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
In an effort to combat the negative impact of smart devices on young people, a charity called CyberSafeKids urged families to embark on a 24-hour ‘CyberBreak’ starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and ending at 5 p.m. on Saturday. New research conducted by the charity revealed alarming statistics concerning the influence of smart devices on … Read more
In a recent development, the UK has clarified its rules regarding the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Irish residents. The Immigration Rules Appendix Electronic Travel Authorization, specifically ETA 1.3, now exempts Irish residents from obtaining an ETA when traveling to the UK from elsewhere in the Common Travel Area (CTA). According to the guidelines, an … Read more
Kerala, India – Health experts in Kerala, India, are racing against time to combat the fourth outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus since 2018. With no vaccine available, the state is mobilizing efforts to contain the virus, which can be transmitted through contact with infected bats, pigs, or humans, and carries a mortality rate of … Read more
Dublin: A significant transformation is on the horizon for the European automotive industry as efforts are underway to produce and market electric vehicles (EVs) at more affordable prices. Leading car manufacturers are hinting that compact electric cars manufactured in Europe could soon be available for as low as €25,000. This development has the potential to … Read more
In the concluding session of the G20 Summit held in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s commitment to global interactions rooted in the belief that “the world is a family.” Highlighting India’s rich heritage of diverse faiths and traditions, PM Modi stressed the importance of democracy and open dialogue. India, as the host nation, … Read more