Nay Pyi Taw: India has launched several key projects aimed at enhancing civilian infrastructure and improving the living standards of people in Myanmar, backed by an annual grant of $500,000. On Friday, India’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, inaugurated the Border Areas Development Programme (BADP) and the Rakhine State Development Programme (RSDP) projects, alongside Myanmar’s.
Seoul: Train and subway services in South Korea faced delays and cancellations on Thursday as unionized employees of the national railway operator initiated an indefinite general strike. Subway Lines 1, 3, and 4 in the Seoul area, along with KTX high-speed trains and regular services, experienced interruptions as Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) workers demanded higher.
California: Two students were injured and the suspected gunman is deceased following a shooting at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, Northern California, according to authorities. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to an active shooting incident at the school on Wednesday. Students were evacuated to a nearby church, where.
Gaza: At least 20 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a shelter for displaced individuals located west of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, as reported by Palestinian sources. Eyewitnesses indicated that Israeli warplanes targeted the shelter in the Mawasi area with at least one missile. The Palestinian Civil Defence service reported.
Washington: President-elect Donald Trump has named his former aide Peter Navarro as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing in his upcoming administration. Navarro, an economist trained at Harvard, previously held positions in Trump’s first term, leading the newly established National Trade Council and the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, according to Xinhua.
Bengaluru: In light of the ongoing unrest and reported violence against minorities in Bangladesh, numerous Hindu organizations, united under the banner of ‘Hindu Hitarakshana Vedike,’ held a large protest in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Wednesday. The demonstration highlighted the increasing violence and persecution faced by Hindus and other minorities, including Christians and Buddhists, in Bangladesh, with.
Los Angeles: The Great Lakes region of the United States is currently experiencing heavy lake-effect snow, marked by snow squalls, strong winds, and winter storms. This significant weather event, which started last week, has led to snowfall accumulations exceeding 3 to 5 feet in parts of Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York, as reported by.
Riyadh: On December 4, Saudi Arabia unveiled five environmental initiatives aimed at enhancing biodiversity throughout the country. According to local media, these initiatives include a $60 million investment focused on boosting afforestation efforts. The initiatives aim to plant millions of trees and mangroves, distribute 300 million seeds, restore degraded lands, reduce air pollution, and enhance.
London: On December 4, Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel condemned the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, describing it as “senseless” and “horrendous.” Patel, who serves as a Conservative MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary, called on the Bangladeshi government to prioritize the safety and religious freedom of Hindus. In a statement to IANS, Patel.
