China jolts US at WTO with complaint over ‘discriminatory’ EV subsidies

China has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States over what it termed “discriminatory” subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs), adding to an already lengthy sequence of escalating trade disputes. The grievance was lodged to support a fair environment for Chinese auto manufacturers and the global industry, China’s Ministry of …

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India’s Stark Warning To UN Security Council

New Delhi: India has stressed on the need for urgent reforms within the United Nations Security Council saying that the global body is otherwise heading towards “oblivion”. Expressing frustration over prolonged discussions, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said nearly 25 years have passed since world leaders committed to comprehensive reforms at …

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150+ Top Women’s Day Wishes, Quotes, Images and Status To Share

International Women’s Day 2024 quotes, wishes and Whatsapp status: International Women’s Day is a global celebration held on March 8th each year. It’s a time to honor women’s accomplishments, acknowledge their contributions to society, and push for fairness between genders. This year, it falls on a tomorrow (Friday). The day has its roots in the early …

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Haiti In Turmoil As Gang Boss ‘Barbecue’ His Men Seize Control Of Capital

Former police officer Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier is the leader of the ‘G9’ coalition. Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer turned brutal gang leader known as “Barbecue,” has orchestrated a mass prison break, freeing nearly 3,700 inmates and solidifying his power as a major threat to Haiti’s stability, according to The Metro. Cherizier, who leads a …

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu adamant to claim victory: ‘Ceasefire deal would only delay military offensive in Rafah’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, February 25, said that an Israeli military offensive in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah could be “delayed somewhat” if a deal is reached for a weekslong ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He further claimed that total victory in the territory would come within weeks once the offensive begins …

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Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel ordered new evacuations from parts of Gaza City on Tuesday, as a study led by the U.N. children’s agency found that one in six children are acutely malnourished in the isolated and largely devastated north of the territory, where the city is located. The report finds deepening misery across …

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World Day of Social Justice 2024: Theme, History, Significance, Quotes and Celebrations

Curated By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: February 19, 2024, 22:42 IST World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually on February 20. (Image: Shutterstock) World Day of Social Justice serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting social justice and equality for all people, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status. …

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UN says Israel-Hamas war leaves Gaza ‘uninhabitable’

Palestinians flee from the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza after an Israeli ground and air offensive on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Photo | AP GENEVA: Israel’s war against Hamas has damaged around half of all buildings in Gaza and rendered the Palestinian territory uninhabitable, with tens of billions of dollars needed to rebuild it, …

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World Interfaith Harmony Week 2024: History, Significance and Celebration

Curated By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: February 01, 2024, 06:00 IST World Interfaith Harmony Week is celebrated annually in the first week of February. (Image: Shutterstock) World Interfaith Harmony Week serves as a dedicated time for reflection and action, the spirit of understanding and respect should permeate our everyday lives. World Interfaith Harmony Week is …

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Countries pause funding for UNRWA in Gaza amid staff’s Oct 7 involvement claims | World News

Britain, Italy and Finland on Saturday became the latest countries to pause funding for the United Nations’ refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA), following allegations its staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Countries pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza amid staff’s Oct 7 involvement claims(AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

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