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At least four killed in US Wisconsin school shooting
New York, Dec 17At least four people have been killed and five others injured from a shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, with the suspected shooter, a juvenile b...US health insurance companies accused of multiple denials, delays: Surveys
New York, Dec 17Every year, US health insurance companies deny tens of millions of patient claims for medical expense reimbursements, and the tide of those denials has been rising.South Korea begins local production of nanotechnology-backed filters for chips
Seoul, Dec 17South Korea's industry ministry said on Tuesday the country has kicked off its first domestic production of filters using nanotechnology, paving the way for the self-supply o...Hungary blocks EU funding for arms shipments to Ukraine
Budapest, Dec 17Hungary has once again vetoed the European Union's (EU) allocation of 6.5 billion euros ($6.83 billion) to member states supplying weapons to Ukraine, Foreign and Trade Minis...Italian population keeps ageing in 2023: Statistics
Rome, Dec 17Italy's population continued to age in 2023, with a growing disproportion between older adults and children, the country's National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) state...
Trump vows to speak To Zelensky, Putin to end carnage of war
Washington, Dec 17Donald Trump said on Monday that he would speak to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and that of Russia Vladimir Putin to end the "carnage" of nearly three yea...PM Justin Trudeau appoints Dominic LeBlanc as Canada's new Finance Minister
Ottawa, Dec 17Canada's Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc was appointed as the new Finance Minister on Monday in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rideau Hall in Ottawa.Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quits Trudeau govt
Ottawa, Dec 17Hours before the statement on Canada's economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, announced her resignation from the Cabinet.Germany heads for snap polls as Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote
Berlin, Dec 17German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary vote of confidence on Monday, triggering early elections set for February 23.US: Death toll of Wisconsin school shooting revised to 2
New York, Dec 17A teacher and a teenage student were killed and six students were injured in a shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, said the police who...Israeli military intercepts missile from Yemen
Jerusalem, Dec 17Forces in Yemen launched a missile toward central Israel, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv and other cities, Israel's military said.
Western countries push Russia towards red line, provoking response: Putin
Moscow, Dec 17The West is pushing Russia towards its red line, leaving Moscow no choice but to respond, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an expanded meeting of the collegium of the Russ...Mizoram CM launches Rubber Mission to help 1,000 farmers each year
Aizawl, Dec 16In a significant step towards transforming Mizoram's agricultural landscape, Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday launched the "Chief Minister's Rubber Mission" ...India, Sri Lanka will work to strengthen fight against terrorism, organised crime: PM Modi
New Delhi, December 16Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on key bilateral issues, including trade, investment, connecti...Will work closely to strengthen cultural ties: FM Sitharaman meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake
New Delhi, December 16Union Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman on Monday welcomed newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, congratulating him on his victory in the elections and s...Trudeau's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns hours before statement on Canada's economy
Ottawa, December 16Hours before the statement on Canada's economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced her resignation from the Cabinet.37 fake alcohol deaths reported in Turkey's Istanbul since November
Istanbul, Dec 16Since the beginning of November, 37 people have died from poisoning due to consuming counterfeit alcohol in Turkey's Istanbul, the Istanbul Governor's Office said in a s...African officials call for greater cross-border cereal trade to boost food security
Nairobi, Dec 16Seamless intra-African trade in cereals, including maize, rice, wheat and legumes, holds the key to tackling the food security crisis in Africa besides boosting rural incomes, off...British private sector sees fastest employment decline in four years
London, Dec 16Britain's private sector is facing a significant downturn in employment, with job cuts reaching their steepest rate in nearly four years, according to the latest S&P Glob...Talks on future of Russian military bases in Syria in progress: Kremlin
Moscow, Dec 16Russia is still in talks with the Syrian side on the status of Russia's military bases in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Former Syrian President al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
Damascus, Dec 16Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad released on Monday his first public statement since leaving Damascus on December 8, detailing the chaotic moments leading up to his departu...Emergency warning issued over bushfire in southeast Australia amid heatwave
Sydney, Dec 16An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire burning west of Melbourne in Australia's second-most populous state.Indonesia beefs up security for Christmas, new year's eve celebrations
Jakarta, Dec 16Indonesian police and soldiers will jointly deploy 141,443 personnel to secure Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations nationwide, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigi...Bangladesh at crossroads: The struggle to preserve historical memory and national identity
New Delhi, Dec 16Five months after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, Bangladesh finds itself trapped in a state of lawlessness, political turmoil, and deepening societal divisions. The ...New Zealand sees increased prices for domestic flights, accommodation
Wellington, Dec 16New Zealand saw increased domestic air and hotel prices, which means the cost of exploring the country has become more expensive, according to the statistics department Stats NZ o...Cambodia launches digital platform for informal economy
Phnom Penh, Dec 16The Cambodian government officially launched a digital platform for the informal economy on Monday.South Korea: Constitutional Court to hold first preparatory hearing on Yoon's impeachment on Dec 27
Seoul, Dec 16The South Korea's Constitutional Court said Monday that it will hold its first preparatory hearing on the Parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 27,...
Bangladesh concerned over Litton Das' white-ball form, says chief selector
Dhaka, Dec 16Bangladesh chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain has expressed concerns about Litton Das' recent struggles in white-ball cricket and said a break can be arranged for him if need...South Korea: Ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon steps down following Yoon's impeachment
Seoul, Dec 16The leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) of South Korea said Monday on that he is stepping down amid growing internal strife following the National Assembly's vote t...Outbreak of sheep, goat plague reported in western Mongolia
Ulan Bator, Dec 16An outbreak of a highly contagious disease affecting sheep and goats has been reported in the western Mongolian province of Khovd, local media reported on Monday.PM Modi accepts President Dissanayake's invitation to visit Sri Lanka: MEA
New Delhi, December 16Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said that during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended an invitation to him to visit ...Talks to continue for cooperation for multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka with involvement of UAE for supply of reliable energy
New Delhi, December 16India and Sri Lanka are discussing cooperation between them and the UAE to implement a multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for the supply of affordable and reliable ene...Discussed fishermen's livelihoods, agreed on humanitarian approach: PM Modi after talks with Sri Lankan President
New Delhi, December 16Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that issues related to the livelihood of fishermen were discussed during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and both...India, Sri Lanka agree to enhance INR-LKR trade settlements, encourage investments in island nation to enhance its export potential
New Delhi, December 16The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations, with...India, Sri Lanka and UAE to implement multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supply of affordable and reliable energy
New Delhi, December 16India, Sri Lanka and UAE have decided to implement a multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supplying affordable and reliable energy, according to the India - Sri Lank...XRG, BP close deal to launch new natural gas platform 'Arcius Energy'
Abu Dhabi, December 16XRG and BP today announced they have reached financial close and completed the formation of their new joint venture (JV) and international natural gas platform - Arcius Energy. An...Diversity Is the cornerstone of democracy, says Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on new culture
New Delhi, December 16Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his visit to Delhi, highlighted unity, social protection, and sustainable development as the cornerstones of his administrati...Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day of Liberation War
Dhaka, December 16Bangladesh is celebrating on Monday the anniversary of the victory against Pakistan in the Liberation War.Elections in Bangladesh could be scheduled between late 2025 and early 2026, says Chief Adviser Yunus
Dhaka, December 16Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday that Bangladesh's next general elections could be scheduled between late 2025 and the first half of 2026. Yunus made the stat...Deterrence is key to dissuading a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
Hong Kong, December 16There was a surge in coercive drills by China's military and maritime law enforcement agencies around Taiwan from December 9-11, the largest such activities since the 1996 Ta...