UNICEF, WHO call for step-up in child vaccinations stalled after Covid pandemic

NEW DELHI: Two UN agencies have called for a catch-up in child immunisation, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year, leaving 2.7 million unvaccinated or with insufficient inoculations. The latest World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates of national immunisation coverage provide the world’s largest and most comprehensive dataset on […]

President Biden asks Americans to ‘cool it down’ after Trump shooting

President Biden asks Americans to ‘cool it down’ after Trump shooting

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden used the formal setting of the White House Oval Office on Sunday to ask Americans to lower the political temperature and remember they are neighbors after a would-be assassin wounded Republican rival Donald Trump. Trump’s shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday “calls on all of us to take […]

James Webb Telescope designed to look back 13.5 bn years into past: Scientist

WASHINGTON: The world’s most powerful observatory — the James Webb Space Telescope — has made a variety of stunning discoveries since its launch in December 2021. From exoplanets to galaxies and stars languishing in distant space, the James Webb Telescope has thrilled science enthusiasts across the world with its discoveries. The most recent (July 12) […]

Assassination attempt on Trump: OpenAI CEO: Thinking lot about what difference an inch can make to history

NEW DELHI: Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, took to social media on Sunday to share his thoughts on the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, emphasising the impact that small margins can have on the course of history. “Thinking a lot about what a difference an inch can make to history,” Altman […]

Modi congratulates Oli on appointment as Nepal PM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Mr K P Sharma Oli on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal. He expressed hope to work closely with the new PM of Nepal to further strengthen the deep bonds of friendship and expand the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. In a […]

India commits to enhancing cooperation with Pacific partners: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, delivered a message of solidarity and cooperation during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. “Ladies and Gentlemen, Namaskar from Bharat,” Jaishankar began, adding, “It is my pleasure to deliver this message on the occasion of […]

World leaders express solidarity with Donald Trump after assassination attempt

World leaders express solidarity with Donald Trump after assassination attempt

WASHINGTON: Presidents and prime ministers across the world have expressed their support for former United States President Donald Trump and spoken out against political violence following an assassination attempt against the Republican candidate at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooting on Saturday pierced Trump’s right ear and killed one bystander. Two other spectators were […]

Shooter was registered Republican; would’ve voted for first time in Nov

Shooter was registered Republican; would’ve voted for first time in Nov

WASHINGTON: Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who authorities say attempted to assassinate former president Donald Trump was a 20-year-old registered Republican who would have voted for the first time in the presidential election in November. He lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, about 56 km south of the Trump rally site where law […]

Putin’s security at ‘proper level’ amid Ukraine’s assassination threats: Kremlin

KREMLIN: The Kremlin has reacted to Ukraine’s threats to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying Moscow is aware of dangers coming from the “Kiev regime,” and has ramped up measures to ensure the security of the Russian leader. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made remarks after a recent assassination threat that had been voiced by Kirill […]

Israeli attack on southern Gaza kills 71 people

Israeli attack on southern Gaza kills 71 people

Said to target head of Hamas’ military wing JERUSALEM: An Israeli attack on the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed 71 people and injured scores, the Health Ministry in Gaza said, while an Israeli official said it targeted the head of Hamas’ military wing. The Israeli official identified the target of the strike […]