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Shehbaz becomes the new PM of Pakistan; Nikki Haley exits from the presidential race in the US

09 Mar 2024 04:56 AM IST

From the everchanging canvas of global affairs, picking up only a few developments every week is not easy. There are events, incidents, talks, exercises and much more! But the developments that impact global politics by and large indeed need to get featured. This week also remained happening considering such affairs.

Biden vows to stand up against Russia, China

09 Mar 2024 04:52 AM IST

US President Joe Biden delivered his fourth State of the Union address and told the nation in his annual address on Thursday that the American economy is the “envy of the world” and the US stands up against China’s unfair economic practices. Touting his policy towards China, Biden said: “We’re

China criticises ‘bewildering’ US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington

09 Mar 2024 04:50 AM IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its “bewildering” trade policy, describing it as a series of “unfathomable absurdities,” CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the

Israeli raids on Khan Younis towers spotlights Hamas-Qatar rift

09 Mar 2024 04:42 AM IST

Israeli raids on a residential tower district have drawn attention to a growing rift between Hamas and Qatar. In recent days, Israeli forces have been operating against Hamas in the Hamad Tower district of Khan Yunis. This complex of 40 residential buildings is named after Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin

Zardari set to be elected as Pak prez, says PM Sharif

09 Mar 2024 04:40 AM IST

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman and former Pakistan President Asif Zardari will be the candidate of the allied parties in the presidential election on March 9, Sharif said while speaking at a dinner hosted in honour of the allied parties’ leaders. The coalition government secured two-thirds of the votes in

Wikimedia Foundation launches “Wikipedia Needs More Women” campaign on Intl Women’s Day

08 Mar 2024 12:33 PM IST

On International Women’s Day, the Wikimedia Foundation has launched the “Wikipedia Needs More Women” campaign to celebrate global efforts, including those in India, to enhance gender equity on Wikimedia projects, particularly Wikipedia. The campaign aims to recognize ongoing endeavors to close gender knowledge gaps and acknowledges the volunteers involved in

British PM Sunak honoured for commitment towards diversity

08 Mar 2024 04:55 AM IST

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was honoured with a special tribute at the GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards in London for his leadership and commitment towards fostering diversity as the premier. The GG2 Leadership & Diversity Awards were founded in 1999 by Asian Media Group, to shine a spotlight on

Russian missile misses Zelenskyy

08 Mar 2024 04:53 AM IST

A Russian missile struck close to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis while they were visiting the Black Sea port city of Odesa on Wednesday, CNN reported. The shocking incident unfolded with the group feeling the impact of the strike and witnessing a disconcerting “mushroom cloud”

Imran backs Army’s resolve to prosecute May 9 culprits

08 Mar 2024 04:50 AM IST

Incarcerated former Pakistan Prime Minister and Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has said he “fully endorses” the resolve of the Army’s top brass for strict action against those responsible for May 9 violence, Dawn reported. The Army’s top brass vowed action against the culprits of May 9 violence during the 263rd

Israeli forces arrest 250 Hamas terrorists, seize weapons

08 Mar 2024 04:48 AM IST

Israeli soldiers apprehended 250 Palestinian terrorists in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday. Members of the IDF’s Commando Brigade working with the elite Shayetet 13 unit raided terror infrastructure in the city’s Hamad Towers district. The soldiers apprehended many terrorists who surrendered, including a Hamas sniper cell

GAZA WAR ‘TRAGEDY FOR HUMANITY’: CHINA

08 Mar 2024 04:47 AM IST

Affirming strong support for Palestine amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, China has termed the ongoing war in Gaza as a “tragedy for humanity” and a “disgrace for civilization,” Xinhua reported. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday also voiced Beijing’s support for Palestine to be made a

Israeli Forces Capture 250 Terrorists in Khan Yunis

07 Mar 2024 16:49 PM IST

250 Palestinian terrorists were captured by Israeli soldiers in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday. Working with the elite Shayetet 13 unit, members of the IDF’s Commando Brigade raided terror infrastructure in the Hamad Towers region of the city. Many terrorists, including two Hamas squad commanders