Category: International

The Indian military on Wednesday reported that 23 of its soldiers had gone missing following a powerful flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall in a secluded valley in the mountainous northeastern state, Sikkim. According to the army’s statement, the flash flood was a result of a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, leading to a surge in the Teesta River, after which 23 personnel went missing. This natural calamity resulted in the disappearance of 23 personnel, with some vehicles reportedly submerged in the slush. Search and rescue…

Are you one of those who’ve ever wondered if “money can buy happiness”?  Do you often find yourself pondering the age-old question: “What’s the secret to a truly fulfilling life?”  Well, today, we’re going to explore these questions together through some fascinating case studies that shed light on the intricate relationship between happiness, relationships, and financial success. Meet Dave, a real go-getter. For most of his life, Dave was convinced that a million dollars would be the key to his happiness.  He believed that having more money would bring him…

Florida Governor and Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election Ron DeSantis excoriated his party contender Donald Trump over his absence from debates and public campaign trials, regarding his strategy similar to Joe Biden’s who refrained from in-person events while running for the Oval Office as Covid-19 started to spread.  In an interview, Ron DeSantis told Fox News Sunday that “with all due respect to Donald Trump, we’re not going to beat the Democrats by adopting Joe Biden’s basement strategy.” “You can’t just be missing in action. You got to show up,…

The Afghan embassy in India took a significant step on Sunday as it officially stopped all of its operations, after the ambassador and several high-ranking diplomats, who sought asylum in Europe and the US, departed the country. Over two years after the Taliban retook control of Kabul following the fall of the Western-backed government, most foreign nations, including India, still do not acknowledge Afghanistan’s Taliban government as the de facto ruling authority, leaving many Afghan embassies and consulates hanging. Additionally, at the time when the Taliban took over, diplomats appointed…

Isamabad-based Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education has been announced as one of the two laureates of the 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the Prize’s international jury recognised the school as an outstanding model of a locally-led initiative that effectively raises awareness of girls and women’s right to education. The Prize honours the outstanding contributions of individuals, institutions and organisations to advance girls’ and women’s education, and showcases successful projects promoting best practices in the field. The award is a diploma…

A massive explosion has been reported near Tashkent Airport, the capital of Uzbekistan in Thursday’s wee hours. The blast, which was felt more than 30 kilometers away, has raised considerable concerns among authorities and the public. The explosion is believed to have originated at a customs warehouse close to the airport. Although details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, the event has sparked widespread concern and garnered immediate attention. Eyewitnesses, as cited by the news website Nova24, described the explosion as having caused a column of flames and smoke…

A devastating fire at a wedding hall in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province has claimed the lives of over 100 people and left approximately 150 individuals injured, as reported by state media.  The horrific incident unfolded as fireworks were lit during the celebration at a large events hall in the northeastern region. The aftermath of the tragedy saw civil defence teams tirelessly searching the charred remains of the building for survivors, their efforts stretching into the early hours of Wednesday.  Deputy Governor of Nineveh, Hassan al-Allaq, confirmed that at least 113…

Young Americans, often hailed as the tech-savvy generation, are finding themselves in the crosshairs of a growing online scam epidemic.  A recent study conducted by Deloitte has sounded the alarm, revealing that Generation Z, aged between 14 and 26, is more than three times as likely to be ensnared by online scams than their Baby Boomer grandparents, those aged between 58 and 76. In a digital age where our lives are intertwined with the internet, the study’s findings revealed that familiarity with technology doesn’t necessarily equate to online safety. Among…

A baby, as old as 6 months, was saved from dying after it was nearly eaten alive by over 50 rat bites on his forehead, cheek, thigh, nose and hands, at a home in Evansville, Indiana, prompting legal action against the parents and an aunt over their negligence. A local media WFIE reported that the boy was covered in blood as he was facing down in his bassinet on September 13. He was so severely injured by the rat bites that his left ring finger, among other body parts, had an exposed…