Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has embarked on an official visit to India on July 20, marking his first visit since assuming the presidency of the island nation last year amidst its severe economic crisis. During his visit, President Wickremesinghe is set to hold meetings with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
The strikes led by Hollywood actors and screenwriters have now reached the second week, and there are no indications of a quick resolution to the ongoing labor dispute. Prominent actors, including well-known figures like Tina Fey, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Rosario Dawson, and David Duchovny, have stood in solidarity with working-class performers and writers by…
Tensions have escalated in the Korean Peninsula as North Korea’s Defense Minister expressed concerns about a U.S. nuclear-capable submarine’s recent port visit to South Korea. The Defense Minister stated that this visit could potentially meet the legal conditions that might trigger North Korea to utilize its nuclear weapons. The situation has led to a show…
In a concerning escalation of hostilities, Russian forces struck farm storage buildings in the Odesa region early Friday, causing significant damage and disrupting Ukraine’s agricultural sector. The attack came as part of a broader assault on the Black Sea port infrastructure, which had been under bombardment for the past three days. According to Ukrainian officials,…
Efforts to repatriate thousands of Ukrainian children who were taken to Russia during Moscow’s invasion have been underway since at least April, according to a reliable source familiar with the discussions. Saudi Arabia and Turkey are actively mediating the talks to find a resolution for the children’s return to Ukraine. The initiative comes after a…
Tony Bennett, the iconic American singer known for his smooth vocals and timeless hit “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” has passed away at the age of 96, as reported by the Associated Press on Friday. Throughout his illustrious career, Bennett’s charm and talent resonated with audiences, transcending generations and earning him a dedicated…
Tragedy struck Bhutan as heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides, leading to the washing away of a section of a small hydroelectric plant on Thursday. As a result of this natural disaster, at least seven people lost their lives, and an alarming 16 others are reported missing, according to local media reports. The devastating…
On Thursday, the U.K. Conservative Party experienced a severe setback as it suffered substantial losses in two out of three parliamentary byelections. This outcome is now being closely scrutinized by observers as a potential indicator of the party’s prospects in the upcoming general election scheduled for next year. Rishi Sunak, a prominent figure within the…
In the context of the May 9 violence in Pakistan, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, issued a directive on Friday stating that the military court should not proceed with the trial of civilians allegedly involved in the attacks on military installations during the protest without informing the Supreme Court beforehand. The case…
Saudi Aramco, the energy giant from Saudi Arabia, announced on Friday that it has successfully completed the acquisition of a 10-percent stake in a prominent Chinese petrochemicals firm. This move marks a significant step in Saudi Aramco’s expansion efforts into the global market, particularly in China, which is the world’s leading importer of crude oil….