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03 Jan 2025, 07:53:04 PM IST
World News Today Live: Elon Musk accuses UK government of failing on child grooming scandal — Health secretary hits back
- Elon Musk criticized the British government’s handling of the Oldham child grooming scandal, accusing it of failing to act. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rejected Musk’s views as misinformed but expressed willingness to work together on tackling child sexual exploitation.
03 Jan 2025, 04:48:25 PM IST
World News Today Live: New Syrian govt revamps syllabus: Omits ‘evolution of life’, replaces ‘people who’ve gone astray with ‘Jews, Christians’
- Syria’s new government faces criticism over proposed school curriculum changes, perceived as having an Islamist bias. Notable amendments include redefining ‘martyr’ and removing chapters.
03 Jan 2025, 04:06:07 PM IST
World News Today Live: 2,700 cops vs hundreds of Yoon supporters in 6-hour standoff — How bid to arrest impeached South Korean president failed
- South Korea Political Crisis: Impeached president defies arrest after six-hour standoff, continued protests — Timeline
03 Jan 2025, 02:58:35 PM IST
World News Today Live: Over 100 Israeli ‘kingfisher’ commandos raid Syria, destroy underground missile plant in JUST 3 hours | Watch
- Israeli military revealed its ‘Operation Many Ways,’ in which 100 Kingfisher fighters destroyed an underground missile facility in Syria. The site, funded by Iran, was allegedly intended for producing precision missiles for Hezbollah
03 Jan 2025, 01:33:20 PM IST
World News Today Live: Big banks flee climate coalition formed to reduce carbon emissions
- JPMorgan Chase, the last major U.S. bank in the coalition, could also withdraw.
03 Jan 2025, 12:19:35 PM IST
World News Today Live: H1-B visa: How much it will cost you to apply for US work permit in 2025?
- As 2025 approaches, Indians are preparing H-1B visa applications, which allow employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations.
03 Jan 2025, 10:44:08 AM IST
World News Today Live: Is your passport still valid? Your usual travel documents could be rendered useless in 2025 – check new rules
- Travelers may face denial of boarding due to nearly expired documents. Starting May 2025, a Real ID or passport will be required for domestic flights. Additionally, new Electronic Travel Authorization and European Travel Information systems will impact travel to the UK and Europe.
03 Jan 2025, 09:42:27 AM IST
World News Today Live: Jimmy Carter vs. Iran: The untold story revealed in the archives
- The late president was often criticized as too passive in engaging a new U.S. enemy. But evidence from the time shows his attempted interventions were forceful—just misguided
03 Jan 2025, 09:22:39 AM IST
World News Today Live: California: Small plane crashes into roof of manufacturing unit 2 minutes after take off; 2 dead, 18 injured | Video
- A small plane crashed into a furniture manufacturing facility in Fullerton, California, killing two and injuring 18. Firefighters and police responded, evacuating nearby businesses. The pilot attempted an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Fullerton Municipal Airport.
03 Jan 2025, 06:59:22 AM IST
World News Today Live: Amid raging H-1B visa debate, US Tech workers seek end to OPT programme to protect US college grads
- Supporters of Donald Trump criticize the Optional Practical Training programme, arguing it limits job opportunities for American graduates. The programme, which helps international students work temporarily, is seen as threatening domestic employment amid the raging immigration debate.
03 Jan 2025, 06:49:09 AM IST
World News Today Live: In a first for South Korea, incumbent President Yoon Suk Yeol to be arrested over martial law; protests erupt
- Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3 martial law attempt that stunned South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy and one of the region’s most vibrant democracies.