In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, three were killed and six injured when security forces fired on protesters in Muzaffarabad. The protests, stirred by high costs of wheat and electricity, continued despite a government subsidy. Clashes also occurred earlier with police, resulting in additional casualties.
Kami Rita Sherpa, a veteran Nepali guide, set a world record by summiting Mount Everest for the 29th time. He reached the peak at 7:25 a.m. on Sunday, marking another milestone in his illustrious climbing career that began in 1994.
A two-day holiday was declared in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following violent protests against high electricity taxes and inflation. The local police responded aggressively, leading to further unrest. Protests involved stone pelting and tear gas, culminating in a widespread strike and rally in Muzaffarabad.
The Biden administration's top diplomat in New Delhi on Thursday dismissed concerns being raised in certain quarters about democracy in India and observed that in many ways Indians are better than the Americans.
Tensions have escalated along the Lebanese-Israeli border, with Hezbollah launching Katyusha rockets at Israeli sites in retaliation for air strikes that killed civilians. Israeli defenses intercepted some missiles, while others caused damage and injuries in Lebanon.
The Fresno Police Department refuted rumors that the victim of a recent shooting was gangster Goldy Brar. They confirmed that misinformation about Brar being involved spread globally via social media. The actual victims' identities remain undisclosed, with one deceased and another released after treatment.
India advocates for comprehensive UN reform, including the Security Council, to address current geopolitical realities and enhance effectiveness. This is crucial for the upcoming Summit of the Future where world leaders will negotiate the Pact of the Future.
India advocates for UN Security Council reforms, emphasizing the need for change to reflect current global dynamics. The call follows frustrations over the Council's inability to address key issues like the Ukraine conflict, which found more resolution at the G20 Summit.
Ten personnel were killed in a mid-air collision involving two Malaysian military helicopters during a flypast rehearsal over the Lumut Royal Malaysian Navy base in Perak state.
The theme of this year’s Earth Day is ‘Planet Vs Plastics’ which calls for significant reduction in global plastic production. Recently, an international team of experts developed a way of using polyethylene waste (PE) as a feedstock and converted it into valuable chemicals, via light-driven photocatalysis.
At least 14 Palestinians have been killed during an ongoing Israeli military operation for the third consecutive day in the city of Tulkarm and the refugee camp in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
Food regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore have issued warnings and initiated recalls for four spice products from MDH and Everest brands due to excessive levels of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen. The affected products include various masala powders used widely in cooking.
Israel reportedly launched an attack on Iran's Isfahan, triggering air defenses and flight suspensions. This escalation follows a retaliatory attack by Iran after an alleged Israeli assault on their consulate in Damascus, which killed several Iranian officers.
Dubai is in a state of chaos as torrential rainfall has left the city with massive flooding.
A Kashi-based sculptor crafted a replica of the Ram Lalla idol for a Hanuman temple in the Netherlands. Commissioned by EterBliss Foundation, which promotes Sanatan Dharma globally, the idol will undergo rituals in Ayodhya before being installed in Amsterdam.
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