Israel January 18, 2025: The Israeli cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, bringing a significant pause to the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza. This truce, set to begin on Sunday, January 19, will mark the first phase of a six-week halt in fighting, following months of intense negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet,…
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New Delhi : A voice note shared online by Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League party has revealed an emotional account by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina about narrowly escaping an alleged assassination attempt. In the audio clip, the 77-year-old leader, speaking in Bangla, praises Allah for saving her and accuses her political opponents of conspiring to…
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Bangladesh : Bangladesh has reported its first fatality linked to Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after a woman died in Dhaka on Thursday. The woman, who had been receiving treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital since Sunday, succumbed to multiple health complications. She had been battling several underlying conditions, including obesity, kidney issues, and lung complications, which…
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Türkiye is reeling from a devastating hooch tragedy that has claimed the lives of at least 30 people and left 49 others hospitalized due to methanol poisoning. The victims include foreign nationals, underscoring the far-reaching impact of this public health crisis. The incident, centered in Istanbul, has highlighted the dangers of consuming bootleg alcohol, which…
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New Delhi, January 16, 2025: Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was officially welcomed in India on Thursday with a grand ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the beginning of his state visit. This visit is expected to further strengthen the longstanding ties between India and Singapore. President Shanmugaratnam was greeted by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime…
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The European Union has expressed strong support for the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, urging both Israel and Hamas to ensure the full implementation of the deal. In a social media post, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the deal as a beacon of hope for the people of Gaza, who have endured prolonged…
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New Delhi, January 16,2025: : Hindenburg Research, the US-based short-seller known for its explosive allegations against the Adani Group, has decided to cease operations. “As I’ve shared with family, friends, and our team since late last year, I have made the decision to disband Hindenburg Research. The plan has been to wind up after completing…
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TikTok is preparing to shut down its app for US users this coming Sunday, as a new law signed by US President Joe Biden comes into effect. The law, enacted in April 2024, mandates that TikTok must be sold off from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban in the United States.…
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Rourkela, January 15, 2025: Team Gonasika secured a vital 2-1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Tuesday, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the semifinals of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. Nilam Sanjeep Xess (33) and Lee Morton (59) found the back of the net…
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Jammu and Kashmir, January14, 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated on Tuesday that Jammu and Kashmir remains “incomplete” without Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and cautioned Pakistan against allowing the region to serve as a hub for terrorism. Speaking at the 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day event in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, Singh stated, “Jammu and Kashmir…
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