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London Canada has announced that it will host a proposed multilateral institution called the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, aimed at helping allied nations fund military and security-related projects amid rising global geopolitical tensions. According to Canada’s fi
BEIJING The People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said it carried out naval and air combat readiness patrols near the Scarborough Shoal on Thursday, amid large-scale military exercises involving the United States, the Philippines, and allied forces. According to
Paris A bus carrying passengers fell into the Seine River near Paris, prompting a rapid emergency response from local authorities. Officials confirmed that all four people on board were rescued and are safe. The incident took place in Juvisy-sur-Orge, when the bus report
Paris Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, according to the latest report from Reporters Without Borders. The organisation warns that more than half of the world’s countries are now classified in the “difficult” or “very serious” categories, marking a h
Washington The United States Department of State has announced plans to issue a limited-edition US passport to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence in July 2026. The commemorative passport will feature images of Donald Trump along with artistic representation
China-Pak submarines Islamabad The Pakistan Navy is set to strengthen its fleet with the addition of advanced submarines from China, according to reports. The move is part of an ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries aimed at modernising Pakistan’s maritime c
OPEC+ is expected to boost output despite United Arab Emirates absence, signaling steady market strategy amid tensions. London The OPEC+ is likely to agree on another increase in oil production, even as the United Arab Emirates may not be part of the decision, according to
Zohran Mamdani urged King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond, reviving debate over colonial-era artefact restitution during his New York visit. New York Zohran Mamdani has said he would encourage the King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond during the mon
Taiwan reported fresh Chinese military activity near its waters, tracking aircraft sorties and naval vessels in surrounding zones Taipei Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported detecting renewed Chinese military activity near its territorial waters, including aircraf
Athens Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say their convoy of more than 50 boats carrying pro-Palestinian activists toward Gaza was surrounded by Israeli military vessels while off the coast of Greece near Crete. The group claimed communications with several boats were lo
London Two Jewish men, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed and injured in the Golders Green area of London on Wednesday in what the Metropolitan Police described as an act of terror. A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Counterterrorism officers a
Kathmandu Nepal Airlines has issued an apology after a “network map” shared on its social media showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, triggering widespread backlash. The airline removed the post shortly after criticism emerged. In a statement, it acknowledged “signific
KOPPAL The annual Sri Huligemma Devi Jatra Mahotsava will be held with devotion and grandeur from May 10 to May 14 at the Sri Huligemma Devi temple in Huligi village of Koppal taluk. Religious rituals will begin earlier on May 2 with a bracelet offering ceremony at 8 pm. Th
Gadag Civil Judge and Member Secretary C.S. Shivanagowda has called for building a society free from gender discrimination and dowry practices. He said that creating a respectful and equal environment in workplaces is essential for social harmony. He was speaking after inau
Ballari Residents of Yashwantnagar and Sandur in Ballari district have raised strong concerns over the random parking of mining trucks on the main road connecting Kudligi Road to Sandur. Locals say trucks are parked in rows on both sides and sometimes even in the middle of the
KOPPAL A Lokayukta police raid in Koppal has led to the arrest of two people, including an employee of the Regional Transport Office (RTO), on bribery charges. The arrested individuals are Ranjit Sahajananda, a second-grade assistant at the Koppal RTO, and Vinayakumar, a pr
Hubballi Rising temperatures across Karnataka have not only affected daily life but also created a serious shortage in blood banks, leaving many patients in difficulty. With the heatwave intensifying, fewer people are coming forward to donate blood, leading to a sharp fall in
KOPPAL The District Level Best Service Award 2024 ceremony was held at the District Administration Building auditorium in Koppal on April 30. The awards recognised government employees for their outstanding service in delivering public facilities efficiently. Among the awar
