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From Cold War to the Ukraine war: NATO at 75
The NATO military alliance on Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of its founding treaty in Washington.
Here are some facts and figures about the organisation forged in the Cold War and re-energised by Russia's war on…
Israel fires two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid workers
The Israeli military dismissed two officers and formally reprimanded senior commanders after an inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza this week found serious errors and breaches of procedure, the…
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August
Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving vehicles hits speed bumps over safety concerns.
The billionaire boss of the electric car maker did…
Why was Taiwan so well prepared for the earthquake?
When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's scenic and largely rural east coast county of Hualien on Wednesday, local official Chang Tung-yao knew exactly what to do, having experienced a similar temblor six years before.
Within two…
Aid worker killed by Israel felt need to help, parents say
The father of US-Canadian citizen Jacob Flickinger, one of seven aid workers killed in an Israeli strike earlier this week, said Thursday his son was hesitant to go to Gaza but had felt a need to help.
Flickinger, 33, was among a…
Top judges urge UK to halt weapons trade
Three former Supreme Court judges are among the signatories of a letter warning that the UK is breaching international law by sending weapons to Israel.
They say arms sales must end due to the "plausible risk of genocide" in Gaza.…
King Charles and Queen Camilla talk to crowds after Easter service
King Charles III has greeted well-wishers in his first major public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.
The King spoke to crowds and shook people's hands after the Easter Sunday service in Windsor, where he was accompanied by…
Biden, Netanyahu to speak Thursday following Gaza aid deaths
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak on Thursday, a US official said, in their first call since an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers in Gaza.
The call comes after Biden expressed outrage…
Rahul Gandhi’s affidavit shows assets worth 20.4cr rupees
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is seeking re-election from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming national elections, has filed his nomination papers along with the mandatory affidavit which says he owns assets valued at Rs…
Global debate on human rights, democracy held
Hub Broadcasting and Ekalopati.com have held a debate on the status of human rights and democracy in the global environment.
In the debate held in Nepal, Mohana Ansari, former member of Nepal's constitutional body National Human Rights…