Author: News Desk

Vietnam: The United States’ aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrived Danang in central Vietnam, marking a significant development in the deepening ties between the two countries. The arrival comes shortly after Vietnam expressed its protest against Chinese vessels sailing in its waters, highlighting shared concerns about China’s increasing influence in the region. In recent weeks, a Chinese survey vessel, along with multiple coast guard ships and fishing boats, operated in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea. Responding to this incursion, Vietnam’s foreign ministry demanded their departure, which eventually took place in early June. China’s assertive claims over almost…

United Kingdom: A new groundbreaking study conducted at four Sainsbury’s supermarkets has discovered a potential lifesaving use for supermarket trolleys. By incorporating sensors into the handles, scientists have found a way to identify individuals at risk of stroke by detecting abnormal heart rhythms. According to the British Heart Foundation, atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition that leads to irregular heart rhythms and increases the likelihood of stroke, affects approximately one in 45 people in the UK. Often undiagnosed, early detection is crucial to providing necessary treatments. The innovative approach involved installing electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors in the handles of supermarket trolleys to…

United States: US intelligence agencies have released a declassified report stating that they have found no direct evidence to support the theory that COVID-19 originated from a Chinese laboratory. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) stated that both natural and laboratory origins of the virus remain plausible scenarios. The report noted that most US intelligence agencies agree that the virus was not genetically engineered or “laboratory-adapted.” The origins of the pandemic have been a contentious issue, with the lab-leak theory being strongly denied by China. The ODNI report, released on 23rd June 2023, followed a congressional bill…

Russia: Head of Russian military contractor Wagner Group, Mr. Yevgeny Prigozhin, has ignited a war of words with the country’s military leaders, proclaiming that his forces are willing to die to confront them. In an audio message shared on Telegram, Mr. Prigozhin asserted that his fighters had crossed into the Russian border city of Rostov-on-Don from Ukraine and would combat anyone who tried to impede them. He further accused the Russian military top brass of launching strikes against his men. Videos and pictures circulating online depicted armed individuals surrounding administrative buildings in Rostov, accompanied by tanks deployed in the city…

United States: Starbucks workers at over 150 locations have announced their intention to go on strike, citing the company’s alleged refusal to allow Pride Month decorations in its cafes. The Starbucks Workers United union revealed that more than 3,500 employees from these stores have pledged to strike within the next week, and additional stores are considering strike authorizations, potentially bringing the total to nearly 200 stores. The union took to Twitter, stating, “STRIKE WITH PRIDE! Seattle Roastery leads nationwide Starbucks strike over Starbucks’ hypocritical treatment of LGBTQIA+ workers.” Last week, the union accused Starbucks of limiting Pride Month decorations in…

United States: Twitter has agreed to abide by tough new European Union (EU) laws concerning fake news, Russian propaganda, and online crime. Officials from the European Commission conducted a test at Twitter’s headquarters to assess the company’s ability to operate within the bounds of European law. The move follows former Twitter CEO Mr. Elon Musk’s recent withdrawal from the EU’s voluntary code of conduct on disinformation. In an unprecedented move, EU officials were granted access to Twitter’s headquarters to conduct a simulated exercise with company staff, evaluating their controls against Russian propaganda, fake news, and criminal activities such as child…

United States: The US Chamber of Commerce’s US-India Business Council, in collaboration with the US Department of Defense and India’s Ministry of Defense, organized the inaugural INDUS X Summit and a startup-focused defence exhibition titled “Catalyzing Indo-US Defense Innovation.” The event took place from June 20th to 21st 2023 at the US Chamber headquarters. The INDUS X Summit, a significant outcome of the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), conducted its industry track discussions earlier this year at the US Chamber. This summit and startup exhibition serve as crucial platforms to enhance defence co-development and co-production between the…

London, UK: International Boxing Association (IBA) has been expelled from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to its failure to implement necessary reforms in governance, finance, and ethical matters. In a virtual extraordinary IOC Session, 69 members voted in favour of the expulsion, with only one vote against it, while ten members abstained from voting. The IOC’s decision comes after its executive board, chaired by IOC President Mr. Thomas Bach, recommended the banishment two weeks prior. Although the IBA has been ousted, boxing will remain an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Games. During the online meeting, President Bach emphasized…

United Kingdom: A new study indicates that the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide is projected to more than double by 2050. The rise is attributed to the rapid escalation of obesity rates and the widening gap in health inequalities. According to new estimates published in The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journals, the current figure of 529 million adults with diabetes in 2021 is expected to surpass 1.3 billion by 2050. Alarmingly, no country is anticipated to witness a decline in its diabetes rate over the next three decades. Experts have expressed grave concern over the…

Canada: US Coast Guard has confirmed that 5 people onboard the Titan submersible which was missing since 18th June 2023 has been killed in a catastrophic implosion. The debris of the submersible was found on the Titanic wreck site while in search of the missing Titan. According to the statement, a Canadian ship deployed a robotic diving vehicle to uncover a debris field belonging to the submersible Titan, resting on the seabed approximately 1,600 feet (488 meters) away from the bow of the Titanic. This significant find occurred at a depth of 2 1/2 miles (4 KM) below the surface,…