Category: World

World News

Singapore Recalls Everest Fish Curry Masala, Alleges Presence Of Pesticide

April 19, 2024 admin

Everest has not issued a statement on this yet. New Delhi: Singapore has recalled Everest Fish Curry Masala, a popular spice product imported from India, alleging the presence of elevated levels of ethylene oxide, a pesticide deemed unsuitable for human consumption in the spice blend. This move comes in response to a notification issued by…

World

Google fires 28 employees as CEO Pichai warns against debating politics

April 19, 2024 admin

No Tech for Apartheid had claimed that over two dozen workers were “indiscriminately” fired [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Google has fired 28 employees after protests against the company and Amazon’s $1.2 billion Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government amidst the country’s bombardment of Palestinians. While the organisation No Tech for Apartheid claimed that…

World

Iran-Israel Crisis LIVE News: Israel minister slammed for implying Israel behind Iran blasts

April 19, 2024 admin

A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent investors chasing after traditional safety assets such as the Swiss franc and the yen following reports that Israel attacked Iran in an escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Markets initially reacted sharply to the news, which sparked a huge selloff in risk…

World

What Is Qatar’s Role As Mediator In Israel-Hamas War

April 19, 2024 admin

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh resides in Qatar. Doha: Qatar’s warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages. Since Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack on Israel sparked devastating retaliation against Gaza, Qatar has been an important…

World

Israelis Of Iranian Origin Caught Within Anger And Nostalgia

April 19, 2024 admin

Many think an Israeli response to Iran’s attack will come only after the religious holiday. Jerusalem: Israelis of Iranian heritage are torn between nostalgia for their country of origin and anger at its leaders following Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. Many believe this is not the moment for Israel to retaliate. “I hope…

World

In Israel’s north, a slow-burning war is raging with Hezbollah

April 19, 2024 admin

“War is bad for everyone. And we live in constant fear,” says Asiya, who lives in a village near the Israeli-Lebanon border. Hailing from Israel’s minority Druze community, Asiya hosts tourists and visiting delegations at her home in Yanuh-Jat for lunch. She offers traditional Druze food in a large house on a hill. From her…

World

In Israel’s north, a slow-burning war is raging with Hezbollah

April 19, 2024 admin

World

Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces after explosions reported near Isfahan

April 19, 2024 admin

The United Nations Security Council meets on the situation in the Middle East at the UN headquarters in New York City on April 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday, April 19, 2024 morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported….

World

The Hindu Morning Digest – April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024 admin

Representational image. Indian voters will vote on April 19, 2024, for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections which will cover 102 constituencies across 17 States and four Union Territories | Photo Credit: ANI India votes from April 19; 102 seats, 16 crore voters in Phase 1 Over 16 crore voters would exercise their…

World

The Massive Aid Package Before US Congress

April 19, 2024 admin

The United States’ historic ally Israel will receive $13 billion in military assistance. Washington, United States: The US House of Representatives on Saturday will vote on a major aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and on a possible ban of TikTok. Here is a breakdown of the $95 billion package made up of four…

World