A staggering 23.7 million people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, according to a report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. The report, cited by Khaama Press, highlights the significant humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan despite a decline in violence. Echoing similar concerns, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red […]
The 4th session of the India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee (JTC) recently concluded in Accra, with both nations resolving to enhance bilateral trade and investment cooperation. According to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, during the two-day meeting from May 2-3, India and Ghana agreed to operationalize the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) […]
Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa’s Sahel region since a wave of coups. Analysts say Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power the day rebels killed his long-ruling father Idriss Deby in April 2021, is most likely to win, although […]
Los Angeles police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California without making arrests on Sunday following turmoil at universities across the United States over the Israel-Hamas war. The intervention at USC followed a raucous day on Saturday when dozens of people were arrested at a number of U.S. campuses. Various U.S. universities […]
Following reports indicating that Cricket West Indies had received an alleged terror threat targeting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said that it is taking proactive measures to mitigate any risks associated with hosting this prestigious event. In an official statement, the ICC said that it is working closely with […]
McLaren’s Lando Norris capitalised on a bit of good fortune to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen for his first Formula One victory. It was a long overdue triumph for the Briton who held the record for most podiums without a win (15), having finished […]
Andrey Rublev overcame an opening set wobble to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 7-5 7-5 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday, to win his second Masters 1000 title. Auger-Aliassime was chasing his first ever Masters title and looked well set for victory before a resurgent Rublev, who had been struggling with a fever […]
The Indian 4x400m relay teams, both for women and men, earned their spots in the Paris Olympics after finishing second in their respective second-round heats at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas. In the first heat of the women’s tournament, Jamaica (3:28.54) finished first, with Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and […]
The campaigning for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections came to an end on Sunday, ahead of the voting scheduled on May 7. In this phase, 94 constituencies across 12 states/Union territories will go to the polls. The deadline for filing nominations for this phase was April 19. The end of the campaigning marks […]
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday underscored India’s historical eminence as the epicentre of knowledge and education, asserting that the country is firmly on its way to regain its past glory. Addressing the 62nd Foundation Day of the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi, the vice president emphasised the illustrious legacy of institutions like Nalanda […]
