Finance ministers from the G7 nations have pledged to intensify pressure on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, more than three years after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.   Following a virtual meeting, officials from the Group of Seven — comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States — issued a joint […]

Rescue teams in Indonesia are working urgently to reach an estimated 59 people still trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey boarding school on the island of Java. Authorities are considering digging a tunnel to access the victims, despite the risk of destabilising the structure further. Incident Overview The school suddenly collapsed on Monday […]

Scammers have become some of the largest political ad spenders on Meta platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians, including former President Donald Trump, to promote fraudulent government benefits, according to a report released Wednesday by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP).   The nonprofit watchdog identified 63 scam advertisers who collectively spent $49 million on […]

Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a controversial mutual defence treaty with Australia, officials confirmed to AFP on Thursday. The move comes as Canberra seeks to strengthen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing’s growing influence in the region.   The agreement, known as the Pukpuk Treaty, commits both nations to defend each other against […]

While Aamir Khan was filming at Mumbai Film City, Abu Hayat Mahmud, director of Shakib Khan’s upcoming film “Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka”, visited the set. Accompanied by the producer and other team members, Mahmud had the opportunity to meet and exchange greetings with the Bollywood superstar. His visit, shared on Facebook, sparked […]

Elon Musk, the American billionaire, currently holds the largest personal fortune in the world. On Wednesday, his wealth briefly reached a historic milestone, surpassing $500 billion—or half a trillion dollars—for the first time ever. Understanding the Numbers 1 billion = 1,000 million = 100 crore 1 trillion = 1,000 billion = 100,000 crore According to […]

During the ongoing government shutdown in the United States, the majority of federal offices will remain closed, with only essential services continuing operations. Activities across several departments, including agriculture, environment, education, and research, will be suspended or limited. Delays may also occur in food safety inspections and other regulatory processes. Additionally, thousands of federal employees […]