29-05-2023 CAIRO: Archaeological excavations in Saqqara, Egypt have led to the remarkable discovery of mummification workshops and two ancient tombs, offering further insight into the country’s rich history. Egyptian officials announced on Saturday that these findings represent another significant breakthrough in a series of archaeological successes, as Egypt endeavors to …

29-05-2023 HAGUE: The city of The Hague was the site of a substantial climate protest led by the Extinction Rebellion group, resulting in the arrest of over 1,500 individuals, as reported by the Dutch police. The protesters took action by obstructing a portion of a motorway in the afternoon to …

29-05-2023 BAGHDAD: In a bid to reinvigorate its economy after years of war and crisis, Iraq has launched a groundbreaking $17 billion project. The initiative aims to establish a comprehensive road and rail network connecting a significant commodities port on Iraq’s southern coast to the Turkish border. Known as the …

29-05-2023 BEIJING: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) recently reported the removal of 1.4 million social media posts as a result of a rigorous crackdown on “self-media” accounts. Over a span of two months, the CAC conducted an extensive probe targeting alleged offences, including the dissemination of misinformation, illegal profiteering, …

29-05-2023 WASHINGTON: Following months of deadlock, President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy have tentatively agreed on a plan to increase the United States debt ceiling, averting a potential default. Sources familiar with the negotiations revealed that the White House and House Republican negotiators have reached an agreement in …

New Delhi ’28 May ‘2023:On the 140th birth anniversary of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, floral tributes were paid to VD Savarkar’s portrait in the Central Hall of the old Parliament building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, various Union ministers, and Members of Parliament were present. Maharashtra …

New Delhi ’28 May”(PMI) inspiration and resolution, is our Parliament. Highlighting the importance of Sengol, Mr. Modi said that whenever proceedings begin in this Parliament House, Sengol will continue to inspire us. Mr. Modi said that India started its new journey after losing a lot during the slavery period. He …

28-05-2023 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s new parliament building despite a boycott of the ceremony by 19 opposition parties. The opposition has criticized the government for not asking the president to open the new building. They also denounced the decision to hold …

28-05-2023 NEW YORK: Twitter has pulled out of the European Union’s voluntary code to fight disinformation, the EU has said. Thierry Breton, who is the EU’s internal market commissioner, announced the news on Twitter but warned the firm new laws would force compliance. “Obligations remain. You can run but you …

28-05-2023 By SJA Jafri + Bureau Report KABUL/ ISLAMABAD: Rights groups have denounced severe restrictions imposed on women and girls by the Taliban in Afghanistan as gender-based persecution, which is a crime against humanity under international law. In a new report, Amnesty International and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) …