US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct contact with Syrian rebel group HTS after Assad's fall, aiming to support stability during the transition. US remains cautious about HTS's promises of moderation and focuses on humanitarian efforts, including finding missing Americans.
After the impeachment of the outgoing president Yoon Suk Yeol, he is suspended from exercising presidential powers, and according to the South Korean constitution, the Prime Minister will become the acting President.
Notably, since the war began in Ukraine, the United States has extended approximately $62 billion in military aid. Additionally, Washington, last month, authorised Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia.
Recently, drone sightings in the United States have raised concerns as lawmakers are worried about potential adversaries like Iran. In recent sightings, the flying objects were seen in close proximity to US military installations in New Jersey.
South Korea’s National Assembly impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol after his controversial martial law decree on December 3, which caused widespread political unrest. Yoon’s martial law, the first in over four decades, lasted only six hours but sparked protests and legal investigations.
White House has said President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. The statement added that Washington will hold the Bangladeshi interim government accountable for ensuring the protection of religious and ethnic minorities in the country.
In August, Balaji resigned from the Generative AI firm OpenAI, which revolutionised the artificial intelligence domain with the widely popular ChatGPT. Balaji later accused the firm of violating copyright laws, a claim which became key development for lawsuits against GenAI firm.
A powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck Maule, Chile, on Friday, shaking buildings but causing no immediate damage or injuries. Situated on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ Chile experiences frequent seismic activity.
Switzerland cited a 2023 ruling by Supreme Court in a case relating to Vevey-headquartered Nestle for its decision to withdraw the MFN status. This means that Switzerland will tax dividends that Indian entities will earn in that country at 10 per cent from January 1, 2025.
France's former Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet were compelled to resign following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly. This marked the first such occurrence in the country since 1962.
India-Sri Lanka ties have seen several twists and turns in the recent past. The visit from the Sri Lankan President will be instrumental in strengthening the relations of both countries.
Before Donald Trump assumes the office of the President in the United States, the US has come up with the list of nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians who can be potentially deported from the country.
Timmerman, 29, said he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in Palestine Branch, a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence.
The US Department of State issues a monthly Visa Bulletin, providing information regarding the availability of immigrant visa numbers for applicants seeking a green card in the United States.
US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to his inauguration next month, an unorthodox move that would fold US allies and adversaries into a very American political tradition
Ukraine’s air force reported multiple strike drones launched at Ukraine overnight followed by swarms of cruise missiles in country’s air space. It said Russia also used air-launched ballistic Kinzhal missiles against Ukraine’s western regions.
"We have been collaborating closely with the interim government to strengthen the capabilities of their law enforcement and security services in addressing this challenge," Kirby stated during a news conference on Thursday.
Approximately 400 IndiGo passengers bound for Mumbai and New Delhi were reportedly left stranded at Istanbul Airport for over 24 hours without access to food or accommodation. Frustrated traveller voiced their outrage on social media, while IndiGo cited "operational reasons".
Footage from the scene revealed a damaged white plane resting against a guardrail in the centre median, with emergency vehicles obstructing all traffic lanes. Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the Department of Environmental Conservation was present to handle the cleanup of spilled aviation fuel.
The commutations announced on Thursday are for people who have served out home confinement sentences for at least one year after they were released.
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