‘Can hit lung function’: Exposure to even one hour of Delhi toxic smog may cost you
NEW DELHI: On Monday, Delhiites were thrust into a harrowing battle against the worst pollution this season, compelled to breathe air laden with dangerous contaminants and navigating a shroud of thick toxic smog.Even one hour of exposure to high levels of particulate pollutants, warn medical experts, can trigger immediate negative health impacts. When these particles […]
Where was Biden? The G-20 photo shows him out of the picture
(AP photo) Under sunshine and clear blue skies against a picture-perfect backdrop of Rio’s iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, the Group of 20 leaders gathered for their “family photo.” There was just one snag: US President Joe Biden was missing.The traditional photo opportunity descended into farce on Monday when Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian […]
China’s foreign minister meets Jaishankar, calls for resumption of direct flights
Jaishankar meets Wang Yi. NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on Monday night met during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro to discuss next steps after Ladakh disengagement.The ministers acknowledged the progress made on the recent disengagement in border areas of Ladakh and discussed future steps […]
‘Vibe is good’: Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jr bond over McDonald’s meal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a McDonald’s meal with US President-elect Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr and Robert F Kennedy Jr on Donald Trump Force One.Musk on Monday shared a photo on X where the Trump team was seen having American fast foods including Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, Big Macs, and quarter-pounders.On X, he shared his thoughts […]
‘No words exchanged, just attacked, viciously’: 3 killed in ‘random’ stabbing incidents across New York city
NYPD officers stand at the site of stabbing spree near the United Nations Headquarters in New York Three people were killed in separate stabbing incidents across Manhattan on Monday. The New York Police have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the attacks.The first stabbing happened around 8.30 am near the Hudson River on West […]
45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison in Hong Kong
Hong Kong activists march with a banner which reads ” Unite now in solidarity with the Hong Kong 47 and other political prisoners” during a protest (Photo: AP) A court in Hong Kong sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison on Tuesday. The sentences range from four years to ten years. This is the largest trial […]
Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders jailed for years
Top Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders sentenced to jail Pro-democracy leaders Benny Tai (left) and Joshua Wong (right) were among those sentenced for subversion on Tuesday A Hong Kong court has sentenced key pro-democracy leaders to years in jail for subversion, following a controversial national security trial. Activists Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among the […]
Warning retail job cuts ‘inevitable’ after Budget
Warning retail job cuts ‘inevitable’ after Budget High Street job losses are “inevitable”, prices will rise, and shops will close as the result of the tax increases in the Budget and other rising costs, a group of the biggest retailers in the UK is warning. Tesco, Amazon, Greggs, Next, and dozens of other chains are […]
Russia vows ‘tangible’ response if US missiles used against its territory
The US has approved the use of ATACMS missiles against targets inside Russia (file photo) Russia says the use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine will lead to “an appropriate and tangible” response. Such an attack inside Russian territory “would represent the direct involvement of the United States and its satellites in hostilities against Russia”, […]
Thousands protesting New Zealand’s Indigenous bill set to march to parliament
A proposed law that would redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty between the British Crown and Māori chiefs has triggered political turmoil and prompted more than 35,000 people to show up in protest at the country’s Parliament on Tuesday (November 19, 2024). The bill is never expected to become law. But it has become a flashpoint […]
Sitting Too Long Linked To Heart Disease Not Even Exercise Can Undo: Study
Sitting at your desk all day without breaks could significantly increase your risk of heart disease- even if you exercise during your free time, according to new research. “Our findings highlight the importance of minimizing prolonged sitting, regardless of your level of physical activity,” said Dr. Ezim Ajufo, the study’s lead author and a cardiology […]
India, U.K. to re-launch trade talks in new year: Starmer
India and the U.K. have decided to re-launch discussions to conclude a ‘free trade’ deal in the new year, following the election of a new Labour government in the U.K. The announcement of the imminent resumption of talks, which began in 2022 during the Boris Johnson Conservative government, was announced by U.K. Prime Minister Keir […]