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Surge in earthquake activity prompts state of emergency on island of Santorini

Surge in earthquake activity prompts state of emergency on island of Santorini

Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis confirmed that multiple emergency services were already mobilized to support the island

India, Israel hold 13th round of Staff Talks, focus on improving defence collab

"The discussions focused on enhancing defence cooperation, joint training, technology sharing and regional security," Indian Army said.

07 February,2025 09:35 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers

He also directed administration officials to extend the deadline to apply for the programme until after the hearing.

07 February,2025 08:46 AM IST | Washington | AP

Baloch human rights body condemns ‘forced’ disappearances in Balochistan

In a post on X, BYC said that the Baloch genocide is being accelerated through various means with a rise in threats, harassment and extrajudicial killings

07 February,2025 08:45 AM IST | Balochistan | ANI

Trump signs executive orders sanctioning ICC and addressing ‘anti-Christian bias

The ICC also sought the arrests of top Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, who was later killed.

07 February,2025 08:45 AM IST | Washington | ANI

Preparations for exodus of Gaza residents begin

Egypt warns move could affect peace treaty with Israel

07 February,2025 08:42 AM IST | Cairo | Agencies

AI to help solve code of charred ancient scrolls

The scrolls have been rolled up into the size of a candy bar.

07 February,2025 08:42 AM IST | London | Agencies

Iran inaugurates its 1st drone-carrier warship

Named Shahid Bahman Bagheri, it’s capable of launching cruise missiles, IRNA said.

07 February,2025 08:42 AM IST | Tehran | Agencies

Argentina announces plans to break away from WHO

“We Argentinians will not allow an international organisation to intervene in our sovereignty, much less in our health.”

07 February,2025 08:41 AM IST | Buenos Aires | Agencies

New AI model turns photos into full-body deepfakes

Previous AI approaches fell short in generating complete body movement, typically animating only the face or upper body.

07 February,2025 08:41 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

Trump administration pushes for uniform transgender athlete ban by IOC

Officials with the LA28 organising committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

06 February,2025 09:05 AM IST | Washington | AP

Lankan Navy intensifies sea patrolling

Fishermen from both countries are arrested frequently for inadvertently trespassing into each other’s waters.

06 February,2025 08:48 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
Trump administration pushes for uniform transgender athlete ban by IOC

Trump administration pushes for uniform transgender athlete ban by IOC

Officials with the LA28 organising committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

06 February,2025 09:05 AM IST | Washington | AP
Lankan Navy intensifies sea patrolling

Lankan Navy intensifies sea patrolling

Fishermen from both countries are arrested frequently for inadvertently trespassing into each other’s waters.

06 February,2025 08:48 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
Flight attendant killed in midair collision near D.C. honoured with service

Flight attendant killed in midair collision near D.C. honoured with service

Epstein's daughters and wife spoke about a doting father with a love of adventure

06 February,2025 08:39 AM IST | Charlotte | AP
Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump''s policies, Project 2025

Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump''s policies, Project 2025

Outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, a crowd of hundreds gathered in freezing temperatures.

06 February,2025 08:38 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Ancient burial site, trade route found in Israel

Ancient burial site, trade route found in Israel

Archaeologists found copper and silver jewelry, alabaster items, arrowheads made of flint, amulets, beads, and vessels likely used to transport incense resins.

06 February,2025 08:38 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies

In Photos: Donald Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip

In a surprising announcement, US President Donald Trump said the US "will take over" the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, "own it" and undertake economic development there that will create "unlimited numbers of jobs and housing". (Pics/AFP)

05 February,2025 01:09 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Philippine VP Duterte impeached by House

Philippine VP Duterte impeached by House

The vice president, and her father have been politically at odds with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his camp, including a majority of House legislators.

06 February,2025 08:38 AM IST | Manila | Agencies

Nepal prohibits solo expedition of tall peaks

Nepal prohibits solo expedition of tall peaks

As per the new regulations, every two members of a mountaineering team must be accompanied by at least one altitude worker or mountain guide

06 February,2025 08:38 AM IST | Kathmandu | Agencies

Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and philanthropist, dies at 88

Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and philanthropist, dies at 88

Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community announced that His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, died in Portugal surrounded by his family

05 February,2025 04:34 PM IST | Paris | AP

US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, develop it, says Trump during Netanyahu's visit

US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, develop it, says Trump during Netanyahu's visit

Trump also suggested that the US develop the land but gave no details on who would be allowed to live there

05 February,2025 12:32 PM IST | Washington DC | PTI

US Secretary of State, Marcio Rubio explains Trumps’s move to shut down USAID

    US Secretary of State, Marcio Rubio explains Trumps’s move to shut down USAID

    US President Donald Trump’s key announcement over shutting down USAID has become a hot topic of discussion. Over shutting down USAID, US Secretary of State, Marcio Rubio during his visit to El Salvador, said, "Their (USAID) basic attitude is we don't work for anyone. We work for ourselves. No agency of government can tell us what to do. So the president made me the acting administrator. I've delegated that power to someone who's their full time, and we're going to go through the same process at USAID as we're going through now at the State Department. I think there are some... this is not about getting rid of foreign aid. There are things that we do through USAID, that we should continue to do them, that makes sense

    04 February,2025 10:42 AM IST
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