Google has pledged to commit more than $1 billion to help address the severe housing crisis in the region that includes its headquarters and Silicon Valley. Chief executive Sundar Pichai announced the initiative, saying the Internet colossus wants to be ‘a good neighbour’ in the area bursting with technology companies. Continue Reading
A 44-year-old Indian-American IT professional killed his wife and two minor sons before committing suicide with a gun inside their home in the US State of Iowa, according to the police. Continue Reading
The first 6.0 magnitude quake shook Changning County of Yibin City at 10.55 pm Monday (local time) and according to the China Earthquake Centre (CENC), the second tremor of magnitude 5.3 hit the area Tuesday morning. Continue Reading
Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured in an Indonesian traffic accident today after a bus passenger tried to wrest control of the steering wheel following an argument with the driver, police said. Continue Reading
Iran has revoked the press accreditation for The New York Times’ correspondent based in Tehran without explanation, the newspaper reported today. While the newspaper said it remained hopeful Thomas Erdbrink soon would be allowed to work again, the revocation comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran stemming from President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers a year ago. Continue Reading
North Korea today called on the US to “roll back its hostile policy”, a day before the first anniversary of a historic summit between its leader and president Donald Trump. Continue Reading
At least seven people died today when a boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Lesbos, the coastguard said. Assisted by an EU border patrol boat, the coastguard said it had rescued 57 people and is continuing to search for survivors. Continue Reading
The New York Times has announced it will no longer include daily political cartoons in its international edition, weeks after apologising for publishing a caricature of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deemed anti-Semitic. Continue Reading
The facility will provide space for Infosys and its clients to ideate, collaborate and innovate together by combining design and the latest technology offerings, including artificial intelligence, augmented reality/virtual reality, Internet of Things and 5G, Infosys said in a…. Continue Reading
Kim Jong-nam, the murdered half-brother of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, was an informant for the CIA whose operatives met him on several occasions, according to a media report. Kim was assassinated at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in 2017 when two women smeared his face with what appeared to be a nerve gas. Continue Reading