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June 23, 2024 5:36 PM

France’s far right National Rally still leading ahead of election, poll shows

France's far right National Rally (RN) party and its allies are seen leading the first round of the country's parliamentary elections with 35.5% of the vote, according to a poll published Sunday. The Ipsos survey - conducted for Le Parisien newspape...

June 15, 2024 12:48 PM

World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv’s diplomatic clout

World leaders gather in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China will blunt its potential impact. Dozens of allies of Ukraine will take part...

June 13, 2024 9:38 PM

Euro 2024: Germany begins their quest for redemption against the Scots

By: Aditya Ahuja Germany begins their pursuit of a first major title in ten years as the hosts of Euro 2024, launching their Group A campaign against Scotland on Friday. Boasting four FIFA World Cups and three European Championships, Germany has ...

June 13, 2024 3:59 PM

What are the security deals Ukraine is signing with allies?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he will sign bilateral security agreements with the United States and Japan on the sidelines of the Group of Seven Summit in Italy on Thursday. The two countries are set to be the last two G7 nations to s...

June 12, 2024 9:42 AM

China hit by searing temperatures, India in the middle of a prolonged heat wave

Temperatures are hitting record highs in parts of north and central China this week, while a severe drought in the east is also threatening crops, as countries across Asia brace themselves for another summer of extreme weather. China is facing sever...

June 11, 2024 7:38 PM

What are tactical nuclear weapons and why is Russia holding drills?

Russia and its ally Belarus are carrying out exercises to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons. What are these weapons, how might they be used and what do we know about the drills? WHAT ARE TACTICAL NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND HOW POWERFUL A...

June 10, 2024 10:57 PM

Good things happen to good people: The Jasprit Bumrah phenomenon

By: Aditya Ahuja In the world of sports, where emotions often run high and tempers flare, true character is revealed in moments of adversity. Jasprit Bumrah, the ace Indian fast bowler, has shown that his greatness lies not only in his beautiful ski...

June 5, 2024 2:32 PM

Why immigration is a major issue in Britain’s election

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising to cut immigration levels if his Conservative Party wins next month's election, making the issue one of the major battlegrounds of the upcoming vote. Sunak hopes the issue will distinguish his party fr...

June 4, 2024 5:48 PM

“We will take part in NDA meeting on Wednesday”: LJP chief Chirag Paswan

After his party leads in all five Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said on Tuesday that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated him on his party's performance and a meeting of NDA will take place t...

June 3, 2024 5:29 PM

European election: How the EU says Russia is spreading disinformation

European governments say Russia is spreading disinformation before the European Union holds an election to the European Parliament form June 6-9. They say the actions of Moscow and pro-Kremlin actors are part of a wider campaign of interference desi...

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