Kochi: Hakyung Lee, 44, was convicted by New Zealand’s Auckland High Court for killing her two children and hiding the bodies in suitcases, BBC reported.Lee is set to be sentenced in November.Hakyung Lee fled to South Korea after the killings before being extradited for trial. Lee was arrested in Ulsan, South Korea, in September 2022 …
Kochi: The US hiked H-1B visas fee to a staggering $1,00,000 annually from the existing rate of $1,500, even as it brought a Gold Card programme offering scope for a Green Card, BBC reported.President Donald Trump signed the proclamation to ensure that the people being brought into the country are “actually very highly skilled” and …
Kochi: Books written by women have been removed by the Taliban government from the university teaching system in Afghanistan, BBC reported.The move is part of a new ban outlawing the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment.Some 140 books including ones like “Safety in the Chemical Laboratory” – were among 680 books found to be …
Kochi: In a blow to Sino-Pak move to impose a ban on Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in the UN, three countries led by the United States have countered it, media reports said.The US, United Kingdom and France have checked the bid by Pakistan and China to impose sanctions on the BLA’s suicide wing Majeed Brigade …
Kochi: A techie Mohammed Nizamuddin, 30, from India was shot dead by the police in California for allegedly stabbing his roommate earlier this month, NDTV said.Nizamuddin, from Mahabubnagar in Telangana, was shot after he was found inside his residence in Santa Clara with a knife on September 3.He was also found pinning down his roommate, …
Kochi: Palestinians’ escape from Gaza City continues amidst Israel’s offensive to occupy the area, BBC reported.Israel’s aim is to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas and defeat up to 3,000 fighters.The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies warned of the situation.A UN commission of inquiry accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza …
Kochi: Two teenagers in China were ordered to pay about Rs 2.72 crore Indian rupees to two catering companies in China for urinating into a pot of broth in a premium restaurant in China, BBC reported.The court in Shanghai ordered the 17 year olds to pay 2.2m yuan ($309,000; £227,000) to China’s biggest hotpot chain …
Kochi: Stating that Hamas leaders would not have immunity “wherever they are”, Israel did not rule out further strikes against them, BBC reported.Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said every country had the right “to defend itself beyond its borders”.Israel’s decision …
Kochi: Teenager Owen Cooper became the youngest-ever male Emmy winner, for his breakout role in Netflix mini-series Adolescence, BBC reported.The 15-year-old said “I was nothing about three years ago – I’m here now… Step out of your comfort zone a little bit, who cares if you get embarrassed?”Meanwhile, Seth Rogen’s comedy series won four awards.The …
Kochi: Search was intensified to nab the killer of conservative activist and influential Trump ally Charlie Kirk, 31, who was shot dead at a university in Utah, Times of India reported.Kirk’s death was first announced by Trump in a Truth Social post.Trump ordered that American flags be lowered to half-staff until Sunday evening.President Trump expressed …
Kochi:Israeli military (IDF) has ordered all residents of Gaza City to “evacuate immediately” even as Palestinians say “there’s no place left”, BBC reported.The IDF has urged “those present in all its neighbourhoods” to relocate to a humanitarian zone, while the UN said nowhere in Gaza can be considered “safe”, the reports said.Israel’s security cabinet last …
Kochi: Green Card holders in the US are under the threat of deportation if convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) offence, media reports said.The bill passed by the US House of Representatives empowers the country to immediately deport illegal immigrants and Green Card Holders convicted for driving under the influence (DUI). Green card holders …
Kochi: Violence fails to abate in the Himalayan nation of Nepal leading to the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, and other ministers even as 20 people lost their lives, the First Post reported.Starting as a peaceful protest over government ban on social media platforms, the unrest grew into mass agitation which became …
Kochi: In a move against drug traffickers, the US killed eleven “Narcoterrorists” after striking a drug-laden vessel in the southern Caribbean, BBC reported.President Donald Trump posted on social media that the US military targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua was transporting illegal narcotics bound for the US in the vessel in international …
Kochi: Over 800 people have died in the massive earthquake of 6.0 that hitmountainous Kunar province eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, BBC reported.The earthquake blocked roads making rescue operations extremely difficult due to which rescue operations were carried out by air.Many are still feared to be trapped under the rubble, while officials report entire villages …
Kochi: In a major boost to India’s diplomacy, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Tianjin for the first time condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on Monday, media reports said.“The Member States strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April,” the declaration said.The member nations expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families …
Kochi : At least 600 people were killed and 1,500 injured as an earthquake of a magnitude of 6 struck eastern Afghanistan bordering Pakistan just before midnight local time, media reports said.Homes made of mud and wood collapsed as helicopters were sent in to evacuate the injured.There are reports of aftershocks impacting neighbouring Pakistan and …
Kochi: Israeli forces are preparing to conquer Gaza City while it has suggested Palestinians relocate to the south where Tel Aviv is providing “most generous humanitarian aid”, BBC reported.In a post on X on Wednesday, the military’s Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee said families relocating to the south would “receive the most generous humanitarian aid”.While Israeli …
Kochi: Israel cabinet approved plans for a massive assault on Gaza City while Israel Defence Minister warned to destroy Gaza City if Hamas failed to agree to disarm and release all hostages, BBC reported.The warning came amidst widespread pressure from within and outside the country.Hamas had agreed for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half …
Kochi: NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, 94, passed away in London on Thursday evening, media reports quoting family sources said.Founder of UK-based Caparo Group of industries, Paul died in a hospital where he was hospitalised recently following illness.Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Lord Swraj Paul. Modi praised his contributions to industry and …
