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China And Peru Forge A New Negotiation Upgrading Free Trade Agreement

29 Jun 2024 14:29 PM IST

China and Peru have reached a significant milestone in their economic partnership, achieving a “substantial conclusion of negotiations” on upgrading their free trade agreement, according to Chinese state media on Friday. During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte discussed enhancing cooperation in key

Liberal MP Calls For Trudeau’s Resignation After By-Election Defeat

29 Jun 2024 13:48 PM IST

In an unprecedented move, backbench MP Wayne Long has become the first sitting member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party caucus to call for his resignation. The call comes in the wake of a disastrous by-election defeat for the party. In an email to fellow party members, obtained by

Maldives’ US Envoy Identifies India, US And China As Crucial Allies

29 Jun 2024 13:46 PM IST

The Maldives regards all major powers in the Indo-Pacific as crucial partners and emphasizes the importance of regional stability, stated its ambassador to Washington. This comes after earlier concerns were raised by India and the US following defense agreements signed with China. Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed emphasized that following Maldives Foreign

12-Year-Old Girl, Jocelyn Nungaray’s Death Sparks Immigration Policy Debate In US

29 Jun 2024 13:40 PM IST

The tragic death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston has drawn widespread attention and sparked outrage. Jocelyn, known for her kindness and loyalty, went missing while walking to a store on June 17. Her body was discovered in a creek later, and two Venezuelan men have been arrested and charged

PTI Turmoil Deepens: Resignations & Calls For Leadership Change Rock Imran Khan’s Party

29 Jun 2024 13:33 PM IST

Internal divisions within Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) deepened as lawmaker Junaid Akbar resigned on Saturday, according to a report by The Express Tribune. Akbar, a Member of the National Assembly, echoed demands by fellow party member Sher Afzal Marwat for the resignation of PTI Senator Shibli Faraz, alleging that

Clash Of Contenders: Biden And Trump Battle For “Double Haters” In First 2024 Debate

29 Jun 2024 13:06 PM IST

In a high-stakes confrontation, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump took the stage on Thursday, each aiming to sway the pivotal group of voters who disapprove of both candidates, known as the “double haters.” This group could play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the 2024

US Presidential Elections: Potential Candidates To Replace Joe Biden Following The Presidential Debate

29 Jun 2024 12:52 PM IST

US President Joe Biden’s performance in the recent Presidential debate against Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday, has worried some members of his party due to his frequent mistakes, pauses, and blank stares. Despite these issues, Biden is determined to continue his campaign and plans to participate in another

Iranian Presidential Election: Voters Divided Over Mandatory Hijab Issue

29 Jun 2024 11:58 AM IST

Iranians cast their votes on Friday in a closely watched presidential election following the untimely death of President Ebrahim Raisi last month. With six candidates originally in the running, the election has highlighted deep societal divisions, particularly concerning the contentious issue of mandatory hijab laws. Among the candidates, Masoud Pezeshkian

Boeing’s Starliner With Sunita Williams, May Extend Space Stay as NASA Evaluates Mission Duration

29 Jun 2024 10:40 AM IST

The first crewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, carrying astronauts Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams and Butch Wilmore, faces uncertainty as NASA considers extending its mission duration due to technical issues. Scheduled initially for a few days, the mission lacks a definitive return date amid efforts to resolve challenges encountered en

Dalai Lama Set to Discharge From Hospital Following Successful Knee Surgery

29 Jun 2024 08:03 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama is scheduled to be discharged from a hospital on Saturday following a successful knee surgery in the United States. His personal physician, Dr. Tsetan D Sadutshang, and Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Taklha, provided an update on Dalai Lama’s condition after his

Israeli PM, Prez visit border, tensions with Lebanon escalate

29 Jun 2024 04:16 AM IST

Despite knowing the fact that violence, conflicts and wars do not benefit any country in any way, countries not only engage in violent conflicts, they also pose a serious challenge to global peace, security, humanity and economy. Ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict can be quoted as a classic example here. First, Hamas,

Pak: National Accountability Bureau Challenges Imran Khan’s Bail in NCA Scandal

29 Jun 2024 03:36 AM IST

Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has contested the Islamabad High Court’s decision to grant bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in a high-profile scandal involving 190 million pounds linked to the National Crime Agency (NCA), as reported by ARY News. The NAB Chairman has taken the matter to