Europe

Maya Jama To King Charles: I Host Love Island, I Don’t Know If You Watch That Though

17 May 2024 03:56 AM IST

After returning to his royal duties post a cancer diagnosis, King Charles hosted his second garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. However, this time, the monarch had an unexpected encounter with Love Island host Maya Jama. The King and Queen organized a Creative Industries Garden Party

Prince Archie ‘Eager’ To Visit UK To Meet King Charles

17 May 2024 03:10 AM IST

In 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle resigned from their royal responsibilities. Their son, Prince Archie, was just a few months old at the time, and the couple chose to move to the United States to begin a different chapter in their lives. As Prince Archie matures, it’s expected that

Trump To Announce His Pick For VP At Republican National Convention In July

17 May 2024 02:42 AM IST

Prior to his forthcoming debates with US President Joe Biden, GOP leader Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he might announce his vice-presidential pick at the Republican National Convention in July. In an interview with Charles Benson from Scripps News, Trump was questioned about the likelihood of announcing his running

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Is Israel Ignoring Joe Biden’s Red-Line On Rafah ?

16 May 2024 18:13 PM IST

Amid escalating tensions in the Israel-Gaza conflict, Israeli forces have launched limited ground assaults and carried out an aerial bombardment in Rafah, where over one million Palestinians, including half a million children, are taking refuge. Despite warnings from the Biden administration against a full-scale ground offensive, Israel appears poised to

Slovak PM Fico ‘Stabilised’ After Surgery, Remains In ‘Serious’ Condition After Assassination Attempt

16 May 2024 16:58 PM IST

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is now in a ‘stable’ condition but remains serious after he was shot on Wednesday (local time) in Handlova from a close range, according to CNN. His deputy said on Thursday that the Slovak premier has undergone surgery, following the assassination attempt that rocked the

Slovakia PM Robert Fico ‘Stabilised’ But In ‘very serious’ Condition After Being shot

16 May 2024 16:50 PM IST

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is in stable but serious condition after being shot at close range during an assassination attempt in Handlova, according to CNN. The incident occurred following an off-site government meeting and has drawn reactions from global leaders. The prime minister underwent surgery after the attack, which

EU Investigates Meta Platforms for Child Safety on Facebook, Instagram

16 May 2024 16:22 PM IST

EU regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of Meta Platforms’ social media giants Facebook and Instagram over potential breaches of EU online content rules regarding child safety. The move comes as part of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), aimed at holding tech companies accountable for tackling illegal and harmful

Hong Kong: YouTube To Block Access To Protest Song Videos Following Court Ruling

16 May 2024 15:52 PM IST

YouTube announced its decision to block access in Hong Kong to videos featuring performances of the banned protest song “Glory to Hong Kong.” The move comes after Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal ruled the song illegal to sing or play in the city, stating that the song’s composer intended it

Xi Jinping And Vladimir Putin Release Joint Statement On Strong China-Russia Relations

16 May 2024 15:21 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed and issued a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia. The statement was released on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Reported by China’s

Israeli pavilion at Cannes Film Festival to highlight October 7 traumas

16 May 2024 14:45 PM IST

Israel’s Minister of Culture and Sports, Miki Zohar, has announced the inauguration of the Israeli pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing Israeli films originating from the “Gaza Envelope” regions. Established for the eighth time under the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Israeli Pavilion will serve as a platform

YouTube to Block Access to Protest Song Videos in Hong Kong After Court Verdict

16 May 2024 14:40 PM IST

YouTube has announced its decision to restrict access to videos featuring performances of the banned protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” in Hong Kong. This move follows a ruling by Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal, which deemed the song illegal to sing or play in the city, asserting that its

5 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Friendly Fire Incident

16 May 2024 14:27 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Thursday morning it is investigating a friendly fire incident in northern Gaza on Wednesday which killed five soldiers and injured another seven in northern Gaza. The incident took place in the Jabalya refugee camp where Hamas has been trying to regroup. An initial probe