Middle East

Shashi Tharoor Condemns Violence In Bangladesh, Highlights Targeting Of Friendship Symbols

14 Aug 2024 14:19 PM IST

Amid the escalating violence in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor remarked that it is hard for people in India to remain indifferent as symbols of the country’s friendship with Bangladesh are being targeted. Tharoor described it as tragic to witness what was once celebrated as a democratic revolution deteriorate into

Japan PM Fumio Kishida Won’t Seek Re-Election After Scandals

14 Aug 2024 14:15 PM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as LDP leader due to political scandals and economic issues. He aims to signal party reform and transparency. Kishida's resignation precedes September elections, and his successor will address economic challenges and maintain US-Japan relations, which Kishida helped strengthen.

FBI Alerts Kamala Harris’s Team Over Cybersecurity Threats

14 Aug 2024 14:02 PM IST

Kamala Harris's campaign has been warned by the FBI about foreign influence attempts, following Donald Trump's report of suspected Iranian phishing. Harris's team claims its cybersecurity is intact, but historical parallels to 2016 and ongoing investigations into both campaigns highlight increasing concerns about election interference and international tensions.

Grammar Debate Over Apostrophes In Names Following Kamala’s VP Pick

14 Aug 2024 13:46 PM IST

Tim Walz's selection as Kamala Harris's running mate has revived debate over possessive apostrophes. The AP stylebook advises "Harris’," while others, like the NYT and Benjamin Dreyer, prefer "Harris’s." Historical usage favored no extra "s," but modern usage trends toward "Harris’s." The Harris campaign remains undecided.

Islamabad High Court Grants Protected Bail To PTI Leader Sanam Javed

14 Aug 2024 13:35 PM IST

On Tuesday, the Islamabad High Court granted protected bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sanam Javed in the May 9 case, according to ARY News. The court approved her request and directed the police not to arrest Javed until August 19. The protective bail was granted by Justice Miah Gul

India And Pakistan Independence Day: Understanding the Different Dates

14 Aug 2024 13:19 PM IST

India and Pakistan celebrate their 78th Independence Days this month, with India on August 15 and Pakistan a day earlier. The difference stems from the 1947 partition. Although the Indian Independence Act set August 15 for both, logistical reasons and national identity influenced Pakistan’s decision to move its date to

Imane Khelif Files Complaint Against Elon Musk, JK Rowling For Online Harassment After Olympics

14 Aug 2024 12:40 PM IST

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, after winning a historic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, filed a lawsuit in France against online harassment. The lawsuit names high-profile figures, including Elon Musk and JK Rowling, and accuses them of a "misogynist, racist, and sexist campaign" regarding her gender. Khelif refuted these

Explore The ₹21 Crore LOKI Coach: The World’s Most Expensive Motorhome

14 Aug 2024 12:31 PM IST

The LOKI Coach Prevost Motorhome, valued at a staggering $2.5 million (approximately ₹21 crore), is currently making waves as the most extravagant motorhome on the market. According to the New York Post, this luxurious vehicle rivals even the most opulent residences in terms of grandeur.

PPP Leader’s Wife Attacked By Unknown Assailants In Karachi

14 Aug 2024 12:30 PM IST

As the law and order situation in Karachi worsens, the wife of a Pakistan People’s Party leader was attacked by unknown assailants in the Orangi Town area on Tuesday, according to ARY News. The attack occurred when the vehicle of Dr Samnreen, the spouse of PPP leader Dr Asim, was

Meaning Of August 15 In Bangladesh, Why It Is Observed As National Mourning Day? Why Did Interim Government Cancelled It?

14 Aug 2024 11:59 AM IST

Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled the August 15 public holiday commemorating Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s death, prompting mixed political reactions. Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for investigations and respectful observance.

First Bangladeshi Born Citizen Secures Indian Citizenship Under CAA In Assam

14 Aug 2024 11:43 AM IST

Dulon Das, a 50-year-old resident of Silchar, Assam, has made history as the first person in the northeastern state to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). Das, whose family migrated from Sylhet in Bangladesh to Silchar in 1988, received notification of his citizenship from the Union home

US To Lower Tensions In Middle East As Fears Of Iranian Retaliation

14 Aug 2024 11:38 AM IST

The US is working to de-escalate Middle East tensions, advocating for a ceasefire and hostage release amid concerns of Iranian retaliation and escalating violence, while diplomatic challenges persist.