Illinois: Former US President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary in Illinois, reported The Hill, citing Decision Desk HQ. Trump, however, has already achieved the required delegate threshold he needs to secure the Republican nominations, and his win in Illinois adds to his winning streak on the GOP side. According to a tracker from…
Buenos Aires: Argentinian police deployed water cannons, batons and tear gas against anti-austerity demonstrators blocking key roads into the capital, Buenos Aires, on Monday. Protesters responded by hurling stones at the police, injuring two officers and a journalist, according to local media. Thousands of supporters of various social movements have been protesting against severe cuts to…
Abuja: An armed gang kidnapped at least 87 people from a village in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, police said on Monday. The hostages — among which are both women and children — were taken from a village in the Kajuru district on Sunday. Some 75 people were abducted from other nearby villages over the past week. In…
Chattogram : An all-round performance by Risha Hossain helped Bangladesh seal an ODI series win over Sri Lanka following a four-wicket victory at Chattogram in the third and final match on Monday. Sri Lanka has lost the series 2-1. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. The visitors were reduced to 74/4 in 17.1…
Krabi: People from all walks of life, including the elderly, handicapped and children, waited to pay respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples on Monday in Thailand’s Krabi on the last day of their exposition/enshrinement. The holy relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples are currently enshrined in Wat Mahathat…
Dharamshala: American human rights activist and philanthropist – and son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr – Martin Luther King III met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala on Monday. He was accompanied by his family, including his wife and daughter. While speaking to reporters Martin Luther King III stated, “To be…
The UAE Cabinet approved an amendment to the executive regulations of the federal law governing citizenship and passports. Among the key revisions, the Emirati passport’s validity period has been extended from 5 to 10 years for individuals aged 21 and above. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up to host the highly anticipated QPL T20 Cricket League, featuring teams from all seven Emirates. Renowned companies have signed on as franchise owners, ensuring a competitive and exciting event. Safety measures are being prioritized, with preparations already underway for a smooth and secure tournament experience. The franchise…
ROME: Famine was imminent in the northern part of the Gaza Strip and the entire population there was facing crisis levels of food insecurity or worse, according to a report released on Monday. In Gaza’s two northern governorates, where around 300,000 people remain trapped, famine was expected to arrive anytime between now and May, the…
The market is also buying, as current levels on the dollar-rupee pair are quite appealing for importers, says a foreign exchange trader The Indian rupee rose to its strongest level in six months on Thursday — but likely intervention from the Indian central bank eroded the unit’s early gains. The South Asian currency stayed firm…
