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Hamas returns four captives' bodies said to include mother, her 2 children

The remains were presumed to be of Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz, who was 83 when he was abducted

Hamas returns four captives' bodies said to include mother, her 2 children
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 9:28 PM IST

Trump tariffs cast shadow over access to vital elements for tech sector

The US imports more than 80 per cent of its rare earth elements, with most of those imports coming from China

Trump tariffs cast shadow over access to vital elements for tech sector
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

Planet Parade 2025: Last chance to watch planetary alignment before 2040

Skygazers are eagerly anticipating a rare celestial event set to unfold on February 28. The next time all seven planets align in this formation will be in 2040

Planet Parade 2025: Last chance to watch planetary alignment before 2040
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 5:30 PM IST

China's new consumer spending plan: No more scams, no more shoddy goods

Beijing launches a bold plan to boost consumer spending, crack down on fraud, improve product quality, and create a safer, more reliable market for shoppers across China

China's new consumer spending plan: No more scams, no more shoddy goods
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 5:49 PM IST

Court blocks Trump's controversial order of ending birthright citizenship

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco refused the Trump administration's request to temporarily halt a previous lower court ruling

Court blocks Trump's controversial order of ending birthright citizenship
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 5:07 PM IST

Clock's ticking! Chinese firm imposes strict 2-min limit on toilet breaks

The Three Brothers Machine Manufacturing Company in Foshan, Guangdong, enforced strict restroom rules, setting fixed break slots and a strict two-minute cap on unscheduled trips

Clock's ticking! Chinese firm imposes strict 2-min limit on toilet breaks
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 4:56 PM IST

Renault beats profit forecast in 2024, warns on EU emissions rules

The company, one of the few in the sector to have maintained its targets last year, reported operating profit of 4.3 billion euros ($4.49 billion), up 3.5 per cent on the previous year

Renault beats profit forecast in 2024, warns on EU emissions rules
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 4:42 PM IST

Russia targets Ukraine's gas infrastructure in latest drone, missile attack

The attack was part of an intensified assault on Ukraine's energy system over the past month as Russia discusses ending its war in Ukraine with the new US administration of President Donald Trump

Russia targets Ukraine's gas infrastructure in latest drone, missile attack
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 4:34 PM IST

Oil prices see minor dip as US crude stocks rise, easing supply concerns

Brent futures were down 15 cents at $75.89 a barrel by 0916 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 34 cents to $71.91

Oil prices see minor dip as US crude stocks rise, easing supply concerns
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

Nearly 90% of Japanese firms say Trump's policies hurt business: Survey

Around 72 per cent of those surveyed cited Trump's trade policies, including tariffs, as a key issue, while 26 per cent blamed worsening US-China relations, the survey found

Nearly 90% of Japanese firms say Trump's policies hurt business: Survey
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

'It's possible, it's possible': Trump hints at new trade deal with China

Trump signed a trade deal with China in January 2020. Under this agreement, China promised to protect US trade secrets, buy $200 billion worth of US products, and lower some trade barriers

'It's possible, it's possible': Trump hints at new trade deal with China
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 2:50 PM IST

Mt Everest's snow cover receded by 150 mtr this winter, reveal images

While the region saw a few small snow events early in each winter, the snow cover does not persist, suggesting that glaciers have continued to retreat

Mt Everest's snow cover receded by 150 mtr this winter, reveal images
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 2:41 PM IST

G20 foreign minister's meet underway in S Africa amid tensions with US

Rubio snubbed the meeting after an executive order by US President Donald Trump stopped foreign aid to the country

G20 foreign minister's meet underway in S Africa amid tensions with US
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

Could US aid cuts open opportunities for China to expand global influence?

Experts argue that freezing foreign aid weakens USA's soft power, allowing China to strengthen its influence, especially in Southeast Asian countries

Could US aid cuts open opportunities for China to expand global influence?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Asian shares dip as S&P 500 continues its record rally on Wall Street

Worries about US President Donald Trump's tariff policies remain high on regional investors' minds

Asian shares dip as S&P 500 continues its record rally on Wall Street
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

'It would be unfair to US': Trump on Musk's Tesla factory plan in India

India imposes nearly 100 per cent import duty on electric vehicles (EVs), making it expensive for foreign automakers to sell their cars there

'It would be unfair to US': Trump on Musk's Tesla factory plan in India
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 1:00 PM IST

Nasa planning to destroy city-killer asteroid, 2024 YR4? Know more

The latest Nasa study revealed that the city killer asteroid, 2024 YR4, has 1.5 per cent chance of hitting the earth. Space agencies across the world unite to track and deflect YR4

Nasa planning to destroy city-killer asteroid, 2024 YR4? Know more
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Indian deportees from US arrive in Panama, embassy secures consular access

The group of Indians is part of a larger group of 299 migrants sent to Panama by the US government

Indian deportees from US arrive in Panama, embassy secures consular access
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 12:33 PM IST

Reports of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh 'exaggerated': BGB chief

The BGB chief said issues related to fencing were discussed at length at their bi-annual meeting with the BSF as it was the most focussed agenda

Reports of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh 'exaggerated': BGB chief
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

Pope Francis 'alert and responsive' as health shows slight improvement

Pope Francis was hospitalised last Friday after a week of worsening bronchitis. On Monday (Feb 17), doctors diagnosed him with a respiratory infection caused by multiple viruses and bacteria

Pope Francis 'alert and responsive' as health shows slight improvement
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 12:10 PM IST