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Desert Climate Innovation Center launches in Bea’er Shev, Israel

11 Apr 2024 17:17 PM IST

A ground-breaking initiative in climate and desert technology has taken root in Bea’er Sheva, Israel, with the inauguration of new high-tech dessert climate innovation center. This center, established at a cost of 15 million shekels, represents a strategic move to catalyse technological advancements in the Negev and Arava regions while

Joe Biden vows ‘ironclad’ support for Israel’s security amid threats from Iran

11 Apr 2024 16:29 PM IST

US President Joe Biden reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Israel following Iran’s threat of retaliation over the recent strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria. Speaking at a press conference alongside Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Biden emphasized, “As I told Prime Minister Netanyahu, our commitment to Israel’s security

Israeli Military Operations in Gaza: Strikes, Casualties, and Hamas Leader’s Family Involved

11 Apr 2024 16:04 PM IST

Israeli air, ground, and naval forces targeted Hamas sites in central Gaza on Wednesday night, according to the Israel Defense Forces’ statement on Thursday. Prior to the deployment of troops, aircraft attacked Hamas infrastructure both above and below ground. An armed terrorist was observed emerging from a tunnel opening and

Justin Trudeau raises issue of Nijjar killing again before inquiry commission

11 Apr 2024 14:54 PM IST

In his appearance before the public inquiry investigating foreign interference in Canada’s federal elections, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attributed India’s closeness to the previous Stephen Harper administration. He contrasted his own government’s stance by emphasizing its efforts to support minorities and their freedom of expression, even if it displeased their

New York appeals court rejects Donald Trump’s request to delay hush-money trial

11 Apr 2024 14:46 PM IST

For the third consecutive day, a New York appellate judge has denied former US President Donald Trump’s request to postpone his hush money trial, as per CNN. The judge’s decision follows Trump’s appeal to the New York appeals court for emergency relief to halt the criminal trial, which was set

‘US govt sends inquiry to X in relation to its actions in Brazil’ says Elon Musk

11 Apr 2024 12:59 PM IST

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, revealed that the US House of Representatives has made an inquiry regarding the platform’s activities in Brazil that may have violated Brazilian laws. Musk’s announcement, made on X, stated, “X just received an inquiry from the US House of Representatives

US, Japan Set to Send Japanese Astronaut to Moon

10 Apr 2024 22:10 PM IST

A Japanese astronaut will be the first non-American participant in a NASA lunar mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration cooperation between the two nations, according to a senior US official. The anticipated announcement, set to occur during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Washington to meet President Joe

Mi-24 Helicopter Crashes Near Crimea: Russian Defense Ministry

10 Apr 2024 19:53 PM IST

A Mi-24 helicopter crashed over the Black Sea near the western coast of Crimea on Wednesday, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defence. “On April 10 around 06:00 Moscow time (GMT0300) while performing a planned flight over the waters of the Black Sea in area of the western coast of Crimea,

Peter Higgs renowned for ‘Higgs boson’ passes away at 94

10 Apr 2024 19:04 PM IST

British physicist Peter Higgs, renowned for the Higgs boson, a theory of a mass-giving particle that made him a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, passed away at the age of 94, as disclosed by the University of Edinburgh on Tuesday. “He passed away peacefully at home on Monday

3 Pakistani men booked for forcibly marrying minor girl, converting her to Islam

10 Apr 2024 16:36 PM IST

A case has been registered against three individuals for allegedly forcibly converting and marrying an 11-year-old non-Muslim girl in the Ferozwala area of Sheikhupura district, as reported by The Express Tribune. Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs, Ramesh Singh Arora, responded promptly to the disturbing incident by ordering immediate action. Salim

Taiwan Reports Increased Chinese Military Presence Near Its Territory

10 Apr 2024 14:38 PM IST

The Ministry of National Defence in Taiwan has reported the detection of ten Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels in the vicinity of Taiwan from 6 am on Tuesday to 6 am on Wednesday. Additionally, the Taiwan MND monitored a Chinese balloon traversing the median line, 115 km northwest

Kathmandu’s air ranked as the worst in the world

10 Apr 2024 13:43 PM IST

Kathmandu is currently enveloped in a thin layer of polluted haze, significantly affecting its air quality and earning the city the unfortunate title of having the worst Air Quality Index (AQI) globally. Over the past days, Kathmandu has consistently held the position of the most polluted city in the world.