Joe Biden says Gaza crisis is ‘front of mind’

March 12, 2024

As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan commences, US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is “front of mind” during this festival. “As Muslims gather around the world over the coming days and weeks to break their fast, the suffering of the Palestinian people...

South Korea on way to suspend licenses of 5,000 trainee doctors

March 12, 2024

The South Korean health ministry sent prior notices on Monday to suspend the medical licenses of around 5,000 trainee doctors who have defied an order to return to work and have been protesting against the government’s proposal to increase medical school admissions, reported Yonhap News Agency. Deputy Health Minister Jun...

Sri Lanka’s main opposition parties boycott IMF review meeting

March 12, 2024

After the Opposition in Sri Lanka on Sunday declined President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation to attend a review meeting of the IMF bailout programme, only the Tamil National Alliance, took part in Monday’s meeting with the global lender to help the cash-strapped nation to overcome the financial crisis. The International Monetary...

Israel prepares for new Gaza pier for delivering aid

March 12, 2024

Israel’s Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant on Sunday sailed together with Israeli naval forces near the shores of Gaza, in order to assess the work planned for the establishment of a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the area. The Minister was briefed on the work undertaken...

Biden vows to stand up against Russia, China

March 9, 2024

US President Joe Biden delivered his fourth State of the Union address and told the nation in his annual address on Thursday that the American economy is the “envy of the world” and the US stands up against China’s unfair economic practices. Touting his policy towards China, Biden said: “We’re...

China criticises ‘bewildering’ US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington

March 9, 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its “bewildering” trade policy, describing it as a series of “unfathomable absurdities,” CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the...

Israeli raids on Khan Younis towers spotlights Hamas-Qatar rift

March 9, 2024

Israeli raids on a residential tower district have drawn attention to a growing rift between Hamas and Qatar. In recent days, Israeli forces have been operating against Hamas in the Hamad Tower district of Khan Yunis. This complex of 40 residential buildings is named after Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin...

Zardari set to be elected as Pak prez, says PM Sharif

March 9, 2024

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman and former Pakistan President Asif Zardari will be the candidate of the allied parties in the presidential election on March 9, Sharif said while speaking at a dinner hosted in honour of the allied parties’ leaders. The coalition government secured two-thirds of the votes in...

British PM Sunak honoured for commitment towards diversity

March 8, 2024

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was honoured with a special tribute at the GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards in London for his leadership and commitment towards fostering diversity as the premier. The GG2 Leadership & Diversity Awards were founded in 1999 by Asian Media Group, to shine a spotlight on...

Russian missile misses Zelenskyy

March 8, 2024

A Russian missile struck close to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis while they were visiting the Black Sea port city of Odesa on Wednesday, CNN reported. The shocking incident unfolded with the group feeling the impact of the strike and witnessing a disconcerting “mushroom cloud”...