In Gaza, even humanitarian aid “has been politicised”
Colin Clarke analyses the chaos of aid distribution in Gaza and why trained professionals must lead the effort. Source link
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IATA, ISMA and Praj Industries to work on global best practices on feedstock use
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is all set to work with the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and Praj Industries to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Pune-based Praj Industries, in an announcement to the exchanges on Tuesday, said that the partnership will focus on conducting a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of…
South African politician sacked by MK over Shepherd Bushiri visit
A top official in one of South Africa’s biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April. Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter service at self-proclaimed pastor Shepherd Bushiri’s church. Mr…
CUSAT CAT Result 2025 Date and Time: What You Need to Know
The moment thousands of aspirants have been waiting for is finally here. The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is set to declare the CAT (Common Admission Test) result for the year 2025 today. Students who appeared for this crucial exam can now gear up to check their performance and plan their next steps…
Donald Trump’s 50% steel and aluminium tariffs take effect | Business and Economy News
Mexico says tariffs make ‘no sense’ as Canada seeks negotiations to remove the levies ongoing. In a move that has reignited trade tensions with key allies, United States President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The new rates, which came into effect early on Wednesday, raise duties from 25 percent to…
India calls for WTO action on non-tariff barriers, ensuring strong dispute resolution mechanism
Union Minister Piyush Goyal and others leaders at the WTO Trade Ministers’ gathering on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, in Paris. | Photo Credit: – India has called for action to curb non-tariff barriers, address trade distortions caused by non-market economies, and restore a strong dispute settlement mechanism at the WTO, Commerce…
‘The clock is ticking’: Madeleine McCann search continues
The BBC’s Phil Mackie reports from Lagos near Praia da Luz, Portugal where Portuguese and German police are continuing in their search for Madeleine McCann. As Mackie reports “the clock is ticking” for investigators who only have until Friday to search across a 21 sq km (8.1 sq miles) site between where the toddler went…
Iran’s Khamenei slams US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium | Nuclear Energy News
Iranian supreme leader says issue of uranium enrichment remains key to Tehran’s pursuit of energy independence. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has pledged that Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment, rejecting a key demand in a United States proposal aimed at resolving a long-running dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme. The comments were delivered…
No changes in FDI policy for countries sharing land border with India: Sources
The government has not made any amendments to the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for countries sharing land border with India, sources said on Wednesday. In 2020, the government issued Press Note 3 under which investors from these land bordering countries have to mandatorily take prior approval of the government for making investments in any…
Erin Patterson tells court she threw up toxic meal
An Australian woman on trial for murder says she threw up the toxic mushroom meal which killed her relatives, after binge-eating dessert. Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to four charges – three of murder and one of attempted murder – over the beef Wellington lunch at her regional Victorian house in July 2023. Prosecutors…
