A South African dance group is aiming to bring back the historic Pantsula, a symbol of resistance for the black community during the apartheid era.

How black S. Africans resisted apartheid

Africa's largest economy, Nigeria, is reeling under a food insecurity crisis. Weeks after president bola Tinubu removed fuel subsidy, the food sector has begun to feel disastrous ripple effects. Can Nigeria tide over sky-rocketing food prices?

Fuel hike raises cost of food

Spiritual leader Dalai Lama turned 88, amid a furore of celebrations all over the world. His best friend arch bishop Desmon Tutu's homeland, South Afrcia, was no exception. A ground report on the elaborate birthday event marked by the Tibetan leader's followers.

S. Africa celebrates Dalai Lama's birthday

Which side showed higher accuracy in a German experiment choosing a stock portfolio between a rescue dog and ChatGPT? Over the course of six weeks, Freddy, an 80-year-old Maltese dog, outperformed ChatGPT by giving nearly four times the returns that the AI produced by choosing shares from a selection of goodies placed on slips of paper.

Dog beats ChatGPT in predicting stocks

While attending the NATO Summit in Lithuania, President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Vermont as a result of heavy rainfall that sparked life-threatening flash floods in the region. As a result of President Biden's declaration, FEMA is now in charge of coordinating all disaster relief efforts in Vermont.

Flash floods ravage Northeastern US

All six people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Nepal. The Nepal Aviation authorities have confirmed the same that a missing tourist helicopter had crashed soon after takeoff near Mount Everest. According to the Civil Aviation Authority managing air helicopter 9N-AMV departed from Surke to Kathmandu at 10 AM local time and the last contact was made at 10:13 AM local time. After which the helicopter could not be contacted and now all six people have died that's the latest confirmation. Search and rescue were activated and two helicopters of altitude air and The Nepalese Army with the Nepal police mobilized in the possible areas for search and rescue operations.

Nepal: Helicopter carrying six including five foreign tourists crashes

The Indian monsoon is in full swing, as incessant downpour continues to wreak havoc in several states across the country. While rescue operations are underway, at least 42 people have lost their lives in this natural calamity. Is the situation raising an alarm over climate change?

Rain disrupts life in North India

England Captain Harry Kane is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer. German Champions Bayern Munich are leading the race to sign the star striker and have made a second bid of around $90 million. Is Bayern the right club for Kane, who is yet to win a major trophy in his career.

Bayern submit improved bid for Harry Kane

Prayuth Chan-ocha, the prime minister of Thailand, announced his departure from politics but said he would remain in office for the time being. The statement comes nine years after a military coup that gave him the presidency. Only 36 of the 500 seats in the house were gained by the United Thai Nation, led by the former army chief, on May 14.

Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha retires from politics, nine years after his coup

Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary general of the Muslim World League (MWL), visited Ajit Doval, the national security adviser, on Monday in Delhi. He stated that Indian Muslims are proud of their identity and Constitution during a gathering at the India-Islamic Cultural Centre. According to Abdulkarim Al-Issa, he has heard a lot about Indian knowledge and is aware of its significant contributions to humanity. Earlier in the day, a team from the Muslim World League headed by Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-issa, Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, and MWL Secretary-General, arrived in New Delhi. The delegation arrived as a result of an official invitation from the Indian government.

Al-Issa: We appreciate the long history and diversity of India

Bloomberg cited unnamed sources familiar with the situation when it stated that the Tata Group is close to reaching an agreement to buy an Apple supplier's facility in Karnataka, which might enable it to become the first Indian company to manufacture iPhones.

Indian conglomerate Tata enters iPhone assembly business

US President Joe Biden visits UK on the eve of NATO summit in Lithuainia. Leaders of both countries discussed Washington's move to supply cluster bombs to Kyiv and trade between the super-powers.

US President Biden welcomed to 10 Downing Street

After his coalition government disintegrated on Friday due to a disagreement over asylum policies, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced he would leave politics. One of Europe's longest-serving presidents, Rutte has been in office for almost 13 years.

Dutch PM Mark Rutte to leave politics after ruling coalition fails to agree on migration policy

According to a recent PwC India report, funding for Indian startups fell sharply in the January-June period, by 34%, totaling $3.8 billion. This sum represents the lowest half-yearly total seen in the previous four years. According to the survey, investors' increased prudence and lengthier due diligence procedures are on the decline as they carefully evaluate every aspect of a company before making financial commitments.

Tough times for Indian startups: Funding hits 34-month low

Kia has taken the wraps off the facelifted version of its Seltos for the Indian market. The updated crossover gets slightly revised styling, a new interior, an enhanced list of features, including Level-2 ADAS, and a new & more powerful engine option. The 2023 Kia Seltos will be launched in the Indian market later this month. It is expected to be priced competitively and will continue to slug it out in the market against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and the upcoming Honda Elevate.

