Get rid of ‘phony’ scribes: Trump to NYT
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday congratulated the new publisher of The New York Times and suggested him to get rid of “phony” journalists and start treating him “fairly”. Trump has been at loggerheads with many media houses since his election campaign in 2016.
Russia demonstrates latest weapon
Moscow: The Russian Armed Forces has unveiled its latest cutting-edge weapon in a New Year greetings video: cuddly puppies. After a year of showing off its military might in Syria, the Defence Ministry has taken a softer approach.
12 injured in New York apartment fire
New York: At least 12 persons were injured early on Tuesday after a huge fire tore through an apartment building in New York, reports said. The fire started in the Bronx building about 5.30 am and spread to multiple floors, express.co.uk reported.
B’desh court orders arrest of Khalida Zia
Dhaka: A Bangladesh court ordered the arrest of former prime minister Khaleda Zia in connection with bomb attacks on a bus during an anti-Government agitation in 2015 that killed eight people, a police official said.
law to hamstring dividing Jerusalem
Jerusalem: Israel’s Parliament passed a law requiring a super-majority to relinquish control over any part of Jerusalem, a move that could hamstring city’s division as part of peace plan.
Pak orders protection for Hindu rape victim
Islamabad: A Pakistani court in Sindh province has ordered the police to provide protection to a Hindu woman who was allegedly raped last month by a man belonging to an influential family.
World to become drier with global warming
london: Over a quarter of world’s land could become significantly drier even if global warming is limited to the target
of two degree Celsius, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin. The change would cause an increased threat of drought and wildfires.
13 monkeys die in fire at UK safari park
london: Officials said 13 monkeys have died in a fire at a park in England, marking the second major fire at an animal attraction in last two weeks.