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U.S. Navy Engages in Exchange of Fire with Houthi Militants in Red Sea

01 Jan 2024 10:18 AM IST

Responding to the distress call, helicopters dispatched from the USS Eisenhower and USS Gravely found themselves under fire from the Houthi militants.

UK-Europe Travel Chaos: Eurostar Services Resumes After Major Disruptions

31 Dec 2023 14:36 PM IST

Eurostar faced significant disruptions as it canceled all train services connecting the UK to Europe due to railway tunnels being flooded, causing travel chaos for those heading from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam for the New Year on Saturday. The train operations resumed on Sunday but there would be delays due to the unfavourable weather conditions . The UK's Meteorological Office issued yellow weather warnings for various regions.

Journalists Center expresses concern over media rights violations in Afghanistan

31 Dec 2023 12:26 PM IST

The Afghanistan Journalists Center stated that in 2023 it had documented 168 instances of journalists’ rights being violated in Afghanistan, and it raised alarm about these crimes, TOLOnews reported.According to the study, there were 61 reported incidents of journalist arrests, 78 cases of threats, and one death and 19 injuries among journalists.The Afghanistan Journalists Centre […]

Two-time Oscar nominated actor Tom Wilkinson passes away at 75!

31 Dec 2023 12:21 PM IST

Tom Wilkinson, the two-time Oscar-nominated British actor, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75, his family announced, as reported by The Hill.He was an actor best remembered for his supporting roles in the suspense films “Michael Clayton” and “In the Bedroom.”With over 130 film and television credits throughout his almost 50-year career, Wilkinson […]

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolts Indonesia’s Irian Jaya

31 Dec 2023 12:14 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia’s Irian Jaya late at night on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.The tremors were felt at 22:46:28 IST at a depth of 77 km.According to the NCS, the epicentre of the quake was found to be at Latitude: -3.11 and Longitude: 139.28, respectively.”Earthquake […]

US: Appeals court enables enforcement of California law banning guns in public places

31 Dec 2023 12:10 PM IST

US appeals court on Saturday facilitated the enforcement of a California law prohibiting concealed carrying of firearms in designated “sensitive places,” slated to take effect on January 1,.This comes despite a federal judge, Cormac Carney, previously blocking the law, deeming it “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” Last week, District Judge Cormac Carney issued an injunction […]

North Korea planning to launch 3 more military spy satellites next year

31 Dec 2023 12:05 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is planning to launch three additional spy satellites next year, Yonhap news agency reported, citing Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).The announcement comes after the successful launch of the country’s first military reconnaissance satellite last month.North Korean leader set forth the goal as he wrapped up five days of the plenary […]

“State terrorism”: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf decries rejection of nomination papers!

31 Dec 2023 11:56 AM IST

Citing political motivations, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has labelled the rejection of the nomination papers of many of its election candidates as ‘state terrorism’.PTI’s Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan accuses “forces of status quo” of resorting to underhanded tactics, jeopardising election transparency and national unity. He warns of potential political instability due to “pre-poll rigging.” […]

India-UAE joint military exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’ to be held in Rajasthan from January 2

31 Dec 2023 11:22 AM IST

The Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE will be held from January 2 to January 15 in Rajasthan.The joint drills under ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ will aim to enhance interoperability by learning and sharing best practices in urban operations. Taking to its official handle on X, the Indian Army posted, “Exercise #DesertCyclone_2024.The […]

U.S. Intercepts Houthi Missile Attack on International Shipping; 23rd Attack Since November 19

31 Dec 2023 11:06 AM IST

The attack on Maersk Hangzhou occurred at 8:30 p.m. Sanaa time, as reported by the U.S. Central Command on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). The vessel had reported being struck by a missile, prompting an urgent call for assistance.

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U.S. Navy Engages in Exchange of Fire with Houthi Militants in Red Sea

UK-Europe Travel Chaos: Eurostar Services Resumes After Major Disruptions

Journalists Center expresses concern over media rights violations in Afghanistan

Two-time Oscar nominated actor Tom Wilkinson passes away at 75!

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolts Indonesia’s Irian Jaya

US: Appeals court enables enforcement of California law banning guns in public places

North Korea planning to launch 3 more military spy satellites next year

“State terrorism”: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf decries rejection of nomination papers!

India-UAE joint military exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’ to be held in Rajasthan from January 2

U.S. Intercepts Houthi Missile Attack on International Shipping; 23rd Attack Since November 19

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