‘Red Line for Palestine’: Protesters swarm UK Parliament
Thousands swarmed UK Parliament in a “Red Line for Palestine” protest, demanding Israeli sanctions and an arms embargo. Source link
DGCA conducts safety inspections of Turkish Airlines flight
India’s civil aviation regulator has conducted safety-related inspections of Turkish Airlines’ passenger and cargo flights at Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Accordingly, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in accordance with ‘Article 16’ of the ‘Convention’ on International Civil Aviation (ICAO), conducted a ‘Safety Oversight and Ramp’ (SOFA/RAMP) inspection of these flights. In a…
Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins
More than 1.4 million Muslims have begun this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi holy city of Mecca, a year after 1,300 people died, mostly due to the extreme heat. Saudi authorities say they have stepped up safety precautions for the annual event. They have planted thousands of trees and installed hundreds of cooling units…
Leaders of Canada and Mexico lash out at Trump steel tariff hike | Donald Trump News
The leaders of Canada and Mexico have criticised the latest hike in steel and aluminium tariffs under United States President Donald Trump, who increased import taxes on the metal from 25 to 50 percent. The international condemnation came just hours after the latest tariff increase went into effect early on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on…
Levelling up the mid-range game!
If there’s one thing Realme knows how to do, it’s stir up the mid-range market — and with the latest GT 7T, it’s back to doing just that. Clad in a familiar yet stylish shell and packing in a 7,000mAh battery, a crisp AMOLED display, and some gaming muscle, this phone means business. But beneath…
What Moody’s US Credit Downgrade Means for You
On May 16, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the US government’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings from Aaa (the highest possible rating) to Aa1 and revised the outlook to stable from negative. The rating agency cited the likelihood of “persistent, large fiscal deficits [that] will drive the government’s debt and interest burden higher” due to deficits…
The Rent IS Too High: Blame Zoning and Supply Caps, Not Rental Apps
Despite occasional political friction, the United States and Canada remain deeply intertwined economically and culturally. Their similarities make them ideal for comparison — especially when investigating the causes of rising rents and housing prices, which have surged in lockstep in both countries. Between 2019 and 2024, Canada’s median home price skyrocketed 45 percent to CN…
The Economic Tradeoffs of Property Tax Reform
How do property taxes work in the United States, and what are their economic consequences? This AIER Explainer explores how property taxes are enforced, how much revenue they generate, the debate among economists about whether property taxes are “good” taxes, and steps lawmakers can take to keep property tax burdens reasonable. What Property Taxes Are…
Tanzania blocks X because of pornography, says Information Minister Jerry Silaa
Tanzania has decided to block access to social media platform X because it allows pornographic content to be shared, the information minister has said. The content was contrary to the East African state’s “laws, culture, customs, and traditions,” Jerry Silaa told a local TV station. Tanzanians have reported that access to X has been restricted…
IRCTC Update: Do this with your Aadhaar to avoid account suspension—Catch latest details and steps to ensure smooth booking
In a crackdown against the misuse of its online ticketing platform, the Indian Railways has decided to deactivate unverified IRCTC accounts. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that the Railways will soon roll out online Aadhaar authentication—or e-Aadhaar authentication—for booking Tatkal tickets, enabling genuine users to get confirmed train tickets with convenience. The development…
