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"Wanted To Protect Trump", Says Ex-Tabloid Head During Hush Money Trial

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 26, 2024, Washington

A key witness in the criminal trial of Donald Trump detailed Thursday how he worked with the former president's personal lawyer to kill a Playboy model's story about a sexual relationship with the Republican.

China Must Stop Supporting Russia If It Seeks Good Ties With West: NATO

Reuters | Friday April 26, 2024, Berlin

China must stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine if it wants to enjoy good relations with the West, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday, warning Beijing in unusually harsh words it cannot have it both ways.

UK Downs Houthi Missile Targeting Merchant Vessel, Says Defence Ministry

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 26, 2024

Britain's Royal Navy shot down a missile fired at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden by Iranian-backed Huthis, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

UK Gets First 'Sikh Court' To Deal With Family Disputes: Report

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2024, London

British Sikh lawyers have come together to set up a new court as a dispute resolution forum for the community caught up in family and civil disputes, a UK media report said on Thursday.

ByteDance Prefers TikTok Shutdown In US Rather Than Selling It: Report

Reuters | Thursday April 25, 2024

TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US, four sources said.

All About Mass Graves Discovered In Gaza

Reuters | Thursday April 25, 2024, The Hague

The discovery of mass graves at two Gaza hospitals, said by Palestinian authorities to contain hundreds of bodies, have triggered calls by the UN rights chief and others for an international investigation.

US Supreme Court Weighs Trump Claim Of "Absolute Immunity"

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 25, 2024

US Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday on whether a former president is immune from criminal prosecution and appeared poised to issue a ruling that could further delay Donald Trump's trial on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.

US Sanctions Over Dozen Companies, 3 From India, For Trade With Iran

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2024, Washington

The United States slapped on Thursday sanctions on over a dozen companies, individuals and vessels, including three from India, for facilitating illicit trade and UAV transfers on behalf of the Iranian military.

US Reinstates Open Internet Rules Quashed Under Trump Administration

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 25, 2024

The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to reinstate tougher rules to guarantee open access to the internet, reversing a decision made during the Trump administration.

How Trump's Immunity Claim Stalled 2020 Election Subversion Case

Reuters | Thursday April 25, 2024

US Supreme Court hears arguments on Thursday on Trump's claim that he enjoys sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for actions he took as president, a claim that has delayed by months a case accusing him of trying to overturn his 2020 defeat.

PM Modi Speaks To Giorgia Meloni, Thanks Her For G7 Summit Invite

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to his counterpart in Italy Giorgia Meloni and thanked her for the invite to the G7 Summit in June.

Congratulate Maldives On Parliamentary Elections, Hope To Continue Exchanges: Centre

Asian News International | Thursday April 25, 2024, New Delhi

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi and Male have had historical ties and India has a development cooperation program with Maldives.

30 People Die Of Heatstroke In Thailand This Year

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 25, 2024

Millions of people across South and Southeast Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on Thursday, as the Thai government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.

When Will Indians Aboard Ship Seized By Iran Return? Centre Says...

Asian News International | Thursday April 25, 2024, New Delhi

In the case regarding Indian crew aboard an Israeli-linked cargo ship seized by Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs said they will be released once their contractual obligations are accomplished.

Colonies Of Emperor Penguins Wiped Out Due To Global Warming In 2023: Study

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 25, 2024, Paris

Colonies of emperor penguin chicks were wiped out last year as global warming eroded their icy homes, a study published Thursday found, despite the birds' attempts to adapt to the shrinking landscape.