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China is using archaeology as a weapon

Published on Jul 20, 2024 08:00 AM IST

The state is unearthing ancient justifications for its rule over Xinjiang

Photograph of the Qigexing Buddhist Temple Ruins, southwest of the town of Yanqi, Yanqi Hui Autonomous County, Xinjiang, China.
(Rolfmueller/Wikimedia Commons)
The Economist

245 Indians cross over from Bangladesh as students protest escalates

The total number of people who crossed the land border amid violent protests in Bangladesh crossed 500 on Friday.

Anti-quota protesters clash with the police in Dhaka on July 18, 2024. (Photo by AFP)(AFP)
Published on Jul 20, 2024 07:46 AM IST

Mark Zuckerberg declines to endorse Trump or Biden for upcoming election

Mark Zuckerberg is staying neutral in the US presidential election, won't endorse Donald Trump or Joe Biden.

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during an interview on
Published on Jul 20, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

AAIB report says NY-bound Delta Flight suffered ‘fuel leak, engine failure’

Investigation reveals engine failure on Boeing flight to New York, resulting in flames from wings due to fuel leak.

Passengers describe chaos as Boeing Flight catches fire, makes emergency landing(BBC News)
Published on Jul 20, 2024 07:11 AM IST

Bangladesh quota protests: Curfew imposed, Army deployed as 105 killed | Updates

Bangladesh students protest: At least 105 people have been killed in the clashes so far across the country. Over 1,500 have been injured.

A demonstrator gestures as protesters clash with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the police outside the state-owned Bangladesh Television as violence erupts across the country after anti-quota protests by students in Dhaka.(Reuters)
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 07:57 AM IST

Donald Trump shooter flew drone over rally site before assassination bid: Report

Thomas Matthew Crooks flew the drone on a programmed flight path earlier on July 13 to survey the Butler Farm Show grounds ahead of Donald Trump's rally.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.(AP)
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:37 AM IST

The 777X, Boeing's latest flying behemoth

The 777X, Boeing's latest flying behemoth

The 777X, Boeing's latest flying behemoth
Published on Jul 20, 2024 05:34 AM IST
AFP |

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme
Published on Jul 20, 2024 03:05 AM IST
AP |

NBA superstars LeBron James, Curry, US Olympians Phelps, Biles on ESPN's top 100

ESPN's ranking of top 100 athletes of the 21st century heavily features an American lineup. One Indian cricketer makes the cut.

LeBron James was in at #4 and Simone Biles at #7 on ESPN's top 100 pro athletes since 2000 ranking.
Published on Jul 20, 2024 01:44 AM IST

Trump Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks ‘downloaded picture of Kate Middleton’

Deceased shooter at Trump rally had no clear political motive, researched Kate Middleton, Biden, and Trump schedules.

Kate Middleton at Wimbledon 2024
Published on Jul 20, 2024 01:39 AM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Former foreign min Shah Mahmood Qureshi moved to Kot Lakhpat jail from Adiala

Former foreign min Shah Mahmood Qureshi moved to Kot Lakhpat jail from Adiala

Former foreign min Shah Mahmood Qureshi moved to Kot Lakhpat jail from Adiala
Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:55 AM IST
PTI |

Ten Commandments won't go in Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out

Ten Commandments won't go in Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out

Ten Commandments won't go in Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out
Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:47 AM IST
AP |

Biden resists pressure to step aside, pledges party unity and campaign comeback

Growing calls for Biden to drop reelection bid amid concerns over campaign trail return

President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington, on July 11. (AP)
Published on Jul 20, 2024 12:43 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Aditi Srivastava

Biden’s support crumbles, widely expected to bow out soon

Republican nominee Trump, who had a good convention week after the assassination bid, is now comfortably leading in swing states

President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington, on July 11. (AP)
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 12:21 AM IST

Trump’s granddaughter Kai gets ‘swarmed by teen boys’; dad Donald Jr. warns

Kai Trump steals limelight at RNC after Trump's assassination attempt, father warns boys to stay away.

Former US President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Madison Trump speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024. Days after he survived an assassination attempt Donald Trump won formal nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and picked Ohio US Senator J.D. Vance for running mate. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 11:02 PM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Biden says he'll return to campaign next week amid calls to withdraw from race

US President Joe Biden on Friday appealed for party unity to take on former President Donald Trump's "dark vision".

Biden, in a Friday statement, said Trump's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday, showcased a “dark vision for the future.(AP Photo)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 10:54 PM IST
AP | ByShweta Kukreti

Microsoft outage: Alleged former Crowdstrike employee claims responsibility

Vincent Flibustier, an alleged former CrowdStrike employee, claimed responsibility for the Microsoft outage. Is he telling the truth?

