Friday, November 22
The counting of the votes in the US election extends beyond election night, and the timing will vary from state to state. The US has four main time zones( Eastern Time, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Standard Time), and the election timing is also different among the time zones. Many states had early voting though November 5 is the election day. Results are expected to start coming in just hours after the first polls close at 6pm ET.
The counting of the votes in the US election extends beyond election night, and the timing will vary from state to state. The US has four main time zones( Eastern Time, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Standard Time), and the election timing is also different among the time zones. Many states had early voting though November 5 is the election day. Results are expected to start coming in just hours after the first polls close at 6pm ET.
Kamala Harris paid tribute to her mother, Dr Shyamala Gopalan Harris, an Indian immigrant who profoundly influenced her life and career. Harris reflected on her upbringing, her commitment to healthcare equity, her vision for immigration reform, and her foreign policy stance, contrasting it with her opponent's.
In Markham, Ontario, a woman was caught on camera stealing Halloween candy meant for children, quickly going viral and sparking outrage on social media. Harrison Faulkner shared the footage, which has garnered significant views. In a similar incident, American musician Cody Tate posted about adults taking candy intended for kids from outside his home.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared glimpses from Diwali celebrations with the community, visiting temples and engaging in festivities. He highlighted the festival's message of light over darkness. This comes amid rising tensions between Canada and India, following accusations related to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Archaeologists from Egypt and the US discovered 11 sealed burials from the Middle Kingdom near Luxor, including coffins of men, women, and children. Significant findings include an amethyst necklace and ancient mirrors. This aligns with Egypt's efforts to revive tourism, showcasing its historical treasures amid economic challenges. The Grand Egyptian Museum also unveiled new exhibition halls recently.
Kong-rey, downgraded to a tropical storm, expected to impact Shanghai and eastern China with severe rain and winds on Friday. The storm previously hit Taiwan, causing two deaths and extensive damage. Zhejiang, Fujian halted ferry services while most of Taiwan resumed operations. The storm follows Tropical Storm Trami's deadly path.
Nepal Rastra Bank awarded a contract to a Chinese company to print new 100-rupee notes featuring Nepal's revised political map, including Indian territories. The Chinese firm will print and supply 300 million notes at a cost of $8.99 million. The updated map has strained India-Nepal relations since 2020.
kamala harris pledges unity and protection for americans before a crowd of 75,000 at ellipse
