Daily Archives: May 18, 2023

India’s April heatwaves were 30 times more likely due to climate change: Study

New Delhi, 17 May: Human-caused climate change made April's record-breaking heatwaves in Bangladesh, India, Laos and Thailand at least 30 times more likely, according...

G20 Meeting in Srinagar opportunity for J&K to Showcase its true Potential: Union...

Jammu, 17 May: The G20 meeting in Srinagar next week is a "big opportunity" for Jammu and Kashmir to showcase its true potential, Union...

It’s important to de-risk global economy in era of volatility and uncertainty: Jaishankar

Brussels, 17 May: In the era of volatility and uncertainty, it's important to de-risk the global economy and yet to ensure that there is...

Manipur violence: SC directs state govt to take steps to foster confidence, ensure peace...

NEW DELHI, 17 May: The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the Manipur government to take steps to foster confidence and ensure peace and tranquility in...

Pakistan’s Punjab govt gives Imran Khan 24-hour deadline to handover ‘terrorists’ hiding at his...

Lahore, 17 (PTI): The interim government in Pakistan’s Punjab province has given a 24-hour deadline to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief Imran Khan...

Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

RALEIGH, N.C., 17 May (AP) — Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy will become law in North Carolina after the state’s...

Exceptional rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 6, cancel Formula One Grand Prix

ROME, 17 May (AP) — Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least six...

West Must Confront ‘Cold War’ With China: Former UK PM In Taiwan

London, 17 May (AFP): British former prime minister Liz Truss, on a visit to Taiwan Wednesday, will set up a full-throated clash with both...

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Accompanies Him For Spy Satellite Inspection

South Korea, 17 May (AFP): Leader Kim Jong Un has inspected North Korea's first military spy satellite and gave the go-ahead for its "future...

Australia: Truck driver charged after 7 children seriously injured in collision with school bus

CANBERRA, Australia, 17 May (AP) — A truck driver was charged Wednesday after seven children were hospitalized with serious injuries when he rear-ended a...

Nepal’s Sherpa guide regains title for most climbs of Mount Everest after 27th trip

KATHMANDU, Nepal , 17 May (AP) — One of the greatest mountain guides regained his title for the most climbs of Mount Everest after...

Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea

WELLINGTON, New Zealand , 17 May (AP) — Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit...

39 missing after Chinese fishing boat capsizes in the middle of the Indian Ocean

BEIJING , 17 May (AP) — Several ships and aircraft searched Wednesday for 39 people reported missing after a Chinese fishing boat capsized in...

Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation

LONDON , 17 May (AP) — The world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the...

Indonesian police suspect Chinese tourist tortured, killed girlfriend before taking own life

DENPASAR, Indonesia, 17 May (AP) — Indonesian police investigating the deaths of a Chinese couple whose bodies were found bloodied and naked at a...

South Korean, Canadian leaders vow cooperation on clean energy, North Korea threat

SEOUL, South Korea, 17 May (AP) — The leaders of South Korea and Canada on Wednesday vowed to strengthen their security and economic cooperation...

Russia freezes bank accounts of Finland’s diplomatic missions, prompting cash payments

HELSINKI, May 17 (AP) — Russia has frozen the bank accounts of Finland’s diplomatic representations in Moscow and St. Petersburg, disrupting money flow and...

India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group...

New Delhi, 17 (PTI): India and Pakistan are set to renew their football rivalry after nearly five years as the two neighbouring countries have...

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open

ROME, 17 May (AP) — Twenty-year-old Danish player Holger Rune recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months, beating...

10 KM world record-holder Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya suspended for suspected doping

MONACO , 17 May (AP) — Kenyan distance runner Rhonex Kipruto, the 10-kilometer road running world record-holder, has been suspended for suspected doping, the...