A major IT outage, described as the largest in history, disrupted services worldwide, affecting airports, healthcare, and businesses. The outage was caused by a faulty software update from US cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which impacted Microsoft’s Windows operating system. This left many computers showing the “blue screen of death” and requiring manual fixes. The recovery process … Read more
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as the President of the European Commission for a second five-year term. She secured 401 votes in favor and 284 against in the European Parliament, which consists of 720 members. Her re-election follows her pledge to create a “defence union” and continue the EU’s green transition. Opposition and … Read more
Ireland has announced the provision of relief supplies to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. The Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, and Minister of State for International Development, Seán Fleming TD, revealed that the supplies include tarpaulins, shelter kits, hygiene kits, water jerry cans, large water tanks, electricity … Read more
In a proud moment for Indians, Sojan Joseph has become the first Keralite to have been elected to the British Parliament, sparking celebrations back home. The 49-year-old, who represented the Labour Party, won from the Ashford constituency after defeating Conservative Party candidate Damien Green by 1779 votes. A native of Kottayam, Sojan migrated to the … Read more
A total of 26 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the 2024 UK general election, which saw the Keir Starmer-led Labour Party sweeping the polls. The tally is a significant improvement compared to the 2019 general election, which saw 15 Indian-origin MPs winning the polls. Rishi Sunak, the … Read more
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak informed members of his inner circle that he is fearful of losing his Yorkshire constituency in the general election, the Guardian has reported. In case of a defeat, 44-year-old Sunak would become the first sitting leader of the country to lose his seat. In 2019, he won the seat with … Read more
Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 5 storm, caused significant damage across the southeastern Caribbean after making landfall on Carriacou on Monday. With winds up to 150 mph, the storm ripped off doors, windows, and roofs, leaving streets littered with debris and downed power lines. Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, reported one fatality and extensive storm … Read more
Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and might strengthen into the year’s first hurricane before reaching the Caribbean Sea early next week. The Meteorological Service of Barbados has issued a hurricane watch for Barbados as of early Saturday morning. Beryl is the second named storm in what is expected to be a … Read more
A severe bacterial infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), is spreading in Japan, with the country’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases raising alarms in March. The Ministry of Health has reported a sharp increase in STSS cases, totaling 977 as of June 2, nearly two and a half times more than those reported in the … Read more
Mortal remains of 45 Indian workers who died in a blaze in a labour housing facility in Kuwait were brought back to India on Friday morning. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday in Kuwait’s Mangaf city, killed a total of 50 persons and left dozens of workers injured. The Kuwait government has ordered a … Read more
At least 49 persons, including several Indians, were killed in Kuwait after a fire broke out in a building housing labourers early Wednesday. The blaze, which took place in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait, also left nearly 50 workers injured, according to the Health Ministry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as … Read more
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. The court, based in The Hague, stated that the humanitarian situation in Rafah has “deteriorated further” and is now “disastrous.” This order follows an emergency request by South Africa, which accused Israel of committing … Read more
A groundbreaking study by the European Environment Agency reveals that Europe is alarmingly unprepared for the climate risks it faces. This is the first comprehensive assessment of its kind by the EEA, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The report identifies 36 significant climate risks, with half posing severe consequences. Heat stress, floods, and the … Read more
India has sealed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, marking a significant move ahead of the upcoming general elections. The $100 billion deal, signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), will take effect next year after 16 years of negotiations. Under the agreement, India will eliminate import duties … Read more
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has declared a €20 million aid package for the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) during a news conference in Dublin. The announcement follows a meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. UNRWA, facing a funding crisis since Israel’s allegations linking its staff to a Hamas-led attack, has … Read more