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Elon Musk Says New X Users Will Need To Pay For Posting On Platform

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 16, 2024, New Delhi

In a dampener for new X users, Elon Musk has announced they may be charged for posting content on the social platform.

Donald Trump Says Criminal Case Against Him Is "Assault On America"

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2024, New York

The case, which could prove enormously consequential for both Trump and the country, is being heard in courtroom 1530 inside an imposing, scaffolding-clad Art Deco courthouse on New York City's Centre Street.

In Iran-Israel War, UN Worried About Strikes On Nuclear Sites: 10 Points

Edited by Aditi Gautam | Tuesday April 16, 2024

Israel has vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack against the country - prompting appeals for de-escalation by world leaders fearing wider conflict in the Middle East.

Benazir Bhutto's Daughter Takes Oath As Member Of Pakistan Assembly

Asian News International | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Islamabad

Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari took her oath as a member of the National Assembly (MNA) on Monday amid disruptions from the opposition, Dawn reported.

New York Considers Birth Control For Rats To Combat Rodent Population

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday April 16, 2024

New York City is considering giving contraceptives to rats to control their numbers in the city.

Man Who Confronted Sydney Mall Attacker Offered Australian Citizenship

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Sydney

Australia's prime minister on Tuesday suggested a visiting Frenchman who heroically fended off a knife-wielding Sydney mall attacker using only a bollard could be offered citizenship.

Ajman Crown Prince Directs Government Employees To Work Remotely

Asian News International | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Ajman

Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has directed that Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 will be a remote working day for employees of Ajman government due to weather fluctuations.

TikTok Star Kyle Marisa Roth Dies At 36, Announces Family

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Tuesday April 16, 2024

In an Instagram post, Kyle's sister, Lindsay Roth, revealed that her sister died last week, and they are still trying to cope with the loss.

US Woman, 40, Pleads Guilty To Poisoning Husband's Coffee With Bleach

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday April 16, 2024

A woman in the United States has pleaded guilty to poisoning her husband by pouring bleach into his coffee.

Tesla To Fire 10% Workforce, 14,000 Employees Brace For Sacking: Report

Edited by Muskaan Sharma | Tuesday April 16, 2024

Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle maker Tesla is planning to lay off over 10% of its global workforce, citing duplication of roles as the reason behind the job cuts.

Another Body Found Under Collapsed US Bridge, FBI Launches Criminal Probe

Reuters | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Washington

The FBI said on Monday it opened a criminal probe into the collapse of a Baltimore bridge in March when a ship crashed into a bridge support, while local officials confirmed the recovery of a fourth body from the incident.

"Why Didn't I Fight?" Salman Rushdie Recounts 2022 Stabbing Horror

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2024, New York

British-American author Salman Rushdie recounts the near-fatal stabbing at a public event in 2022 that left him blind in one eye and his journey to healing in his new memoir "Knife," which hits stores Tuesday.

India Has Taken Steps To Modernise Its Military, Reduce Dependence: US

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Washington

Observing that India has showcased itself as a global leader, top intelligence official from US Department of Defense has told Congress that in 2023, India took steps to modernise its military to compete with China.

UN Worried Israel Could Target Iran's Nuclear Sites, Urges Restraint

Reuters | Tuesday April 16, 2024, United Nations

The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief said on Monday he is concerned about Israel possibly targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, but that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of Iranian facilities would resume on Tuesday.

US Continues To Offer Welcoming Environment To Indian Students: US Academician

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Washington

The United States continues to offer a welcoming environment to students from India, an eminent Indian-American academician said.