Europe

Putin expected to secure record 5th term as Russia goes to polls

15 Mar 2024 05:15 AM IST

As the ongoing war in Ukraine continues for over two years and conflict with the US and West rages on, Russia will go to the polls on Friday, with President Vladimir Putin most certain to return for a fifth term in power. According to Al Jazeera, the presidential election has

Ukraine strikes oil refineries in Russian territory

15 Mar 2024 05:13 AM IST

Ukraine launched drone strikes on three oil refineries situated deep within Russian territory, escalating cross-border attacks just days before President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated re-election, CNN reported. According to a Ukrainian defence source speaking to CNN, these strikes are part of a meticulously planned strategy aimed at diminishing Russian economic capabilities.

EU to provide $5.48 billion for military support to Ukraine

15 Mar 2024 05:12 AM IST

The European Union has agreed to provide five billion euros ($5.48 billion) for military support to Ukraine, as part of a revamp of an EU-run assistance fund, reported Al Jazeera. In a move to extend military support to Ukraine as its forces struggle against Russia’s invasion, the EU stated that

China: Death toll rises to 7 in deadly gas explosion; 27 injured

15 Mar 2024 05:10 AM IST

Seven people have been killed and 27 injured in a deadly explosion that took place in a building in Yanjiao town in China on Wednesday, reported Global Times. According to the latest notice published by the local authorities, the death toll has risen from two to seven killed in the

Imran condemns ‘rigged polls’, predicts Lanka-like situation in Pakistan

15 Mar 2024 05:07 AM IST

Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, slamming the 2024 general elections, has predicted that Pakistan will witness a Sri Lanka-like situation as the nation’s hopes were shattered by “stealing the mandate”, Geo News reported. Imran Khan, during an informal interaction with journalists in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, said, “My all

Pak National Assembly recognises ‘injustice’ in Bhutto’s conviction

15 Mar 2024 05:05 AM IST

The National Assembly convened Wednesday to pass a pivotal resolution, acknowledging the trial and subsequent conviction of former Prime Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) founder, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as “a gross miscarriage of justice,” as reported by ARY News. Following the recent announcement of the Supreme Court’s reserved opinion

Israeli Study Reveals Unified Theory for Sand Ripples Across Planets

14 Mar 2024 14:40 PM IST

An Israeli study on sand ripples found on Mars is challenging existing scientific understanding of this phenomenon on Earth. The researchers have developed a “unified theory” to explain sand ripples on both planets, which was recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Geoscience and could potentially revolutionize scientific knowledge. Sand

New Zealand stresses need for investigation to “run its course” into Canadian allegations against India

14 Mar 2024 14:23 PM IST

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters stressed the need to let the ongoing investigation progress before jumping to conclusions regarding the allegations made by the Canadian government against India regarding the killing of India designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. As a member of the Five-Eyes intelligence alliance, New Zealand

China: Deadly Explosion in Yanjiao Town leaves 7 Dead, 27 Injured, Global Times reported

14 Mar 2024 11:53 AM IST

A lethal explosion in a building in Yanjiao town, China, on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and left 27 others injured, according to Global Times. As per the most recent announcement by local authorities, the number of fatalities in the incident in Yanjiao, situated east of Beijing,

Pakistan: PTI Finalizes Senate Candidates for April 2 Elections

14 Mar 2024 10:49 AM IST

According to ARY News, after an initial consultation, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has confirmed the selection of two additional candidates to participate in the upcoming Senate elections scheduled for April 2. Insiders within PTI informed ARY News that Zulfi Bukhari and Hamid Khan, a founding member of the party, are

Biden and Trump Secure Presidential Nominations, Setting Stage for Rematch in General Election

13 Mar 2024 12:23 PM IST

According to CNN, both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured their respective party nominations for the presidential race, setting the stage for a rematch between them. Trump clinched the Republican nomination on Wednesday morning, while Biden secured the Democratic nomination earlier on Tuesday night. The primary elections took place

Japanese Private Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes After Liftoff

13 Mar 2024 11:59 AM IST

A Japanese privately developed rocket, named ‘Kairos’, exploded shortly after liftoff from a spaceport in western Japan on Wednesday, as reported by Kyodo News. The incident, captured on a live stream video, showed the rocket’s remains falling onto a nearby mountainous area and into the sea, with fragments lying on