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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (local time) held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. PM Modi stated that their discussions focused on strengthening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. He remarked, “India-Italy friendship can greatly contribute to a better planet.” “Glad … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with departing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil and posted a photo of the encounter on his X account. “Always a pleasure to meet him,” PM Modi remarked while posting the photo. A video leaked online of the two presidents shaking hands during … Read more
At Xiaomeisha Sea World in China, a life-size artificial whale shark has sparked controversy. While the aquarium’s reopening has garnered throngs, the fake monster has left some visitors feeling misled and upset, particularly given the costly 230 yuan (Rs 2680) admission cost, according to the South China Morning Post. Videos circulating online depict a life-size … Read more
The United States said Wednesday that it had returned more than 1,400 stolen artifacts valued at $10 million to India as part of a continuous effort to repatriate stolen art from nations around South and Southeast Asia. CNN reports that pieces that were previously on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York … Read more
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter has seen millions flock over to another micro-blogging platform called the Bluesky. Does the name ring any bells? That’s because the platform is a brainchild of the former Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey. The recent US Presidential elections have sparked interest in Elon Musk’s association with President Trump, leading … Read more
Maria Butina, a Russian politician, warned on Monday that President Joe Biden’s administration was risking World War III by allowing Ukraine to employ US-made weaponry to strike deep into Russia. “These guys, Biden’s administration, is trying to escalate the situation to the maximum while they still have power and are still in office,” Ms Butina … Read more
In their historic agreement on Saturday, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the value of human judgment above artificial intelligence in nuclear weapons decisions. “The two leaders affirmed the need to maintain human control over the decision to use nuclear weapons,” the White House said in a statement. “The two leaders … Read more
According to the Lebanon ministry cited by AFP, Israeli attacks on the Tyr area of Lebanon resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 48 injuries. The attacks in the Tyr region follow weeks of previous Israeli military actions in the region. As previously reported by Al Jazeera, the strikes in late October injured 16 people … Read more
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the second foreign dignitary after Queen Elizabeth to be named Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON). He claimed that the title represented the relationship between India and Nigeria and their shared dedication to democracy, progress, and prosperity. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, presented … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had lengthy discussions on Sunday about strengthening the India-Nigeria collaboration in a number of sectors, such as digital public infrastructure, commerce, and investment. He used the Yoruba phrase Ore mi, which means “My friend,” to address the host during his opening comments. He also offered … Read more
US President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine’s deployment of US-provided long-range missiles to attack Russia. The decision, a significant shift in US policy, has been confirmed by a US official to CBS, the BBC’s US partner. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been calling for the lifting of the ATACMS missiles’ limits for months in … Read more
On Saturday, two flash bombs exploded near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house in Caesarea. Both bombs landed in the lawn, according to police accounts published by Reuters. According to reports, none of Netanyahu’s family members were there during the event. According to the officials, no property damage has been recorded as of yet. This … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump received Argentina’s President Javier Milei at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thursday, his first formal encounter with a foreign leader since winning the 2024 presidential election. Milei, renowned for his populist program and harsh economic reforms, lauded Trump’s political comeback, describing his reelection as “the greatest political comeback in history.” The Argentine … Read more
On Saturday, streaming giant Netflix had a severe outage, affecting thousands of customers worldwide as they sought to watch Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s highly awaited boxing battle. Technical issues hampered the broadcast of the match, which drew a lot of attention owing to the unusual combination of YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and boxing icon Tyson. Netflix’s … Read more
In the near future, will Delhi-San Francisco and Tokyo-Delhi take less than an hour? Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and the creator of rocket manufacturing business SpaceX, may be able to make this a reality with a breakthrough earth-to-earth spaceship that can transport people anywhere in the world in an hour or less. While … Read more