The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday with broad bipartisan support passed a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, over bitter objections from Republican hardliners.
West Bank village counts losses after settler attack
The Israeli settlers who rampaged through the West Bank village of al-Mughayyer on April 12 came in greater numbers and carried more weapons than during any of the previous raids on the Palestinian community, residents said.
Memphis shooting: 2 dead, 14 hospitalised
Two people were killed while 14 others were admitted to hospital after a block party turned deadly at a park in Memphis, Tennessee according to police as per a CNN report.
7 killed, 23 injured in SL car race accident
At least seven persons were killed while 23 others were injured after a car veered off the track during a high-octane car race in central hills in Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Muizzu inches towards win in Maldives Parl polls
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu appeared to be inching towards a landslide victory with his People’s National Congress party bagging 59 seats as the counting of votes is underway for the crucial parliamentary election, which was seen as a litmus test for the pro-Beijing politician whose policies are being closely watched by both India and China amidst regional power dynamics.
Cheerful news for India
As the Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI), India is set to join the most rapidly expanding markets in the forthcoming years.
Scientists decode abnormal build-up of proteins in neurons that cause Alzheimer’s
A team of Japanese researchers has identified how proteins collect abnormally in neurons which is a feature of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Apple may employ 5 lakh people in India in 3 years
iPhone maker Apple through its vendors is expected to employ over 5 lakh people in India over the next three years, according to government sources.
HDFC Bank approves Rs 60,000 cr fund raise
HDFC Bank has announced plans to raise Rs 60,000 crore through various debt instruments.
Peace, stability
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday that solving the Palestinian issue will promote stability in the Middle East region.
