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96-year-old US judge barred from hearing cases for mental incompetence

Washington, D.C.: This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit suspended 96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman from hearing ...

Former US congressman jailed for 22 months in insider trading case

NEW YORK: On Tuesday, former U.S. Congressman Stephen Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison for trading on inside ...

West Point sued for admission policy by US anti-affirmative action group

NEW YORK: This week, the Virginia-based Students for Fair Admissions, founded by affirmative action opponent Edward Blum, sued the U.S. ...

UK firm sold parts to jet engine maker with forged paperwork

LONDON, U.K.: Jet engine maker CFM International said this week that thousands of engine components may have been sold with ...

Amid tensions, ASEAN launches first joint military drills in Indonesia

BATAM, Indonesia: Due to mounting geopolitical tensions and protests against China's activities in the South China Sea, ASEAN member nations ...

Musk's Neuralink to implant chip in brain of paralysis patients

FREMONT, California: This week, brain-chip startup Neuralink, owned by billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, said an independent review board granted ...

Delta flight hit by possible lightning, lands safely in Boston

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Officials said that a Delta flight from Chicago to Boston that was possibly struck by lightning landed safely ...

Indonesian woman jailed for violating country's blasphemy law

JAKARTA, Indonesia: An Indonesian court sentenced Lina Lutfiawati, also known as Lina Mukherjee, to two years in prison this week ...

China wants Hong Kong consulates to give personal data of local staff

HONG KONG: The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a request to all foreign consulates in Hong Kong, seeking the personal ...

Rattlesnake bites Amazon driver in Florida during delivery

MARTIN COUNTY, Florida: An Amazon driver making a delivery to a Florida home this week was bitten by a rattlesnake ...

Canada's TMX expansion may triple oil flow to country's Pacific Coast

CALGARY, Canada: From early 2024, the long-delayed and controversial Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX) is expected to ...

Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings go live on state TV

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings were broadcast live on state television on Monday, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the ...

9 teenagers caught after escaping from Pennsylvania detention center

MORGANTOWN, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania state police said that nine teenage boys who escaped from the Abraxas Academy detention center this week ...

3,000 homeless in Anchorage looking for a place to stay before winter

ANCHORAGE, Alaska: Anchorage is struggling to find housing options for more than 3,000 homeless residents, as the city's mass shelter ...

South Korean teachers seek legal defense against abusive parents

SEOUL, South Korea: Thousands of South Korean educators and school staff gathered in Seoul over the weekend to demand increased ...

Polish government bans all Russian-registered passenger cars

WARSAW, Poland: As part of European Union (EU) sanctions imposed against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Poland banned all ...

Over 10,000 Alabama 3rd graders may be held back due to reading law

MONTGOMERY, Alabama: Last week, Alabama's school chief, Superintendent Eric Mackey, said that under new reading benchmarks to move to fourth ...

RTA hosts Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport

DUBAI, 25th September, 2023 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown ...

SBA meets with directors of Arab book fairs during 22nd Amman International Book Fair

SHARJAH, 25th September, 2023 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) demonstrated its dedication and commitment to supporting the publishing ...

Kenyan MP Proposes Extending Presidential Term to Seven Years

Nairobi - A Kenyan lawmaker from the ruling United Democratic Alliance, or UDA, has suggested extending the presidential term limit ...

US, South Korea to Boost Deterrence Against North Korean Threats

Seoul, South Korea - The United States and South Korea are pledging to enhance joint deterrence against growing threats from ...

Indian Embassy in Seoul organises event to celebrate diplomatic ties between nations

Seoul [South Korea], September 25 (ANI): As India and South Korea are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties this ...

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against wanted Khalistani leader Karanvir Singh

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): The International Criminal Police Organization, commonly known as Interpol, on Monday issued a Red ...

Phillies looking to punch playoff ticket as Pirates visit

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Phillies can punch their ticket to the postseason for the second straight ...

DP World celebrates triple win at Logistics & Transport Awards 2023

DUBAI, 25th September, 2023 (WAM) -- DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, has scooped three ...

Türkiye's economic shift fuels optimism but challenges persist

© Provided by Xinhua by Burak AkinciANKARA, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye's shift to more conventional economic policies in recent ...

Neeti Mohan, Nihaar Pandya attend Virat-Anushka's Ganpati celebration at their residence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 25 (ANI): Singer Neeti Mohan and her husband Nihaar Pandya visited Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's ...

Jay Shah unveils National Physical Disability T20 Cricket Championship trophy

Goa [India], September 25 (ANI): BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Monday unveiled the prestigious trophy for the upcoming 3rd National ...

Pakistan vs New Zealand World Cup warm-up match to be played "behind closed doors"

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): The warm-up match between New Zealand and Pakistan in the Men's Cricket World Cup, ...

Asian Games success makes strong case for including cricket in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, IOC to take call in October meet

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is expected to take a call on the inclusion ...

Asian Games: Nishant Dev advances to pre-quarterfinals

Hangzhou [China], September 25 (ANI): World championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev advanced to the boxing pre-quarterfinal in the 71kg category ...

"Will remind people of need for honesty in politics": PM Modi at unveiling of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's statue

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Unveiling a 72-ft statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya in the national capital on his ...

"I'm only against corrupt, oppressive system in Pakistan": Pak leader Altaf Hussain

London [UK], September 25 (ANI): The Muttahida Quami Movement's (MQM) founder and leader Altaf Hussain said that he's never been ...

Guwahati Airport: Domestic cargo terminal handled 1,000 tonne goods in past 3 months

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 25 (ANI): The domestic Cargo terminal at Guwahati airport has handled inbound and outbound cargo total ...

Mandaviya to launch national policy on RD in Pharma Med-Tech sector

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers and Minister of Health and ...

Beijing's Daxing airport handles 82.48 mln passenger trips over 4 years

© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Passenger throughput at the Beijing Daxing International Airport has surpassed 82.48 ...

Breaststroke king Qin wins men's 100m at Hangzhou Asiad

© Provided by Xinhua Triple world champion Qin Haiyang claimed his first gold medal of the Hangzhou Asian Games by ...

Highlights of experts worldwide on Hangzhou Asian Games

© Provided by Xinhua The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was an impressive display, having a wonderful presentation ...

Senj Wind Farm "a miracle," says Croatian engineer

© Provided by Xinhua Senj Wind Farm in Croatia, built by China, is not just a "miracle" but a shining ...

17 initiatives from India contributing to SDGs showcased in publication released during UNGA week

New York [USA], September 25 (ANI): A strong belief in the Indian approach and leadership to achieve Sustainable Development was ...

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US Federal Reserve cutting 300 people from payroll

WASHINGTON D.C.: In a small but rare reduction to its headcount, which has grown steadily since 2010, the US Federal ...

Rite Aid may close over 400 stores, allow creditors to run operations

CAMP HILL, Pennsylvania: This week, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Rite Aid could shut down some 400 to ...

US Transportation Secretary says New York's ATC needs more staff

WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has criticized the air traffic control staffing shortages in New York as "unacceptable" ...

Will 'quiet the noise' in culture wars, Disney CEO tells investors

BURBANK, California: A note by Needham media analyst Laura Martin released this week revealed that CEO Bob Iger told investors ...

$14 billion takeover bid by JIP a success: Toshiba

TOKYO, Japan: This week, Toshiba revealed that a tender offer worth US$14 billion from Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) was a ...

Post approval, Vietnam's VinFast to deliver EVs to Europe this year

HANOI, Vietnam: While the European Union (EU) is set to impose tariffs on its Chinese rivals, Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) ...

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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...

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