Vincent Flibustier posted this on X on Friday, July 19. The picture, when looked at closely, appears to be manipulated. (X / vinceflibustier)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 10:50 PM IST

Trump pays tribute to shooting victim, but netizens highlight major blunder

Donald Trump honoured the firefighter who was shot and killed during an assassination attempt on the former President at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Trump also showed the audience what he claimed to be a million-dollar cheque for Comperatore's family as well as for the two victims who were seriously injured in the incident.(X)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:38 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Satya Nadella's first reaction on Microsoft outage: ‘Yesterday, CrowdStrike…’

CERT-In has issued an advisory on the Microsoft outage caused by the Crowdstrike update, and rated its severity as "critical".

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.(AFP)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:01 PM IST

Viral timelapse reveals US air traffic crash as IT outage strands passengers

Video captures chaos of global IT outage affecting major airlines, healthcare sectors. CrowdStrike's tech update failure leads to complete air traffic shutdown.

Video captures chaos of global IT outage affecting major airlines, healthcare sectors. CrowdStrike's tech update failure leads to complete air traffic shutdown.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 09:04 PM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

‘God is among us’: Tucker Carlson hails Trump as ‘leader of a nation' at RNC

Tucker Carlson on Thursday relished his return to the prime time as he addressed the Republican National Convention on the fourth and final night on Thursday.

Tucker Carlson speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)(AP)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:56 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

UN top court terms Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory 'illegal'

The 15-judge panel said Israel's “abuse of its status as the occupying power" renders its “presence in the occupied Palestinian territory unlawful.”

Judge and President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Nawaf Salam (2nd R) delivers a non-binding ruling on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on July 19, 2024.(AFP)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:49 PM IST

What if ‘The Office’ was set at a car dealership? NY showroom chases viral fame

A content creator fresh out of college turns her initially traditional marketing campaign for an NY car dealership into The Office-esque series on TikTok.

Grace Kerber, the digital branding creator for Mohawk Chevrolet, in Saratoga County, produces and stars in the dealership's The Office-style mockumentary series.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:08 PM IST

Elon Musk reacts to viral video of empty CrowdStrike office amid IT outage

Viral video shows deserted CrowdStrike office during IT outage, sparking concerns about remote work readiness. Elon Musk reacts to the footage.

Elon Musk reacts to viral video of empty CrowdStrike office(Pic- The Telegraph Twitter)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:49 PM IST
ByAditi Srivastava

Tiffany Trump faces ridicule as dad Donald 'snubs' her and hubby in viral video

Donald Trump brought his family to the RNC in a show of solidarity ahead of the November 5 elections. However, he snubbed daughter Tiffany and her husband.

Tiffany Trump, who was still beaming, reached over to touch Donald Trump's chest and seemed to be trying to give him a side kiss. However, she failed in her attempt and kissed the air instead.(GETTY IMAGES/AFP )
Published on Jul 19, 2024 07:30 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Bangladesh unrest: Protesters set jail on fire, free ‘hundreds’ of prisoners

At least 50 people have been killed in Bangladesh after police heightened a crackdown on student protests calling for reforms to public service hiring rules.

Students take part in the ongoing anti-quota protest in Dhaka on July 18, 2024.(AFP)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:29 PM IST

Mark Zuckerberg calls Trump ‘badass’ after assassination attempt

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that former President Donald Trump’s immediate reaction after being shot was “badass” and inspiring.

Mark Zuckerberg, 40, declined to endorse Trump or his presumed opponent, President Joe Biden, adding that he’s “not planning” to be involved in the election in any way. (PTI)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 06:22 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Russia convicts US reporter Evan Gershkovich of espionage

A Russian court on Friday convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges his employer and the US have rejected as a sham.

US journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of espionage, stands inside a glass defendants' cage during the verdict announcement at the Sverdlovsk Regional Court in Yekaterinburg on July 19, 2024. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP)(AFP)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:24 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti

Usha Chilukuri Vance's grandaunt reminds her of Indian roots in a strong message

Usha Chilukuri Vance has a grandaunt in Andhra Pradesh who is known as the country's oldest active professor.

S Chilukuri said that she has no contact with Usha Vance and she has not seen or “heard about her”.(AP/ANI)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 05:57 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Our entire childhood was a lie: Hello Kitty is NOT a cat!

Although not entirely unknown, Hello Kitty is not a Kitty, contrary to popular belief. Check out her brief history to find out more.

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR JAPAN DAY, INC. - Hello Kitty rides in the 3rd annual Japan Day Parade on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in New York. (AP / Charles Sykes)
Published on Jul 19, 2024 05:06 PM IST
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