Special Desk This news could bring relief to people in Ukraine who are waiting since long for the Russia-Ukraine War to get over and in their favour. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday visited the east Ukraine city of Izyum, one of the largest cities recently recaptured from Russia. Zelensky declared …
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Ukraine claims land from Russian forces
Special Desk This might make locals in Ukraine hopeful and experts to think about the outcome of the Ukraine-Russia war. In war since February this year with Russia, Ukrainian forces claimed to have seized even more territory from Russia. In a video message Ukraine president Volodymyr has said, “From …
Read More »North Korea law says, country a weapons state
Special Desk North Korea that has been testing different missiles this year has now passed a law declaring itself to be a ‘nuclear weapons state.’ And this has brought worries on the face of many world leaders. According to North Korea state media reports leader Kim Jong-un has ruled out …
Read More »Chileans vote to approve or reject constitution
Special Desk Chileans have voted in a plebiscite on whether to adopt a new constitution. Votes in majority will either approve or reject what has been described as the world’s most progressive constitution. Results could replace the 1980 document drawn up during Gen Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. The referendum marks …
Read More »More trouble for Imran Khan, former Pak PM
Special Desk Trouble seems increasing for former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, who was voted out in April this year. Khan is now facing another FIR registered against him by the Islamabad Police for flouting a ban on public gatherings in Pakistan’s capital. Since he was ousted from power in …
Read More »Sydney becomes the second major city in the world, to introduce ban on fossil fuel advertising
Dr. Seema Javed The City of Sydney Council last night (August 22) voted to ban fossil fuel advertising in central Sydney. The move will stop such advertising in outdoor spaces in Sydney city including on bus shelters and other street furniture. The city has one of the largest outdoor advertising …
Read More »Important day for Ukraine and Russia: Zelenskyy
Special Desk With Ukraine is about to mark its independence from Soviet rule in 1991 and six months since Russian forces invaded, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a powerful response to any attack (from Russia). Zelenskyy, who has been leading his country’s resistance since Russian troops since February 24, said …
Read More »Former Pak PM under scanner with anti-terror laws
Special Desk Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is under scanner from the anti-terror laws of the country. Pakistan police have charged the former prime minister, and former cricketer who led the country’s team in many series across the world, under anti-terror laws. The investigation comes after he accused the …
Read More »Massive fire near London Bridge Station
Special Desk Train services got disrupted and people went in panic as a massive fore broke out in London on Wednesday, which initially erupted under some power lines close to London Bridge station. The videos from the spot showed a thick column of smoke rising from over the bridge in …
Read More »US to make historic investment in climate solutions
Dr. Seema Javed The Senate passed a historic first-ever US climate bill that puts the US on a path to achieve 2/3 of its 2030 NDC. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty darn great and a much needed boost heading into climate diplomacy season and US midterm elections. The House …
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