Europe

Joe Biden says Gaza crisis is ‘front of mind’

12 Mar 2024 03:51 AM IST

As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan commences, US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is “front of mind” during this festival. “As Muslims gather around the world over the coming days and weeks to break their fast, the suffering of the Palestinian people

South Korea on way to suspend licenses of 5,000 trainee doctors

12 Mar 2024 03:49 AM IST

The South Korean health ministry sent prior notices on Monday to suspend the medical licenses of around 5,000 trainee doctors who have defied an order to return to work and have been protesting against the government’s proposal to increase medical school admissions, reported Yonhap News Agency. Deputy Health Minister Jun

Sri Lanka’s main opposition parties boycott IMF review meeting

12 Mar 2024 03:47 AM IST

After the Opposition in Sri Lanka on Sunday declined President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation to attend a review meeting of the IMF bailout programme, only the Tamil National Alliance, took part in Monday’s meeting with the global lender to help the cash-strapped nation to overcome the financial crisis. The International Monetary

Israel prepares for new Gaza pier for delivering aid

12 Mar 2024 03:46 AM IST

Israel’s Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant on Sunday sailed together with Israeli naval forces near the shores of Gaza, in order to assess the work planned for the establishment of a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the area. The Minister was briefed on the work undertaken

Kate Middleton Apologizes for Editing Mother’s Day Photo

11 Mar 2024 17:12 PM IST

On Monday, Catherine, Princess of Wales, issued an apology for an edited official photo that led news agencies, including AFP, to remove the image from their platforms. “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we

Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Cabinet to Swear In Today

11 Mar 2024 13:30 PM IST

According to sources cited by Geo News, Pakistan’s federal cabinet is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday after several days of consultations on its composition. As per sources, the oath-taking event is slated to occur at the President’s House, with newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari overseeing the oath.

Indian woman from Hyderabad found dead in Australia, husband suspected

11 Mar 2024 10:57 AM IST

Chaithanya Madhagani, a 36-year-old woman from Hyderabad in Telangana, was found dead in Australia. Her husband, who is the prime suspect in the case according to Australia’s Victoria Police, fled to India without informing the authorities, and reportedly handed over their child to her parents. According to investigators Chaithanya’s body

Countries that provided most aid to Ukraine

11 Mar 2024 10:15 AM IST

Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has become far and away the top recipient of U.S. foreign aid. This marks the first time that a European country has held the top spot since the Harry S. Truman administration directed vast sums into rebuilding the continent through the Marshall Plan

Of predecessors, successors and the Union of the State

10 Mar 2024 17:45 PM IST

On Thursday, President Joe Biden went hammer and tongs against the man he succeeded in the White House four years later but refused to mention his name. Not once but over a dozen times. On Friday, in Philadelphia where he made his first pit stop in Pennsylvania as he hit

UAE: SZGMC Finishes Preparations For Ramadan

10 Mar 2024 16:30 PM IST

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has finalized its arrangements to accommodate a large number of worshippers and visitors during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1445. In Ramadan 1444, the mosque hosted 684,945 worshippers and visitors, with a record-breaking turnout of over 60,000 worshippers gathering on the 27th night

Thailand: Thousands Pay Respects To Lord Buddha’s Relics in Ubon Ratchathani

10 Mar 2024 16:18 PM IST

On Sunday, a large number of worshippers gathered at Wat Maha Wanaram in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, to pay respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and two of his disciples. A solemn event took place, attended by esteemed guests and revered monks, during which devotees witnessed a lively procession

Adult Star Sophia Leone Dies At 26

10 Mar 2024 13:09 PM IST

Adult film star Sophia Leone passed away at the age of 26 after being discovered “unresponsive” in her apartment earlier this month according to her stepfather Mike Romero on Saturday. Romero posted on GoFundMe to raise money for Sophia’s memorial after her family discovered her “unresponsive” at her US apartment