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Published on Feb 03, 2025 04:25 PM IST

The car detonated next to a vehicle carrying mostly female agricultural workers on the outskirts of the city of Manbij in Syria.

Monday's explosion was the seventh car bomb blast in Manbij in just over a month, said Munir Mustafa, the deputy director of civil defense.(AFP)

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Will Musk-Trump's plan to dismantle USAID put people across world ‘at risk’?

As Elon Musk has revealed the plans to eliminate the US foreign aid organisation USAID, here's how this move will impact the people across the world.

Musk even accused the USAID of being a “criminal organization”, while Trump claimed that it was “run by radical lunatics”.(AFP)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 04:08 PM IST

ByShweta Kukreti

Moscow bombing targets pro-Russian leader; 1 killed, 4 injured

A bomb exploded in a luxury Moscow apartment lobby, killing one and injuring four

Targeting a pro-Russian paramilitary leader from eastern Ukraine, a bomb exploded in the foyer of a posh apartment tower in Moscow on Monday, killing at least one person and wounding four others, according to the state news agency TASS.(AP)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:52 PM IST

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Hong Kong's economic growth slows to 2.5% in 2024

Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:25 PM IST

AFP |

Pope Francis decries deaths of children in global conflicts

POPE-CHILDREN/SUMMIT (PIX, T

Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:21 PM IST

Reuters |

Greece: Emergency crews deployed in Santorini following 200 undersea earthquakes

Schools closed and emergency crews deployed in Santorini due to increased seismic activity. Over 200 undersea quakes were recorded.

On Monday, a surge in seismic activity stoked fears of a potentially strong earthquake, prompting the closure of schools and the deployment of emergency personnel on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini(REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:56 PM IST

PTI |

Prince Harry may be ‘keen to’ visit UK after olive branch from THIS royal

Prince Harry will be keen to visit the UK following a possible olive branch from a member of the royal family, a royal commentator has suggested.

Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:52 PM IST

BySumanti Sen

Mass shootings horrify the Balkans. But illegal guns still thrive

MONTENEGRO-SHOOTING/ARMS (TV, PIX):Mass shootings horrify the Balkans. But illegal guns still thrive

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 01:31 PM IST

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‘It’s on fire, please get us out': Passengers scream as plane catches fire

During takeoff, a United Airlines plane's engine caught fire, causing panic and an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew.

Orange flames were seen on the wing and passengers pointed to the fire and shouted in panic at the crew.(X/@rawsalerts)

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:09 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

Kanye West issues apology after sharing sexualised post about Kamala Harris

Kanye West apologised to Kamala Harris' “kids” after sharing a sexualised post about the former vice president on X.

Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:02 PM IST

BySumanti Sen

NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for February 3, 2025

Get hints and answers for New York Times's 'Connections' for today -February 3, 2025

Today’s challenge is as interesting as it gets. Are you ready to play? (New York Times)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:45 PM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Donald Trump says whoever is against tariffs is being ‘controlled by China'

Donald Trump has said that whoever is against tariffs is against them because they are “controlled by China, or other foreign or domestic companies.”

Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:23 PM IST

BySumanti Sen

Argentina wildfire: One dead, 800 evacuated in El Bolson

A man died and over 800 were evacuated due to forest fires in El Bolson, Argentina, which have destroyed around 3,000 hectares

A firefighter stands amid wildfire in El Bolson, in the Patagonian province of Rio Negro, Argentina(REUTERS/Marcelo Martinez)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:14 PM IST

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Trump tells US tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China may cause ‘short term’ pain

President Trump acknowledges potential short-term pain from tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, aiming to curb immigration and drug trafficking

Global markets expressed fears that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico might impede economy and rekindle inflation, causing

Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:13 PM IST

Reuters |

Trump accuses Dems of ‘purposefully delaying’ his nominees, ‘It is disgraceful!'

Donald Trump raged about his grievances surrounding the nomination process for his administration picks.

Donald Trump accuses Democrats of ‘purposefully delaying’ his nominees (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)(AP)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:04 PM IST

BySumanti Sen

Rebecca Lobach's pal pays tribute to ‘brilliant and fearless’ Black Hawk pilot

Army vet and USA Today reporter Davis Winkie called Rebecca Lobach “a talented pilot,” adding that they "bonded over being the new kids on the block.”.

