United States
- World
Morehouse College students turn their backs on Biden during graduation speech
Several students at Black Morehouse College in Atlanta, United States, turned their backs on President Joe Biden during his speech at the graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19. This comes in rejection…
- India
18 per cent of teens drink caffeine to stay awake: Study
New Delhi: Among parents who said their teen drinks caffeine most or all the day of the week, a new study on Monday revealed that 18 per cent drink it to “stay…
- World
11 injured in mass shooting in US coastal city Savannah
New York: Eleven people were injured after an argument between two women led to a mass shooting, in Savannah in the US state of Georgia, police said. The shooting in Ellis Square,…
- World
US agency releases preliminary report on Baltimore bridge collapse
Washington: The cargo ship Dali that hit and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, in March had experienced a loss of electrical power and propulsion before the incident, according…
- India
Dharwad mangoes ready to fly to Saudi Arabia, America
Dharwad, this north Karnataka district, famous for its milk peda and Dharwad Aposa, boasts a unique treasure among its mango groves: the famed Alphonso mango. While mangoes are ubiquitous, the Alphonso variety…
- Middle East
Tehran open to talks with Washington: Top Iran official
Tehran: Iran has shown itself to be open to direct talks with the US and appears to be ready for a change of course in its policy towards its arch-enemy. “The Americans…
- World
US Ambassador Garcetti dismisses concerns about democracy in India
Washington: The Biden administration’s top diplomat in New Delhi on Thursday dismissed concerns being raised in certain quarters about democracy in India and observed that in many ways Indians are better than…
- Business
Novel AI tool to instantly help assess self-harm risk
New Delhi: A team of US researchers on Thursday announced the development of a novel artificial intelligence-(AI) based tool that can instantly predict whether a person exhibits suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The…
- Middle East
US delays arms supply to Israel amid Rafah offensive
Washington: The US is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washington’s objection to Israel’s offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza, the media reported. The Biden administration is putting…
- Pakistan
US emphasises importance of safety ex-Pak PM Imran Khan in jail
Islamabad: The US has emphasised the importance of ensuring the safety and security of all prisoners in Pakistan, including jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller in a…
- World
Biden condemns anti-Semitism, promises to support Israel
Washington: US President Joe Biden has strongly condemned anti-Semitism at pro-Palestinian protests at universities and reaffirmed his “ironclad” support for Israel. “My commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, the security…
- Middle East
Iran offers scholarships to expelled pro-Palestine students in US, Europe
Reputable Iranian universities are offering scholarships to students from US and Europe who were expelled for participating in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The announcements were made by Shiraz University, Shahid Beheshti University,…