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July 31, 2024 6:51 PM

Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas

Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader who was killed in Iran, was the tough-talking face of the Palestinian group's international diplomacy as war raged back in Gaza, where three of his sons were killed in an Israeli airstrike. But despite the rhetoric, ...

July 31, 2024 4:11 PM

Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now

After days of suspense, the Paris Games' triathlon got underway in the French capital's scenic Seine river. Here's what else you need to know about the Olympics on Wednesday, when a total of 18 gold medals are up for grabs: TAKING THE PLUNGE Athle...

July 31, 2024 10:50 AM

A stormy night in Paris after a sweltering day at the Olympics

After a sweltering day, night time brought about about a thunderstorm in Paris on Tuesday (July 30) going into the early hours of Wednesday (July 31), illuminating skies above the Eiffel Tower. Earlier, temperatures rose to around 35 degrees Celsius...

July 30, 2024 5:16 PM

Manu Bhaker becomes first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Olympics edition

India's star shooter Manu Bhaker made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games. She clinched a bronze medal in the 10m pistol mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, def...

July 30, 2024 3:47 PM

Anti-Maduro protests spread as Venezuelan opposition says he stole vote

Protests spread around Venezuela and police fired tear gas in the capital Caracas as the opposition said it had voting-tally proof it won a weekend election awarded to long-ruling socialist President Nicolas Maduro. Demonstrations began after the el...

July 29, 2024 12:36 PM

Venezuela: Maduro declared winner of presidential election; U.S. raises “serious concerns”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition rival Edmundo Gonzalez were each claiming victory in a presidential election on Monday morning, after a vote marked by accusations of underhand tactics and isolated incidents of violence. The co...

July 29, 2024 9:30 AM

Parliament Session: Finance Minister to move J-K Appropriation Bill in Lok Sabha, Budget discussion to continue

As the Parliament is set to convene for the ongoing Budget Session on Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. "Nirmala Sitharaman to move for leave to introduc...

July 27, 2024 9:58 AM

Trump vows return to site of assassination attempt, Obamas endorse Harris

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Friday he will return to the Pennsylvania town where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt, while Vice President Kamala Harris capped her week-long bid to become the Democratic presidential...

July 26, 2024 5:01 PM

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle endorsed Kamala Harris' bid for president on Friday in a roughly one-minute long video that captured a private phone call between the couple and the current vice president. "We called to say Michel...

July 26, 2024 9:18 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Families of soldiers remember their bravery, dedication on 25th anniversary

As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today (Friday), the families of the soldiers remember the bravery and dedication of their loved ones who laid their lives during the war between India and Pakistan at icy height...

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