Category: World

Jerusalem: Israel is witnessing widespread protests as thousands of people take to the streets, waving banners and flags in a strong demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Protesters accuse the government of attacking democracy and prolonging the Gaza war for political gains. On Wednesday, large crowds gathered outside Netanyahu’s official residence in Jerusalem and on major streets in Tel Aviv, chanting slogans against the government while holding Israeli flags and placards demanding the release of hostages from Gaza. Due to the intensity of the demonstrations, several key roads across…

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San Francisco: Twitter’s iconic blue bird logo, once a symbol of social media identity, has now found a new owner through an auction. Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, he has implemented several major changes, including rebranding the platform as ‘X.’ Now, the emblematic blue bird that once adorned Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco has been auctioned off. How Much Did the Blue Bird Sell For? According to the auction company’s PR team, the blue bird was sold for $34,375 (approximately ₹30 lakh). Weighing about 254 kg, the sign…

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Dhaka: The Bangladesh Army has mobilized a large number of soldiers and armored vehicles in the capital, Dhaka, amid rising political tensions. Reports indicate that 100 soldiers from each brigade have been called to gather in the city. The move comes amid growing rifts between the Bangladesh Army and Students Against Discrimination, an organization leading anti-Hasina protests. According to North East News, troops from the crucial 9th Infantry Division, based in Savar, have started entering Dhaka in phases. High-ranking security officials have reportedly stated that it may take a few…

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Rome: A Catholic school teacher in Italy has been suspended after being discovered working as a model on the adult content platform OnlyFans. The 20-year-old teacher, Elena Maraga, was identified by a parent who spotted her on the website. The parent then shared the discovery with others through WhatsApp group chats and Facebook, sparking outrage among the school community. According to a report by The Telegraph, a group of parents formally complained to the school administration, which led to Maraga’s suspension. However, she has strongly opposed the decision, arguing that…

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Washington: The United States has taken a significant step toward improving relations with the Afghan Taliban. Following the release of an American citizen who had been held captive for over two years, the U.S. government has lifted multi-million-dollar bounties on three senior Taliban leaders—Sirajuddin Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the removal of these rewards, noting that Sirajuddin and Abdul Aziz are brothers, while Yahya is their cousin. The U.S. had previously offered substantial monetary rewards for information leading to their capture, citing…

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Tel Aviv: After nearly six weeks of ceasefire, hostilities have resumed between Israel and Hamas. During the ceasefire period, Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas freed around 150 hostages who had been abducted during the deadly October 7, 2023, attack. However, reports indicate that Hamas is still holding around 60 hostages. With no agreement reached on extending the ceasefire, Israel has intensified its attacks on Gaza over the past few days, resulting in the deaths of approximately 500 people. On Sunday alone, Israel conducted multiple airstrikes on Gaza,…

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New Delhi – In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, currently on a five-day official visit to India, spoke candidly about his engagements so far, his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the growing synergy between India and New Zealand. Luxon, who is also the chief guest at this year’s Raisina Dialogue, emphasized the need to shift the bilateral relationship “from neutral to gear.” “It’s been an absolutely fantastic visit” Welcoming PM Luxon to India, we began by asking about the significance of this…

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Istanbul — Turkish police have arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a prominent political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a sweeping operation that has sent shockwaves across Turkey’s political landscape and triggered concerns over democratic backsliding. İmamoğlu, widely viewed as the most formidable opponent to Erdoğan’s two-decade grip on power, was detained early Wednesday during a raid on his residence. His arrest follows mounting pressure from Turkish authorities, including a recent move by a university to invalidate his diploma — a credential required to contest presidential elections. The timing of…

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