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Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Musk also said that there will be a vote for major policy changes on Twitter.

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

China on Monday said it is keeping a close watch on reports of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan though it was conspicuously missing from her official Asia tour itinerary and warned of a resolute response by its military and strong countermeasures if she went ahead with the trip to Taipei.

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The explosions came in the wake of the attack on the Kerch bridge on Saturday.

Outage at website hosting firm hits internet across Europe, US

Outage at website hosting firm hits internet across Europe, US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Several major websites across the world, including the UK government's Gov.Uk website, crashed for some time on Tuesday due to an outage at global website hosting service Fastly.

Salman Rushdie once complained about 'too much security' around him

Salman Rushdie once complained about 'too much security' around him

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Following the attack on Friday, questions were raised about the security precautions -- or lack thereof -- at the host institution, which sits in a rural lake resort about 110 km south of Buffalo, New York.

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Suspect in Rushdie's stabbing sympathetic to Shia extremism: Report

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Authorities were still looking into Matar's nationality and his criminal records, if any.

Russia, Ukraine agree to organise humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine agree to organise humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There is a solution only for the organisation of humanitarian corridors,' Advisor to the Head of the President's Office of Ukraine Mykhailo Podoliak said on Twitter.

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

"The intelligence community and the rest of the government are still looking at this. There's not been a definitive conclusion, so it's difficult for me to say, nor should I feel like I should have to defend press reporting about a possible preliminary indication here," National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters at a daily White House news conference.

Aus PM-elect Anthony Albanese no stranger to India: High commissioner

Aus PM-elect Anthony Albanese no stranger to India: High commissioner

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The Labor Party leader had travelled to New Delhi as a backpacker in 1991 and led a parliamentary delegation in 2018.

Last US troops to leave Afghanistan's Bagram airbase today

Last US troops to leave Afghanistan's Bagram airbase today

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

As the United States prepares to withdraw its troops from the conflict-torn country under President Joe Biden's order to end America's 'forever war', the full withdrawal of US troops from the country is expected very soon.

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

The Woman Who Questioned The Taliban

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The last 15 days have turned the life of young Afghan television anchor Beheshta Arghand upside down.

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A suspected Chinese spy balloon, said to be the size of three buses, was spotted over the United States' airspace, the Pentagon has said, a development that has further strained the already tense bilateral ties as Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday abruptly postponed his key visit to Beijing.

Brazil's COVID vaccine volunteer dies, tests to continue

Brazil's COVID vaccine volunteer dies, tests to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

While it is not clear whether the volunteer had received the vaccine or a placebo shot during the trial, Anvisa has refused to reveal any more information citing reasons of medical privacy, CNN reported.

Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst

Serena says she'd be in jail for Zverev-like outburst

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Serena Williams said she would have faced far harsher punishment had she engaged in similar behavior to Zverev

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

US officials have said that the initial findings have suggested that the missile that hit Poland was fired by Ukrainian forces at an incoming Russian missile.

On a whirlwind tour with Shivraj Kumar's CNN

On a whirlwind tour with Shivraj Kumar's CNN

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A look at the Kannada film Cheluveye Ninne Nodalu which has been shot at the seven wonders of the world.

Will use nukes if faced with 'existential threat': Russia

Will use nukes if faced with 'existential threat': Russia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Peskov said, 'main goals of the operation' are to 'get rid of the military potential of Ukraine', to ensure Ukraine is a 'neutral country', to get rid of 'nationalist battalions', for Ukraine to accept that Crimea is a part of Russia and accept the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The new report highlights how different parts of the intelligence community have arrived at disparate judgments about the pandemic's origin.

Chernobyl personnel working as usual: Russia

Chernobyl personnel working as usual: Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant's personnel are continuing to service the facilities and monitor the radiation situation at the station as usual, a top Russian official claimed on Friday, a day after Russian forces took over the decommissioned facility after a fierce fight with Ukrainian soldiers guarding it.

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Biden previously told Jake Tapper of CNN that he would be "happy to" take the COVID-19 vaccine once US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said it was safe and he would get the injection in a public setting to prove it.

US reports first case of Omicron

US reports first case of Omicron

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The case has been detected in the US state of California, Top Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci was quoted as saying by CNN.

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Some individuals or small families were still 'being pulled through the gates somehow' as of Saturday, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the situation.

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It would be Zelenskyy's first foreign trip since the Russian invasion in February, a surprise visit that could change security concerns.

UK PM Boris Johnson takes first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

UK PM Boris Johnson takes first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

"I've just received my first Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine dose. Thank you to all of the incredible scientists, NHS staff and volunteers who helped make this happen," he tweeted. "Getting the jab is the best thing we can do to get back to the lives we miss so much. Let's get the jab done," he added in his tweet.

Twitter confirms sale to Elon Musk for $44 billion; investors to get $54.20 per share

Twitter confirms sale to Elon Musk for $44 billion; investors to get $54.20 per share

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Under the terms of the deal, shareholders will receive USD 54.20 in cash for each share of Twitter stock they own, matching Musk's original offer and marking a 38 per cent premium over the stock price the day before Musk revealed his stake in the company, CNN reported.

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'If I stayed home, I would feel guilt. I was born here, my grandparents are buried here, and I would like to have a history to tell to my kids.'

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Putin annexes four regions in occupied Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Putin said the residents in the four annexed regions will now be Russia's "citizens forever".

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting second child

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The couple's first child Archie will turn 2 in May and is seventh in line to the throne.

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'

Passenger opens plane emergency exit, walks on wing in US

Passenger opens plane emergency exit, walks on wing in US

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The incident happened when the plane was taxiing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The 19-kilometre (11.8 miles) bridge, which runs across the Kerch Strait and connects Crimea with mainland Russia, consists of a railway and vehicle sections.

Pfizer, Moderna testing vaccines against UK Covid strain

Pfizer, Moderna testing vaccines against UK Covid strain

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The novel coronavirus has mutated before, and both companies say they've found that their vaccines worked against other variations of the virus.

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

On Friday, Putin formally announced the annexation of four regions -- Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia -- and claimed that "this is the will of millions of people".

Meghan Markle wins privacy claim against UK newspaper

Meghan Markle wins privacy claim against UK newspaper

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Meghan had sued a newspaper publisher Associated Newspapers Limited after the group's tabloid The Mail had printed portions of a handwritten letter that she had sent to her father in 2018, reported CNN.

Amid Taiwan tension, US says no change in 'One China' policy

Amid Taiwan tension, US says no change in 'One China' policy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

In an interview, Biden reiterated a previous pledge to defend Taiwan in the event of an invasion.

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House said on Thursday, becoming the second sitting American president to be hit by the virus.

Man carrying weapon arrested outside Kamala Harris' home

Man carrying weapon arrested outside Kamala Harris' home

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The arrest comes as the district is in a state of heightened security following the January 6 insurrection attempt at the US Capitol.

Exit polls: BJP to retain UP; AAP to sweep Punjab; tight race in Goa, U'khand

Exit polls: BJP to retain UP; AAP to sweep Punjab; tight race in Goa, U'khand

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Several exit polls on Monday forecast a clear majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh and the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab with some of them giving an edge to the saffron party in Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.

Aung San Suu Kyi gets 4-yr jail, faces 100-yr prison sentence

Aung San Suu Kyi gets 4-yr jail, faces 100-yr prison sentence

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Suu Kyi, 76, faces charges including incitement, violation of Covid-19 protocols and violation of the Official Secrets Act, which add up to combined maximum sentences of more than 100 years.