Category: World

New Delhi: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang is scheduled to visit India for a four-day trip starting Tuesday, following an invitation from India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. During his visit, Yang will engage in discussions with Jaishankar on various important regional and global matters of shared interest. The visit will also include a meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu. In addition to New Delhi, Yang will travel to Bengaluru, where he is expected to visit the Indian Institute of Science and Infosys. The trip offers…

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Washington: According to a report by Politico, US President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order  which will officially withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and halt further funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). A White House official confirmed that the executive order’s signing, initially scheduled for an earlier date, has been rescheduled for Tuesday. The UNHRC, tasked with addressing human rights violations and promoting human rights globally, has come under…

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Washington — In a bold and controversial statement, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk referred to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as a “criminal organization,” asserting that “it’s time for it to die.” Musk made the comment on his social media platform X, igniting widespread debate across political and diplomatic circles. Musk’s remarks were in response to a post detailing that senior USAID officials had been placed on administrative leave after reportedly attempting to physically prevent DOGE personnel from accessing agency networks. The incident underscores growing tensions within U.S. government…

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The largest sentence was formed using 14,505 balls as part of MCA’s grand celebration to commemorate the stadium’s historic milestone Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)  added another momentous chapter in its remarkable history by becoming the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for the ‘Largest Cricket Ball Sentence’ as part of their celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In a special tribute to the day the cricket journey began at the Wankhede Stadium, the record was created on the anniversary of the stadium’s first-ever…

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London: The United Kingdom is preparing to become the first country in the world to implement legislation that will make it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate sexualized images of children. This unprecedented move comes in response to a disturbing rise in AI-driven child abuse content, with criminals increasingly utilizing technology to manipulate real images of minors for malicious purposes. In a landmark decision announced on Saturday, the UK government revealed that under the new law, it will become illegal to develop, possess, or distribute AI systems capable…

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Geneva – In a closed-door meeting last week, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) urged global leaders to intervene in an attempt to convince the United States to reverse its decision to withdraw from the organization. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the U.S. exit would deprive the world’s health body of vital information on disease outbreaks, potentially leading to dire global health consequences. Financial Strain and Global Health Impact According to internal conference notes obtained by The Associated Press, the meeting also saw growing concerns about WHO’s…

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Seoul – North Korea has publicly denounced recent remarks made by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, who referred to the country as a “rogue state” in a radio interview. The regime in Pyongyang called the comments “nonsense,” and vowed to take “tough counteraction” against any provocative actions from the United States. The statement, issued by North Korea’s foreign ministry, marks the first official criticism of the incoming administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Rubio’s remarks had characterized both Iran and North Korea as “rogue states” that the U.S. must confront when shaping…

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Brussels – As the European Union’s leaders gathered in Brussels for a historic “triple first” summit, the primary focus was on bolstering Europe’s defenses against Russia’s ongoing aggression. The meeting marked the first gathering of all 27 EU leaders since the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, the first-ever defense-focused discussion of its kind, and the first time the EU has met with a British prime minister since Brexit. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has propelled European nations to increase military spending. However, EU officials admit that, despite mounting concerns…

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Washington: Tulsi Gabbard, nominated to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by President Donald Trump, appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing, addressing concerns raised by both Democratic and Republican senators. Known for her controversial stances on foreign policy and past statements, Gabbard confronted criticisms head-on, defending her loyalty to the U.S. Constitution and her commitment to national security. In her opening remarks, Gabbard rejected accusations that she has shown sympathy toward authoritarian figures like Bashar al-Assad or Muammar Gaddafi, stating, “I have no love for Assad or…

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Washington: On January 30, 2025, NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams made history by surpassing Peggy Whitson’s record for the longest total spacewalking duration by a female astronaut. Williams broke Whitson’s previous record of 60 hours and 21 minutes during a spacewalk conducted as part of Expedition 72 aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS confirmed the achievement on X, saying, “NASA astronaut Suni Williams just surpassed former astronaut Peggy Whitson’s total spacewalking time of 60 hours and 21 minutes today. Suni continues to remove radio communications equipment outdoors in…

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