Category: World

A Look Back at Iceland’s Groundbreaking Women’s Day Off

Anil Jaiswal

(Lucknow): What Happens When Women Take a Day Off? Have you ever stopped to consider what would happen if every woman in the world took a day off? No work, no cooking, no household chores—just a single day where women stepped away and let the world run without them. Would everything grind to a halt? Would the economy collapse, or would the world find a way to function? While this question might sound theoretical, in Iceland, it was a reality. On October 24, 1975, Icelandic women took a bold step…

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NASA Launches Satellite to Search for Water on the Moon

Arijit Bose

Florida: In a significant step toward future lunar exploration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a satellite aimed at detecting water on the Moon. The dishwasher-sized satellite was successfully launched into space on Wednesday, February 26, from Florida. This mission seeks to determine the exact locations of water on the lunar surface, a critical resource for upcoming lunar missions. Scientists believe that permanently shadowed craters near the Moon’s poles could potentially hold water ice, which would be invaluable for sustaining future human exploration and supporting deep-space missions.…

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Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey: Ghana’s First Female Boxing World Champion Defies the Odds

Arijit Bose
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Accra – Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey has made history as Ghana’s first female world boxing champion, overcoming societal barriers and family opposition to achieve her dream. Her journey, rooted in the working-class neighborhood of Jamestown, Accra, highlights both the deep-seated boxing culture of the region and the entrenched gender biases that discourage women from stepping into the ring. A Fighting Spirit Against All Odds Growing up in Jamestown, a community known for producing boxing legends, Quartey faced immense pressure from her family to abandon her aspirations. In Ghana, boxing remains largely male-dominated,…

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China Expands Influence in South Pacific with New Cook Islands Security Agreement

Arijit Bose
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Wellington – A new security agreement between China and the Cook Islands has raised concerns in New Zealand and Australia over Beijing’s growing presence in the South Pacific. The agreement, signed last week, marks a significant step in China’s deepening ties with Pacific nations and has prompted calls for a reassessment of regional security strategies. Agreement Raises Regional Tensions New Zealand officials expressed unease over the lack of prior consultation before the agreement was finalized. Foreign Minister James Ryan stated, “Our relationship with the Cook Islands is built on mutual trust…

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Donald Trump Calls France America’s ‘Oldest Ally’; Macron Stresses Commitment to ‘Long-Standing Peace’

Arijit Bose

Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump referred to France as America’s “oldest ally” and emphasized the strength of their historical collaboration, while French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their shared commitment to global peace. Trump, in a post on X, stated, “France is America’s oldest ally. From the start, our beloved collaboration has been a force for peace, freedom, and prosperity.” His statement highlighted the deep-rooted diplomatic ties between the two nations, which date back to the American Revolutionary War. Macron, in response, underscored the significance of their alliance, saying, “We…

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EU President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to India Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties

Arijit Bose
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New Delhi – The impending visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India underscores the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the European Union (EU) and India, according to Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union’s Delegation to India. Set to take place on February 27-28, 2025, this high-profile visit will also mark the first time that the entire European Commission College of Commissioners, equivalent to the EU’s government, will participate in bilateral negotiations in New Delhi. Strengthening the India-EU Relationship Speaking ahead of the visit, Ambassador Delphin…

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Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Resumes

Arijit Bose

Kuala Lumpur: More than a decade after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a renewed search operation has been launched to locate the missing aircraft. Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced on Tuesday that Ocean Infinity, a maritime research company, has restarted efforts to find the Boeing 777 that vanished on March 8, 2014, with 239 passengers on board. Renewed Hope in the Search for MH370 Loke commended Ocean Infinity’s proactive approach in deploying search vessels for the renewed mission. However, he noted that negotiations between the Malaysian…

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Thousands Gather at Vatican to Pray for Pope Francis’ Health

Arijit Bose

Vatican City – Thousands of faithful congregated at St. Peter’s Square, offering prayers for Pope Francis as he battles a serious illness. The attendees expressed gratitude for his leadership, sorrow for his suffering, and hope for his recovery. After spending 11 days in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis, 88, has shown modest improvement. However, doctors remain concerned due to his pneumonia in both lungs and his underlying health conditions. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, led a 45-minute prayer session, during which worshippers fingered rosary beads and held…

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Three World Records to be Set at Maha Kumbh on February 24-25

Anil Jaiswal

(Prayagraj): Three World Records to be Set on February 24 and 25 at MahaKumbh, Guinness World Records Team to Arrive Tomorrow Three world records are set to be made on February 24 and 25. These records were originally scheduled for February 14-17, but the dates were extended due to the large crowds. One record was already set on February 14 when 300 sanitation workers carried out a river cleaning campaign. The Guinness World Records team will arrive tomorrow, February 22, to witness these record-breaking events. Preparations have been completed by…

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Who is Kash Patel? First Indian-Origin Nominee For FBI Director Post

Arijit Bose

Courtesy – Zee News Washington: Kash Patel or Kashyap Pramod Vinod ‘Kash’ Patel is all set to create history as he advanced to final senate confirmation vote, inching closer to head the FBI, America’s premier investigating agency. With his confirmation by the senate, Patel will become the FBI’s not only first Indian-origin Director but first Asian-descent leader. Patel is likely to succeed Christopher Wray, also a nominee of President Donald Trump, for a term that is supposed to last 10 years but hasn’t in recent years. Two of the immediate…

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