, 10:31 PM ISTTrudeau, the second-youngest prime minister in Canada’s history, faced criticism from rivals who viewed his age as a disadvantage when he first ran for office. However, he defied expectations with a stunning come-from-behind victory in 2015, securing a sweeping mandate.
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Pope Francis names first woman to head major Vatican office | Know who is Sister Simona Brambilla
World | Jan 06, 2025, 06:30 PM ISTBrambilla's appointment is the latest move by Francis to show by example how women can take leadership roles within the Catholic hierarchy, albeit without allowing them to be ordained as priests.
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US's big announcement on civil nuclear partnership with India: 'Paperwork will be done soon'
World | Jan 06, 2025, 06:16 PM IST"The formal paperwork will be done soon but this will be an opportunity to turn the page on some of the frictions of the past and create opportunities for entities that have been on restricted lists in America to come off those lists and enter into deep collaboration with US," said Sullivan.
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Israel vs Hamas: Israeli forces transform Hamas stronghold into rubble in Gaza
News | Jan 05, 2025, 06:13 PM ISTIDF troops destroyed a Hamas compound in northern Gaza hiding and supporting commanders. The area had anti-tank missiles, booby traps, tunnels, explosives, and rocket launchers aimed at Israel. Kfir and Yahalom soldiers from Division 162 conducted the operation.
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Ukrainian Soldiers Urge US Aid, Trusting Trump's Rational Approach
News | Jan 05, 2025, 06:06 PM ISTUkrainian soldiers in Kharkiv hope for U.S. President-elect's "common sense" and ongoing American support. They stress the urgency of halting Russian advances to prevent further control over Ukrainian territory, fearing the difficulty of reversing such gains.
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Speed news: PM Modi takes a swipe at Kejriwal, says 'Mein Bhi Sheesh Mahal Bana Sakta Tha'
News | Jan 03, 2025, 06:02 PM ISTPM Modi took a swipe at Kejriwal, said 'Mein Bhi Sheesh Mahal Bana Sakta Tha'. Ahead of Delhi Assembly Elections, PM Modi unveiled Housing, Education Projects. India and Bangladesh are set to repatriate 95 fishermen each in humanitarian exchange. Watch this and much more on Speed News today.
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PM Modi's New Year Gift: Major development projects launched in Delhi ahead of Assembly Elections
News | Jan 03, 2025, 06:05 PM ISTAs Delhi gears up for the upcoming assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the capital on Friday has been seen as a major move to address key urban issues and offer tangible solutions to Delhiites.
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Tesla Cybertruck explosion: Man who died in blast was active-duty US Army soldier
World | Jan 02, 2025, 10:20 PM ISTLivelsberger was a member of the Army's elite Green Berets, a special forces unit and guerrilla warfare experts, according to an Army statement. He has served in the Army since 2006, rising through the ranks, and was on approved leave when he died, the statement said.
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China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement takes effect from January 1 in a 'significant milestone'
World | Jan 02, 2025, 09:53 PM ISTThe CMFTA, signed in 2014 and approved by the Maldivian Parliament in 2017, was suspended after a regime change in 2018. Its progress gained momentum following President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to China in January 2024.
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Indian man enters Pakistan illegally to marry Facebook friend, lands in jail after girl says 'no'
World | Jan 02, 2025, 08:17 PM ISTFamily said Babu was very active on Facebook, where he reportedly connected with a girl from Pakistan. After informing his parents that he would be heading to Delhi for work, Babu left his village after Raksha Bandhan in August.
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Speed news: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says Delhi CM Atishi is just a puppet of Kejriwal
News | Jan 02, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTBJP MP Manoj Tiwari said Delhi CM Atishi is just a puppet of Kejriwal. 'Richest' CM Chandrababu Naidu's wealth mostly come from family shares in 1 firm. Bangladesh court rejected bail plea of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. Watch this and much more on Speed News today.
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Montenegro mass shooting: 12 people killed after brawl at bar, gunman dies by suicide
World | Jan 02, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTPolice identified the attacker as 45-year-old Aco Martinovic. He killed the owner of the bar in the city of Cetinje, the bar owner's children and his own family members.