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On Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, Kai Trump, the granddaughter of former US President Donald Trump, approached the stage to share personal anecdotes about her grandfather. The 17-year-old characterized him as a “normal grandpa,” indulging her and her brothers with “candy and soda” while their parents weren’t looking. The Republican presidential contender listened … Read more
Rare images show the Mashco Piro, a previously uncontacted tribe deep in the Peruvian Amazon, escaping from their isolated territory. Survival International shared photographs on Tuesday showing multiple tribe members lounging along a riverside. This sighting coincides with mounting concerns for the Mashco Piro’s well-being. According to FENAMAD, a local Indigenous rights organization, rising logging … Read more
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential contender and former US president, has stated that he will not commit to vice-presidential debate dates until August 19, following the Democratic National Convention. Senator JD Vance was invited to the debate by Vice President Kamala Harris after he was announced as Trump’s running mate earlier this week. “We don’t … Read more
The first report from a public inquiry into Britain’s response to the COVID-19 epidemic will be released on Thursday, with an emphasis on the level of readiness the country had for managing the pandemic. With over 230,000 COVID-related deaths reported by December 2023, Britain has one of the highest rates of COVID mortality worldwide. In … Read more
Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday when Thomas Matthew Crooks brandished a weapon during a rally in Pennsylvania at the fore of the Presidential elections. According to CNN, the 20-year-old Crooks made stops for ammunition. On Friday, he went to a range to practice shooting, and Saturday morning, he went to Home … Read more
Former President Donald Trump said on Monday that Senator JD Vance of Ohio will be his running mate in the 2017 US presidential election, signaling a significant shift in their political relationship. It’s noteworthy that Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of JD Vance, has drawn a lot of attention due to her Indian heritage, extensive … Read more
The Palestinian Embassy on Tuesday thanked India as it released the first tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a part of its annual contribution at USD 5 Million for the year 2024-2025. The embassy said we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Indian Government … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the high-level UN General Assembly session here on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN. The high-level General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly will take place from September 24-30. As per the provisional list of speakers … Read more
After a bullet grazed former US President Donald Trump’s ear at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, sending shockwaves across the country, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the assassin as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. Image Source: NDTV “The FBI has identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the subject … Read more
Donald Trump dodged a bullet, literally. The 78-year-old had just started his speech during a Saturday campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when the shots rang out and one of the bullets grazed his ear. Several video clips showed how Trump was swarmed and covered up by his Secret Service agents moments after the shooting. But now, … Read more
Republicans are set to gather in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention (RNC) to select Donald Trump as their presidential nominee. The convention, which will take place from Monday to November, is expected to attract over 50,000 people, including 2,429 “delegates” who will vote for the candidate who won their state’s nominating contest earlier this … Read more
North Korea “most strongly denounces” the declaration at the recent NATO summit, KCNA said on Saturday, citing the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson. Leaders of NATO countries stressed a membership pledge for Ukraine and took a stronger stance on China’s support for Russia in a declaration this week at a summit in Washington. “The “Washington Summit … Read more
On Wednesday, the Israeli army dropped hundreds of leaflets over Gaza City, the epicentre of the beleaguered Palestinian enclave, advising all people to evacuate in anticipation of a fierce onslaught through the city. With a pre-war population of over 500,000, the leaflets addressed to “everyone in Gaza City” listed authorised escape routes and cautioned that … Read more
A firm executive stated on Wednesday that the tiny wires of Neuralink’s brain chip implant, which was used in the first subject of Elon Musk’s company’s trial run, had grown “more or less very stable”. The business had stated in May that several microscopic wires inside Noland Arbaugh’s brain had come loose. Arbaugh is paralysed … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has given ‘Buddha’ to the world, not ‘Yuddha’ (war) which means it has always given peace and prosperity, and therefore the country is going to strengthen its role in the 21st century. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Vienna, Modi also said that India is working towards being the … Read more