Category: World

Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dispatched 700 tons of critical food supplies to assist victims of devastating floods that have ravaged numerous districts in Somalia. This initiative is part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian mission to aid countries impacted by natural disasters. Support for 150,000 Affected Families The aid, aimed at alleviating the suffering of flood victims, aligns with the UAE’s leadership’s directives to support humanitarian efforts worldwide. The shipment is designed to meet the immediate needs of 150,000 individuals from families affected by the floods. The food…

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Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has labeled Yemen’s Houthi movement as “a threat to Israel and the entire region,” warning of severe consequences for their continued aggression. Netanyahu’s remarks come on the heels of significant Israeli airstrikes on Yemeni infrastructure. Targets Struck in Yemen The Israeli military confirmed it attacked key locations, including the ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, as well as the Hezyaz power plant in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital. The strikes reportedly targeted facilities used by Houthi fighters for operational purposes. Speaking from Tel Aviv’s Air…

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Rubkona: In a critical move to curb the ongoing cholera outbreak, South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has launched a week-long vaccination drive aimed at immunizing over 300,000 individuals in Rubkona County, Unity State, a hotspot for the epidemic. Nationwide Efforts to Combat Cholera The vaccination campaign, which spans four counties, is supported by key international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), along with several other partners. The initiative underscores the collaborative effort to combat the outbreak, with Rubkona County…

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Los Angeles: California Governor Gavin Newsom is under intense scrutiny following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that have razed over 10,000 buildings, claimed at least ten lives, and displaced thousands of residents. The inferno, which has been raging since Tuesday, has reignited criticism over Newsom’s decision to cut over USD 100 million in funding for forest resilience and wildfire prevention in the 2024–25 state budget. The budget cuts, approved in June 2024, reduced allocations across seven critical programs aimed at mitigating wildfire risks. The Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that…

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Washington: In a candid interaction with reporters, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden firmly stated that he has no plans to pardon himself before leaving office on January 20, asserting he has done nothing wrong. Biden, who has already issued a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, hinted that additional pardons might be forthcoming but emphasized they would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The speculation around a potential self-pardon gained momentum as Biden prepares to step down, leaving the White House for President-elect Donald Trump, whose own legal challenges have…

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NEW YORK: In a historic and unprecedented ruling, a Manhattan court found US President-elect Donald Trump guilty of concealing hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels but spared him from prison time or financial penalties. The court sentenced Trump to an unconditional discharge, the mildest form of criminal punishment, days before he is set to assume office for his second term. The ruling by Judge Juan Merchan comes after Trump’s conviction in May 2024 on 34 charges of falsifying company records. These charges stemmed from his alleged efforts to…

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New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has sought to quell concerns surrounding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) epidemic currently spreading in India. The organization clarified on Wednesday that Chinese health authorities had confirmed that there are no unusual outbreak patterns or strain on the healthcare system in China, where the virus has also been reported. India has recorded eight confirmed HMPV cases so far, with a six-month-old girl in Mumbai being the latest case, marking the third such instance in Maharashtra. Other states such as Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka…

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Washington: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, was buried following a state funeral and a week of tributes. His passing marked the end of an era for the last member of the Greatest Generation, with many Americans and political figures honoring his legacy. Carter, who had been under hospice care since February 2023, received a ceremonial send-off in Washington, D.C., with his flag-draped casket lying in state at the U.S. Capitol, where thousands…

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Washington: In a landmark decision, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially signed into law a bill declaring October as “Hindu Heritage Month” in the state. This move was celebrated by the Hindu community in Ohio, marking a significant step toward recognizing their cultural and spiritual contributions to American society. The legislation, which had been in the works for two years, was signed into law in the presence of former state senator Niraj Antani, who was instrumental in sponsoring and advancing the bill. Along with Antani, numerous state community leaders were…

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New Delhi — India has extended the visa of Sheikh Hasina, the exiled former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, just a day after the interim administration in Bangladesh, headed by Mohammad Yunus, revoked her passport along with 96 others. The move has drawn attention amid rising demands for Hasina’s extradition following her departure from Bangladesh in August 2024, after a student-led movement forced her to flee the country. Sheikh Hasina, who led the Awami League (AL) for 16 years, has been living in India since fleeing Bangladesh, where her party’s rule was…

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