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US: Speeding Mercedes crashes into Detroit airport terminal, six injured | Video

The vehicle struck a ticket counter inside the McNamara Terminal, near the check-in counters used by Delta Air Lines. Michigan: A speeding car crashed into a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan, United States, injuring at least six people and triggering panic inside one of the airport's busiest terminals. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm (ET) on Friday inside the McNamara Terminal, which houses Delta Air Lines' main operations. Authorities said a Mercedes vehicle drove through a terminal entrance and slammed into a ticket counter near Delta's check-in desks. Here's the video  Video footage circulating on social…

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24

Jan

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51-year-old shot dead by US immigration agents in Minneapolis amid crackdown

A shooting incident was reported on Saturday morning outside US’s Glam Doll Donuts on Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis. New Delhi: United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot a person in Minneapolis on Saturday during ongoing immigration enforcement activity, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said. The exact details of how the shooting started are still being investigated.  Governor Walz took to social media after the incident and said he had spoken with officials in the White House. He called on the federal government to stop the current immigration enforcement operation in the state. Walz wrote that the presence of…

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24

Jan

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Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks conclude in Abu Dhabi, Zelenskyy says next meeting likely next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "a lot" was discussed during the talks, which involved military representatives from all three sides. In an X post, he thanked the US for its involvement and for ensuring that the security guarantees of Ukraine are fulfilled. Abu Dhabi: The maiden trilateral talks between the United States (US), Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi have concluded, said a spokesperson of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Saturday, adding that the summit was held in a "constructive and positive atmosphere". The three sides are expected to hold another meeting in Abu Dhabi next week, as…

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24

Jan

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Trump warns of 100% tariffs on Canada if trade deal with China goes ahead

US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Canada moves forward with its trade agreement with China. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if Canada enters into a trade agreement with China. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said, "If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a 'Drop Off Port' for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken… China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including…

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24

Jan

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India votes against UNHRC Resolution on Iran, Tehran thanks New Delhi for support

The UNHRC resolution was adopted with 25 countries voting in favour, seven against, and 14 abstaining. It criticised Iran over the handling of nationwide protests that began on December 28. New Delhi: Iran has thanked India for standing by it at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, expressed gratitude after India voted against a resolution related to Iran during a special UNHRC session. The resolution was passed on Friday during the Council’s 39th special session. Mohammad Fathali took to X to thank the Indian government for its position at the UN. "I extend…

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24

Jan

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Indian-origin man kills wife, three relatives in US; children found hiding in closet | 10 Points

The accused killed his wife and the relatives when three children, aged seven, 10 and 12, were inside the house and hiding in a closet. The eldest among them called the police, which later led to the accused's arrest. Georgia: A bone-chilling incident has been reported in Georgia of the United States (US) where a 51-year-old Indian man allegedly shot dead his wife and three of her relatives over a family dispute, said officials on Saturday (local time). The accused, identified as Vijay Kumar, was arrested shortly from the residence in Lawrenceville city after the incident on Friday. Notably, Kumar…

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24

Jan

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More than 8,000 flights across US cancelled as major winter storm bears down

A powerful winter storm has forced the cancellation of over 8,000 US flights, put 140 million people under warnings from New Mexico to New England, and threatens heavy snow, dangerous ice and power outages. New Delhi: Over 8,000 flights across the United States which were set to take off over the weekend have been cancelled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Around 140 million people were placed under winter storm warnings stretching from New Mexico to New England. The National…

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24

Jan

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Trump warns Canada: Rejecting US ‘Golden Dome’ over Greenland means ‘China will eat you up’

Trump's rant came right after Carney's Davos WEF speech, where he decried the crumbling 'rules-based order' and tariff bullying- obvious shots at Trump's Greenland push and trade aggression. Washington: US President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery broadside against Canada on Friday (January 23), blasting its opposition to his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield over Greenland while cozying up to China. Labelling PM Mark Carney ungrateful for US security "freebies," Trump cautioned that Beijing could devour the northern neighbour in a year amid escalating trade spats and strategic rifts. Trump's Truth Social tirade targets Canada's Greenland stance In a blistering…

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24

Jan

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Pakistan: Suicide blast at wedding in KPK leaves five killed and 10 injured

A suicide blast during a wedding at a peace committee member’s home in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed at least five people and injured 10 others, prompting an emergency response and official inquiry. New Delhi: At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide blast during a wedding at the residence of a peace committee member in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday. Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, District Police Officer of Dera Ismail Khan district, confirmed it was a suicide attack. The attack took place during a wedding celebration at the residence of the peace committee chief Noor Alam…

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Jan

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UK PM Starmer seeks Trump’s apology for ‘downplaying’ NATO’s role in Afghanistan: ‘Insulting’

Referring to NATO’s role in Afghanistan war, Trump suggested their troops, except those from the US, stayed 'a little back, a little off the front lines.' He argued that the US has not relied on NATO in the past. London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on US President Donald Trump to issue an apology after the latter “inaccurately” claimed that NATO forces, barring those from the United States, avoided fighting in the front line during the Afghanistan conflict.    Starmer said Trump’s “insulting” and “appalling” remarks caused hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed…

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