DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland's housing supply is failing to keep pace with demand, with new home construction likely to fall well below government targets for the second year in a row, according to a new report. An analysis by construction consultancy firm Mitchell McDermott predicts that housing output in 2024 could be as low as 32,000 units. Despite a surge in construction starts last year, planning permissions we

Ireland's housing output could fall to 32,000 units, report warns

Ireland's housing crisis deepens as construction falls short again

Ireland's housing shortage worsens as construction targets fall

Xi Jinping and his four-decade bond with Iowan friends

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Congress candidate from Kalkaji assembly seat Alka Lamba on Wednesday cast her vote at a polling station in Madipur. She urged the voters to come out in large numbers and cast their votes to bring change.
Congress party has fielded Jai Prakash Panwar from the Madipur assembly seat. AAP has fielded Rakhi Birla from this seat while BJP has fielded Kailash Gangwal from the Madipur constit

Delhi polls: Congress Kalkaji candidate Alka Lamba cast vote, appeals public to vote for change

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on his plan to force Palestinians out of Gaza, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday at the White House."I think they should get a good, fresh, beautiful piece of land, and we get some people to put up the money to build it and make it nice and make it habitable and enjoyable and make it a home," Trump told reporters ahead of his 

Trump meets with Netanyahu, doubles down on relocating Palestinians

The US president has doubled down on his Gaza resettlement idea during a meeting with the Israeli PMPresident Donald Trump, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday, proposed the permanent resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, describing the area as a "demolition site" unfit for habitation.The

Palestinians should relocate to a beautiful place Trump

New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Delhi elections and also took repeated jibes at Rahul Gandhi in his reply to the motion of thanks to the President's Address as he emphasised that the BJP-led government believes in ensuring resources are spent towards public welfare.
He also slammed former Congres

PM Modi targets Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha speech; says government proud of middle class

RFE/RL's Live Briefing gives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to Kyiv, worldwide reaction, and the plight of civilians and refugees. For all of RFE/RL's coverage of the war, click here.Latest Developments At A Glance  Russian forces have launched a deadly missile strike on the ea

Ukraine Live Briefing: Pregnant Woman Among Izyum Victims

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the truth regarding those who only gave slogans such as "gareebi hatao", but failed to remove poverty. He said that the Prime Minister has witnessed poverty and has brought 25 crore people out of below the poverty line.
The Prime Minister has made it very clear that one should not h

"PM Modi brought 25 crore people out of BPL": Anurag Thakur

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a veiled jab at the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying that people who resort to "photo sessions" at the homes of the poor will find boring the discussion in Parliament about such deprived people.
"Those who get photo sessions done at the huts of poor people find talk on them boring," the PM said during his reply today t

"Gareebon ki baat boring hi lagegi": PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi in Parliament

A Russian missile attack Tuesday killed at least four people in the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine, officials said.Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram the missile hit the central part of the city of Izyum and also injured 20 people.Syniehubov said the attack damaged a five-story residential building as well as multiple administrative buildings.Earlier Tuesday, Ukrainian officials s

Russian missile attack kills 4 in Kharkiv

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): Dwarka Expressway and Sohna in Gurugram areas are set to witness the delivery of 41,000 housing units over the next three years from 2025 onwards, according to Square Yards.
Dwarka Expressway is alone likely to witness the delivery of over 25,000 units by major developers by 2027. During the same period, Sohna is expected to witness delivery of around 16,000 units.
With the ongoing inf

41,000 housing units to be delivered on Dwarka Expressway and Sohna in the next 3 years

LONDON - It was quite the journey for such tiny froglets: traveling thousands of miles from the forests of southern Chile to London, carried and brooded inside their fathers' vocal sacs for safety.London Zoo said Monday that 33 endangered Darwin's frogs, named after scientist Charles Darwin, who discovered the species, were born in their new home as part of a rescue mission to save the species from extinction.</

Scientists hope these tiny froglets can save their species

Hong Kong, February 4 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping is very serious in his admonitions that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) should get ready for war. Such preparations are literally and very visibly seen in the hardening of military air bases and the construction of a brand new command complex to protect personnel against bombardment.
Satellite imagery reveals numerous projects to fortify PLA facilities, but the most star

Readying for war, the PLA burrows underground and hardens air bases

Port Sudan, Sudan - Fierce fighting in south and west Sudan killed at least 65 people and wounded more than 130 Monday, medics said, as the devastating war between the army and paramilitary forces rages on.In South Kordofan, artillery fire on the state capital Kadugli killed at least 40 people and wounded 70, according to two medical sources.The city, controlled by the Sudanese army, was targeted in an at

Sudan fighting escalates; at least 65 killed

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NEW ORLEANS -- Tom Brady has a direct line to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who is helping the retired quarterback walk the blurred line between FOX football analyst and minority ownership with the Las Vegas Raiders.

