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Abu Dhabi: India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will inaugurate the BAPS Mandir, that represents a socio-spiritual Hindu faith rooted in the Vedas, pioneered by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the late 18th century and formally established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj. The construction of BAPS Mandir, which reportedly called as Middle East’s first traditional Hindu stone temple, has been a long and arduous journey filled with many noteworthy achievements. In a short period following the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, this event assumes a great deal of significance. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, or BAPS, consecrated the…

United States: Joe Biden has rebuked Donald Trump’s words that the United States will withdraw from the NATO military alliance as “dumb”, “shameful” and “dangerous”. In a blistering speech, Biden attacked Republican opposition to legislation partly aimed at supporting Ukraine against a Russian invasion. Trump’s comments about encouraging Russia to attack NATO allies that don’t contribute what he called their fair share of NATO funding, set off alarm bells across Europe among leaders who view the prospect of a second Trump presidency with growing unease. In a speech after the Senate passed a foreign aid bill that encloses support to Israel…

Netherlands: A Dutch court has ordered the Netherlands government to stop supplying parts for the F-35 fighter jet used by Israel to bomb Gaza. In its judgment, an appeals court stated that there is a “clear risk” that parts exported by the Netherlands will be used in “serious violations of international humanitarian law”. According to the court, Israel may have used its F-35 to attack Gaza, leading to unacceptable civilian casualties. It rejected the Dutch government’s argument that the export permit did not require a fresh inspection. Amnesty International, an international NGO focusing on human rights, and Oxfam, an NGO…

Las Vegas: The Kansas City Chiefs have won over the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 to become back-to-back Super Bowl championship. At Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman scored the game-winning touchdown on a 3-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs are the first team in two decades to win back-to-back in Super Bowl. Despite Kansas City’s 10-3 lead, it appeared as though San Francisco would receive the glory. After the game, Patrick Mahomes said that, “With all the adversity we’ve been through this season to come through tonight. I’m proud of…

United Kingdom: UK government’s controversial Rwanda bill violates international law and is incompatible with Britain’s human rights obligations, according to a parliamentary report. The cross-party joint committee MPs and peers on human rights have conducted a critical examination of the security of the Rwanda bill, which is fast-tracking through Parliament. The bill aims to question the declaration of the Supreme Court, which came out last November that Rwanda is not a safe country from which UK asylum seekers can be forcibly removed. In accordance with the bill, Rwanda is considered a safe country, and the UK government will not forcibly…

Kenya: Marathon world record holder and long-distance running superstar, Kelvin Kiptum has died in a car accident in Kenya along with his coach. The 24-year-old, who won the London Marathon in April before setting the world record in Chicago in October, lost control of his vehicle while driving in Kaptagat, south-western Kenya, police reported. Kiptum’s coach Gervais Hakizimana also died in the crash, while a third was said to have been hospitalized. Raila Odinga, the Prime Minister of Kenya, paid tribute to the athlete and wrote on his X account that “Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a…

Vatican City: Argentina’s first female saint’s canonization ceremony has marked the face-to-face meeting of Pope Francis and the President Milei. Javier Milei, President of Argentina has previously stated that the Pope is an “imbecile” who “promotes communism”. After taking office in December, he scaled back his criticism. Mr. Milei attended Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and met the 87-year-old Pope, embracing him. They will have an intimate audience at the Vatican soon. Maria Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, better known as Mama Antula, was an 18th-century woman who is considered by some to be Argentina’s first feminist. Mama Antula…

United States: Donald Trump, the former US President has said that he will encourage Russia to attack any NATO member that fails to pay its bills as part of the Western military alliance. Trump stated that he would not protect a nation behind its payments and encourage aggressors to do as they please. NATO members are committed to defending any nation in the bloc that is attacked. The White House referred to the comments as “appalling and unhinged”. During a rally in South Carolina, Mr. Trump stated that he had made comments about Russia during a NATO summit. Trump has recollected…

United Kingdom:  King Charles, has made his first statement since the cancer diagnosis and used it to offer “heartfelt thanks” to the public for their “comfort and encouragement”. In a message from Sandringham, Norfolk, Charles III said that “I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days. As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.” As well as thanking the public for their well-wishes, the 75-year-old British ruler has reminisced on their decision…

London: London flu cases have reached their highest peak in a fortnight this winter. NHS leaders warned of “unrelenting” pressure on the health care system after revealing the increase in figures. According to NHS England data, there were an average of 480 flu patients in hospital beds in the capital in the week ending February 4, an 81 percent increase from two weeks ago. On January 29, a total of 531 patients were admitted to hospital with the flu in London. That’s more than the 500 cases reported on January 13 last year, making it the worst flu season in…