Category: World

New Delhi: Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night in New Delhi at the age of 92, following a prolonged battle with age-related illnesses. Singh served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was renowned for his pivotal role in shaping modern India’s economic framework, particularly the liberalization reforms of 1991. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden extended their condolences, calling Singh “a true statesman” and praising his political bravery and strategic vision. Biden emphasized that Singh’s leadership laid the groundwork…

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Thimphu: Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck led a solemn prayer ceremony at the Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong on Friday to honor the late Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. The service was attended by Bhutanese Prime Minister, the Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, and high-ranking officials from both governments. Similar prayer rituals were conducted across all 20 Dzongkhags, according to a statement shared on Facebook by King Wangchuck. The post noted that “His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and Their Majesties the Queen Mothers offered…

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Islamabad: Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makki, the deputy leader of the outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawa and brother-in-law of Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, passed away after a heart attack. At a private hospital in Lahore, Abdul Rahman Makki was receiving treatment for high diabetes after becoming unwell a few days ago, according to the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), also known as Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT). “Makki passed away in the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest early this morning,” a JuD official told PTI. In 2020, an anti-terrorism court sentenced Makki, the brother-in-law of JuD head Hafiz…

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Seoul: The South Korean intelligence service has confirmed that Ukrainian forces captured a North Korean soldier who had been sent to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. This development underscores the growing military collaboration between North Korea and Russia, which has intensified since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Pyongyang has deployed hundreds of soldiers, some to the Kursk border area, where Ukraine launched a surprise invasion in August. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service reported that the captured soldier, who had been injured, was taken by Ukrainian troops, although the…

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Abu Dhabi, UAE — Economy Middle East and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have officially announced their collaboration for the second edition of the Economy Middle East Summit, scheduled to take place on May 15, 2025. The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Mohammed Al Mheiri, Chief Communication Officer of ADGM, and Joe Chidiac, CEO of JC Media Group and Publisher of Economy Middle East. Building on the success of the inaugural summit in 2024, this year’s theme, “Bridging Sectors, Building Economic Growth,” aims to…

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Jerusalem: In a remarkable archaeological find, a 1,700-year-old porcelain oil lamp adorned with symbols tied to the Jewish Temple was unearthed near Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) revealed the discovery  emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. “This unique oil lamp, which in an exciting manner bears the symbols of the Temple, connects the lights of the past with the Chanukah holiday of today and expresses the deep and long-standing connection of the nation of Israel to its heritage and to the Temple’s memory,” said Rabbi Amichai…

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Washington: The World Health Organization (WHO) has once again become a focal point of controversy amid claims that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s transition team is advocating for the United States to sever ties with the organization. Trump initially began the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the WHO in 2020, alleging that the agency was overly deferential to China. His successor, President Joe Biden, reversed this decision, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the global health body. This debate raises broader questions about the effectiveness of global health governance, particularly…

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Tel Aviv: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed concerns over the potential stagnation of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, stating on Wednesday that Israeli forces would maintain “security control” in Gaza even if an agreement is reached. “Security control in Gaza will remain in the hands of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces),” Katz said during a visit to a buffer zone along the Gaza-Egypt border. He emphasized that Israeli soldiers would remain stationed in security zones, buffer areas, and control positions throughout the Gaza Strip to ensure the safety of Israeli…

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Tel Aviv – Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, issued a stern warning to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, declaring that Israel would destroy their infrastructure and “decapitate” their leadership. This marks the first public acknowledgment of Israel’s involvement in the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, further intensifying the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. Speaking at a memorial service for local security personnel, Katz stated, “We will hit [the Houthis’] strategic infrastructure and decapitate its leaders. We will treat Hodeidah and Sanaa the same way we treated Haniyeh, Sinwar, and Nasrallah…

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Yakutia — Russian experts revealed the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a newborn mammoth, discovered in the permafrost-covered region of Yakutia. The 50,000-year-old female mammoth, named “Yana” after the river basin where it was found, was displayed to the public. Discovered this summer, Yana is one of only seven complete mammoth remains ever found, and experts claim that it is the best-preserved mammoth corpse in the world. The mammoth, which was estimated to be around one year old at the time of its death, offers an invaluable glimpse into the past.…

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