Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Chairman Yasser Arafat signed the famous Oslo Peace Treaty on September 13, 1993. The signing occurred in the presence of then-US President Bill Clinton at the White House. On this day, in 2004, Oprah Winfrey gave away nearly 300 new cars to the audience present at 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Manipur today (13 September). This will be his first visit to the state since ethnic violence broke out in 2023, leaving over 250 dead and thousands displaced. The PM is expected to unveil projects worth Rs 8,500 crore and meet victims of the violence
FBI officials at a press conference on Thursday said Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old college student from Utah, has been identified as the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative and staunch ally of US President Donald Trump. Robinson spoke negatively about the victim, a family member told investigators. He had become more political in recent years
Nepal’s former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki will lead the interim government in the Himalayan nation. As her legal career and personal life come into focus, we take a look at her husband, Durga Prasad Subedi, who carried out Nepal’s first hijacking in 1973. Here’s what happened
Masks were critical in fighting Covid-19, but billions of them are now causing an environmental crisis. Studies show discarded masks are releasing microplastics and toxic chemicals like bisphenol B into land and water, threatening ecosystems, wildlife and human health. Experts warn that urgent policies and sustainable alternatives are needed to prevent lasting damage
Investigations are underway after a right-wing activist and Trump ally, Charlie Kirk, was shot dead while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. Now, experts say that the gun laws in the state made it easier for the suspect to carry the firearm around freely
A 55-year-old woman from Ghaziabad died as protesters in Nepal set fire to a hotel. A bus carrying pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh was attacked by miscreants in Kathmandu… These are just a few instances of how the unrest triggered by Gen-Z protests in the Himalayan nation turned holidays into ordeals for tourists
As Europe unites against Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaders Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Friedrich Merz face mounting domestic turmoil. From mass protests in France and political scandals in the UK to Germany’s coalition struggles, their crises at home threaten their ability to lead abroad and maintain Europe’s united front
Several major Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) firms, including Hindustan Unilever, Britannia, Dabur, and Marico, have confirmed that the Gen Z-led protests in Nepal have affected their operations. But how are these companies dealing with the unrest? And what could be the impact on Indian trade with Nepal?
A long-rumoured ‘secret locker’ linked to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been discovered at a bank in Dhaka and seized by the country’s revenue authorities. Social media has been buzzing with questions about whether it contains money, gold jewellery or sensitive documents. Officials also found two bank accounts in her name at the same bank
Chandra Mouli 'Bob' Nagamallaiah, an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, Texas, was beheaded in front of his family by a hotel employee, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, after an argument over a broken washing machine spiralled out of control. Martinez has been arrested and charged with capital murder
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman spoke publicly for the first time about Indian-origin whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death, describing it as a ‘suicide’. However, Carlson repeatedly suggested it appeared to be a murder. Soon after, Elon Musk backed the murder claims. Notably, Balaji was found dead in his apartment weeks after accusing the company of copyright violations
Who killed Charlie Kirk? While authorities continue their manhunt, social media is flooded with theories about the death of the influential right-wing American activist
In a first, Albania has launched an AI-created 'minister' to take charge of the public tenders in which the government contracts private companies for various projects. The country has been the hub for gangs seeking to launder their money from trafficking drugs and weapons across the world
China’s decision to establish a nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal has drawn strong condemnation from the Philippines, which sees the move as an attempt to tighten control over disputed waters. While Beijing claims it aims to protect coral reefs, Manila argues it’s a pretext for occupation, adding to tensions in the South China Sea
Donald Trump’s droopy facial expression at a 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon has sparked concerns about his health once again, with some conspiracy theorists hinting at the possibility of a stroke. This comes after the US president was on an unexplained four-day absence from the public eye just a few weeks ago, which led to rumours about his health and even his death
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 election defeat. The Supreme Court ruling marks the first conviction of a former Brazilian leader for attacking democracy, sparking sharp criticism from Donald Trump
Nepal’s Gen Z-led protests grew out of years of frustration with those in power and came after a brief social media ban. The outrage against the ‘nepo kids’ further fuelled the unrest. On social media, users criticised the lavish lifestyles of the children of the politicians in a country where one in four people lives below the poverty line
More than 30 hours after the killing of Charlie Kirk, an influential right-wing activist and close Trump aide, authorities are still on the hunt for the assassin. Four new images have been released, but the suspect still remains unknown and at large. Officials have also recovered the possible murder weapon — a rifle mostly used by hunters and marksmen
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide on September 12, 2014, after he was found guilty of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius' reputation as 'Blade Runner' made it difficult for fans to accept his crime. On this day in 1953, John F Kennedy married Jacqueline, one of the most talked-about weddings in American political history
India’s Vice President-designate CP Radhakrishnan will be sworn in today. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath to him at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Notably, Radhakrishnan, the NDA candidate, had secured 452 votes, while the Opposition nominee and former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy received 300 votes
The project — known as the Power of Siberia 2 — would give Russia a way to replace some of the revenue from its decades of selling natural gas to Europe that was lost over its invasion of Ukraine. The pipeline would carry gas from reserves in western Siberia through Mongolia to China. But questions abound
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials at a press conference said they had uncovered footage of the person they believed to have killed Charlie Kirk. The high-powered firearm used to shoot the conservative activist and far-right podcaster dead has also been recovered. Here are all the latest details
Nepal’s Gen-Z protesters are in talks with the army to pick the interim leader after KP Sharma Oli resigned following deadly protests over corruption and nepotism this week, triggered by a social media ban. The front-runner for the top post is former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. However, the names of Kulman Ghising, the former managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah have also cropped up. But why are the youth protesters divided?
Come 1 October, China is introducing a new visa to attract professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem). The K-Visa, as it is known, has been approved by China’s powerful State Council and signed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. But what exactly is it?
A Chechen special forces unit fighting for Russia has reported cases of 'mouse fever', a dangerous hantavirus infection spread by rodents. Stationed near Zaporizhzhia, three soldiers have fallen ill amid severe rodent infestations. With no cure and limited vaccines, the outbreak poses health and operational challenges for Russian forces on the frontline
Mike Holston, known online as 'The Real Tarzan', sparked outrage in Australia after he wrestled crocodiles in Far North Queensland and called it a 'dream come true' moment. The 31-year-old American influencer is facing backlash from Peta, Australian officials and possible legal penalties of more than $8,000 (Rs 4.67 lakh), or up to $37,500 (Rs 21.19 lakh) if the case goes to court
King Charles had a private tea with his son, Prince Harry, at the royal residence, Clarence House, in London, on Wednesday (September 10). This was the first face-to-face meeting between the duo in 19 months. As the father and son meet, will there be reconciliation between Harry and the British royal family?
Poppy production has moved to Pakistan’s Balochistan from Afghanistan ever since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and banned it in 2022. Aerial images reveal massive poppy farms in just two small areas of the restive south-western province of Pakistan
Nasa’s Perseverance Rover has collected unusual reddish rocks thought to be billions of years old that present some of the strongest clues yet about possible past life on Mars. Researchers believe the markings on these rocks contain minerals formed through chemical reactions that could be connected to ancient Martian microbes