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EU formally bans gas, diesel car sales from 2035
In a move to boost the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the European Parliament has approved the law to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars in the EU, starting in 2035. The new legislation sets the path towards zero CO2...
Published On February 20th, 2023 -
Russia-China and South Africa starts joint military exercise
Russia-China and South Africa starts joint military exercise In what some nations claim is an endorsement of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, South Africa is beginning a joint military drill with Russia and China. The 10-day naval exercises, which will go...
Last updated on February 20th, 2023 02:48 pm -
Taliban Terrorist Attack in Pakistan, 5 Terrorists, 3 Soldiers Dead
Taliban Terrorist Attack in Pakistan Five Tehreek-e-Taliban (Pakistan) militants with heavy weapons were killed when security forces were able to regain control of the Karachi Police Chief's headquarters following a daring attack by the militants in the nation's most populous...
Published On February 18th, 2023 -
Nikki Haley- A Republican & An Indian-American formally launches her 2024 presidential bid
Indian-origin Republican leader Nikki Haley formally launched her 2024 presidential bid, casting herself as a younger, fresher alternative to her one-time boss and former US President Donald Trump. Haley, 51, is the two-term Governor of South Carolina and the former...
Published On February 16th, 2023 -
World Bank chief David Malpass to step down early
World Bank chief steps down World Bank chief David Malpass has announced his resignation nearly a year early. He ending a tenure at the head of the development lender that was clouded by questions over his climate stance. The veteran...
Published On February 16th, 2023 -
Mohammad Shahabuddin elected as 22nd President of Bangladesh
22nd President of Bangladesh A former judge and freedom fighter, Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, was elected unopposed as Bangladesh's 22nd President. A gazette was issued on the appointment of the new Bangladesh President by the Chief Election Commissioner. According to the...
Published On February 14th, 2023 -
Cyclone Gabrielle strikes Auckland, Houses evacuated, Power cuts and flights cancelled
Cyclone Gabrielle strikes Auckland As Cyclone Gabrielle approaches the coast of the nation, residents of Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, and the surrounding area are being warned to prepare for more intense rain, flooding, and gale-force winds. Some...
Published On February 14th, 2023 -
Russian Arms Supplies to India Worth $13 bn in past 5 years
Russian state news agencies reported that India received arms worth around $13 billion from Russia in the past five years. Moreover, New Delhi has further placed orders with Moscow for weapons and military equipment exceeding $10 billion. Buy Prime Test...
Published On February 13th, 2023 -
King Charles’ coronation emblem by ex Apple chief designer revealed
King Charles' coronation emblem by ex Apple chief designer revealed Ahead of the scheduled coronation ceremony for Britain's King Charles III on 6 May, 2023, the Buckingham Palace released the newly appointed king's official coronation emblem. The coronation emblem features...
Published On February 11th, 2023 -
South Africa declares ‘State of Disaster’ over electricity crisis
'State of Disaster' over electricity crisis declared in South Africa In order to speed up the government's reaction to an ongoing energy crisis, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed a state of Disaster. He also promised to designate a minister...
Published On February 10th, 2023
