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Sexual offences continue on public transport. Experts say sexual offences on public transport persist because the crowded and transitory nature of these spaces grants perpetrators a sense of anonymity, thereby fuelling the impression that the chances of being caught are low.
Tang Jia Wen explored solo dining to overcome her discomfort with eating alone in restaurants. She found that focusing on the food and the experience reduced her fear of being seen as a loner. This personal exploration revealed solo dining can be a deliberate choice for enjoyment.
The Quad alliance, comprising foreign ministers from the United States, India, Japan Foreign ministers from the US, India, Japan and Australia. collectively known as the Quad. need to put past differences behind them if the alliance is to remain an effective means of countering China.
Hamza Burhan, the mastermind of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar or Doctor, was a commander in the Al Badr terror group. India had designated him a terrorist in April 2022 for his role in numerous terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir.
India plans to increase its Strategic Petroleum Reserve capacity. From a future energy security perspective, India will have to significantly enhance its SPR capacities from 17 days to a minimum of 45 days on land, with the possibility of another 10-15 days of SPR on sea on tankers.
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted for a landmark climate crisis ruling. Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a landmark climate crisis ruling on Wednesday, the Pacific island of Vanuatu’s prime minister hailed the result as the start of “a new chapter” in climate action.“The task before all of us now is to translate legal clarity.
Pakistan is mediating efforts to end the war between the United States, Israel A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war launched weeks earlier by the United States and Israel, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.
A senior UN envoy told the Security Council that delays in Gaza's transition As Gaza’s fragile ceasefire frays and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, a senior UN envoy warned the Security Council on Thursday that delays in implementing the Council-backed transition plan for the enclave will only increase suffering and undermine recovery.
The Security Council debated Gaza's future amid stalled peace progress. Discussions focused on governance and recovery. Conditions in the West Bank continue to deteriorate with mounting civilian casualties. The Security Council is discussing the stalled progress in Gaza as the fragile ceasefire there limps on, and deteriorating conditions across the West Bank amid continued civilian casualties and mounting humanitarian needs.
Around 30,000 people fled their homes in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas in Haiti. This displacement follows ten days of violent attacks by armed gangs. The ongoing violence exacerbates an already severe hunger crisis. Around 30,000 people have had to flee their homes in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas following a new wave of violent attacks and atrocities perpetrated by armed gangs over the past ten days.
The World Health Organization is deploying a community-centered response to contain a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. A senior official told UN News that the strategy focuses on local engagement to halt transmission. This approach recognizes that epidemics originate and are ultimately resolved within communities.
Lebanese first responders now say goodbye before responding to strike sites. This ritual reflects the increased danger faced by rescue workers since hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel began on 2 March. Videos of these goodbyes have circulated widely. Before heading to strike sites in war-torn Lebanon, rescue workers and paramedics often say goodbye to one another – a ritual captured in widely shared videos reflecting the growing dangers faced by aid workers since hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel erupted on 2 March.
Senator Marco Rubio stated the World Health Organization was slow to identify the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. He made these remarks as the United States continues to reduce its public health funding. Rubio indicated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would take the lead in response efforts.
Marco Rubio expressed doubt about diplomatic solutions with Cuba. He stated the likelihood of a negotiated agreement is not high. This follows President Trump renewing threats of military action against Havana. The administration also announced criminal charges against former leader Raúl Castro.
Colombia’s presidential election candidates are debating the nation’s climate Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking? Several hours after dark in a quiet Caribbean neighbourhood, a cluster of environmental activists gather on plastic chairs between a mango tree and a courtyard wall emblazoned with the words: “Colombia, respira!” (breathe Colombia). So many people have turned up that some are forced t.
Jamaican MP Nekeisha Burchell attempted to deliver her maiden speech in Jamaican Patois. This action has reignited a debate within the parliament regarding language use. The standing rule permits only English to be spoken during sessions. The incident brings postcolonial identity and linguistic legitimacy to the forefront of discussion.
The International Court of Justice ruled the right to strike is protected under an International Labour Organization convention. This advisory opinion resolves a dispute between workers and employers. The decision clarifies protections for collective bargaining. The UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ruled that the right to strike is protected under a core International Labour Organization (ILO) convention, in a landmark advisory opinion settling a long-running dispute between workers and employers worldwide.
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