A British aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, held military drills off the coast of Busan, South Korea on Monday, highlighting growing defense ties between the two countries. The massive 65,000-ton warship showed off its air capabilities in international waters, using F-35B stealth fighter jets launched from the ship’s deck, according to a statement from the British Embassy in Seoul. “This visit…
The new President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philemon Yang, says the UN must work better during global crises—especially when the Security Council is unable to act. He believes that stronger cooperation between the General Assembly (UNGA) and the Security Council will help the UN stay effective and credible. In a recent interview, Yang said that if the Security Council…
The Nepalese government has reimposed a curfew in Kathmandu Valley following ongoing protests after a violent crackdown on Gen Z demonstrators left at least 19 people dead. The curfew was announced early Tuesday and affects key areas in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur. Tensions have been rising since Monday’s deadly incident. In response, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, and the government…
Airbnb played a major role in boosting India’s economy in 2024, contributing ₹113 billion and supporting over 1.1 lakh (111,000) jobs, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. The report highlights how Airbnb has helped grow India’s tourism industry — not just through travel and accommodation, but by supporting related sectors like transport, food,…
Punjab is facing one of its worst floods in recent memory—homes are underwater, crops are ruined, animals have died, and thousands of families have been forced to leave everything behind. But in the middle of this disaster, the spirit of Punjabi unity and selfless service is shining bright. Following the Sikh tradition of ‘sewa’ (selfless…
Kathmandu, Sept 8 – Young people across Nepal, especially from Gen Z, took to the streets on Monday to protest against the government’s ban on social media platforms and alleged corruption. The protests turned tense, leading to clashes with security forces and a curfew in key areas of Kathmandu. The main protest took place at Maitighar in Kathmandu, where hundreds gathered to express their…
Jerusalem, Sept 8 – Five people were killed and several others injured in a deadly shooting attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem on Monday, according to local reports. The Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance service said that four people died at the scene, while a fifth person died later in the hospital. At least seven others were seriously injured, two had moderate…
Ahmedabad, Sep 5 – More than 60 students at Gyanshakti Residential School in Kheda district, Gujarat, fell ill on Thursday night, complaining of vomiting, diarrhoea, fainting, and panic attacks — causing chaos and panic among parents and school staff. The children were rushed to Kheda Civil Hospital in emergency ambulances, where doctors worked urgently to treat…
Reykjavik, Sep 5 – India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, is on a two-day visit to Iceland for the second India-Nordic Track 1.5 Dialogue, aimed at boosting cooperation with Nordic countries. Singh spoke at the reception event in Reykjavik alongside Iceland’s Foreign Minister, Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir. He also met with senior officials,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Thursday with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders discussed progress in India-EU relations and emphasized the need to quickly conclude talks on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). They also reviewed the next steps for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor…
