France’s Macron wins Moroccan cheers on Western Sahara, football | World News newsthirst.

RABAT, – French President Emmanuel Macron told Morocco’s parliament on Tuesday the disputed territory of Western Sahara should be under Moroccan sovereignty, reiterating in person a statement made in July that paved the way for warmer relations with Rabat. France’s Macron wins Moroccan cheers on Western Sahara, football WHY IT’S IMPORTANT France and Morocco have…

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Following are the top foreign stories at 2030 hours | World News newsthirst.

FGN63 UK-MYANMAR-SANCTIONS ****UK, EU, Canada impose new sanctions on Myanmar’s military regime Following are the top foreign stories at 2030 hours London: The UK, EU and Canada Tuesday announced joint sanctions targeting the Myanmar military junta’s access to military material, equipment and funds. By Aditi Khanna**** FGN56 CHINA-CHILDBIRTHS ****China announces new measures for couples to…

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Instagram down for thousands, users report issues with sending messages | World News newsthirst.

A significant technical issue has hit Instagram, with thousands of users reporting problems sending messages and accessing direct messages (DMs) on the platform. According to Downdetector, which tracks service outages, the issues began at approximately 5.14 pm on Tuesday. Over 2,000 Instagram have complained that their app isn’t working. Downdetector’s numbers are based on user-submitted…

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Who is Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah’s new chief? | World News newsthirst.

Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday announced that its deputy secretary, Sheikh Naim Qassem, had been elected as the chief of the anti-Israel armed group. Lebanon’s Hezbollah deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem speaks during a rally supporting Palestinians in Gaza.(Reuters file photo) “Hezbollah’s (governing) Shura Council agreed to elect… Sheikh Naim Qassem as secretary general…

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Sunita Williams’s special message from space: ‘Diwali from 260 miles…’ | Video | World News newsthirst.

Oct 29, 2024 08:07 AM IST In a special video message from the ISS, Williams reflected on the remarkable experience of witnessing Diwali from 260 miles above Earth. Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stuck in space for the last five months, shared Diwali wishes for those celebrating the festival across the United…

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In US, billionaire heiress Eliza Fletcher’s killer pleads guilty, abducted her during morning run | World News newsthirst.

In a fresh development in the abduction and murder case of billionaire heiress Eliza Fletcher in the US, the accused has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Cleotha Abston was sentenced to 80 years in prison on May 17 for raping a woman in 2017. (X) Accused Cleotha Abston, who is from Tennessee, admitted in the…

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Joe Biden celebrates Diwali at White House, lauds Kamala Harris: ‘I am proud that…’ | World News newsthirst.

US President Joe Biden celebrated Diwali on Monday at the White House in an event attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, reported news agency PTI. US president Joe Biden during a Diwali celebration at the White House on Monday(AFP) “As President, I have been honoured to host the biggest Diwali receptions ever at…

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10,000 North Korean troops sent to Russia to train for Ukraine war, Pentagon says | World News newsthirst.

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and fight in Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday, in a move that Western leaders say will intensify the almost three-year war and jolt relations in the Indo-Pacific region. FILE – Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea’s leader…

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Prince William was ‘hurt greater than King Charles’ due to this move by Prince Harry | World News newsthirst.

Oct 29, 2024 02:40 AM IST A royal commentator has claimed that Prince William was “hurt greater than King Charles” due to Prince Harry’s actions. A royal commentator has claimed that Prince William was “hurt greater than King Charles” after Prince Harry made unpleasant comments about the royal family in his memoir, Spare. Both Charles…

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