Kochi: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has halted all asylum decisions in the wake of an Afghan suspect shooting to death one of two National Guard soldiers and critically injuring the other in Washington DC, BBC reported.The decision is taken on the basis of the Trump administration suspending the process granting asylum until …
Kochi: Reports are circulating in the media speculating about the whereabouts of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.Three of his sisters who insisted on meeting Imran were “brutally” beaten by the police.Several reports from Afghanistan and Pakistan claimed that Imran has been mysteriously killed inside Adiala Jail, Times of India reported.The World Cup winning team’s …
Kochi: Pakistan’s Federal Constabulary (FC) was hit by three suicide bombers in Peshawar killing three and injuring many others on Monday, media reports said.The attack on Pakistan’s para military force took place early on Monday.One bomber detonated at the gate killing three security staff while two others were shot dead when they tried to enter …
Kochi: India’s hi-tech indigenousTejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, the Times of India said quoting the Indian Air Force.The HAL-built light combat aircraft went down at approximately 2.10 pm (local time) during a maneuver.The IAF said that the pilot suffered fatal injuries. The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss …
Kochi: The US Senate has cleared a deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown, BBC reported.A minority of Democrats joined with Republicans to vote in favour of an agreement to clear the deal which is the first step towards passing a compromise to fund the government encountering financial crunch since October 1.It will need …
Kochi: A few top brass in BBC has quit after the news outfit was accused of telecasting an edited speech of the US President Donald Trump misleading the viewers, BBC reported.BBC Director General Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness have put in their papers following the allegations.They had faced increasing pressure over a …
Kochi: Zohran Mamdani, 34, will become the first Muslim mayor of US’ biggest city New York as he has won mayoral election, BBC reported.The victory comes ahead of PresidentTrump threatening to cut NYC’s federal funding if Mamdani won over Republican independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis SliwaThe self-described democratic socialist was relatively unknown just months …
Kochi: A US fighter jet and a helicopter crashed into the disputed South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other taking off from aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on Sunday afternoon, media reports quoting US Navy’s Pacific Fleet, said.The crew members of MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter were rescued.The F/A-18 is …
Kochi: Cops have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of precious crown jewels from Paris’s Louvre museum last Sunday, BBC quoting French media reported.The men were originally from the Parisian suburb of Seine-Saint-Den, BBC quoted Le Parisien newspaper. One of them was preparing to board a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport.Four robbers …
Kochi: Afghanistan and Pakistan began talks brokered by Turkey in Istanbul on Saturday to find peace at their borders, media reports said.The two were engaged in fierce battle for two weeks claiming many lives on both sides.The fight was triggered by blasts in Kabul who retaliated by attacking along the border. In reply, Islamabad carried …
Kochi: Israel targeted southern Gaza and after the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hamas accused each other of violating the US brokered ceasefire, BBC reported.The IDF said Hamas “fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire toward IDF troops” near Rafah, while Hamas denied it.There were reports of nine Palestinians falling victim to alleged Israel air strikes …
Kochi: The over a week long hostility between Pakistan and Taliban has ended after the two countries agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” after intervention byQatar and Turkey, BBC reported.Pakistan always blamed the Taliban for orchestrating attacks in Pakistan.On the other hand, the Taliban accused Pakistan of carrying out attacks in Kabul. Over 30 Afghan civilians …
Kochi: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace prize 2025 today.She is an industrial engineer, and human rights advocate. She was born on October 7, 1967, in Caracas, to psychologist Corina Parisca and businessman Henrique Machado Zuloaga as the eldest child.This is the first time that the Prize is going to South America.Machado …
Kochi: Israelis and Gazans are celebratingthe success of west Asia peace talks which aims at finding a permanent solution to the decades long unrest, BBC reported.With Israel cabinet giving its nod to the US brokered peace deal, the ceasefire is expected to take effect within 24 hours of Tel Aviv’s approval.Israel will have its control …
Kochi: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to become a billionaire player, the BBC quoting Bloomberg said.The 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker, whose net worth is $1.4bn (£1.04bn), earned over $550m (£410m) as salary between 2002 and 2023, it said.Ronaldo’s earnings include deals and sponsorship, including a decade-long deal with Nike worth almost $18m (£13.4m) …
Kochi: Israel today observed second year of Hamas’ attack on the Jews killing 1,200 people and abducting 251 on this day in 2023. At the site of the Nova festival attack, people embraced at memorials garnished with flowers, tributes and candles, BBC reported.“Nothing in life prepares you for such a situation,” says the oldest released …
Kochi: A new plan floated by the US and ratified by Israel for Gaza to establish peace in Gaza has got encouraging support even as President Donald Trump warned Hamas to accept it, BBC reported.European and Middle Eastern leaders have welcomed the plan that seeks an immediate end to military operations, with Hamas immediately releasing …
Kochi: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House where the two leaders are expected to push a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war, BBC reported.Netanyahu says nothing has been “finalized yet”.Israel is facing tremendous pressure from some countries to end the conflict and occupation of the …
Kochi: Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned those Western countries who favour formation of a Palestinian State, BBC reported.He reiterated that Israel would not allow a Palestinian state to exist and claimed to support the majority of Israelis.Speaking at the UN General Assembly,Netanyahu described the recognition moves a “mark of shame” that sent the message …
Kochi: The Trump administration has imposed restrictions on Iranian diplomats and officials shopping at Costco or other wholesale retailers without approval from the State Department, the New York Times reported.The regulations were imposed in the wake of diplomats from across the world visiting New York this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly.International sanctions …
