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May 21, 2024 11:53 AM

Indian flag fly half-mast as country mourns death of Iranian President

The national flag is flying half-mast throughout the country as one-day state mourning is being observed today as a mark of respect on the demise of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The President of Iran and Foreign Minister were killed in a he...

May 21, 2024 9:11 AM

UK PM Rishi Sunak apologises after infected blood scandal cover-up

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised for the infection of around 30,000 people with contaminated blood products, and the failure to address the problem. Addressing the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Sunak apologised on behalf of successive governments and declared it was a day of national sh...

May 20, 2024 8:46 PM

From Dubai’s COP28 to Abu Dhabi’s EVIS: UAE Doubles Down on EV Future

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The third edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) kicked off today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, marking a pivotal moment in the MENA region's drive towards sustainable transportation.   The high-profile event, running through May 22nd, features a ...

May 20, 2024 8:26 PM

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the top three Hamas leaders.   According to media reports, the arrest warrants are sought over war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Isra...

May 20, 2024 6:28 PM

Iran’s Supreme Leader approves Mohammad Mokhber as acting President

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as acting president in the wake of Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. The Supreme Leader also ordered five days of national mourning for Mr. Raisi, who had held the presidency since 2021. According ...

May 20, 2024 12:42 PM

Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling DPP sworn in as new President

Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was sworn in as the self-governing island's new President today. According to Taiwan's Foreign Ministry, more than 500 foreign guests from 51 delegations attended the inauguration ceremony and related activities, including the nation...

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