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President-elect Trump Announces Kash Patel as FBI Pick

01 Dec 2024 08:16 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Kashyap “Kash” Patel to serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The announcement was made on Saturday (local time). In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump announced Patel’s nomination, highlighting his distinguished career

BJP to Lead Maharashtra Government with CM Post, Swearing-In on December 5

01 Dec 2024 08:06 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold the chief minister’s position in Maharashtra. The swearing-in ceremony is set for December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. This announcement, however, drew criticism from the Shiv Sena over its “unilateral” nature. CM from BJP and Two DCMs for Allies Ajit Pawar of

Pakistani Government Pushes to Privatise PIA by December 31

01 Dec 2024 06:46 AM IST

The Pakistani government is intensifying efforts to privatise Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). It aims to complete the process through government-to-government (G2G) deals by December 31, according to a reports. Abu Dhabi and Qatar Show Interest Notably, Abu Dhabi and Qatar have shown strong interest in acquiring stakes in PIA. Discussions

More Than 100 Countries Support Plastic Treaty Caps Amid Heated Negotiations

01 Dec 2024 06:32 AM IST

China, the United States, India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia were the top five primary polymer producers globally in 2023, according to data from Eunomia.

Pakistan Hikes Petrol, Diesel And LPG Prices As Inflation Soars

01 Dec 2024 05:45 AM IST

Petrol prices rose by PKR 3.72 per litre, bringing the new rate to PKR 252.10 per litre, as per an official notification.

Donald Trump Warns BRICS Nations Against Dollar Replacement

01 Dec 2024 04:49 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to BRICS nations, threatening 100% tariffs and market access restrictions if they pursue a new currency or replace the US dollar in international trade.

India-Malaysia Joint Exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 Begins

01 Dec 2024 04:45 AM IST

India and Malaysia will conduct the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 in Kuala Lumpur from December 2 to 15, focusing on sub-conventional operations under a UN mandate and fostering stronger bilateral defense ties.

South Korea’s New Starbucks Features Views Overlooking North Korea | Watch

01 Dec 2024 01:39 AM IST

As of 2024, nearly 2,000 Starbucks locations are spread across South Korea, according to SCK Company, which operates the brand in the country through a licensing deal.

Kim Jong Un Backs Russia, Criticizes U.S. Support For Ukraine

01 Dec 2024 01:28 AM IST

Kim Jong Un condemned U.S. support for Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, reaffirming North Korea's alliance with Russia and backing its actions in Ukraine.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Five, Including World Central Kitchen Workers

01 Dec 2024 01:23 AM IST

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five, including World Central Kitchen workers. Israel claims one victim was linked to Hamas, but WCK refutes any knowledge of such ties.

Pakistan: Minister Calls Incident Of Man Pushed From Container “Completely Fine” | Watch

01 Dec 2024 00:27 AM IST

The video, captured during the protest at Islamabad's D-Chowk, shows individuals dressed as security personnel in riot gear pushing a man off a stack of three shipping containers.