Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (AP file photo) Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Mariano Grossi early Sunday, amid rising tensions over a confidential UN report that flagged Iran’s growing stockpile of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade levels.In a post on Telegram, Araghchi said he reaffirmed Iran’s […]
In a notable shift for a country long defined by post-war pacifism, a growing number of young Germans are rethinking careers in the defence sector, driven by the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader global instability.German arms manufacturers, traditionally absent from public recruitment events, participated for the first time in a job fair at Karlsruhe […]
South Korea election hit by misinformation (AP) SEOUL: A photo of the frontrunner bowing to a Mao Zedong statue? News reports claiming US President Donald Trump endorsed a long-shot candidate? Not true, just examples of South Korea’s election misinformation problems.With the country set to vote on Tuesday for a new leader to replace ex-president Yoon […]
New Orleans holds burial of repatriated African Americans whose skulls were used in racist research (AP) NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans celebrated the return and burial of the remains of 19 African American people whose skulls had been sent to Germany for racist research practices in the 19th century. On Saturday, a multifaith memorial service including […]
DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 Devarjaye ‘DJ’ Daniel, the 13-year-old Texas boy who captured hearts across America with his courage in battling terminal brain cancer and his dream of becoming a police officer, has been diagnosed with three new tumours, the White House confirmed on Friday.DJ, who was […]
France charges 25 suspects in crypto abduction cases (Photo: AFP) Twenty-five people, including six minors, were charged in Paris over a spate of kidnappings and attempted abductions of top figures in France’s cryptocurrency world, prosecutors said on Saturday.“Eighteen people have been placed in pre-trial detention, three have requested a deferred hearing, and four have been […]
ISTANBUL: Turkish authorities escalated their crackdown on the opposition-run Istanbul municipality Saturday over alleged corruption charges, detaining 30 people. Those held include a former MP of the main opposition Republican People’s Party, or CHP, and the mayors of three CHP-run districts of Istanbul. State-run Anadolu Agency reported that the detentions were part of four separate […]
Bulgarian nationalists protest government plans to adopt the euro currency (Photo: AP) Thousands of flag-waving Bulgarians took to the streets of the capital, Sofia, and other major cities on Saturday to protest government plans to adopt the euro and to demand a referendum on the new currency. The protesters, led by civic groups and nationalist […]
Singer Milind Gaba and his wife Pria have recently embraced a beautiful new chapter in their lives by welcoming twins — a baby boy and a baby girl. The joyous announcement was made public on Friday through Milind’s Instagram, where he shared his happiness with his fans and followers in an endearing joint post alongside […]
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has roped in actor Pankaj Tripathi as its new brand ambassador. Known for his grounded screen presence and relatable persona, Tripathi’s association with the brand is aimed at reinforcing Hyundai’s image as a reliable and people-first automobile company. Pankaj Tripathi becomes brand ambassador for Hyundai Motor India The company announced […]
