Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan helped his fans drive away their Monday (November 11, 2023) blues by sharing a new promo video of his upcoming movie Dunki. He shared a promo video of the song ‘O Maahi O Maahi’. Sharing the video, Khan wrote on X: “Because everybody asks, what does Dunki mean? Dunki means […]
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I will not give up: UN chief Antonio Guterres vows to pursue ceasefire in Gaza
The UN Secretary-General on Sunday pledged that he would “not give up” on appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, adding that inaction on the Security Council was undermining its credibility. “The preeminent forum for the peaceful resolution of international disputes is paralysed by geostrategic divisions”, António Guterres told the Doha Forum taking place in […]
Indian Navy’s Sumedha makes maiden visit to Port Lamu in Kenya
As a part of an on-going long-range deployment to Africa, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sumedha arrived at Port Lamu, Kenya on December 9, 2023. The visit marks the maiden port call by any Indian Naval Ship at the recently developed Port in Kenya. During the port call, personnel from both navies will engage in a […]
USA: Government bypasses Congress to send thousands of munitions to Israel amid ongoing conflict against Hamas
The US State Department on Friday (December 8, 2023) transmitted an emergency declaration for the sale of thousands of munitions to Israel, media reports said. The US government reportedly bypassed the standard 20-day period that congressional committees are typically afforded to review such a sale. A source with direct knowledge of the matter told CNN […]
US woman sets Tinder date man on fire, faces charges
A US woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly set her Tinder date and his car on fire, media reports said on Sunday (December 10, 2023). The alleged attack took place on November 25 between Destiny Lenai Johnson and a man she met in person once after connecting on the Tinder dating app, according […]
COP28 Summit: UN says $7 trillion spent every year on investments that fuel climate change
Every year, nearly $7 trillion of public and private finance supports activities that directly harm nature – some 30 times the amount spent on nature-based solutions annually, according to a shocking UN report launched on Saturday (December 9, 2023) at COP28 in Dubai. The report from the UN’s environmental wing, UNEP, also revealed that despite […]
Nearly a million children displaced in Gaza, says UN
War-ravaged Gaza has been described as the worst place for children in the world currently as UN warned a full-blown collapse. Women and children are bearing the brunt in terms of deaths and injuries as Israeli troops battle Palestinian militants across the enclave, with nowhere safe to go, and aid distribution stymied by war, insufficient […]
USA: Tornadoes rip through Tennessee, kills six
At least six people died after tornadoes and severe storms ripped through Tennessee state in the USA on Saturday (December 9, 2023). The tornadoes reduced buildings into rubbles and crew members are still searching for survivors and surveying the extent of damage caused due to the calamity. At least three people died, including a child, […]
Indonesia mulls visa-free entry for tourists from India, 19 other nations
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism has proposed issuing visa-free entry for travellers from 20 countries, including India. “The ministry proposed 20 countries with the highest (number of) foreign tourists, except for those with existing visa exemptions,” Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno was quoted as saying by ANTARA news agency. The 20 nations […]
Love Story actor Ryan O’Neal dies aged 82
Hollywood actor Ryan O’Neal, who is best known for his performances in ‘Love Story’ and ‘Paper Moon’, has died, his son confirmed on Saturday (December 9, 2023). He was 82. The cause of his death is still not known. The actor was reportedly diagnosed with chronic leukaemia in 2001. He was also diagnosed with prostate […]
