Month: December 2024

Trump, Zelensky, Macron Discuss “Crazy” World In Paris

December 7, 2024 admin

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday hosted three-way talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, discussing what the American president-elect termed a world that was a “little crazy”. Zelensky’s meeting with Trump just before the three men headed to Notre Dame for the re-opening ceremony of the great Paris cathedral was his…

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Sunil Chhetri Creates History, Becomes Oldest Hat-Trick Scorer In ISL In Bengaluru’s Win

December 7, 2024 admin

The legendary Chhetri etched his name in the Indian Super League (ISL) record books on Saturday, becoming the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the league’s history as he powered Bengaluru FC to a commanding 4-2 victory over Kerala Blasters. At 40 years and 126 days, Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer…

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Is The ‘Writing On The Wall’ For Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?

December 7, 2024 admin

Paris: More than 13 years since Bashar al-Assad’s security forces opened fire on protesters demanding democratic reforms, the Syrian president’s grip on power may finally be weakening. The 59-year-old son and heir of late dictator Hafez al-Assad has faced several setbacks during the long civil war triggered by his brutal crackdown in March 2011, but…

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National Wrestling Championship Matches In Gujranwala Suspended After Brawls Erupt

December 7, 2024 admin

Representational Image.© AFP The ongoing National Wrestling Championship in Gujranwala descended into chaos on Saturday after altercations between wrestlers spiraled into physical brawls, involving team officials and supporters in the crowd, forcing the suspension of matches for the day. The incident began with a minor dispute between Wapda’s Irfan Bhola and the Higher…

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S Jaishankar On Russia-Ukraine War

December 7, 2024 admin

Doha: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday gave a stern reply to the ‘criticism’ on India’s purchase of Russian oil, while strongly asserting that the world is realising the need to be at the negotiating table to resolve the nearly three-year long Russia-Ukraine conflict. Being asked about getting ‘cheap oil’ from Russia, Mr Jaishankar…

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Reaction to Syrian rebels’ widening advance against President Bashar al-Assad

December 7, 2024 admin

Anti-government forces drive in city of al-Rastan in Syria’s west-central province of Homs, on their way to the city of Homs on December 7, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Syrian rebels entered suburbs of the city of Homs on Saturday (December 7, 2024), sources said, pressing a lightning week-long advance as front lines collapse across…

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Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris

December 7, 2024 admin

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy | Photo Credit: AP Denmark has delivered a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday as he traveled to Paris to meet with top politicians and dignitaries. In a message on Telegram, Zelenskyy praised Denmark and lamented a lack of dedication from other allies. “The…

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Indian-Americans plan protests against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

December 7, 2024 admin

Hindu activists during a protest against the alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, in Karnataka. | Photo Credit: PTI Several Indian-Americans plan to hold peaceful rallies in the U.S. capital and Chicago over the next two days to protest the attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh, organisers have said. The march protesting the ‘Genocide of Hindus…

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Man Gives Wife ‘Triple Talaq’ For Praising Cops’ Action In Sambhal

December 7, 2024 admin

The UP woman, Nida, who was given triple talaq by her husband. She was watching a video on Sambhal violence in Uttar Pradesh, where protests sparked by a survey into whether a centuries-old mosque was built on a Hindu temple had killed four people – when her husband asked her not to and then, as…

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PM To Religious Group’s Volunteers

December 7, 2024 admin

PM Modi said Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav is an important milestone in the 50 years journey of service. Ahmedabad: Noting that “sewa” is recognised as the biggest “dharma” in the Indian culture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that BAPS volunteers are making a great impact on millions of lives across the world through their…

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