Daily Archives: April 17, 2024

Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire

COPENHAGEN, 16 Apr: A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire of the 17th-century...

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far...

ISLAMABAD, 16 Apr: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign...

Ukrainian president signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia’s aggression

KYIV, 16 Apr: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a controversial law Tuesday, days after it was passed by parliament, potentially helping Kyiv to boost...

More homes flooded in Russian region bordering Kazakhstan, other areas

MOSCOW, 16 Apr: Nearly 14,500 homes have been flooded in a Russian region bordering Kazakhstan after water levels spiked in a local river, local...

The German chancellor presses China on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

BEIJING, 196 Apr: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday to pressure Russia to end its “insane campaign”...

Biden administration announces new partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

WASHINGTON, 16 Apr: President Joe Biden’s administration will help 50 countries identify and respond to infectious diseases, with the goal of preventing pandemics like...

Modi has given guarantee to bring UCC in country: Shah

KOTDWAR, 16 Apr: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a "guarantee" to bring a uniform civil code (UCC) in the country on the same...