Germany vows millions for Amazon
Germany has outlined more than $200 million in contributions for environmental projects in Brazil. The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical forest on …
President of Vietnam resigns
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has submitted his resignation after the ruling Communist Party found him responsible for violations and wrongdoing of …
Hong Kong to remove mandatory isolation rule for people with COVID
Hong Kong has said that it will not require people infected with COVID-19 to quarantine from January 30. Chief Executive John Lee called the decision one of …
China to resume issuing ordinary passports and visas
China has announced that it will resume issuing ordinary visas and passports after nearly three years of international isolation following the COVID-19 …
Taliban bans university education for Afghan girls
Taliban has ordered an indefinite ban on university education for girls in Afghanistan. The move further restricts women’s access to formal education, as …
New York & Singapore emerge as world’s most expensive cities in 2022
New York and Singapore have been tied for the top spot on the list of the world’s most expensive cities, as per the latest EIU Worldwide Cost of Living …
UK King Charles’ coronation to take place in May 2023
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 next year. Camilla, the Queen Consort, will be crowned …
Nominees for 2023 Grammy Awards announced
The nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced, with Beyoncé bagging most nominations (nine). She is followed by Kendrick Lamar (eight). …
23-year-old Indian-American Nabeela Syed makes history
A 23-year-old Indian-American woman has scripted history in the US midterm elections. Nabeela Syed has become the youngest member to get elected to the …
BRAZIL HAS A NEW PRESIDENT
Leftist Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the election to become Brazil’s next President. He inherits a deeply divided country, with a hugely difficult …