Browsing Category
Global
US Sec of State says ‘more work to be done’ talks with Ukraine delegation on revised each plan
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said after 4 hour talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida made “additional” progress on a revised peace plan to end the Ukraine crisis, but “there is more work…
WHO says despite short of funds, cites progress in fighting HIVAIDS
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – World health agency on Monday stated that the global HIV response for the over 40 million people living with the disease is facing its most serious setback in decades.
UNAIDS said it is fighting to end the…
WHO supports vast use of weight-loss medicines, calls obesity a chronic disease
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - World Health Organization on Monday has issued its first guideline on the use of a new class of weight-loss medicines, marked a significant shift in global health policy as obesity rates continue to rise.…
IAF airlifts NDRF teams to rescue Sri Lankan citizens in cyclone Ditwah devastation
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The Indian Air Force on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF C-17 airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune took part in the ongoing operation has tapped into domestic support operations.
India…
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 deadliest in decades
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – The authorities in Hong Kong on Sunday said they have discovered 18 more human remains in the aftermath of the massive fire that tore through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, raised the death toll to 146,…
Musk says India talent, H1B visa workers benefits US economy immensely
By Anjali Sharma
NEW YORK - Tesla CEO Elon Musk ON Sunday defended the H-1B visa programme, stating that the US economy has “benefited immensely” from Indian immigrants.
He made the comments in a podcast conversation with Zerodha co-founder…
Nepal provides $200,000 aid to Sri Lanka as floods death toll rose to 200
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – The Government of Nepal on Sunday announced a financial assistance package of $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in Sri Lanka, which has been badly affected by recent floods that have claimed over…
SIPRI reports global arms sales hit $679b in 2024, says conflicts, wars demands
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in a key findings released on Sunday said that global arms manufacturers reported record sales in 2024 as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and rising defence…
Indian missions abroad marks International Gita Mahotsav, showcased ‘timeless wisdom’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – According to the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday, several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated International Gita Mahotsav, reflected on the timeless relevance and enduring wisdom of the…
Cyclone Ditwah killed 193, missing 228 in widespread floods
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre on Sunday said in a statement that devastating floods have torn through parts of Colombo as Sri Lanka facing the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll 193 and…