G7 leaders calls on Hamas to accept Israeli proposal to end Gaza war
The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Tuesday expressed solidarity for the comprehensive Israel’s deal outlined by US President Biden and called on Hamas to accept the deal,…
US: One person killed, 24 others injured in shooting in Ohio
One person was killed and 24 others were injured in a shooting early Sunday in Akron, Ohio, CNN reported, citing city officials. According to a statement from the city’s mayor…
UK PM Rishi Sunak takes swipe at Labour Party over “lack of plans”
As the countdown for the UK general elections has started, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday took a swipe at the opposition Labour Party, apparently referring that the party…
Killer of 2 Israeli soldiers at large after initially surrendering himself to Palestinian police
A terrorist who turned himself in to the Palestinian Authority police after killing two Israeli soldiers is now at large, The Press Service of Israel can confirm. Abed Rauf Shteyeh,…
Jerusalem population doubles Tel Aviv, report finds
More than one million people live in Jerusalem, more than double the number living in Tel Aviv, according to an annual report released on Sunday, ahead of Jerusalem Day. The…
European Union refuses to lift ban on Pakistani air carrier, PIA
The European Union (EU) has upheld its decision to maintain the ban on Pakistani air carriers, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as reported by ARY News. Following a recent meeting,…
Mexico’s historic election: Everything you need to know
As Mexico prepares for its upcoming election on June 2, the nation stands on the brink of a transformative moment in its political history. With thousands of positions up for…
Zelenskyy arrives in Singapore, set to address Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday, where he plans to meet several leaders including Singapore’s PM, president and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.…
Google Doodle celebrates ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup hosted by US, West Indies
Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his enthusiasm for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, highlighting the increased participation of teams this year. In a post on X, Pichai shared…
Boeing’s Starliner launch with Sunita Williams onboard called off minutes before lift-off to space
The first human crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft carrying Indian-orgin Sunita Williams was cancelled minutes before it could take off from the Kennedy Space Centre. According to US space…
Tel Aviv streets flooded as 1,20,000 protesters demand hostage swap deal with Hamas, Netanyahu’s ouster
Anti-government sentiments surged through the streets of Tel Aviv as protesters voiced their demands for a hostage swap deal with Hamas and the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied…
UAE’s ‘Cyber Pulse’ initiative wins prestigious honour at WSIS Prizes 2024
For the second running year, the UAE has won a prestigious award of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2024, which recognise the best in tech projects…
Drug smuggling attempt at Karachi’s Jinnah Airport thwarted, 1 arrested
In a recent operation, the Airport Security Forces (ASF) intercepted and apprehended a passenger attempting to smuggle drugs at Karachi airport, as reported by ARY News. The ASF spokesperson disclosed…
Baloch political activists condemn systematic atrocities by Pakistani authorities, accuse Islamabad of genocide
Baloch political activists highlighted the atrocities faced by the local Baloch community at the hands of the Pakistani administration during a press conference at the Quetta Press Club in Pakistan.…
Taiwan tracks 13 Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval and 4 coast guard vessels around its vicinity
Taiwan Ministry of Defence on Friday detected a major Chinese military presence around Taiwan until 6 am. According to the ministry’s statement, 13 China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 10…
Donald Trump convicted: Can he still run for president?
Following a New York jury’s verdict, former President Donald Trump stands convicted on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, raising pertinent questions about his future political endeavours and…
Biden authorises limited Ukrainian strikes inside Russia using US weapons
In a significant shift from longstanding policy, President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to conduct targeted strikes within Russian territory using American munitions, CNN reported. This decision comes amidst escalating…
Former US President Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 felony charges in hush money trial
A Manhattan jury convicted Donald Trump, the former president and presumptive 2024 Republican nominee on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a case stemming from a New York…
“Act as role model for society”: UN award winner Major Radhika Sen on gender-sensitive approach
After receiving the prestigious ‘United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year’ award for the year 2023, Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper who served with the UN mission…
Indian peacekeeper is UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year
An Indian peacekeeper deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), who helped establish networks for local people to voice their security and humanitarian concerns, is the winner of…
US decries IDF strike in Rafah, urges Israel to prioritise civilian safety
National Security Council’s Strategic Communications Coordinator, John Kirby condemned the recent Israel Defence Forces (IDF) strike in Rafah, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, including children. In…
World Uyghur Congress urges probe into Volkswagen supply chain over “forced labour” in China
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) and the Society for Threatened People (STP) have called for a complete investigation into “Uyghur forced labour in the supply chains” of Volkswagen (VW), a…
Jaishankar highlights India’s opportunity amid reduced dependence on China post-pandemic
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said after the COVID-19 pandemic, the world realized the risks of relying too heavily on China and this presents India with the opportunity to bring…
Geneva: Union Health Secy Apurva Chandra heads key committee at 77th World Health Assembly
At the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra assumed the pivotal role of leading committee and expressing commitment to steering the committee’s discussions effectively.…
Pak former PM Nawaz Sharif admits Pakistan violated peace agreement with India in 1999
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif admitted on Tuesday that Islamabad ‘violated’ an agreement with India in 1999. Sharif’s disclosure unfolded during a meeting of the PML-N general council, where…
