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WhatsApp fined $267mn for breaching EU privacy law
Berlin: Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been fined 225 million euros ($267 million) for breaking the European Union's (EU) data privacy rules. According to The Verge, Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced the decision in an 89-page summary,...
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Procurement of S-400 missile systems is 'sovereign decision' based on threat perception: Indian Defence Ministry
NEW DELHI: The procurement of Russian S-400 missile defence systems was a "sovereign decision" based on existing threat perceptions and to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Ajay Bhatt said on Friday....
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Macron allegedly calling Johnson 'clown' reflects difficult relations between two: Expert!
LONDON: If reports of French President Emmanuel Macron calling UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson a clown is true, than it is nothing new, as difficult personal relations between the world leaders are a common occurrence, with the Macron-Johnson spat being...
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Humanitarian situation in Afghanistan may turn into catastrophe as Taliban lack access to funds: EU!
Berlin: The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan may turn into a catastrophe since the Taliban have no access to the funds provided to the country by the international community, Sputnik reported citing a senior official at the European External Action...
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Former US Ambassador to Kabul tests positive for COVID-19 after evacuation!
Washington: Former US Acting Ambassador to Afghanistan Ross Wilson, who was evacuated earlier this week from the country, tested positive for COVID-19 , media reported on Wednesday. Wilson currently has very mild symptoms, similar to the common cold,...
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UN chief calls for China's commitment to 'ambitious' climate goals!
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on China to present an "ambitious" nationally determined contribution in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference, COP26, starting in Glasgow at the end of this week. Antonio Guterres commended...
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China's new ambassador to the U.S. goes full wolf in first major speech!
China’s newly minted ambassador to the United States arrived only in July, but the honeymoon is already over. Qin Gang on Tuesday reinforced his reputation as a sharp-edged avatar of Chinese diplomacy with a speech that excoriated U.S. “wrong beliefs”...
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Students return to school without masks, says the Minister of Education Claude Maish!
Luxembourg: Luxembourg students are free to wear masks most days of school, but need to take the Covid-19 test on a regular basis when they return two weeks later, Claude Meish said Thursday. rice field. When students return to school on September 15,...
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England vs India LIVE Score 4th Test Day 1: Kohli, Rahane take visitors past 100 after Jadeja's exit
England vs India Live Score 4th Test Day 1: Follow Live Updates from London England vs India Live Score 4th Test Day 1: Follow Live Updates from London ENG vs IND Live: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of England vs India 4th Test Day 1 on indiatvnews.com....
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Developed nations fail to meet climate fund target!
NEW YORK: The chances of the important COP26 climate summit starting in Glasgow later this month succeeding took a hit with rich countries announcing on Monday that they will miss by three years their promise of $100 billion a year as funding to developing...
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Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: Taliban may announce new govt after Friday prayers, says report!
PIC. Top Taliban leader Anas Haqqani Kabul:The Taliban is likely to announce their Cabinet on Friday after the afternoon prayers, news agency AFP reported, quoting sources. The announcement would take place amid deep mistrust of the Islamists as they...
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Russia to consider recognizing new Afghan authorities once government is formed - diplomat Maria Zakharova!
Moscow: Moscow will consider recognizing Afghanistan’s new authorities once an inclusive government is formed in the country, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday. "We call for the establishment of an inclusive...
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White House says there are 'active' ISIS-K threats in Afghanistan!
Washington: The White House on Thursday said that there continue to be active threats from Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan and that officials are in close touch with the roughly 100 American citizens remaining in the country following...
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At BRICS Energy Ministers' 6th meet, delegates vow to increase efficiency of energy sector!
New Delhi:Energy ministers of BRICS nations met on Thursday under the presidency of India and vowed to increase the efficiency of the energy sector. The ministers of energy and heads of delegations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa virtually...
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'Facebook is amplifying hate': Whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies before UK parliament!
LONDON: Frances Haugen, a Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower, appeared Monday before a UK Parliamentary committee looking at online safety legislation. Speaking to the British parliament, she said that Facebook will fuel more violent unrest...
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U.S. general Mark Milley says Russian military moves near Ukraine raising ‘lot of concern!
WASHINGTON: The United States is tracking enough indicators and warnings surrounding Russian military activity near Ukraine to trigger "a lot of concern" and Russian rhetoric appears increasingly strident, the top U.S. military officer said late on Thursday....
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LIVE India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score 2nd Test, Day 1 Today Match Updates:
Mumbai: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 2nd Test match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Check the latest 2nd Test Live Score, 2nd Test Live Match, India vs New Zealand Live Score Today, India vs New Zealand T20...
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Facebook says helped airlift Afghan staff, journalists from Kabul!
Washington: Facebook said it helped evacuate Afghan journalists to Mexico from Kabul, alongside the tech giant's employees, partners and their families, according to a statement seen by media. "In the process of assisting Facebook employees and close...
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UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to visit Pakistan
London: The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is set to visit Pakistan to hold talks with Pakistan i officials on the prevailing situation of the Taliban taking over Afghanistan , reported The News. UK Foreign Secretary's visit was finalised...
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India seeks to establish strong ties with EU, which can help in transition to clean energy
New Delhi: India said on Wednesday that it seeks to establish a strong partnership with the European Union, which can contribute to the nation's goal of transition to clean energy. Read all the latest updates on COVID-19 here. The remarks came from Ministry...
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Appeals court questions Biden DOJ stance on Trump obstruction memo!
Washington: A federal appeals court on Wednesday questioned the Biden administration's efforts to conceal large portions of an internal legal memo clearing former President Trump of wrongdoing in connection with the investigation led by special counsel...
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Here you can find the latest developments in a major helicopter accident
BEIRUT: Iran: A major helicopter suffered a difficult landing in East Azerbaijan... and relief teams continue search operations Iranian media confirms that a helicopter carrying the Iranian President to East Azerbaihan Province had a difficult landing....
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Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (19 May 2024)
MOSCOW: The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. Units of the Sever Group of Forces continue to advance to the depths of the enemy's defence. Strikes were delivered at manpower and hardware of the Foreign Legion,...
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Russian troops advance towards Borovaya in eastern Kharkov region — official: Vitaly Ganchev added that as of today, more than 200 square kilometers of the region had been liberated from the Ukrainian armed forces
MOSCOW: Russian forces have advanced towards the village of Borovaya in the Izyum district of the Kharkov region, Vitaly Ganchev, head of the military-civilian administration of the Kharkov region, said. "There are certain results in other areas of the...
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Merkel taps 'highlight' by punkrocker for farewell parade
BERLIN: With a hit by the "godmother of punk" Nina Hagen, Germany's military saluted a visibly moved Angela Merkel during a ceremonial farewell Thursday, just a week before she is due to bow out of politics after 16 years in office. Soldiers in full regalia...