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Israeli strikes kill nearly 326 in Gaza, risk fully reigniting Hamas war

The surprise bombardment threatened to wreck the ceasefire in place since January and fully reignite the 17-month-old war

Israeli strikes kill nearly 326 in Gaza, risk fully reigniting Hamas war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defence, infra package

The plans will need a two-thirds majority in parliament's lower house, the Bundestag, because they involve changes to Germany's strict self-imposed borrowing rules

Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defence, infra package
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Mount Everest's new Sherpas? Drones will now do the heavy lifting

For the first time, drones will be used on Mount Everest to carry gear and clean up, helping Sherpas and improving safety

Mount Everest's new Sherpas? Drones will now do the heavy lifting
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Millennials, GenZs say 'maybe later, baby': US birth rates hit 40-year low

The general fertility rate in the US decreased by 3 per cent in 2023, dropping to 54.5 births per 1,000 females aged 15 to 44, according to US National Center for Health Statistics

Millennials, GenZs say 'maybe later, baby': US birth rates hit 40-year low
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

China conducts military drill near Taiwan; 43 of 59 ships, drones cross ADZ

China said the drills were a response to recent statements and actions by the US and Taiwan

China conducts military drill near Taiwan; 43 of 59 ships, drones cross ADZ
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:55 AM IST

500 kms on a 5 minute charge? BYD reveals new 1,000 kW battery system

Electric vehicle maker BYD promises gas-like refuelling speeds with latest EV charging platform, plans nationwide charging network in China

500 kms on a 5 minute charge? BYD reveals new 1,000 kW battery system
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 11:18 AM IST

Ukraine's allies consider seizing Russia's frozen assets worth $300 billion

For now, the assets are still on ice, with opponents of seizure warning that the move could violate international law and destabilise financial markets

Ukraine's allies consider seizing Russia's frozen assets worth $300 billion
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 10:08 AM IST

Sunita Williams homecoming: When and where to watch Crew-9 landing?

US space agency Nasa confirmed Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's long-awaited return to Earth after nearly nine months in zero gravity at the International Space Station

Sunita Williams homecoming: When and where to watch Crew-9 landing?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 10:08 AM IST

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore close hatches as they gear up to leave ISS

The astronaut crew is scheduled to travel back to Earth alongside Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore close hatches as they gear up to leave ISS
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

UK, EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives

The talks will coordinate cooperation on Ukraine and discuss efforts to increase economic pressure on Russia, UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said in a statement

UK, EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:27 AM IST

US Commerce department bureaus ban China's DeepSeek on govt devices

US officials and members of Congress have expressed concerns about the threat of DeepSeek to data privacy and sensitive government information

US Commerce department bureaus ban China's DeepSeek on govt devices
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:24 AM IST

US aviation agency reinstating 132 fired employees after court order: Union

The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union announced that fired probationary employees due to Elon Musk-led federal cuts will receive back pay and return to duty on March 20

US aviation agency reinstating 132 fired employees after court order: Union
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:14 AM IST

Toronto excludes Tesla vehicles from EV incentive due to US trade war

Toronto is promoting the adoption of EVs purchased as vehicles for hire by giving drivers and owners a reduction in licensing fees and renewal fees until the end of 2029, to help it lower emissions

Toronto excludes Tesla vehicles from EV incentive due to US trade war
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 9:07 AM IST

Trump's tariff priorities are Canada, Mexico, China, EU: Dhruva Jaishankar

According to him, India will be particularly hard hit along with other nations

Trump's tariff priorities are Canada, Mexico, China, EU: Dhruva Jaishankar
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:55 AM IST

Donald Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bedford to lead US FAA

FAA position has been vacant since January 20, when FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stepped down a little more than one year into a five-year term when Trump took office

Donald Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bedford to lead US FAA
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:51 AM IST

Xi will visit Washington soon amid brewing trade tensions, says Trump

Trump has ramped up a trade fight with China, raising tariffs on imports from the country to 20 per cent

Xi will visit Washington soon amid brewing trade tensions, says Trump
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:28 AM IST

Trump ends secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter, Ashley

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump mentioned that Hunter Biden is currently vacationing in South Africa, where according to him, the human rights of people have been questioned

Trump ends secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter, Ashley
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:25 AM IST

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt

Bildt stated that both sides are committed to reaching an agreement by the end of the year

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:20 AM IST

Google parent Alphabet in talks to buy cyber firm Wiz for $33 billion

The deal, which may be announced as soon as Tuesday, would be Alphabet's largest acquisition to date, and could help Alphabet's Google catch up with Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc

Google parent Alphabet in talks to buy cyber firm Wiz for $33 billion
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:16 AM IST

Trump's talk of dividing assets prompts concern before his call with Putin

Kyiv and its European allies are worried that Trump will try to force them into a deal on Russia's terms, leaving Ukraine weakened and vulnerable to the Kremlin in the future

Trump's talk of dividing assets prompts concern before his call with Putin
Updated On : 18 Mar 2025 | 8:10 AM IST