2023 Kia Seltos facelift unveiled for the Indian market

Indian Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Northern India, breaking rainfall records. Delhi experienced unprecedented rainfall, surpassing a 41-year-old record. Evacuation orders were issued for residential colonies, including the Diplomatic Enclave in Chanakyapuri.

Monsoon wreaks havoc in India | TikTok's 'boat jumping' trend turns fatal

Joe Biden discusses Ukraine with UK PM Rishi Sunak

Washington is looking at establishing naval logistics hubs in India. These logistics centres will resupply and maintain naval ships and aircraft in the South Asia region and further strengthen US-India deep water ties.

US Navy to sign ship repair agreements with Indian shipyards

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will head to France on July 13, where he is set to attend the bastille day celebrations as the guest of honour. The bilateral visit will also mark a slew of defence deals which will be signed by PM Modi.

India to buy 26 Rafale jets from France

In December 2022, Toyota previewed the second-generation C-HR by unveiling the Prologue concept, and now, the subsequent production model has arrived in the form of the 2024 C-HR. Developed and engineered in Europe, the new C-HR continues to carry over the funky styling of its predecessor, and this time, Toyota has thrown in a new plug-in hybrid powertrain as well to up its practicality.

2024 Toyota C-HR Crossover Arrives with Plug-in Hybrid Power

King Charles III will have tea with US Vice President Joe Biden and receive an update on the climate negotiations. On Sunday evening, US Vice President Joe Biden flew into London and is now at Windsor Castle where he will see the King.

Biden in UK: US President Joe Biden and King Charles to discuss climate issues

US President Joe Biden is in the UK. He's set to meet King Charles and the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Biden's visit comes ahead of the NATO Summit in Lithuania. The White House said Biden seeks to further, strengthen the close ties with the UK. King Charles will host Biden at Windsor Castle.

NATO to discuss issues like Ukraine war, Sweden's membership in Vilnius Summit

The newest offering from the Toyota-Suzuki collaboration, the Invicto, has been launched in the Indian market. It will go on sale through the premium Nexa showrooms and is the most expensive product offering from Maruti Suzuki to date. The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is the rebadged version of the Toyota Innova HyCross. Hence, it gets the same platform, powertrain, design, and features, except for a new front grille, alloy wheels and Suzuki's badging. Right now, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto doesn't have a direct rival in the Indian market, apart from its own cousin - the Toyota Innova Hycross. However, it can be compared to similarly priced three-row SUVs like the Mahindra XUV700, Scorpio N, Hyundai Alcazar and Tata Safari.

Innova-based Maruti Suzuki Invicto launched in India

In a video message from a Black Sea island that has come to represent Ukraine's tenacity in the face of the Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the nation's warriors on Saturday as the war entered its 500th day.

Russia-Ukraine War: Volodymyr Zelensky visits snake island to mark 500 days of war

Russia's entry into Ukraine for what Moscow referred to as a special military operation in February 2022 marked the start of Europe's deadliest conflict, but 500 days later, fighting has continued with explosions at the Crimean Bridge and the Nordstrom Pipeline.

Kyiv: Russian attack kills 8, injures 13 in Lyman in Eastern Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War

Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, has urged improved communication between China and the US during her visit to Beijing to repair relations. She has also urged China to participate in global measures to combat climate change.

US Secretary Janet Yellen urges China to work with US to fight climate change

The roadways of Delhi, the national capital of India, look as like they have been submerged in rivers due to the exceptionally high rains that were reported there along with other regions of the country. The rains were caused by the monsoon season. Heavy rains generated major traffic jams, which compelled individuals to have to crawl through the streets in order to get where they were going.

New Delhi: People, cars wade through flooded streets | India

It was yet another day of chaos in the northern regions of India as the monsoon fury raged on. 40-year-old rainfall records have been broken, and with the rain havoc come a series of localised disasters arising from a combination of infrastructural damage and Mother Nature's wrath. The northern states of Himachal Pradesh are currently bearing the brunt of it all.

India Monsoon 2023: Red alert in 5 North Indian states

Prior to the NATO summit in the capital of Lithuania, US President Joe Biden will make a quick trip to the UK, where he will meet with King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. According to the White House, the visit aims to further strengthen relations between the two countries.

US Prez Biden and UK PM Sunak to visit Vilnius for NATO Summit post meeting

The top US official for human rights issues is currently in India before travelling to Bangladesh. The Indian American diplomat who has now arrived in New Delhi after the Indian prime minister's US visit will likely focus on advanced shared solutions to global challenges. The US under secretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights there met the Dalai Lama in New Delhi.

US special coordinator for Tibetan issues meets Dalai Lama

In a five-year joint operation by the UK's National Crime Agency and Spain's Guardia civil, more than 700 firearms have been seized in the United Kingdom across the nation. As gun violence across the globe is on the rise, different countries take different measures to match the fight against firearms.

Israel's judicial reform edges ahead despite protests

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