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Palestine supporters demand for Zara boycott after New Campaign, Here’s Why

11 Dec 2023 15:13 PM IST

Fashion powerhouse Zara is facing criticism after releasing its most recent advertising campaign, which has stirred up a lot of controversy on social media. There have been charges of insensitivity as a result of the campaign’s photos being frequently compared to scenes from the Israel-Hamas conflict. Model Kristen McMenamy is

34th Anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize to Dalai Lama

11 Dec 2023 15:13 PM IST

The 34th anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance was commemorated with an official event hosted on Sunday, 10th December, by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the exiled Tibetan government. To commemorate the anniversary, hundreds of Tibetans congregated at Tsughlakhang, the major Buddhist temple in Dharamshala. The official

Javier Milei Sworn in as Argentina’s New President, Promising Economic Reforms

11 Dec 2023 10:41 AM IST

Buenos Aires (Argentina), December 11 – In a surprising turn of events, Javier Milei, an economist and former political commentator, was sworn in as Argentina’s new president on Sunday, December 10, marking the rise of political newcomers who gained popularity by advocating for economic reforms. Javier Milei’s predecessor, Alberto Fernandez,

Global meet in Abu Dhabi on surveillance of respiratory viruses

11 Dec 2023 09:52 AM IST

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), for the first time in the Middle East, is hosting a consultation on comprehensive surveillance for influenza and other respiratory viruses a World Health Organisation event from December 11 to 13, 2023 in Abu

Karachi grapples with severe shortage of vital medicines

11 Dec 2023 09:51 AM IST

Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, is currently facing a severe shortage of essential medicines, including life-saving drugs, which has worried patients and citizens in the city, as reported by the news channel. According to the report by the news channel., citing sources, Karachi and its residents are severely affected by a

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches inaugural flight to Colombo

11 Dec 2023 09:50 AM IST

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has marked the inauguration of its first flight to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The carrier will connect the UAE’s capital to Colombo with three flights a week on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said, “We

Yokohama’s ambitious plan: Boost tourism, enhance sustainability

11 Dec 2023 09:50 AM IST

Yokohama city of Japan is a popular tourist destination and further intends to grow its tourist influx by making the city more sustainable and smarter. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organized the Y-Ship global event. It aimed to establish an innovative and smart city with collaborations with start-ups from

Chile’s COP28 pavilion showcases effective climate solutions

11 Dec 2023 09:49 AM IST

The Pavilion of Chile at COP28 is presenting effective initiatives and solutions that are making a significant contribution to addressing the effects of climate change. The conference is an important platform for raising awareness and promoting initiatives to protect the planet. The 140-square-metre space pavilion – located in the Blue

UAE and Azerbaijan Presidents hold talks on bilateral ties

11 Dec 2023 09:48 AM IST

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a phone call with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. They talked about how their countries can work together more and achieve common goals. In their chat, they looked at how UAE and Azerbaijan can be better friends and do more things together.

Yemen’s Houthis threaten to attack any Israel-bound ship

11 Dec 2023 09:47 AM IST

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels announced on Saturday night that they will target any Israel-bound ship in the Red Sea regardless of the vessel’s ownership. In a rambling thread posted on X, formerly called Twitter, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, leader of the Houthi rebels wrote, “The Yemeni Armed Forces announce that they

Hong Kong holds first ‘patriots only’ local elections

11 Dec 2023 09:47 AM IST

Following an electoral change that made it nearly difficult for pro-democracy candidates to be on the ballot, Hong Kong has begun voting in its first “patriots only” district council election, according to Al Jazeera. The vote on Sunday, which limits locals to choosing between hand-picked Beijing loyalists, comes after Hong

Taliban condemns recent US sanctions on officials

11 Dec 2023 09:46 AM IST

The Taliban condemned the sanctions imposed by the US State Department of the Treasury on two of its officials, stressing that imposing sanctions is not the solution, as reported by TOLO News. The spokesman of the Taliban, Zabiullah Mujahid, posted on X that the US is one of the biggest