Rebecca Lobach's friend pays tribute to ‘brilliant and fearless’ Black Hawk pilot (@davis_winkie/X)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:30 AM IST

BySumanti Sen

Trump's tariffs: What is a trade war? How does it affect countries involved?

A trade war uses economic means to lodge a protest against a country or at times protect your country's domestic goods from foreign competition.

US President Donald Trump has levied tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada(Al Drago/Bloomberg)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 12:39 PM IST

Trump's aid freeze shocks a Syria camp holding families linked to the Islamic State group

Published on Feb 03, 2025 11:00 AM IST

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Woman pays ₹1.7 lakh rent for tiny New York apartment with sink-toilet combo

A New York woman shared a viral video of her bizarre sink-toilet combo bathroom, paying ₹1.7 lakh rent for the cramped apartment.

A New York woman went viral after sharing a video of her bizarre sink-toilet combo bathroom.(Instagram/bananabonani)

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:50 AM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

USAID officials at loggerheads with Musk's DOGE over access, sent on leave

The security officials contended that the DOGE staff lacked the clearances required to see the information, making them legally obligated to deny access.

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk speaks with Donald Trump at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas.(REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:48 AM IST

Man critically injured after airplane and tug vehicle collide at Chicago airport

The wing of an American Airlines plane — American Eagle Flight 6181 — struck the tug vehicle while it was making its way across the runway.

United employee critically injured after American Airlines airplane and tug vehicle collide at Chicago's O'Hare airport (Pixabay - representational image)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:47 AM IST

BySumanti Sen

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump

EU-SUMMIT/ (PIX):EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump

Published on Feb 03, 2025 10:31 AM IST

Reuters |

2025 Grammys: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars pay tribute to Los Angeles wildfire victims

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performed a tribute to Los Angeles. Their performance was dedicated to those affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California.

Lady Gaga, left, and Bruno Mars accept the award for best pop duo/group performance for

Published on Feb 03, 2025 09:49 AM IST

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Rishi Sunak shares joyful moment playing tennis ball cricket during Mumbai visit

Rishi Sunak visited Mumbai, joined a tennis ball cricket game at Parsee Gymkhana.

Rishi Sunak visited Mumbai and took part in a tennis ball cricket match at Parsee Gymkhana.
(X/@RishiSunak)

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 09:47 AM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

‘Criminal organisation, run by radical lunatics': Musk, Trump on USAID

Elon Musk labels USAID a 'criminal organization' as Trump considers its future amid criticism of wasteful spending.

Elon Musk with US President Donald Trump(AP/File)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 09:34 AM IST

AFP |

Who is Arnoldo Jimenez? One of FBI’s 10 Most Wanted arrested after 12 years

Arnoldo Jimenez of Illinois, accused of killing his wife just hours after their wedding in 2012, was arrested in Mexico after more than 12 years on the run.

Arnoldo Jimenez, one of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted, arrested after 12 years (FBI)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 09:23 AM IST

BySumanti Sen

Fire at oil refinery, flights suspended in Russia after Ukraine drone attack

Ukraine's overnight drone attack targeted fuel and energy facilities in Russia, sparking a fire in the Astrakhan region

Representative image: Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said that it was suspending flights from the airports (AFP)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 09:21 AM IST

Reuters |

Happiness in poorer countries does not follow typical U-shaped curve − people are often happiest in middle age

Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:49 AM IST

PTI |

Trump tariff row: Alcohol, dairy among products in Canada's retaliatory move

The list includes goods produced in the US such as alcohol, household appliances, tools, firearms, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, clothing, and more.

Canada's PM Justin Trudeau has said that they will impose retaliatory tariffs on the US(REUTERS)

Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:09 AM IST

‘Nonsensical’: North Korea slams US over ‘rogue state’ remark

The statement came in response to Marco Rubio’s branding of North Korea as a “rogue” state in a media interview.

FILE - In this June 30, 2019 file photo, President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone, South Korea.(AP)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 10:17 AM IST