"He calls frequently," Goodell said of Brady, his infamous 'Deflategate' rival. "To ask, 'Am I doing OK?'"

The league reiterated Monday that Brady is "still subject 

Roger Goodell dishes on phone buddy Tom Brady, 18-game season

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NEW ORLEANS -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell rates NOLA as the perfect Super Bowl host but envisions taking the league's marquee event beyond U.S. borders.

"I do think there's a potential that someday we'll have an international franchise," Goodell said Monday afternoon in the Saints' locker room at Caesars Superdome, set up for use by temporary tenants, the Philadelphia Eagles. "W

Roger Goodell: NFL 'better' because of diversity protocols

Roger Goodell: Diversity 'makes the NFL better,' efforts to continue

Roger Goodell open to international Super Bowl, 18-game season

Washington - Elon Musk is working for President Donald Trump as a 'special government employee,' according to a White House official, solidifying his controversial role in the administration but sidestepping some disclosure rules that are typical of federal workers.The official, speaking Monday on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, said that Musk has a government email address and office sp

Musk is &#039;special government employee,&#039; White House confirms

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Nearly half of the passengers aboard the American Airlines plane that collided with a military helicopter on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last week had links to the figure skating community.

Samuel Auxier, the interim CEO of U.S. Figure Skating, issued a statement Sunday verifying the number and remembering those kille

U.S. Figure Skating: 28 people on crashed plane tied to sport

Washington DC [US], February 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to reinstate the "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, withdraw the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Fox News reported.
Trump said he was "torn" on signing the order and admitted he was "unhappy to do it," noti

Trump reinstates "maximum pressure" on Iran, withdraws US from UNHRC

Kathmandu [Nepal], February 4 (ANI): Nepal has launched the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day today, aiming to immunize over 1.6 million girls aged 10-15 years.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection that spreads through skin-to-skin contact and is a leading cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer in the developing world and a major cau

Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize over 1.6 million girls

New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): The Indian stock market soared on Tuesday, closing sharply higher as Sensex surged 1,397.07 points to end at 78,583.81, while Nifty jumped 378.20 points to close at 23,739.25.
Investor sentiment improved significantly, with 39 Nifty stocks advancing and 12 declining. Among the top gainers in the Nifty 50 were Shriram Finance, LarsenToubro (LT), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), IndusIn

Sensex soars 1397 point, Nifty above 23,730 as US pauses tariffs

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Frontier Airlines is making another attempt to acquire Spirit Airlines, despite being rejected before and facing a hesitant seller.  Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection last year, quickly dismissed Frontier's latest bid, but the budget airline's financial struggles may keep the conversation open. The two airlines previously tried to merge in 2022, but JetBlue outbid Fron

Frontier makes second bid for Spirit as budget airlines struggle

Spirit Airlines gets second bid offer from Frontier

Frontier Airlines bids again for budget airline Spirit

MOJAVE, California: This week, a sleek white jet became the first privately built aircraft to fly faster than sound, soaring high above the Mojave Desert as a crowd watched in excitement. The XB-1, developed by Boom Supersonic, reached a speed of Mach 1.05 just 11 minutes after takeoff, according to the company and a live video of the test. The flight took place at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California as Bo

First independently developed jet breaks sound barrier in California

Supersonic jet breaks sound barrier over Mojave desert in California

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 aircraft breaks sound barrier in California

LONDON, U.K.: The UK government is renewing its push for a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport, with Treasury chief Rachel Reeves arguing that expansion is essential for boosting investment, increasing exports, and making the country more globally connected. "We cannot duck the decision any longer," Reeves said this week, emphasizing that the case for the runway "is stronger than ever." The governme

UK government backs third runway at London's Heathrow Airport

Third runway at London's Heathrow Airport gets government push

UK renews attempts for third runway at London's Heathrow Airport

(250205) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 5, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Search efforts are underway at the wreckage site of a fatal midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Feb. 3, 2025. The remains of all 67 individuals

(SpotNews)U.S.-VIRGINIA-AIRCRAFT COLLISION-SEARCH EFFORTS

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 5 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday held discussions regarding the development priorities of MLAs from Hamirpur, Una and Sirmaur districts during the second and final session of the second day of MLA priority meetings.
He said that MLAs play a pivotal role in the implementation of government schemes and invited their suggestions for the pro

Himachal CM holds budget priority meeting with MLAs, discusses development priorities

