Henley releases list of best and worst passports for 2024
Toronto (Jan 11) - The 2024 Henley Passport Index is out and Canada remains among the top ten.
An unprecedented six countries share the top...
Singapore hoping to recruit auxiliary police from India, other Asian nations
Singapore, Jan 11 (IANS) An Indian-origin minister in Singapore has said that the city state is considering hiring auxiliary police officers (APOs) from Asian...
Saudi Arabia designates 2024 as Year of the Camel
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANSlife) For time immemorial, the camel has held a deep-rooted presence and unique role in the lives of Saudis and...
Oil prices rise following tanker hijacking in Gulf of Oman
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Tensions in the Middle Eastern shipping lanes continued to run high on Thursday amid reports of a hijacked oil...
Spain announces return of facemasks in hospitals
Madrid, Jan 10 (IANS) The Spanish government has imposed the mandatory use of facemasks in hospitals and health centres from Wednesday, following a sharp...
Is GOP presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy out of steam?
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s presidential campaign may be drawing to a close after bringing national and international attention to...
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin diagnosed with prostate cancer
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and underwent a minimally invasive procedure, Walter Reed...
Trump all set for Iowa caucus, Haley and DeSantis hoping to close ranks
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) With less a week to go for the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire to follow to decide the GOP nomination...
Critical washer missing on Boeing 737 MAX operated by Indian carrier: DGCA
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said that a critical washer was discovered missing during recent...
United Airlines finds loose hardware on several Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
Chicago, Jan 9 (IANS) Chicago-based United Airlines said that it found loose hardware, including bolts in need of "additional tightening", on a number of...
