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India: India will be hosting Pakistan in a thrilling match at the upcoming 2023 ICC World Cup. The match is to take place on 15th October in Ahmedabad, a city in India. The World Cup will witness a total of 48 matches played across 12 different venues. The grand finale will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19th November 2023. This confirmation follows months of speculation regarding Pakistan’s participation in the tournament. The two nations have a historically strained relationship, which has often affected their sporting engagements. Earlier, Pakistan had even threatened to boycott the World…

Pakistan: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the United States embassy’s deputy chief of mission to express concern over a statement last week by US President Mr. Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi that called on Pakistan to ensure its territory was not used as a base for attacks by armed groups. The US-India statement was released after a meeting between Mr. Biden and Mr. Modi at the White House and received criticism from Pakistan, which called it contrary to diplomatic norms. “It was stressed that the United States should refrain from issuing statements that may be construed…

Canada: Ms. Olivia Chow, a Chinese-Canadian, has elected as the new mayor of Toronto on 26th June 2023. During her victory speech, Ms. Chow expressed the mandate for change that the voters of Toronto had relied upon her with. The new mayor acknowledged her gratitude to supporters and conveyed a message of hope, stating that the results of the election were a clear response to any doubts or uncertainties about what can be accomplished when people come together and work towards a better future. Ms. Chow secured victory with 37.2 percent of the vote, surpassing Ms. Ana Bailao who received…

Colombia: Colombian President Mr. Gustavo Petro has honored both Indigenous and military rescuers involved in a mission to locate four children who were lost in the Amazon jungle for 40 days after surviving a plane crash. In recognition of their efforts, medals were bestowed on these brave individuals. The children, ranging in age from one to 13, miraculously survived the crash that tragically claimed the lives of their mother, the pilot, and another adult on May 1. After an extensive and intricate search operation, volunteers from the Indigenous Muruy community discovered the children on June 9. The Columbian President expressed…

United States: The technology giant Meta has introduced Meta Quest+, a subscription service for its virtual reality (VR) headsets, that will provide its users access to two games each month. Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, announced that starting from 26th June 2023, people can subscribe to Meta Quest+ for their Quest 2, Pro, and upcoming Quest 3 devices. The subscription will cost $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. As per the statement, during the initial quarter of the year, the VR unit of Meta, the parent company of Instagram, incurred a loss of $4 billion. Meta is…

United States: A UN expert has urged the United States to apologise for the torture inflicted upon prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, take responsibility for the abuses, and permanently close down the well-known US-operated detention centre in Cuba. In a recently published report, Ms. Fionnuala Ni Aolain, the UN Special Rapporteur, expressed gratitude to the administration of US President Mr. Joe Biden for granting her access to the facility earlier this year. The UN expert emphasised the urgency of addressing the violations committed against detainees. Mr. Ni Aolain stated that the torture endured by prisoners at undisclosed locations known as black…

United Kingdom: A new study has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry could be reduced by 50 percent by 2030 without negatively impacting global trade. This comes as countries gear up to discuss the implementation of a potential carbon tax on emissions produced by ships. Currently, maritime transportation accounts for approximately 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, with limited alternatives to the cheap, heavy, and polluting diesel oil commonly used by ships. The shipping sector has been slow in adopting emissions reduction technologies, prompting an increasing number of countries to advocate for a tax on shipping…

London, UK: Cineworld, the world’s second-largest cinema chain, has announced its plans to file for administration in order to address its significant debts. Despite this move, Cineworld reassures customers that its screens will remain open and its operations will continue without interruption. The company, which owns the Picturehouse chain in the UK, has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with forced closures of many of its theatres. Cineworld aims to reduce its $5 billion debt pile through the administration process. It currently operates 751 sites globally, including 128 locations in the UK and Ireland, employing over 28,000 staff. Notable…

United States: The US Coast Guard has initiated a thorough investigation into the recent underwater implosion that resulted in the complete destruction of the small submersible Titan. Tragically, all five individuals on board lost their lives during a dive into the famous Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic. This devastating incident has garnered significant global attention. In response to this catastrophe, the Coast Guard has established a marine board of investigation (MBI), representing its highest level of inquiry. The primary objective of this probe, led by Mr. Jason Neubauer, the Coast Guard’s chief investigator, is to prevent any similar occurrences…

Egypt: Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and Egypt’s President Mr. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held a meeting in Cairo, during which they expressed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between their countries. The leaders signed a joint declaration to elevate relations to a strategic partnership, building on the announcement made earlier in January 2023 when President Mr. el-Sisi visited New Delhi. The discussions between Mr. Modi and el-Sisi focused on various areas of cooperation, including trade and investment, renewable energy, information technology, and pharmaceuticals. Both leaders recognized the importance of enhancing economic ties, particularly as Egypt faces an economic…