(250204) -- SANTORINI (GREECE), Feb. 4, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People wait to leave Santorini after earthquakes shook the island, in Santorini, Greece, on Feb. 4, 2025. Thousands of local residents, migrant workers, and tourists evacuated the island in the past two days. Flights and ferries were fully booked, prompting airlines and ferry companies to ad

GREECE-SANTORINI-EARTHQUAKES-EVACUATION

Numerous ?foreign objects? have been recovered from the wreckage of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in December under unclear circumstancesKazakhstan's Transport Ministry released on Tuesday a preliminary report on the deadly crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243. New details were provided but no conclusions were drawn or blame assigned. Numerous "foreign objects" were recovered fr

Preliminary report on Russia-bound airliner crash released

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No. 6 seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia needed just 59 minutes to oust American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday.

Pavlyuchenkova won an overwhelming 80 percent of her service points, including 23 of 25 on her first serve. He never faced break point while breaking Kenin's serve four times in eight chances.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur u

WTA roundup: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova cruises in Abu Dhabi

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], February 4 (ANI): The total number of suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has risen to 166, with 130 confirmed cases, according to a press release from the Maharashtra Health Department on Saturday.
The Health Department said, "166 suspected patients and 5 suspected deaths of GBS have been found until now. Of these 130 are diagnosed as confirmed GBS cases. 33 patients are from Pune

Number of suspected cases of GBS rises to 166 with 130 confirmed cases: Maharashtra Health Department

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit a scenic spot in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Li Xiuqing/Xinhua)<span 

Spring Festival boosts travel, consumption as 8-day holiday nears end

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Passengers are seen at the waiting hall of Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 4, 2025. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua)</spa

FOCUS | China sees travel surge as Spring Festival holiday concludes

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 4 (ANI): As millions embark on a spiritual pilgrimage to Maha Kumbh 2025, Reliance Industries Limited has launched 'Teerth Yatri Seva,' a comprehensive initiative to ease the pilgrims' progress, as well as ensure their well-beingSupporting the journey of millions, 'Teerth Yatri Seva' at Maha Kumbh 2025 offers free meals (Anna Seva), medical help, transport services, and life jac

Reliance Industries Limited serves millions, offers free meals, medical help with 'Teerth Yatri Seva' at Maha Kumbh 2025

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea aims to rebuild its aviation safety system from scratch, the transport ministry said on Tuesday, launching a new committee to improve air travel in the country that suffered two major aviation incidents a month apart.'In order to restore trust in our country's aviation safety system, the government will make a determined effort to rebuild the aviation safety system from the groun

S. Korea wants to rebuild air safety system after crash, fire

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 4 (ANI): Digi Yatra, India's pioneering air travel app, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 10 million downloads. This remarkable feat underscores the app's growing popularity and its transformative impact on the air travel experience in India.
Digi Yatra, established in December 2022 is a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)-based ecosystem utilising facial biometric technolo

Air travel made easy: Digi Yatra app crosses 10 million downloads

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 4 (ANI): Flight operations at Chennai Airport faced significant disruptions as a result of the thick fog that blanketed the area on Tuesday.
The low visibility conditions made it challenging for pilots to take off and land safely, leading to delays and diversions of several flights throughout the day. Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for updates and schedules as t

Chennai: Dense fog disrupts 25 flight operations leading to delays, diversions

Madrid - A female Spanish soccer player told a court Monday that her boss kissed her against her will as millions watched on television, then pressured her to say it was consensual, in a case widely seen as putting machismo in sport on trial.Jenni Hermoso testified before Madrid's High Court as Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Soccer Federation, went on trial facing charges of sexual assault an

Spanish soccer boss pleads not guilty in kiss trial

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Energy ministers from over 20 countries, including those from advanced economies, largest energy producers, countries of global south will be attending India Energy Week (IEW) here in the national capital from February 11-14, officials said.
Apart from ministers, foreign ambassadors, and Heads of leading International Organizations, 90 CEOs/Members of the executive board from some of t

Ministers from over 20 countries to attend India Energy Week

A 59-year-old man has been detained at Nigeria's Lagos Airport after attempting to smuggle 81 cocaine pellets internallyA man has been arrested at Nigeria's Lagos Airport for attempting to smuggle 81 cocaine pellets in his stomach, according to officials. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) detained Chijioke Igbokwe, 59, after a body scan revealed the illicit substances, the agency 

Smuggler arrested with dozens of cocaine wraps in stomach

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): India is using its market borrowings for Capital Expediture and its Budget is non-inflationary, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Finance and Revenue Secretary on Monday.
"We are borrowing to build capex," Pandey told a post-Budget industry conference organised by FICCI, stressing that it was a non-inflationary budget.
As announced in the Union budget on February 1, the government plans to borr

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