Rome: Pope Francis, hospitalised for bronchitis four days ago, faces a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican said on Monday, indicating that the 88-year-old’s stay will […]
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TRAI Amends Spam Call Rules to Ease Reporting, Enforce Compliance; COAI Slams Penalties for Operators
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently amended its regulations designed to curb unsolicited spam calls and promotional messages from unregistered telemarketers (UTMs), while […]
DR Congo crisis: WFP condemns looting in Bukavu after M23 rebels take key city
In an online message on Monday, the WFP said that it “condemns the pillage of its warehouses in Bukavu in South Kivu…the food supplies kept […]
Sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine paramount, Security Council hears
Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe in the […]
Humanitarians underscore need for urgent and sustained support in Gaza
OCHA cited Gaza’s Ministry of Health which stressed that oxygen supplies are critically needed to keep emergency, surgical and intensive care services running at hospitals, […]
UN launches $6 billion Sudan appeal, as famine takes hold
“Civilians [are] paying the highest price, shelling, airstrikes [are] continuing unabated, killing and injuring civilians, damaging and destroying critical infrastructure, including hospitals,” said Emergency Relief Coordinator […]
Rs 3.5 Crore Champions Trophy VIP Box Declined: Pakistan Cricket Chief Mohsin Naqvi’s Desperate Step For Revenue
The much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025 starts on Wednesday with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. While India will play its […]
UAE Expands Visa-On-Arrival Facility For Indians From 6 More Countries
New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals by including travellers with valid visas, residence permits, or Green […]
Africa ‘brimming with hope and possibility’: Guterres
“The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has never been stronger,” said the UN chief, striking a positive tone from the outset. […]
Chinese Man Who Donated Blood Over 300 Times Suffers Stroke, Seeks Public Support
A 59-year-old man from the Chinese city of Chengdu, who has donated blood more than 300 times in the last 20 years and has been […]
