Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines
At least 19 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats since Monday, leading to long delays and diversions. On Wednesday, an Air Akasa flight headed to Bengaluru city was redirected…
US bombers target Houthi weapon sites in Yemen
BBC The US said long-range B2 stealth bombers were involved in the mission. (File photo) The Pentagon says the US has carried out what it called “precision strikes” against five…
Palestinians face spike in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
BBC Ahmad Musa al-Qumbar said he faced huge fines for building his home without a legal permit Walking through the ruins of what used to be his home, 29-year-old Ahmad…
Georgia judge blocks ballot hand counting order
A judge in the US state of Georgia has blocked an order for ballots in November’s presidential election to be counted by hand. Judge Robert McBurney ruled poll workers would…
Harris calls Trump a threat, distances herself from Biden
In her first sit-down interview with US cable network FOX News, Vice-President Kamala Harris distanced herself from President Joe Biden, saying her presidency would not be a continuation of his.…
Watch: Moments from Liam Payne's career
The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer’s career. Source link
Jodhpur: India’s vanishing blue city
AFP Brahmapuri’s blue homes have become a distinct marker of Jodhpur’s identity The neighbourhood of Brahmapuri in India’s Jodhpur city stands at the foot of a famous fort that’s perched…
Blessing scam targets older Chinese women around the world
BBC Tuyet van Huynh (left) is campaigning to track down the scammers Chinese communities are being targeted by scammers who trick older women out of their valuables by persuading them…
Couples banned from travelling abroad to seek surrogate
Italy has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby through surrogacy. The move extends a ban on the practice inside the country to also include…
US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises
Reuters The US says it will be watching to see that Israel’s actions on the ground in Gaza match its statements on aid The first aid in two weeks has…