Seoul: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that Ukraine has received a US$100 million loan from South Korea aimed at supporting the social sector. In a post on social media X, Shmyhal said the loan is “the first budget assistance” from South Korea to support the social sector, Yonhap news agency reported. 🇰🇷 🇺🇦 Ukraine.
Australia: On November 29, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that social media companies have a duty to safeguard children following the passage of new laws prohibiting anyone under 16 from using these platforms. Albanese announced in Canberra that these groundbreaking laws aim to enhance the safety of young Australians. He emphasized that social media.
Aden: The Houthi group has reported that American and British fighter jets carried out two airstrikes in Hodeidah, a key port city on Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The Houthis claimed to have gained full control over maritime navigation in the Red Sea. According to the Houthis, the airstrikes hit the Bajil district in Hodeidah province,.
Helsinki: The leaders of Nordic and Baltic nations, along with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, have reiterated their commitment to support Ukraine extensively. This pledge was made during a two-day meeting held at Harpsund, the Swedish Prime Minister’s retreat, attended by the prime ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Poland, and Sweden, along with Latvia’s.
Riyadh: The first phase of the Riyadh Metro was officially launched, marking a pivotal development in the public transport system of the Saudi capital. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the project, which aims to serve as the backbone of Riyadh’s public transportation network, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The metro.
Kolkata: Radharamn Das, the vice-president and spokesperson of ISKCON Kolkata, expressed frustration on November 27 over the Bangladeshi government’s response to India regarding the arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, also known as Chinmoy Prabhu. The Bangladeshi police recently arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das, who also represents the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jot. The Indian.
Sri Lanka: Over 82,000 people have been affected, and one person has died due to inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka, an official said on Wednesday. Assistant Director of Disaster Management Center (DMC) Janaka Handunpathiraja said in a voice message to the media that 82,796 people belonging to 24,159 families in 15 administrative districts have.
Washington [US]: Helen Gallagher, a celebrated actress known for her work on ‘Broadway’ and in daytime television, passed away on November 24 at the age of 98 as per Deadline. Born on July 19, 1926, in New York City, Gallagher began her career as a talented singer, dancer, and actress. Her breakthrough came in the.
Islamabad [Pakistan]: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday described Pakistani forces’ action against PTI protesters as a “massacre … under the brutal, fascist military regime.” Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party alleged that the government’s security forces assaulted the peaceful protesters in Islamabad during their rally. In a post on X, the PTI said, “A.
New Delhi: Amid chaos over the arrest of the former priest ISKCON Bangladesh Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on sedition charges, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday morning expressed solidarity with the Hindu monk, labelling his arrest as “unjust.” He appealed to the central government to intervene in the matter. “The entire nation.
Italy: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, on November 27. Jaishankar shared on X that they had a productive discussion about technology, innovation, clean energy, fertilizers, railways, and investments, as well as perspectives on the India-Middle.
