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Uncertainty Over Aden AdenUncertainty over the fate of Yemen’s southern separatist leader has deepened the political and security crisis in the country’s south, while tensions continue between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Aidarous al Zubaidi, leader of the UAE ba
South Korea aims to improve China relations after 2017 tensions, with Lee emphasizing trust-building through consistent action SEOULSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that trust with China is improving and that he has asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to h
A formal ceremony later will feature Middle Eastern leaders, including Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, highlighting Cyprus’s aim to serve as a bridge between Europe and the eastern Mediterranean NicosiaCyprus on Wednesday formally took over the rotating presidency of the Europ
Phivolcs reported a 6.4-magnitude quake at 23 km depth, urging nearby residents to watch for aftershocks ManilaA strong earthquake measuring 6.7 in magnitude struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey, but authorities sai
Chennai After months of uncertainty marked by court proceedings, prolonged negotiations and intense deliberations, the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to kick off on February 14. All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey said the governing body took care t
Returning from injury, PV Sindhu registers confident win to enter Malaysia Open pre-quarters Kuala Lumpur Indian badminton star PV Sindhu made a confident return to competitive action, defeating Chinese-Taipei’s Sung Shuo Yun in the women’s singles opening round of the Mala
Pakistan captain backs Afridi’s recovery, says medical panel will decide final call Karachi Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha on Wednesday expressed optimism that pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi will recover in time to feature in next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Bangladesh board says ICC receptive to security concerns amid India hosting T20 World Cup Dhaka The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday said the International Cricket Council (ICC) has conveyed its willingness to work closely with it to address concerns related to B
Preventing future contamination crises requires convergence of three elements: technological investment, institutional reform, and community accountability. Technological foundations must include GIS mapping of all water and sewage networks, real-time water quality monitoring
The contamination crises unfolding across Indian cities are not random maintenance failures. They are symptoms of systemic dysfunction rooted in four key areas: Infrastructure Age and Design: Most urban water systems were designed decades ago using gravity-fed distribution and
The scale of India’s water infrastructure failure is staggering. Urban areas generate approximately 72,368 million liters of wastewater daily, yet 72 percent remains untreated before disposal. The United Nations estimates that 37.7 million Indians suffer from waterborne diseases
Fashionable Wealth ChoicesNew DelhiIndian consumers are increasingly viewing jewellery as a key part of long term wealth creation, according to a new report released on Wednesday. About 86 percent of people surveyed said gold and jewellery remain a preferred asset, almost matchin
India is likely to meet its FY26 fiscal deficit target of Rs 15.79 lakh crore, maintaining fiscal discipline New DelhiIndia’s tax collections are expected to rise strongly in the coming years, helping the government continue its fiscal consolidation plans, according to a new r
The conference will unite Textile Ministers and senior officials from states and Union Territories to discuss policies, investments, sustainability, exports, infrastructure, and technologies under “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage, Innovation” New DelhiIndia will hos
Venezuela’s crude is stuck on tankers after a U.S. blockade; redirecting to U.S. buyers aids both industries Houston Venezuela has agreed to export up to two billion dollars worth of crude oil to the United States under a new deal with Washington, according to statements ma
Pressure Mounts for Answers after Deadly New Year Bar Fire Montana Pressure intensified on Swiss authorities on Monday as investigators faced mounting demands for clarity and accountability following a devastating New Year bar fire in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana
Uganda imposed sweeping media restrictions as election tensions rise, with President Museveni seeking to extend his decades-long rule. KampalaUganda’s government on Monday announced a ban on live broadcasts and streaming of riots, unlawful processions, and other violent incide
Sharp diplomatic tensions escalated as Donald Trump issued threats against Colombia amid international backlash over Maduro’s abduction incident. MarylandDiplomatic relations across the Americas were jolted after Donald Trump publicly threatened Colombia’s leadership and sugge
