Most victims aged 16–26 as dozens feared dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Several dozen people are feared dead and more than 100 injured after a devastating fire tore through a bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in...
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Pakistan borrowed $15.5bn in first 10 months of FY22, external debt stands at over $51bn
Pakistan borrowed more than $15.5bn in foreign loans in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, which is around 70 per cent more than borrowing from foreign sources in the same period last year, Dawn reported on Tuesday.
India & France to sign pacts for mutual sharing of green hydrogen technology
India is looking forward for collaboration with France in the green hydrogen space technology to lead to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
US unveils economic accord with 13 countries, including India
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework countries account for $34.7 trillion in global output, or 41% of global output, compared to $31.7 trillion for TPP members.
Bitcoin reclaims $30,000 following the longest weekly loss streak since 2011
The biggest digital cryptocurrency gained on Monday after falling for seven weeks in a row, the longest losing trend since August 2011.
Adani’s family office to invest in Borouge’s IPO
UAE's largest company is trying to generate $2 billion through this IPO of their joint venture. Gautam Adani's family has pledged $75 million in the IPO, the subscription period of which is expected to end on May 28.
PM Modi lauds Japan as an “indispensable partner” in India’s development
PM Modi, who is in Japan to attend the summit of QUAD leaders, has praised Japan for being a strategic and indispensable partner contributing to India's development.
PM Modi meets Soft Bank Group Board Director Masayoshi Son in Quad Summit
Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan for the Quad Summit with the leaders of the US, Japan, and Australia. Prime Minister met with the industry leaders from Japan and also the people of the Indian diaspora.
President Biden warns, US is willing to use force to preserve Taiwan
China is flirting with danger in Taiwan, according to US President Joe Biden, by flying close to the island.
I’m not a billionaire anymore: Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin
Buterin founded Ethereum in 2014 and is the owner of a digital wallet that had $1.5 billion in assets as recently as November.
Russia claims Mariupol Azovstal siege has ended
Russia on Saturday claimed the siege at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol has ended and Russian forces are now in full control. The country also stopped its gas exports to Finland as it refused to pay for gas in roubles.
Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: experts say ‘No Need To Panic’
Experts believe that currently there is no need to panic as the virus seems less severe and nobody can predict a pandemic. Union Health Ministry has also given calls to NCDC and ICMR to keep a close watch as cases of Monkeypox spread to 11 countries.
Imran slammed for sexist, misogynist comment against Maryam Nawaz
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has received heavy backlash for his 'sexist and misogynist' comments against the Pakistan Muslim League (N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz.
WHO works with impacted countries to determine cause of monkeypox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been consistently working with countries to determine the cause of the escalating infection now turned outbreak of the Monkeypox virus. WHO has promised to give updates on the situation.
Monkeypox reaches 11 countries, WHO predicts outbreakbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) is anticipating an outbreak of the newly discovered monkeypox virus since the UN confirmed 80 cases in 11 nations. It is characterized by fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
North Korea reports nearly 220,000 cases of unidentified fever, one death
North Korea registered new 220,000 new cases of a mysterious fever and one death in the past 24 hours. The origin remains unknown of the mass infection however the state has increased healthcare protocols.
Fashion tech Zilingo CEO Ankiti Bose sacked by firm after forensic audit
An independent forensic audit into charges of major financial irregularities led Singapore-based fashion technology business Zilingo to fire Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose.