Pakistan bans entry to parks, zoos as air pollution worsens
[ad_1] Smog which enveloped an area of the city reduces visibility, in Lahore, Pakistan. | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan’s Punjab banned entry to many public spaces from Friday (November 8, 2024), including parks and zoos, as it sought to protect people from severe air pollution in parts of the eastern province. Also Read: Pakistan blames […]
Why the British Royal family wear red poppy pins in November
[ad_1] Each November, the British royal family, including Kate Middleton, Prince William, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, King Charles, and Queen Camilla, traditionally shows unity by wearing a meaningful symbol — the red poppy pin.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continued this practice even after stepping back from royal duties in 2020. At the upcoming Remembrance […]
Khalistani separatists don’t represent Sikh community in Canada: Justin Trudeau | World News
[ad_1] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for the first time, has said that Khalistani separatists do not represent the Sikh community in Canada. Attendees use their phones to record Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he delivers remarks at the Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on the Hill celebration in Ottawa, Ontario, ob Monday, (AP) […]
EAM Jaishankar begins Singapore state visit; meets with Deputy PM Gan Yong
[ad_1] EAM Jaishankar starts his visit to Singapore by meeting DPM & Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong. | Photo Credit: X/@DrSJaishankar On the second leg of his two-state visit, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, who landed in Singapore on Friday (November 8, 2024), met with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim […]
Israel’s new defence minister Israel Katz sworn in
[ad_1] Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz took his oath before parliament on Thursday, following the unexpected removal of his predecessor by the prime minister due to trust issues during the Gaza conflict.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Yoav Gallant on Tuesday following recurring disagreements regarding Israel’s military response against Hamas, which came after the Palestinian militant […]
Biden plans final Mideast peace push but will leaders ignore him?
[ad_1] * Biden plans final Mideast peace push but will leaders ignore him? Trump has been a strong backer of Israeli prime minister * Arab and Israeli officials hedge bets, await Trump’s plans * Netanyahu likely to make minimal effort to meet Biden demands on Gaza aid By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, – […]
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point
[ad_1] The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation. | Photo Credit: Andrew Harnik The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and […]
Jimmy Kimmel: Watch: Jimmy Kimmel tears up speaking about ‘terrible’ election night
[ad_1] Jimmy Kimmel fought back tears as he discussed Donald Trump’s victory in the election. As Jimmy Kimmel harped on how terrible the election night was, he took a pause to fight back tears as he spoke about how terrible Donald Trump’s presidency means for America. “Last night we had the choice between a prosecutor […]
Donald Trump 2.0 will affect gas prices across the States, energy analysts cites
[ad_1] Energy analysts suggest that Donald Trump’s re-election could bring a favourable climate for oil companies, but the potential geopolitical fallout could lead to major changes in oil prices. With expectations of deregulation, industry leaders are predicting a shift that could benefit oil producers, though they acknowledge possible challenges if tensions with countries like Iran […]
Court drops all charges against a Thai woman in a 2015 bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed 20
[ad_1] Wanna Suansan, who had been charged with involvement in a 2015 bombing, leaves the Bangkok South Criminal Court in Bangkok, Thailand on Nov. 7, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP A court in Thailand on Thursday (November 7, 2024) acquitted a Thai woman who had been charged with involvement in a 2015 bombing at a […]