Category: World

Tel Aviv: Recent leaks have exposed alleged plans by Israel to launch a strategic offensive against Iran, a development that has sent shockwaves through the global political and security landscape. The New York Times has reported on a leaked document from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, providing details of Israel’s preparations for a potential military operation targeting Iran. These revelations come amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, with both nations issuing stark warnings and intensifying military activities. The Leaked Documents The leaked materials, which surfaced on pro-Iran Telegram accounts…

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Aleppo: The recent developments in Aleppo signify a pivotal moment in Syria’s prolonged civil conflict, with significant ramifications both locally and regionally. The rebel offensive, spearheaded by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), marks a dramatic resurgence in Aleppo, a city that has been emblematic of Syria’s war-torn history. Key Developments: Rebel Advance: Rebel fighters, led by HTS, launched a coordinated assault on Aleppo, seizing control of key neighborhoods and altering the balance of power in the region. This marks HTS’s return to Aleppo after being ousted over a decade ago by…

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London: Krish Arora, a 10-year-old Indian-British child from Hounslow, West London, has captured international attention for his exceptional intelligence. With an IQ score of 162, he ranks among the top 1% of the world’s smartest individuals, surpassing the estimated IQs of legendary figures like Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. Mensa Membership and Academic Aspirations Krish’s remarkable intellect has earned him a place in Mensa, the prestigious high IQ society. Starting in September, he will attend the exclusive Queen Elizabeth’s School, where he hopes to encounter more challenging academic material. Speaking…

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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early 2025 following an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit will be part of the annual India-Russia leadership meetings, reinforcing the strong ties between the two nations. According to Kremlin adviser Yury Ushakov, the visit’s tentative dates will be finalized early next year. Strengthening Bilateral Relations The visit aims to deepen cooperation in critical sectors such as trade, energy, and defense. This builds on the long-standing strategic partnership between India and Russia. Putin’s last visit to…

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Melbourne: A bill was discussed in the Senate, the upper house of the Australian Parliament which provides for a ban on the use of social media by children under the age of 16. The lower house of the Parliament, the House of Representatives, has already approved this bill unanimously. Under this bill, a fine of up to 50 million US dollars (33 million US dollars) can be imposed for not preventing underage children from creating accounts on TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit and X. The bill is expected to get the…

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New York: India has been re-elected as a member of the United Nations Peacekeeping Commission for 2025-2026. India’s current term in the commission was ending on December 31. India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said in a post on the social media platform ‘X’, ‘India has been re-elected to the United Nations Peacekeeping Commission (PBC) for 2025-2026. As a founding member and a major contributor to UN peacekeeping, India is committed to continue its association with the PBC to work towards global peace and stability. The PBC has 31…

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Guyana: President Dr. Mohammad Irfan Ali honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Modi) with Guyana’s highest honour ‘The Order of Excellence’. After honouring him, the President of Guyana said in his address that Prime Minister Modi is doing extraordinary service to different countries at the global level. His skillful statesmanship and important steps have been taken to deepen the relations between India and Guyana. President Mohammad Irfan Ali said that by using technology, new discoveries and digitalization, work should be done to reduce the gap between the two countries rather…

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New York: The world’s oldest man, John Tinniswood, has died at the age of 112. Guinness World Records (GWR) issued a statement  stating that John Tinniswood died on November 25, 2024, at an old age care home in Southport, England. His family told GWR that he was enjoying music and dance until his death. Born on August 26, 1912, Tinniswood held the record for the world’s oldest living person from April 2024, following the death of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Perez of Venezuela. According to Guinness World Records, Tinniswood had no…

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Dhaka: ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das has said that ISKCON does not take responsibility for any statement or activity of Chinmay Krishna Das. Announcing this at a press conference in Dhaka, he said that Chinmay Prabhu has been expelled recently. This statement came at a time when the controversy deepened after the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmay Krishna Das in Bangladesh. Das was arrested on Monday in Chittagong for making inflammatory statements against Bangladesh and a case of sedition was registered against him. After his arrest, ISKCON supporters…

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