The Middle East, known for its diverse culture, rich history and modern marvels, extends far beyond the glitz of Dubai. While the city shines brightly on the travel map, several other destinations in the region now offer distinctive experiences waiting to be discovered and cherished. Travelling to Middle East? Check out these lesser known Middle …
A surge in international contracts swelled the order book at engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) in the December quarter, even as domestic orders lost steam at India’s largest engineering and construction company. A surge in international contracts swelled the order book at engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) in the December quarter, …
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize after his name was put forward by Republican congresswoman Claudia Tenney, citing “historic” Abraham Accords treaty that was signed during his presidency. Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump (Getty Images via AFP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Tenney stated that …
Copyright 2024 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved2024-01-30 A new technique developed at INRS pushes back some of the limits of the infrared imaging of rare-earth doped nanoparticles. VARENNES, QC, Jan. 30, 2024 /CNW/ – Teams led by professors Jinyang Liang and Fiorenzo Vetrone from the Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre at the Institut national de …
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), considered a lifeline for two million people in the besieged enclave, has suffered funding cuts after several of its staff were accused by Israel of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attack. The UN on Saturday said that it had terminated nine out of 12 staff over …
Unidentified gunmen have killed nine foreign nationals in southeastern Iran near the Pakistani border, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Saturday, amid efforts by the two countries to mend ties after tit-for-tat attacks. Mehr said no individuals or groups had claimed responsibility for the shootings in the restless Sistan-Baluchestan province. The Baluch rights …
Peace is proving to be elusive in West Asia as the region remains mired in war and geopolitical chaos. Exacerbated by violence in and around the Red Sea, which has sucked more and more powers into the fray, who fear a global inflationary crisis, and Iran’s trigger-happy conduct this week launching strikes in Iraq, Syria …
Copyright 2024 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved2024-01-19 WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of the members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery for the benefit of all, the agency will host its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday, Jan. 25. Traditionally held on the …
Copyright 2024 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved2024-01-04 WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NASA selected the 2024 Phase I awardees for its program to fund ideas that could innovate for the benefit of all and transform future agency missions. From proposals to explore low Earth orbit to the stars, the 13 concepts chosen stem from companies and …
Pope Francis has kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a lament – that Jesus’s message of peace is being drowned out by the “futile logic of war” in the very land he was born. Israel’s deadliest-ever war on Gaza cast a shadow as the pontiff presided over the evening Mass on Sunday, attended by 6,500 …