Europe

US State Dept Urges India To Investigate Hardeep Nijjar’s Killing

07 May 2024 09:22 AM IST

The US State Department has emphasized the importance of India taking the matter “very seriously and investigate” regarding recent allegations related to the case of the Indian government’s alleged involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, stated, “I would refer

Indian Origin Astronaut Sunita Williams’s Scheduled Crewed Launch On Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Postponed

07 May 2024 09:07 AM IST

NASA has declared that on May 10, the Boeing Starliner carrying the two astronauts will try to launch atop the ULA rocket. “We are targeting no earlier than Friday, May 10, for the launch of the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, pending resolution of the

Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal of Egypt, Qatar: Report

07 May 2024 01:33 AM IST

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal put forth by Egypt and Qatar. This announcement suggests a potential halt in hostilities involving the group. Egypt and Qatar’s mediation efforts seem to have garnered acceptance from Hamas, indicating a willingness to consider cessation of conflict. The proposal’s acceptance by Hamas

Columbia University Cancels Commencement Ceremony Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

07 May 2024 01:25 AM IST

Columbia University has decided to cancel its university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for next week, citing ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus and concerns about security. According to a university official who spoke to CNN, this decision follows a wave of similar actions taken by universities across the United States amid escalating

Netanyahu Agrees to Open Major Gaza Crossing After Talks with Biden

07 May 2024 01:17 AM IST

US President Joe Biden recently reaffirmed his opposition to a Rafah invasion to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This came after Israel’s defiance of US warnings, directing Palestinians to evacuate parts of southern Gaza. Biden’s stance, conveyed in an April call with Netanyahu, remains resolute. The US emphasises that any

Vladimir Putin Set to Take Oath for 5th Term as Russian President May 7

07 May 2024 00:33 AM IST

Vladimir Putin is set to commence his fifth term as Russia’s president with an inauguration ceremony in Moscow on Tuesday. Emerging victorious with 87% of the vote in March, he officially embarks on another six-year stint in power. The ceremony marks the transition to a new government, following a 2020

NHRC India Fosters Human Rights Across Asia Pacific Region

06 May 2024 20:52 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) is actively engaged in building alliances and collaborating to enhance human rights and bolster the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) across the region. NHRC Chairperson Justice Arun Mishra and Secretary-General Bharat Lal recently participated in the ‘Regional Meeting’ of the Asia Pacific

Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail Takes Oath As The New Governor Of Balochistan

06 May 2024 20:40 PM IST

Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail, a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), took the oath as the new governor of Balochistan during a ceremony held at the Governor House on Monday, as reported by Geo News. The newly-appointed governor of Balochistan was administered the oath by Chief Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan

Israel Airstrikes in Rafah: What’s the Impact of Evacuation Orders?

06 May 2024 19:54 PM IST

Israel airstrikes in Rafah, following an evacuation order for parts of the southern Gaza City, heightening tensions in the region. This move comes despite reluctance from Western powers regarding such operations. Escalating Tensions in Gaza Columns of smoke billowed from explosions in Rafah on Monday, signifying the intensification of conflict

What is The Effect of Middle East Tensions On Oil Prices?

06 May 2024 19:28 PM IST

Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, oil prices saw a rebound on Monday, aiming to recover from the significant declines witnessed last week. The surge in prices comes in the wake of developments such as Israel’s evacuation orders in Gaza and Saudi Aramco’s decision to raise its official crude

Israel Strikes Rafah After Evacuation Orders: What Next?

06 May 2024 19:11 PM IST

As reported by the AFP news agency, Israeli forces have launched strikes on two areas in Rafah, following their evacuation orders. Gaza officials confirmed these strikes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The evacuation notice, issued earlier by Israel’s military, urged residents in eastern Rafah to evacuate immediately

Indian High Commissioner Calls Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

06 May 2024 18:49 PM IST

Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Gopal Baglay, engaged in discussions with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, covering a broad spectrum of bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The meeting highlighted the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia, emphasizing prospects for elevated collaboration. The Indian High Commission in Australia shared