World
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UK cancer patient joins trial for world’s first skin cancer vaccine
London: An international clinical trial testing a novel cancer immunotherapy, which may prevent skin cancer from recurring, has recruited its first patient in Britain this week. The mRNA-based technology, the vaccine tech…
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3 Indian firms among dozens sanctioned by US for ties with Iran
Washington: The United States has imposed sanctions on over a dozen companies, individuals and vessels, including three from India, that have facilitated illicit trade and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) transfer on behalf…
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London resident arrested by NIA in Indian mission attack case
London: A man who was arrested for unlawful activities by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as part of its investigations into the attack on the High Commission of India here in March…
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UNGA prez lauds India over its Digital Public Infrastructure
United Nations: UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis has said India’s trajectory exemplifies that Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress and facilitates equal opportunities if…
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42-year-old Indian-origin man shot dead by San Antonio police
New York: A 42-year-old Indian-origin man was shot and killed by police in San Antonio after he struck two officers with his vehicle as they were trying to apprehend him in connection…
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Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices
Islamabad: Pakistan has “categorically” rejected a report by the US State Department over the human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a “politically motivated report can ignore the…
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India says US human rights report shows ‘poor understanding’
India has termed the US State Department’s annual human rights report on India “deeply biased” and claimed that it reflected the “poor understanding” of the country. The report emphasised “significant human rights…
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Renowned Dutch actor Donny Roelvink accepts Islam
A renowned Dutch actor, model, influncer, and singer, Donny Roelvink recently announced his conversion to Islam. Video clip of Donny pronouncing Shahadah, a testament of faith, with the help of scholar has…
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Amid outcry over Hillary Clinton collab, Malala voices support for Palestine
After severe backlash over collaboration with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai voiced her support for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The statement came after social media labelled…
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Jamaica officially recognises Palestine as a state
The government of Jamaica on Wednesday, April 24, officially announced the recognition of Palestine as a state, stressing that the only solution to the Palestinian issue is the two-state solution. Taking to…
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Pakistani pilgrim gets severe heart attack during Umrah, saved
The medical team saved the life of a 50-year-old Pakistani pilgrim who recently suffered a severe heart attack while performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrim was…
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Malala Yousafzai called ‘sellout’, criticised for working with Hillary Clinton
Pakistani Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is facing criticism for collaborating with former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Broadway debut of their co-produced musical. The musical “Suffs” delves into the…
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Five more Indian fishermen repatriated to India from Sri Lanka
Colombo: Five Indian fishermen who were detained by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly fishing in the island nation’s waters were on Wednesday repatriated to India. “Five Indian fishermen have been safely…