December 18, 2024 3:43 pm

Day: December 13, 2024

G7 to meet on Syria, government pledges ‘rule of law’

G7 leaders will attempt Friday to forge a common approach to the new government of Syria, which has pledged to protect the rule of law after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Assad fled Syria after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group and its allies, which brought […]

The longest-living vertebrate could offer clues to extending the human lifespan, scientists say

The Greenland shark is known to be elusive, for years effectively hiding its most astounding traits. The sluggish creatures lurk primarily in the deep, cold waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans and are the only sharks to withstand the freezing temperatures year-round. Some individuals of the species might have been swimming there since colonial […]

BJP Alleges U.S. ‘Deep State’ Conspiracy Against India, Sparking Tensions

New Delhi — In a controversial statement, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that U.S. “deep state” elements are conspiring with political opponents in India to destabilize the country. The accusation, posted on the BJP’s official X account on Dec. 5, highlights claims of U.S. government funding for the Organized Crime and Corruption […]

White House Briefing:

Protecting Minorities in Bangladesh is a Top Priority, Says John Kirby The Voice News Desk The United States has emphasized that the protection of religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh is of utmost importance. On Thursday, during a press briefing at the White House, John Kirby, the Strategic Communications Coordinator for the National Security Council […]

Former Premier League Star Sentenced to 20 Years in China for Corruption

In a significant legal development, a former Premier League soccer star has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in China for charges related to corruption. The athlete, whose identity has not been officially disclosed, was found guilty of accepting bribes and abusing his position of power. The court in Beijing handed down the sentence, […]

‘Climate of Terror’: Migrants and Asylum Seekers in New York Brace for Trump’s Return

More than 200,000 migrants and asylum seekers have arrived in New York City over the past two years, many of them fleeing poverty, political unrest, and violence. As the city grapples with its most significant migrant influx in decades, the looming return of Donald Trump to the White House has left many in fear of […]

The Dramatic Fall of Bashar al-Assad: Implications for Syria and the Middle East

In a development that has sent shockwaves across the globe, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has collapsed in just 13 days, marking a seismic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Fleeing with his family, Assad has sought refuge in Russia, while rebels have taken control of the country. This sudden turn of events raises […]

François Bayrou Appointed as France’s New Prime Minister

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as the new prime minister, aiming to stabilize a government shaken by recent political turmoil. The announcement on Friday follows a week of uncertainty after the previous prime minister, Michel Barnier, was ousted through a no-confidence vote. Bayrou, a 73-year-old veteran politician, is the founder […]

After much drama, Allu Arjun has finally been granted bail.

The situation has been rapidly changing since Allu Arjun’s arrest. After his arrest, the superstar was taken to Chikkadpally Police Station in Hyderabad, the station where the complaint against him was filed. Following a preliminary investigation at the station, he was taken to Gandhi Hospital for a medical check-up. After the medical examination, he was […]

Trump Invites Xi Jinping to Inauguration: An Unprecedented Move

United States President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration ceremony in January, a move that has sparked widespread discussion in political and diplomatic circles. The invitation, confirmed by Trump’s incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt, is seen as highly unusual, given the historically tense relations between the two countries. Karoline […]