Europe

Blue Origin Resumes Space Tourism Flights After Nearly Two-Year Hiatus

19 May 2024 17:30 PM IST

Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is poised to carry passengers to the edge of space for the first time in almost two years, following a break caused by an unsuccessful uncrewed test flight. The launch, scheduled for 8:30 AM CT (9:30 AM ET) from Blue Origin’s West Texas facility, will

Is Covid-19 Back? Singapore Sees Surge In Covid-19 Cases, Nearly Doubling In A Week

19 May 2024 17:12 PM IST

The Singapore Ministry of Health has reported a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, with the estimated weekly count almost doubling from 13,700 to 25,900 in the week ending May 11. This sharp increase has prompted health authorities to closely monitor the situation, though no new social restrictions are planned at

Europe, West Being Fed Negative Stories About India: UK’s Top Daily Editor

19 May 2024 16:30 PM IST

Recently, the assistant editor of the UK-based newspaper, Daily Express, Sam Stevenson, has exposed prevailing misconceptions regarding India in the West. Giving a candid assessment of India’s perception of the West, Stevenson elaborated on the negative bias fed by the press. He has expressed, that Europe and the West are

Teacher Suspended In Pakistan For Accepting Bribes During Exams

19 May 2024 16:07 PM IST

A teacher in the Sanghar district of Sindh province has recently been suspended after being caught on camera accepting bribes from students during a Grade 9 examination. According to a viral video, the teacher was found taking bribes from students, leading to his suspension Later, it was discovered that each

Pak: Transgender Community Protests Against Alleged Gender Misreporting By Hospital

19 May 2024 15:20 PM IST

Members of the transgender community staged a protest outside the health secretariat in Okara, alleging a case of gender misreporting by the Okara District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, as reported by Dawn. The focal point of their demonstration was the alleged misclassification of Husnain Ali, also known as Naghina Chaudhry, a

Pak: Woman Journalist Attacked By Group Of People Facilitating Cheating At Examination Center

19 May 2024 14:56 PM IST

In a shocking incident, a female journalist was assaulted by a group of individuals involved in facilitating cheating at examination centres in Korangi, Karachi. The incident, which occurred amid ongoing matric exams, was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, ARY News reported. The video shows a

Who Was Alice Stewart? CNN Political Commentator Dies At Age 58

19 May 2024 13:27 PM IST

CNN Political Commentator and GOP adviser Alice Stewart died at the age of 58 on May 18 Saturday. As per law enforcement, she was found dead outdoors in Bellevue neighbourhood of Northern Virginia. It is said that Alice suffered from medical emergency, however so far, no foul play is suspected.

Nepal Bans Indian Spices Over Carcinogen Concerns, Boosting Local Market

19 May 2024 12:12 PM IST

Nepali consumers are increasingly turning to locally produced and packaged spices following the government’s ban on Indian spices due to high levels of ethylene oxide found in them by several countries. The ancient market of Ason, known for its range of spices and traditional ingredients, has seen a surge in

Prince George Breaches Royal Dress Code to Meet Heads of State

19 May 2024 05:52 AM IST

Royal family members, from elders to children, must adhere to strict protocols regarding travel and attire. However, Prince George, eldest son of Kate Middleton and Prince William, broke tradition by wearing a robe to meet heads of state, as reported by Hello Magazine. Before discussing Prince George’s breach of protocol,

Global Flooding Crisis: Hundreds Dead As Disasters Unfold Worldwide

18 May 2024 16:53 PM IST

Hundreds of lives were lost over the weekend due to catastrophic floods in Brazil, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. These tragic events follow recent severe storms and flooding that claimed hundreds of lives in Brazil, Kenya, and Tanzania, and caused significant devastation in Dubai and Oman over the past two weeks. Key

US Navy Wraps Up Gaza Pier Installation, Aid Deliveries To Commence Soon

18 May 2024 16:08 PM IST

The construction of a floating pier off Gaza’s coast by the US Navy is finished, and humanitarian aid shipments will begin “in the next few days,” announced US Central Command. “Trucks carrying humanitarian aid are set to start offloading in the coming days. The United Nations will receive and coordinate

Explained: Why Is The EU Probing Facebook And Instagram?

18 May 2024 16:05 PM IST

Due to concerns that Meta is not adequately safeguarding children on its platform, the European Union has launched a new investigation into the company’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. If found guilty, Meta could face fines of up to 6% of its global yearly turnover. The recommendation engines on Facebook and