New York City has paid a historical tribute to the Sikh community by naming a street after Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh guru, to honour his legacy. NYC Council Member Lynn Schulman unveiled the street on October 14. The stretch of 114th St & 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill, which is also home to […]
An unidentified gunman fatally shot an opposition Sri Lankan politician at his office Wednesday, making him the first politician killed in a spate of shootings that have gripped the island nation in recent months. Lasantha Wickramasekara, the head of the council of the coastal town of Weligama, about 150 kilometers (90 miles) south of the […]
In a man-made war, women and children, who are not even participating in the conflicts, are the ones who have to pay the higher price. In war zones, women and girls often face a harsh reality: their safety and rights take a backseat amid the chaos. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is no exception, with […]
In Saudi Arabia, the official weekend is Friday and Saturday, making Sunday a regular working day for postponed disbursements Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Housing has announced that the monthly housing support grant for October 2025 will be postponed from its scheduled date of October 24 due to an official public holiday. The disbursement will now […]
Ajman taxis and limousines now feature smart speed limiters that automatically adjust speeds from 50 kmph to 120 kmph/ Representative image: Careem Ajman has introduced advanced smart speed limiters in taxis and limousines, making it the first emirate in the UAE to implement such a system. The devices automatically adjust a vehicle’s speed based on […]
Representative image (AI-generated) A Russian citizen has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of collecting and transmitting classified military information to Ukrainian intelligence, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Tuesday.According to the FSB, the suspect a man in his mid-20s traveled to Ukraine between 2019 and 2020, where he reportedly established contact with members […]
Zabihullah Mujahid (File photo) The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, has reiterated its intention to maintain good relations with all countries, including the United States. The Taliban government also urged Washington to reopen its embassy in Kabul, according to a report by Tolo News. India Upgrades Technical Mission In Kabul To Full […]
Entertainment giant Warner Bros Discovery’s board has reportedly turned down a nearly $60 billion takeover offer from Paramount Skydance, a source told Reuters on Tuesday (local time). The company also announced that it will now look at other options for a possible sale.The board had rejected a mostly cash offer of around $24 per share […]
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala (Image credits: AP) In an unusual coalition, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and prominent figures from the worlds of tech, politics, and entertainment have joined forces with conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck. Their common […]
Representative image (AI) A Bangladeshi court remanded in custody on Wednesday 15 high-ranking army officers on charges of enforced disappearances and atrocities committed during the 2024 uprising that toppled the government.It is first time that formal charges have been brought for enforced disappearances in Bangladesh, and the first time so many senior military officials have […]
