World
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Ukraine not yet ready for NATO membership: Biden
Washington: Ukraine is not yet ready for a NATO membership, US President Joe Biden said, adding that Russia needs to first end its ongoing invasion of Kiev, only then can the military…
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Saudi Arabia, France sign MoU on energy cooperation
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and France have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on clean energy generated from renewable resources, media reported. In…
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Nepal’s Parl meeting postponed till Monday as Oppn demands PM’s resignation
Kathmandu: A meeting of Nepal’s House of Representatives scheduled for Sunday has been postponed till Monday, amid Opposition’s demand for Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s resignation over his remarks that an…
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SL seeks valuable artefacts that went missing during last year’s anti-govt protest
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Sunday urged the people to return or provide any information regarding valuable artefacts and archaeological items that went missing during the massive protests against the government of the…
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Pakistan tops as world’s best performing stock market
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced an impressive rally for the second consecutive week after Eid, earning the title of the “world’s best performing market” on a weekly basis, according to…
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Biden’s Europe visit to highlight NATO unity, arms to Ukraine
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday embarked on Europe visit which is expected to be dominated by the US approval of munitions to Ukraine and bolstering North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)…
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UK universities investigate students for cheating via ChatGPT
London: More than 40 per cent of UK universities are investigating students for using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to cheat in their examinations, a report has said. According to The Tab, about…
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New Hampshire bans investments in companies that boycott Israel
Governor Christopher Sununu of New Hampshire signed an executive order barring the state from investing in companies that boycott Israel or their trade partners, on Thursday. The declaration was made in the…
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Four killed in 6 months for giving in to dangerous TikTok trend in US state of Alabama
Montgamery: Four people were killed in the US state of Alabama recently after they performed dangerous TikTok trend “dubbed boat jumping”, media reports said. Following the trend, thrill-seekers jump or flipp off…
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India commits to support Sri Lanka amid financial crisis
Colombo: India has reiterated its willingness to play “a constructive role” in supporting Sri Lanka’s efforts for recovery from the worst economic crisis. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Construction, Power and…
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Australian Tamil woman gets more years in jail for ‘enslaving’ elderly Indian
Melbourne: An Australian Tamil woman has been sentenced to additional two-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice during a slavery investigation. Kumuthini Kannan, 55,…
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Members of UK Parli urge PM Modi to protect endangered Asian elephants
New Delhi: British MP Henry Smith, along with more than 85 other parliament members, including those from the House of Lords and House Commons, and renowned celebrities, are urging Prime Minister Narendra…
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Low-key turnout for pro-Khalistani protest in London
London: A small group of protesters turned out on Saturday for a protest called by pro-Khalistani groups outside the Indian High Commission in London. The rally, which used controversial posters inciting violence…