Iran’s foreign ministry has refuted claims of a meeting between the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations and Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally and a close associate of US President-elect Donald Trump, according to reports from Iranian state media on Saturday. According to a report from The New York Times, the meeting occurred earlier…
A recent knife attack on a doctor in Chennai, a city in southern India, has sparked renewed worries regarding the safety of medical professionals across the nation. Authorities report that Balaji Jaganathan, an oncologist employed at a government hospital, was attacked and stabbed multiple times by an individual allegedly dissatisfied with the medical care provided…
In a significant security measure, thousands of police officers are set to be deployed in Paris for Thursday’s France-Israel football international. This decision follows recent violence in Amsterdam, where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans faced an attack. Laurent Nuñez, the police chief of Paris, announced that a total of 4,000 officers will be deployed for patrol…
Nimesha, a candidate from Kegalle, located approximately 80 kilometers east of Colombo, has declared herself the first transgender individual to seek a seat in the 225-member parliament. She reported that her advocacy for social justice has garnered a positive response from the public. “Winning or losing is not my primary concern,” she stated, seated in…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to discuss European security and the potential ramifications of a second Trump presidency during his talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. On Monday, President Macron and Sir Keir Starmer commemorated Armistice Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe. According to…
Officials have announced that Qatar has halted its role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire and hostage release negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The nation announced it would recommence its efforts once Hamas and Israel demonstrate a readiness to engage in negotiations. Following reports from senior US officials, Washington has indicated it will no…
In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a treaty that cements the strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea. This agreement includes a mutual defense clause, as outlined in a decree made public on Saturday. The pact, established between President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at their June…
The US government has filed charges against an Afghan national linked to an alleged Iranian scheme to assassinate Donald Trump before he was elected president. On Friday, the Department of Justice revealed an indictment against 51-year-old Farhad Shakeri, accusing him of being assigned the responsibility of devising a plan to assassinate Trump. The US government…
At least 25 individuals have lost their lives following a bomb explosion at a railway station in Balochistan province, Pakistan, according to officials. A significant explosion occurred at Quetta station in southwestern Pakistan, injuring dozens as a famous morning train was preparing to depart for Peshawar. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for a…
On Thursday, the Israeli defence ministry announced that it had finalized an agreement to purchase 25 next-generation F-15 fighter jets from Boeing. The $5.2 billion agreement is reportedly part of a larger aid package sanctioned by the U.S. administration and Congress earlier this year, including an option for 25 additional aircraft. The introduction of the…
