Controversy Surrounds Invitation of Banu Mushtaq to Inaugurate Mysuru Dasara Festival Renowned author and International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq has found herself at the center of a heated debate following her invitation to inaugurate the prestigious Mysuru Dasara festival in Karnataka, India. The Festivities and the Furor Last week, the Congress government of Karnataka ...
Tragedy Strikes Kyiv In the wake of the second largest aerial attack of the war, Kyiv mourns the loss of at least 23 individuals, including four children. The city’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, has declared a day of mourning to pay respects to the victims as a massive recovery effort is underway at the five-storey block ...
White House Names Replacement for CDC Director In a swift move, the White House has announced a new director for the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following the abrupt departure of its previous leader. Jim O’Neill, currently serving as the deputy to Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, will take over from ...
Thai Court Removes Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Over Controversial Phone Call In a stunning turn of events, a Thai court has ousted suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, citing ethics violations stemming from a contentious phone call with Cambodia’s former leader. This decision has thrown the kingdom into a fresh wave of political chaos. ...
The Tragic Tale of Usindiso Building: A Memorial of Fire and Loss Blackened by soot, the gutted and derelict remains of South Africa’s infamous Usindiso building in central Johannesburg are an unintentional memorial to the 76 people who died here in a devastating fire two years ago. A Survivor’s Story: Escaping the Flames One of ...
UK Bars Israeli Delegation from Defence Exhibition in London In a bold move, the UK has announced that no Israeli government delegation will be invited to a global defence exhibition in London next month due to the ongoing Gaza war. “The Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its military operation in Gaza is wrong,” a ...
Israel Recovers Body of Hostage in Gaza as Major Assault Looms In a dramatic turn of events, Israel’s military successfully retrieved the body of one hostage and the remains of another in Gaza on Friday. The recovered body was identified as Ilan Weiss, 56, from Kibbutz Be’eri, while the other hostage remains unidentified, according to ...
The Night Kyiv Was Under Siege: Russia’s Second-Biggest Aerial Attack In a devastating assault on Kyiv, Russia unleashed its second-biggest aerial attack since invading Ukraine, leaving at least 21 people dead, including four children. The bombardment damaged buildings belonging to the European Union and the British Council, prompting strong reactions from EU and UK officials. ...
Trump Administration Proposes New Rule to Limit Duration of Foreign Students in the US In a bold move, the Trump administration unveiled a new rule on Wednesday that aims to restrict the length of time foreign students can study in the United States. This rule specifically targets visas for foreign students, cultural exchange programs, and ...
The Mexican Senate Meeting Turns Violent In a shocking turn of events, a meeting of the Mexican Senate escalated into chaos as a high-ranking member erupted in anger over not being given the opportunity to speak. The altercation unfolded between two prominent senators during a session that had already been marked by a contentious debate ...
Layla Al-Khalifa
Layla Al-Khalifa
Layla Al-Khalifa