The United Nations Security Council has approved a US-proposed Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan. It sets out conditions for a “full and complete ceasefire,” the release of hostages held by Hamas, the return of dead hostages’ remains and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council members, including the US, voted in favour of…
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In Malawi, an aircraft carrying its Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing. According to a statement from Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera’s office, the Malawi Defence Force aircraft went off the radar after departing from the capital, Lilongwe, yesterday. The aircraft was carrying the 51-year-old vice president, his wife, and eight other individuals.…
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has Arrived in New Delhi to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister. In addition to participating in the swearing-in ceremony, she will attend a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow evening. Mr. Modi extended an invitation to…
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election for a record third term. Musk expressed his excitement about his companies potentially investing in India soon. In a tweet, he commended Modi’s victory in the world’s largest democratic elections and expressed anticipation for his companies to engage in exciting…
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Four brave officers running inside a burning building to aid residents has garnered widespread praise. London’s Metropolitan Police shared the footage on Instagram, highlighting the officers’ courageous act, which saved over ninety lives. Admirable comments flooded in response to the heroic display captured in the video.
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The PaintBrush Art Community, a collective of Indian diaspora artists based in the UAE, recently hosted an exhibition titled “Retro Revival.” This unique event brought together a diverse group of 22 artists from eight different countries, showcasing their talents and paying homage to the iconic Paramount movies from Hollywood’s golden era. “Retro Revival” was a…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the increasing conflict in Myanmar. According to spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Guterres strongly condemned the recent attacks by the Myanmar military, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians in Rakhine State and Sagaing Region. The Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s military, is grappling with the largest armed resistance nationwide…
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The International Monetary Fund has expressed confidence in the imminent resolution of Sri Lanka’s debt issues, citing significant progress in the crisis-hit country’s economic reforms. Sri Lanka’s State Finance Minister shared on social media platform X that the IMF has noted several developments in the island’s economy, including efforts towards finalizing agreements with external commercial…
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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore, has made history by becoming the first to fly aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in its first-ever crewed mission. The 59-year-old Williams became the first woman to fly on the maiden mission of a new human-rated spacecraft. The crew launched aboard the United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V…
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The world is currently on a trajectory to experience a 2.7°C increase in global temperatures by the end of the century, according to a recent report by the United Nations. This path is considered “catastrophic” by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who emphasized the urgent need for stronger climate action and cooperation from all countries, particularly…
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