Pentagon stops delivery of F-35 to Turkey

Pentagon has suspended the delivery of all the equipment related to F-35 fighter jets to Turkey as latter is accepting the delivery of Russian missile defence system. This move has come after repeated warnings from the US to Turkey, that ..

Afghanistan hit by devastating floods

Western Afghanistan has been hit by flash floods caused by heavy rains which started to spread two days ago. The floods have killed at least 35 people, completely destroyed homes and also swept through the makeshift shelters which were built ..

Algeria: Protestors seek departure of Bouteflika

Many hundreds of Algerians have gathered through the streets of the capital of country along with many other major cities to demand quick departure of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and other ruling elite. The recent spat of rallies have come after ..

Pakistan government to establish Sharda corridor plan

There was a proposal of the Pakistan government to establish a corridor that will allow Hindu pilgrims from India to visit Sharda Peeth, an ancient Hindu temple and cultural site in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). However, on 28 March 2019, Pakistan said ..

2019 International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade

The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on 25th of March to honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the transatlantic slavery system. The ..

A big ice chunk might break from Antarctica’s Brunt ice shelf

The Brunt ice shelf had 2 large cracks. The cracks are now opening further in the past few years. When they break open a ice berg of 660 square miles, almost twice the size of New York will be released ..

Trump : US recognises Israeli claim on Golan heights

President Trump signed a proclamation which grants US recognition of Israel’s claim over Golan Heights. The spot was seized by Israel in war 5 decades ago. The action was taken as the terrorist groups and Iran are trying to make ..

Saudi Arabia: Royal Court Adviser fired over Khashoggi killing

Saud al-Qahtani, who is a top aide of the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, has been sacked over the killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi but is not on trial along with the 11 suspects at secretive hearings in ..

110 dead in worst ethnic violence in Mali

In one of the worst attacks in the country which has already been in the grip of violence, more than 100 people have been killed in the Fulani village of Ogossagou-Peul town of Central Mali. Moulaye Guindo, the Mayor of ..

India ranks 140th in World Happiness Report

Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations has released the World Happiness Report on the International Day of Happiness. India is ranked 140th out of 156 nations. India shows a 7 spot decline. Finland has topped the list for ..