47 killed in Indonesia fireworks factory
Jakarta: At least 47 workers were killed and 46 others injured in a massive explosion at an Indonesian fireworks factory on Thursday, police said. The cause of the fire is said to be an explosion in a pickup mini van loaded with raw materials for fireworks.
Catalan declines to call polls to ease standoff
Barcelona: Catalonia’s secessionist leader held back from calling a snap regional election to ease tensions as Madrid moved to seize control of the region.
Jacinda Ardern sworn in as NZ PM
Wellington: Jacinda Ardern was officially sworn in as the 40th PM of New Zealand promising to tackle climate change, eradicate child poverty and improve the lives of the countrys most vulnerable people.
Trump’s approval rating dips to new low
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dipped to a new low in the latest Fox News poll. According to the poll released on Wednesday, 38 per cent of voters approve of the job Trump was doing, down from 42 per cent last month.
Russia sanctions delay: WH faces scrutiny
Washington: Top Senate Republicans are pledging to find out if the White House is intentionally delaying new sanctions on Moscow as a congressionally-imposed deadline to identify top Russian officials involved in political cyber-meddling has expired.
Toddler’s death: Foster mom denies involvement
Houston: The foster mother of a 3-year-old Indian girl, whose body was found from a culvert near their home in Dallas, has denied any involvement in death of her daughter.