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US President Biden Addresses UNGA, his last address at the UNGA US President Biden Addresses UNGA: On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden delivered what could be his last address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking a significant moment in his foreign policy journey. The speech emphasized major themes that have defined his presidency,…
PM Modi Meets Zelensky, facilitating a peaceful and diplomatic solution PM Modi Meets Zelensky: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday in New York, marking the second such interaction between the two leaders in just a month. This comes amidst growing global efforts to seek peaceful…
US President Election 2024: A Historic Tight Race US President Election 2024: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump—A Historic Tight Race. The 2024 U.S. presidential election 2024 is shaping up to be one of the closest in recent history, with Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly leading former President Donald Trump in national polls. Despite a post-debate…
UN Summit of the Future at the United Nations Headquarters in New York The UN Summit of the Future, held on September 22-23, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, is a critical gathering of global leaders to address pressing global challenges and propose future-oriented solutions. The summit focuses on reshaping international cooperation…
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Defeats Incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe Anura Kumara Dissanayake: In a landmark victory, Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, unseating incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Dissanayake secured 42.31% of the vote, with opposition leader Sajith Premadasa finishing second and Wickremesinghe trailing in third place. The election witnessed a voter turnout…
Polar Bear Shot in Iceland Was Posing a Threat to Residents Polar Bear Shot in Iceland: A polar bear that made a rare appearance in a remote village in Iceland was shot and killed by police on September 19, 2024, after authorities deemed it a potential threat to a local resident. The incident took place…
A Norwegian citizen, Rinson Jose, Kerala-born Entrepreneur Linked to Explosive in Lebanon Explosive Rinson Jose, a Kerala-born Entrepreneur has come under investigation in connection with a series of blasts involving pagers used by Hezbollah in Lebanon. The explosions, which took place on September 17, 2024, resulted in the death of 12 people and left over…
Ibrahim Aqil Killed in Israeli Strike Ibrahim Aqil Killed in Israeli Strike in Beirut: In a major escalation of hostilities, Israel announced the killing of Ibrahim Aqil, a high-ranking Hezbollah military commander, during a targeted strike in Beirut, Hezbollah’s stronghold. Aqil was the head of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force and considered the second-in-command within the…
PM Narendra Modi US Visit with Quad Summit PM Narendra Modi US Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his three-day visit to the United States on September 21, 2024, focusing on key global partnerships and multilateral discussions. His first stop in Wilmington, Delaware, saw him participate in the Quad Leaders’ Summit alongside US President Joe…
US Labor Union Won’t Endorse Harris or Trump: In a surprising move, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the most influential labor unions in the US, has decided not to endorse either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. This marks the first time since 1996 that the union has chosen…