Donald Trump said he has nothing to do with the Russia-Ukraine war after Zelenskyy urged him to visit Ukraine. Donald Trump termed the Russia-Ukraine war as former President Joe Biden’s war and accused Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy of colluding with Biden in doing an “absolutely horrible job in allowing the travesty to begin”. Trump’s statement…
Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez board the Blue Origin rocket ahead of their 11-minute flight to space today. Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King and Kerianne Flynn flew to space today for 11 minutes in the Blue Origin NS-31. The no-pilot automatic rocket took off at 9.30am from Texas and will pass…
Karenna Groff’s family was going to celebrate her birthday when their plane crashed in upstate NYC. Former MIT soccer player Karena Groff who was named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year died in a plane crash along with six other people including her family members in upstate New York on Saturday. After they were…
Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing online criticism after taking part in Vaisakhi celebrations in Ottawa this weekend without publicly recognising Palm Sunday, which fell on the same day.Photographed wearing a yellow turban and serving food at a Sikh langar, Carney’s presence at the festival drew praise from members of the Sikh community—but also sparked…
Image used for representative image ADDIS: Ethiopia is conducting forced evictions on an “unprecedented” scale, Amnesty International said on Monday, urging authorities to “immediately pause” urban renewal projects.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in power since 2018, is spearheading a “corridor project” in which streets in the capital and in cities across the country have been renovated…
Bruno Retailleau, French Interior Minister, is visiting Rabat. He will discuss security with Abdelouafi Laftit, Moroccan counterpart. Talks will cover migration, organised crime, and drug trafficking. Relations between France and Morocco improved after France recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. France’s ties with Algeria have deteriorated. Algeria asked 12 French officials to leave. RABAT: French…
Beijing warned Britain on Monday against “politicising” an unfolding spat over the future of Chinese-owned British Steel after legislation was approved to prevent the shutdown of the last British factory that can make steel from scratch. A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry urged the British government on Monday to “avoid politicising trade cooperation or linking…
Japan seeks quick resolution to US tariffs as profits decline. Economic Revitalisation Minister Ryosei Akazawa will negotiate in Washington this week. He aims to review Trump’s tariffs. Japanese firms are major US investors. Vehicles form a large part of Japan’s exports to the US. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba discussed the tariff impact with Singapore’s Prime…
Singapore has lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0-2% due to the anticipated impact of US tariffs on global trade. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased monetary policy in response to economic concerns stemming from the US-China trade war. The trade war is expected to negatively affect global trade, economic growth, and business…
In eastern part of Germany, the Sorbian community keeps alive the tradition of intricately decorating Easter eggs, a practice dating back to the Middle Ages. These eggs, adorned with wax using needles or goose quills, carry symbolic meaning, such as bestowing diligence. Despite challenges like bird flu, artisans continue to pass down this cultural heritage,…
