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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian prime minister to visit war-torn Kyiv on Friday, the White House expressed optimism about the visit and stated that they thought it would be helpful in attempting to settle the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to John Kirby, the White House’s national security communications advisor, “if it can … Read more
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, will soon become the oldest living person in the world at 116 years old. Maria Branyas, who was 117 years old, passed away a few days ago in Spain. With her birthday confirmed as May 23, 1908, by the US-based Gerontology Research Group, Itooka is ranked #1 on the World … Read more
Floods in Bangladesh left over five million people trapped in low-lying regions as powerful currents wiped down river embankments. According to government figures, the death toll increased to 15 as at least five rivers in the South Asian nation saw their worst flooding since 2018. Eleven districts were impacted. The disastrous floods are the latest … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met President Volodymyr Zelensky on the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister. PM Modi and Mr Zelensky hugged and shook hands as they met at the Martyrologist Exposition in Kyiv. The two leaders are scheduled to hold both one-on-one and delegation-level talks with a focus on ways … Read more
As “a new milestone in the cultural and spiritual landscape of America,” a 90-foot-tall bronze murti of Lord Hanuman was unveiled near Houston. It is now the third-tallest sculpture in the United States and the newest monument in Texas that can be seen from far away. Known as the Statue of Union, it is one … Read more
Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago opened with a Hindu priest leading chants of “Om Shanti Shanti” across the auditorium. A Vedic prayer was sung by Rakesh Bhatt, a priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, in hopes of receiving blessings for a unified nation. “Even if we have differences, … Read more
India became the first nation to land a rover in the area when it launched the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission to the southern pole of the moon a year ago. The Chandrayaan-3 has been sharing crucial data with the Isro scientists to shed light on the less explored lunar surface. Recently, a team of scientists, using … Read more
The Democratic Party’s nominee for the 2024 US Presidential election, Kamala Harris, is receiving resounding support during the four-day Democratic National Convention (DNC) being held in Chicago. Harris will compete against Republican contender Donald Trump. During the convention, US President Joe Biden passed the torch to Kamala Harris, naming her the official Democratic candidate to … Read more
A World Health Organization official stressed on Tuesday that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread. “We can and must tackle mpox together,” said Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, in a media briefing. “So will we … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make official visits to Poland and Ukraine beginning Wednesday. Modi, who was recently sworn in as prime minister for a third successive term, is the first Indian PM after Morarji Desai to travel to the European country in 45 years. The year 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of establishment of … Read more
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Tuesday expressed his willingness to serve after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hinted that he will consider Elon Musk for cabinet role or advisory post if he wins. “I am willing to serve,” posted Musk on his ‘X’ platform after the Trump in a Reuters interview said that Musk will … Read more
On Monday, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the newly appointed prime minister of Thailand, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings and expressed her eagerness to collaborate closely with him to strengthen the current relationships and explore unexplored potentials to generate even more chances for the two nations. The 37-year-old former corporate executive, Shinawatra, … Read more
US Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll. The four-point lead is a small but notable improvement for Democrats in the election race, a month after polls had shown then-presidential nominee Joe Biden and Trump in … Read more
Bangladesh reopened all educational institutions across the country on Sunday, following more than a month of shutdown due to unrest centered on student-led rallies that resulted in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure. Bangladesh’s educational institutions were closed indefinitely on July 17 to preserve student safety following confrontations that erupted during the recent campaign demanding job … Read more
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman wanted in India for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror bombings that killed over 160 people, can be transported to India under the Indo-US extradition pact, a California court has ruled. Here’s your 10-point This Story Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA NEWS! Source: … Read more