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Israel, Hamas seek ceasefire extension; plan final hostage swap

28 Nov 2023 11:35 AM IST

International mediators were pressing to extend a cease-fire in Gaza that has halted the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence in decades but is set to expire after Monday, as Israel and Hamas prepared for a fourth exchange of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Israel has said it would extend the

‘Will not stop until every hostage returned to their loved ones’: Biden

28 Nov 2023 11:30 AM IST

After the release of 13 hostages in Israel, US President Joe Biden has vowed unwavering commitment to ensuring the return of every hostage to their loved ones.While speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, President Biden said that he would not stop until every hostage is returned to their loved

Meta spokesperson included in Russia’s wanted list

28 Nov 2023 11:29 AM IST

A spokesperson for US tech conglomerate Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, has been added to Russia’s wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country’s interior ministry, Voice of America has reported. The spokesperson, Andy Stone was reported on the list by Russian state agency Tass and

Pak apex anti-graft body quizzes ex-PM Imran Khan in corruption case

28 Nov 2023 11:28 AM IST

Pakistan’s incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan was interrogated in jail by the country’s anti-corruption watchdog in a multibillion rupee corruption case, according to a media report on Monday. A National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team visited the 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief in the Adiala Jail on Sunday, a

Pakistan: Lahore Holds On to ‘Most Polluted City’ Tag in the World!

27 Nov 2023 18:28 PM IST

Pakistan’s Lahore city remains at the top of the world’s most populous cities, but it also happens to be the most polluted, with an average pollution reading of 415, according to Pakistan-based ARY News on Monday. The Punjab Environment Protection Department’s air pollution data revealed alarming figures in various areas.

Malaysia PM Grants Free 30-Day Visa Entry for Indian Visitors!

27 Nov 2023 14:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia disclosed plans for extended visa-free entry during the 2023 People’s Justice Party (PKR) National Congress, as reported by Malay Mail. Effective December 1, India and China will grant a 30-day visa-free entry into Malaysia, contingent upon security screenings for prior criminal records. “Starting December

Israel on Edge as Deadline Looms for Hostage Release – ‘Evaluating’ List Raises Tensions!

27 Nov 2023 14:10 PM IST

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office’s Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons is investigating the imminent release of hostages received overnight. Discussions about the awaited list continue in the absence of additional information. Israel has reportedly received a list of 11 hostages set for release after enduring 52 days in Gaza’s

Rishi Sunak announces that the UK is investing 29 billion pounds ahead of Global Investment Summit

27 Nov 2023 13:45 PM IST

According to a statement from the British government, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced at the Global Investment Summit at Hampton Court Palace in London that the private sector will be investing 29.5 billion pounds in new projects across the UK. A-list CEOs and investors from around the globe supported some

North Korean Troops Deployed in Demilitarized Zone Post Satellite Launch; South Korea Monitors Border Activities

27 Nov 2023 13:33 PM IST

The South Korean military has detected increased activity along the North Korean border. According to Yonhap News, North Korea pledged on Thursday to reinstate all military measures suspended by the 2018 agreement in response to Seoul’s partial suspension following the North’s deployment of a military reconnaissance satellite. Since Friday, heavily

Australian dolphins record world’s highest ‘forever chemicals

27 Nov 2023 12:27 PM IST

Dolphins, apex predators, accumulate high toxin levels, acting as sentinels for ecosystem health. Persistent pollutants, notably PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated substances), labeled “forever chemicals,” pose global environmental and potential human health risks. In recent research, Australian waters reveal dolphins with the world’s highest PFAS concentrations. A critically endangered Burrunan dolphin

Prambanan temples restored in Yogyakarta city heart

27 Nov 2023 12:26 PM IST

Yogyakarta city in Indonesia, is a remarkable example of pluralism with temples of different cultures and beliefs co-existing and also being flocked by a large number of tourists. Several people from the Hindu community went to Indonesia and that laid the roots of the deep India-Indonesia ties. The Prambanan temple

UN Chief urges collective effort to end violence against women

27 Nov 2023 12:17 PM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on everyone to work on eliminating violence against women, according to the news channel. On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the UN Secretary-General called violence against women a horrific violation of human rights and a major obstacle