Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on April 22 in most countries
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, due to the absence of the moon today in most countries of the world. The Shawwal moon was not sighted in Malaysia…
A ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse will occur in many countries tomorrow
File photo Tomorrow’s solar eclipse in many countries around the world will be a ‘hybrid’ as it will be neither partial nor total, but a combination of both. According to…
Initiative aims to prevent Hep C infection in marginalized groups in low-income countries
Marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by the blood-borne disease, which can cause serious liver damage and cancer when left untreated, according to Unitaid, a global health agency hosted by the…
A dozen countries in Asia in the heat wave
File photo Scottish meteorologist Scott Duncan has said that the heat wave has engulfed a dozen countries in Asia. In a statement, meteorologist Scott Duncan said Thailand recorded a temperature…
G20 countries should be aware of disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir, Ali Raza Syed
Chairman Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed has said that the G20 countries should be aware of the controversial status of Jammu and Kashmir, and should also know that by…
Lost decade looms for debt-ridden developing countries: UNCTAD
In a new report, UNCTAD projects that annual growth across large parts of the global economy will be below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. High interest rates combined with soaring debt…
Some countries are interfering with our democracy and civil society, New Zealand
A flag flies outside the New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand’s Security Intelligence Service says there are ongoing attempts by a few countries to interfere in our democracy, economy and civil…
Japan’s announcement of financial assistance to friendly countries for defense purposes
Japan’s air defense systems, file photo Japan has announced a financial assistance plan to strengthen the defense of friendly countries. Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) program will provide funds for…
The arrest of the American journalist in Russia, the contact of the foreign ministers of the two countries
Photo file US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has expressed serious concerns over the arrest of an American journalist on charges of espionage in Russia in a telephone call to…
5,400 people residing in Kuwait seek asylum in other countries
Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, file photo More than 5,400 people living in Kuwait applied for asylum in other countries. According to a report by the Kuwaiti think tank…