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Vesak Day 2024 – Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple, Thailand
Vesak is an important day in Buddhism. Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and passed away on this day. The United Nations has also recognized Vesak Day as a day of international importance in the world. Vesak Day is celebrated at…
US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
The United States will boycott a United Nations tribute on Thursday to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed earlier this month in a helicopter crash, a U.S. official said.
The 193-member U.N. General Assembly traditionally…
Violence clouds the last day of campaigning for Mexico’s election
Mexico held the last day of campaigning Wednesday before Sunday’s nationwide election, but the closing rallies were darkened by attacks on candidates and the country’s persistently high homicide rate.
Opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez…
Person killed by jet engine at Amsterdam airport
A person has been killed after ending up in the running jet engine of a KLM passenger plane at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.
The death happened as the KL1341 flight was getting ready to fly to Billund, Denmark, on Wednesday afternoon.…
Algeria Proposes Security Council Resolution Demanding Israel Halt Offensive In Rafah
Algeria is circulating a proposed UN Security Council resolution that would demand an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and order Israel to halt its military offensive in the southern city of Rafah immediately.
The draft…
ICC chief prosecutor seeks Netanyahu, Hamas leaders’ arrest
The chief prosecutor of the world’s top war crimes court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over actions taken during their seven-month war.…
Lai Ching-te Sworn In As Taiwan President Amid Long-Standing Struggle With China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the President of Taiwan on Monday amid its fight for de facto Independence and China's escalating military threats.
Beijing has claimed Taiwan as its own territory and has been increasing its threats…
Vietnam nominates its public security minister as new president
Vietnam has nominated its Public Security Minister To Lam as its new president, state media said on Saturday, after his predecessor resigned in the ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken up the country’s political establishment.…
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets bail in graft case, lawyer says
A High Court in Pakistan on Wednesday granted bail to Imran Khan in the 190 million pounds corruption case, in which the jailed former prime minister and his wife are accused of receiving land worth billions of rupees as a bribe from a real…
Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic…