Australian PM calls for social media companies to protect children following under-16 ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday that social media companies now have a social responsibility to protect children, following the passage of legislation banning anyone under 16 from using social media platforms. The new laws, which passed through both houses of
South Korean opposition leader says US-North Korea talks more likely after Trump election
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that the possibility of dialogue between North Korea and the United States seems higher under the incoming Trump administration. He urged the South Korean government to formulate a strategy to ensure that the country
Myanmar hosts 7th tourism ministers’ meeting in Yangon
Myanmar hosted the 7th Tourism Ministers’ meeting of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) in Yangon on Friday. The meeting focused on strengthening regional tourism ties through joint initiatives such as creating a unified CLMV tourism website, coordinating international tourism events, and launching
PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar for 3-day DG/IGP conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday for a three-day visit to Odisha. He was given a grand welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport and later proceeded in a motorcade to a special felicitation event organized by the Odisha BJP
Australia on track to achieve 2030 emissions reduction goal
The Australian government claimed on Thursday that the country is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, with new figures showing improved projections. In an annual climate change statement delivered to parliament, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announced
Govinda and Chunky Panday reveal Shakti Kapoor’s secrets
Actors Govinda and Chunky Panday are unravelling secrets from fellow actor Shakti Kapoor’s life. Recently, Govinda, Shakti, and Chunky appeared on the latest episode of the streaming sketch comedy show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’. During the course of the episode, the three
Bangladesh Islamist leaders reach Beijing at invitation of China’s CCP
A 14-member delegation comprising top leaders from Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami and “other friendly Islamic political parties” – including the Khalifa Movement, Khalifa Council, and Islamic Order Party – reached Beijing on Thursday. This marks the second visit to China by political leaders from Bangladesh
Khalistani terrorist Pannun issues threat video to disrupt DGP conference in Odisha
The US-based pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a threat video to disrupt the three-day Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police Conference-2024, which is set to be held in Bhubaneswar from Friday. The founder of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit, in
Multiple Trump cabinet nominees targeted by threats
Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and “swatting incidents,” the Trump transition team said. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-American threats
Laos capital aims to become green city by 2030
Laos has unveiled the Green City Action Plan for 2023-2030 in its capital, Vientiane, with the goal of transforming the city into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and eco-friendly urban environment by 2030. The plan focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving waste management, conserving
After many decades, Delhi now understands economics under PM Modi: Jim Rogers
Giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic policies a big thumbs up, Jim Rogers, a veteran global investor known for his expertise and strategic insights, told IANS on Thursday that for decades, the central governments talked about a lot of good things but they
Harris tells supporters to safeguard their power
In her first message after her concession speech, a subdued and sad-sounding US Vice President Kamala Harris has told her supporters to safeguard their power. As the nation awaits her next act, she said in a video message, “I just have to remind
New centre to strengthen Australian ties with Southeast Asia: FM Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has launched the ASEAN-Australia Centre in the nation’s capital. Wong and Kao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), officially launched the new centre at an event in Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday
Trump’s proposed tariffs threaten North American jobs, says Mexican employers’ association
US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on Mexico and Canada could threaten the regional job market and create economic uncertainty, the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) warned. Coparmex on Wednesday said that Trump’s repeated tariff threats would impact the
India can become AI chip capital of the world: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son
As India makes strides in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, SoftBank’s Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has said that the country can become the AI chip capital of the world. In a meeting with some leading Indian startup founders in the national capital,
Masato Kanda elected as ADB president
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday that its Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as the ADB’s 11th president. Kanda, 59, currently serves as special advisor to Japan’s prime minister and minister of finance, Xinhua news agency reported. He
Abu Dhabi T10: Great boost to have Dinesh Karthik with us, says Bangla Tigers’ Dasun Shanaka
Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka believes the presence of Indian cricketers in Abu Dhabi T10 helps attract fan attention and also aids in developing talent. The bowling allrounder, who is playing for Bangla Tigers in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, is teammates with former
Global study links 1.5 million deaths every year to air pollution from wildfires
An Australian-led international research has found that over 1.5 million deaths globally every year were linked to the health impacts of air pollution caused by landscape fires. According to the research published on Thursday by Monash University in Melbourne, 1.53 million deaths per
Rajesh Tailang says his father’s unfulfilled dreams are coming alive through ‘Bandish Bandits 2’
Acclaimed actor Rajesh Tailang, who reprises the role of Rajendra, Radhe’s father, in the second season of “Bandish Bandits 2,” said that his father’s unfulfilled dreams are coming alive through the character. Rajesh, who hails from the prestigious Bikaner Gharana, talked about his
“I am very happy today,” Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP
It is another milestone for the Nehru-Gandhi family as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took the oath of affirmation as a member of the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Wearing an off-white saree with a golden border and holding the Constitution booklet, which has become a