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France likely to respond to India's 114 Rafale jet Letter of Request by mid-August: Report
France is expected to give its official response to India's 114 Rafale deal Letter of Request by mid-August. India gave a Letter of Request to France earlier in May, and the French officials have sought time till mid-August.
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police; authorities call it 'Islamic terror' strike | 10 Points
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has called the fatal attack near Berlin's Pride festival believed to be an "Islamic terror attack". A van came ramming and stabbing at the Pride festival's closing party, which left one person dead and several others injured as police begun its search operation.
Vessel with four Indians aboard struck in Ukraine's Odesa, India issues Black Sea advisory
A vessel carrying four Indian nationals was struck at the Odesa port in Ukraine, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv confirmed in a statement on Sunday. Two nationals were confirmed to be safe, while the status of the other two is yet to be known, it added. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs also issued an advisory for the Indian nationals seeking employment in the Black Sea region amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Nepal allows Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes, ends nearly decade-long restriction
Nepal has allowed Indian and Nepalese nationals to carry Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and redesigned Rs 500 denominations into and out of the country, ending a nearly decade-long restriction that had been in place since India's 2016 demonetisation. The move is expected to facilitate tourism, trade and cross-border travel between the two neighbouring countries.
Two killed, several injured in explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least two people were killed in a powerful explosion in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday. A local leader narrowly escaped the blast, while police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion.
Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: "I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of…" - a timeless lesson on leadership, courage and the power of inspiring others
Leadership quality significantly impacts group achievements, often surpassing individual capabilities. A strong leader inspires confidence and courage, which then spreads throughout the team. This principle applies beyond warfare to various settings like classrooms and workplaces. Talent alone without direction yields inconsistent and often disappointing results. Therefore, developing leadership skills remains a vital investment for any organization.
Zebra mussels spread across all Great Lakes within a decade of arriving in 1988
Zebra mussels, an aquatic invader from Eurasia, continue their continental spread after arriving in North America. These tiny shellfish are now infesting Lake Meredith in Texas, raising new concerns. Officials confirmed a reproducing population, marking the lake as a potential stepping stone. The mussels damage ecosystems and infrastructure by clinging to hard surfaces and multiplying rapidly. Preventative measures like cleaning boats remain crucial to slowing their ongoing invasion.
Scientists stunned as African lake fly larvae defy deep-sea survival limits
Lake fly larvae in Lake Malawi exhibit a remarkable daily vertical migration. These Chaoborus edulis larvae possess specialized air sacs for buoyancy control. A unique pH-powered mechanism allows them to precisely manage their depth. These larvae can withstand extreme pressures, challenging previous scientific assumptions. This discovery offers insights into insect evolution and potential material science applications.
Trump confirms Netanyahu's US visit next week amid regional tensions
Netanyahu and Trump agreed to meet in the United States a few weeks ago following a phone conversation. During the call, Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and praised the close relationship between the two countries. It comes as the US-Israeli war with Iran has again escalated following a breakdown earlier this month of a ceasefire reached as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the US and Iran.
Trump says Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords as key condition to finalise nuclear deal
Amid talks with Saudi for nuclear deal, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) again stated that Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords as a firm condition for finalising a bilateral civil nuclear arrangement, declaring that Riyadh no longer faces the threat of a dominant regional power in Iran to justify holding back.
RECENT NEWS
- France likely to respond to India's 114 Rafale jet Letter of Request by mid-August: Report
- Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead by police; authorities call it 'Islamic terror' strike | 10 Points
- Vessel with four Indians aboard struck in Ukraine's Odesa, India issues Black Sea advisory
- Nepal allows Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes, ends nearly decade-long restriction
- Two killed, several injured in explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
