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May 19, 2024 5:14 PM

Slovak PM Fico no longer in immediate danger but condition serious, deputy says

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is no longer in immediate danger but still in a serious condition, his deputy said on Sunday (May 19), four days after an assassination attempt that sent shockwaves through Europe. Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalin...

May 19, 2024 3:22 PM

The contest everyone wants to win: South Korea’s ‘Power Nap’ competition

On Saturday (May 18), South Koreans shut their eyes and got comfortable for a sleeping contest aimed at raising awareness on the importance of rest in a nation that scores among the lowest sleep quality in the world. The ‘Power Nap Contest’ was ...

May 19, 2024 7:51 PM

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange faces U.S. extradition judgment day

A British court could give a final decision on Monday on whether WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange should be extradited to the United States over the mass leak of secret U.S. documents, the culmination of 13 years of legal battles and detentions. Tw...

May 19, 2024 2:24 PM

Dubai celebrates 550th birth anniversary of Hindi poet Surdas

In a vibrant celebration of Hindi literature, Dubai’s Indian community came together to mark the 550th birth anniversary of the revered poet Surdas. The Kirtan Sahitya Sabha, held on May 18th, saw enthusiastic participation from non-resident Indian...

May 19, 2024 1:40 PM

Bangladesh: Rajshahi police start ‘no helmet, no petrol’ programme

In Bangladesh, Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) have started 'No Helmet, No Fuel' programme for substantial and sustainable reduction of casualties and fatalities through prevention of road traffic accidents. As part of the programme, the RMP has ...

May 19, 2024 1:47 PM

New probe uncovers alleged illicit transactions by Imran Khan in Toshakhana case

A recent investigation by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has revealed additional corruption allegations against Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister. The probe unveiled that Khan had unlawfull...

May 19, 2024 10:13 AM

US: Houston area grapples with heat, power cuts after deadly storms

Thousands of people in the Houston area faced sweltering heat without power on Saturday (May 18) following severe storms that claimed at least seven lives, according to local media and the National Weather Service. The NWS predicted temperatures aro...

May 18, 2024 5:51 PM

Slovak PM Fico stable but in serious condition

The condition of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has stabilised but remains serious, the country's health minister said on Saturday, following Wednesday's assassination attempt against the central European leader. Slovakia's deputy prime minister ...

May 18, 2024 3:38 PM

Indian students in Kyrgyzstan advised to “stay indoors” amid mob violence

As the mob violence against international students in Bishkek continues, the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has advised Indian students to stay indoors and get in touch with the Indian embassy. The Indian embassy in Kyrgyz while sharing its helpline c...

May 18, 2024 4:41 PM

Fifty dead in heavy rain, floods in central Afghanistan

At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, an official said on Saturday. Mawlawi Abdul Hai Zaeem, the head of the information department for the central Ghor province, told Reuters that ther...

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