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Ron DeSantis says Trump and Biden are “too old” for presidency

20 Nov 2023 12:35 PM IST

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis remarked in a jab at presidential frontrunners Donald Trump and Joe Biden that the presidency is “not a job for somebody who is pushing 80,” according to CNN. DeSantis, who is presently trailing Donald Trump in the Republican primary, tried to contrast his youth with former

Inclusive solutions needed: Antimicrobial resistance’s silent toll grows

20 Nov 2023 11:43 AM IST

Microbes such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi form part of our everyday lives – they live in us, on us and around us. We need them for healthy digestion, immune function, and the synthesis of essential nutrients, and we depend on them for farming and industrial processes. But microbes

Scotch makes history: $2.7m auction sale

20 Nov 2023 11:42 AM IST

A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits. The Macallan Adami 1926 sold at Sotheby’s in London, after a bidding war between would-be buyers on the

UAE President heikh Mohamedfunds cancer treatment for Palestinians

20 Nov 2023 11:41 AM IST

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has demonstrated unwavering support for the Palestinian people by directing the provision of essential medical care for 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip. This compassionate initiative underscores the UAE’s commitment to addressing the pressing healthcare needs of the Palestinian population. The

Challenges mount for special women’s exhibition in Afghanistan

20 Nov 2023 11:40 AM IST

The “Khadijah al-Kubra” inaugural national and international exhibition for women, aimed at empowering entrepreneurial women, faces obstacles and low turnout due to economic hardships, as reported by the news agency. Women from various provinces, including Helmand, Nimruz, Herat, and Nangarhar, showcase their products, but limited attendance by women only hinders

Fatal Gaza Refugee Camp Attack Claims Over 80 Lives, UN Site Hit

20 Nov 2023 11:36 AM IST

More than 80 people were killed on Saturday in two attacks on a northern Gaza refugee camp, according to a Hamas health official. One of the raids targeted a UN school that served as a shelter for those displaced by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Verified by AFP, social media footage from

Biden against ceasefire, condemns West Bank violence

20 Nov 2023 11:35 AM IST

In an op-ed published on Saturday, US President Joe Biden dismisses increasing ceasefire calls for Gaza, asserting that it won’t bring about peace. “As long as Hamas clings to its ideology of destruction, a cease-fire is not peace. To Hamas’s members, every cease-fire is time they exploit to rebuild their

India-Armenia Holds 10th Foreign Office Consultations to Foster Bilateral Bonds

18 Nov 2023 16:57 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West), Sanjay Verma, co-chaired the 10th India-Armenia Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, according to an MEA press statement on Saturday. The meeting, attended by the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, Mnatsakan Safaryan, covered a wide range of topics, including political, trade and

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Strengthens Ties with Singapore in Official Visit

18 Nov 2023 14:40 PM IST

On his return journey from Indonesia, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a stopover in Singapore, where he paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The Defence Minister laid a wreath at the Indian National Army (INA) marker, commemorating the ‘Unknown Warriors’ of the INA. The memorial, proposed by Netaji

Israel-Hamas war updates: Bahrain Crown Prince Unveils Shocking Condition for Peace!

18 Nov 2023 12:44 PM IST

In a significant development, Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa denounced the October 7 attacks by Hamas and emphasised the need for the release of hostages as a prerequisite for a ceasefire. Speaking at the 19th edition of the Manama Dialogue, he outlined conditions to break the cycle

Israeli strikes near Damascus escalate regional tensions further

18 Nov 2023 09:33 AM IST

Israeli airstrikes caused “material damage” to targets near Damascus early on Friday, according to Syrian state media. “At around 2:25 a.m., the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial attack from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting a number of points in the surroundings of Damascus,” SANA reported, citing

Pakistan military contests court ruling banning civilians tried in military

18 Nov 2023 09:32 AM IST

The Pakistan government has approached the Supreme Court with an appeal against the order of a five-member bench that declared the trial of civilians in military courts illegal, according to a media report on Friday. The Supreme Court had on October 23 declared the trial of civilians in military courts