Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews III honoured with Russia’s esteemed Order of Friendship
The Russian Embassy in India hosted a distinguished reception to honour Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, with Russia’s esteemed Order of Friendship. The event, held on Thursday evening in New Delhi, celebrated the Catholicos’ exceptional contributions to
Australia’s largest telecommunications company fined over emergency service network disruption
Australia’s largest telecommunications company has been fined over an emergency services network disruption. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on Wednesday announced a three million Australian dollar ($1.9 million) fine for Telstra for failing to comply with emergency call rules during an
Biden calls Trump’s tariff approach ‘major mistake’
US President Joe Biden called President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff approach “a major mistake.” “He seems determined to impose steep universal tariffs on all imported goods brought to this country on the mistaken belief that foreign countries will bear the cost of those tariffs
Indian Americans urge UN to recognize plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as ‘ongoing genocide’
Urging governments, global organizations, private companies, and individuals to stand with the Hindus of Bangladesh, a diverse coalition of American NGOs, scholars, religious leaders, human rights advocates, and civil rights leaders have jointly called for an immediate intervention to stop the “ongoing genocide”
UN says 16 million people need aid in Syria as displacement crisis worsens
The United Nations (UN) has described the situation in Syria as chaotic, with over 16 million people in need of assistance. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that between November 28 and December 8, 1 million people were
Ryan Reynolds reflects on complicated relationship with his father
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has opened up about his “very complicated” relationship with his late father, who passed away in 2015 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Speaking to Variety.com, Reynolds shared that his father, from a middle-class, blue-collar background, communicated in
Trump jokes about Trudeau as ‘governor of Canada’ during dinner meeting
US President-elect Donald Trump recently stirred both amusement and controversy by joking that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the “Governor” of the “Great State of Canada.” Trump made the comment on his social media platform, Truth Social, after a dinner meeting at
PM Modi Poised for Historic Visit to Kuwait, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a historic visit to Kuwait, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the West Asian country in over 43 years. The announcement follows an invitation extended by Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to Visit India on His First Overseas Trip
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a two-day official visit to India from December 15 to 17, marking his first international trip since taking office in September. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet spokesperson and Health Minister Nalinda
Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria
Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden’s administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country. The US faces a quandary
Israeli PM declares disengagement agreement defunct after fall of al-Assad’s government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the 1974 UN-monitored Disengagement Agreement, which established a demilitarized buffer zone between Israel and Syria, has “collapsed.” Netanyahu made the comments during a visit to Mount Bental in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a vantage
Former Indonesian Cabinet Secretary wins Jakarta Governor election
Indonesia’s former Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung won the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election after the Jakarta branch of the country’s General Elections Commission (KPU) completed the vote count on Sunday afternoon. According to the results, Pramono and his running mate Rano Karno, an actor
South Korean FM discusses alliance with top US envoy in second meeting since martial law
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with US Ambassador Philip Goldberg late Sunday to discuss efforts to strengthen and maintain the bilateral alliance in the aftermath of last week’s martial law debacle, Cho’s office said. “Minister Cho emphasised the government’s firm commitment
Bangladeshi govt warns foreign nationals against illegal residency, employment
The Bangladeshi interim government has issued a warning stating that foreign nationals will not be allowed to stay or work illegally in the country. Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam made the announcement on Sunday, as reported by Xinhua news agency. When asked
Syrians to determine their country’s future: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the future of Syria is for the Syrians to determine, emphasizing that significant work remains to ensure an orderly political transition and the rebuilding of institutions. In a statement on Sunday, Guterres reiterated his call for “calm
Biden orders airstrikes on ISIS in Syria amid uncertainty following overthrow of al-Assad
Amid growing uncertainty in Syria following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, the United States has bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS) as President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to recalibrate its strategy in the country. The US is facing a complex
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer receives contract extension
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer has been awarded a two-year contract extension, ensuring he will remain in charge until December 2026. This extension means Sawyer will oversee New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India next year,
Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport after mid-air snag
A SpiceJet flight from Chennai to Kochi made an emergency return to Chennai airport due to a sudden technical glitch mid-air on Monday morning. The flight, which took off from Chennai at 6:30 A.M. with 117 passengers, including crew members, encountered the issue
Daniel Craig reveals why ‘male vulnerability’ is interesting
Hollywood star Daniel Craig shared his thoughts on the concept of “male vulnerability,” calling it “interesting” and noting that men, despite appearing tough, are often hiding their vulnerabilities. Craig explained, “Male vulnerability is really interesting because, as tough as men appear to be,
Assad Flees to Russia After Rebels Take Over Damascus
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his family, has reportedly fled to Russia after rebels captured Damascus. According to a Russian state news agency, the Kremlin has granted Assad political asylum, offering him refuge in Moscow. The fall of Damascus to the