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2 Indian Students Killed In US Car Crash, Consulate In Touch With Families

Two Indian students have died in a road accident in Lancaster County, United States, last week. The victims, identified as 23-year-old Saurav Prabhakar and 20-year-old Manav Patel, were students at Cleveland State University in Ohio.

Published on: 13.05.2025 02:09
US Man Fatally Stabs Wife, 2 Sons, Then Kills Himself In Murder-Suicide

A 42-year-old man in the United States allegedly killed his wife, two children and then died by suicide, authorities in Nebraska said.

Published on: 13.05.2025 02:07
Massive Rally In Wall Street After US, China De-Escalate Trade War

Wall Street stocks finished solidly higher Monday, cheering an announcement that the United States and China sharply de-escalated a trade war that has rattled global markets.

Published on: 13.05.2025 01:44
US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran As Talks Proceed

The United States announced new sanctions Monday against Iran over its nuclear program, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue.

Published on: 12.05.2025 23:16
Hollywood Stars Condemn Gaza "Genocide" On Eve Of Cannes Festival

More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday on the eve of the Cannes Festival.

Published on: 12.05.2025 22:03
In PM Modi's Takedown Of Pakistan, A Mention Of Bahawalpur, Muridke "Terror Universities"

Pakistan's terror universities, located at the very heart of the nation, have been destroyed beyond recognition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, as he address the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor.

Published on: 12.05.2025 21:39
Relationship With China Is Now "Very Good": Trump After Geneva Trade Talks

Following trade talks in Geneva, in which the United States and China agreed to withdraw reciprocal tariffs for an initial 90-day period, US President Donald Trump described the outcome as a "total reset" in relations with China.

Published on: 12.05.2025 20:05
"Could've Been A Bad Nuke War," Claims Trump. What PM Modi Said Shortly After

Donald Trump has taken credit for having "stopped a nuclear conflict - a bad one" in the brink of time. Both India and Pakistan have "lots of nuclear weapons", said the US President, adding that the two nations were going at it "hot and heavy".

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:16
Crushed Homes, Empty Streets: West Bank No Different From Gaza After Israeli Offensive

The West Bank has remained under Israeli military occupation after it was seized during the 1967 Six-Day War.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:37
US Military Spent Over $21 Million On Deportation Flights This Year

The US military has spent more than $21 million on flights to deport migrants from the United States during President Donald Trump's second term, according to figures released Monday.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:06
How Diplomacy Helped In Disbanding Armed Turkish Group PKK

The PKK's historic announcement Monday about ending its armed struggle is the result of months of shuttle diplomacy to end the decades-old Kurdish conflict that has cost tens of thousands of lives.

Published on: 12.05.2025 17:20
"If Pakistan Wants To Survive As A Nation...": PM Modi's Ultimatum To Islamabad

Operation Sindoor is not over, it has only been put on hold, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a clear warning to Pakistan today, as he addressed the nation about India's response to the Pakistan-linked terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Published on: 12.05.2025 16:54
How Donald Trump's Chaotic Trade War Has Evolved - A Timeline

US President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20, from imposing sweeping duties to abruptly pausing some of them, have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

Published on: 12.05.2025 16:34
UK's Immigration Crackdown To Impact Indian Students, Workers

There was a mixed reaction as British PM Keir Starmer on Monday set out tighter new rules to clamp down on soaring immigration figures, which is set to impact Indians as one of the largest groups of student and skilled worker visa applicants to UK.

Published on: 12.05.2025 16:34
India, Pak Military Officers Speak On Hotline For First Time After Ceasefire

The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan on Monday spoke on the hotline for the first time after a ceasefire between the two archrivals returned calm to the border, and their equity markets edged higher.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:35
Taliban Bans Chess In Afghanistan Over Gambling Concerns

The country's Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced the move.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:09
Japan's Panasonic To Cut 10,000 Jobs: Reasons For Layoffs And What's Next For The Tech Giant

Panasonic layoffs: Of the 10,000 employees slated to lose their jobs, half will be workers in Japan.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:04
Apple May Hike New iPhone Prices But Refrain From Blaming Tariffs: Report

Apple is considering linking the price hikes to other developments, which might include new features and designs.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:29
UK's Princess Kate Reveals What Helped Her Heal After Cancer Treatment

Just over a year after she made the sudden and dramatic announcement that she would undergo chemotherapy to battle an unspecified form of cancer, Catherine, Princess of Wales revealed what helped her most during her healing process.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:26
After 3 Years, Russian, Ukraine To Hold Peace Talks: What Happened Last Time

Russia and Ukraine may be on the point of holding peace talks for the first time since the early weeks of the war.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:16

News from Arabic Countries

Music mogul ‘Diddy’ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial

Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.

Published on: 12.05.2025 22:57
Heavy gunfire, clashes in Libya’s Tripoli after killing of militia leader

Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.

Published on: 12.05.2025 22:41
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US

Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.

Published on: 12.05.2025 20:39
US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander reunites with family after release

Video from the Israeli military showed the moment of US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander reuniting with his family.

Published on: 12.05.2025 20:25
Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices

President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:51
One in five people in Gaza face starvation, famine watchdog warns

The IPC says a full 100% of Gaza now experiences acute food insecurity while half-a-million people face starvation.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:30
Protesters rally against Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Protesters in Basel condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

Published on: 12.05.2025 19:12
India-Pakistan ceasefire brings hope and uncertainty

A ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently holding, bringing relief to civilians who fled after recent attacks.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:49
Can Istanbul talks pave way to end the war in Ukraine?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin - if he attends in person.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:47
Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk

Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.

Published on: 12.05.2025 18:35
India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan

Modi vows India will 'retaliate on its own terms' if there is any future 'terror' attack on the country.

Published on: 12.05.2025 17:21
Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage

The new pontiff talks of witnesses 'who report on war even at the cost of their lives'.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:45
PKK disbands, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has announced that it plans to disband and disarm.

Published on: 12.05.2025 15:31
Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns but vows to still fight for victory

Tidjane Thiam's campaign has been halted because presidential candidates are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:57
Is Trump abandoning Israel? Not really

US president may have excluded Israel from his pursuit of megadeals in the Gulf, but he remains a committed supporter

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:53
Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudan’s el-Fasher, army says

The latest attacks come as the African Union rejects any 'interference' in the civil war, which has killed over 20,000.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:49
UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:43
Pope Leo XIV urges freedom for imprisoned journalists

Pope Leo XIV urged the release of imprisoned journalists across the world.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:32
UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support

PM Starmer's shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour's large base of left-of-centre supporters.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:18
Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know

Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term.

Published on: 12.05.2025 14:06
Video shows arrest of Mayor of Newark at US detention centre

Police bodycam footage shows Newark Mayor Ras Baraka being arrested outside a detention centre in New Jersey

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:20
India-Pakistan ceasefire celebrations despite lingering tensions

People in Pakistan and India have been celebrating a ceasefire after the most serious fighting between the two nations.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:12
Alonso to join Real Madrid after Ancelotti takes Brazil job: Reports

Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso poised to replace Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to media reports.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:03
Qatar and US in talks over offer of luxury plane to use as Air Force One

Democrats and good government advocates say it is unethical and likely unconstitutional for Trump to accept.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:02
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Who is going to testify, what are the charges?

The trial resumes on Monday in which the American music mogul faces charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Published on: 12.05.2025 13:02