Tuesday, August 29, 2023

British Trade Secretary criticizes the pro-Khalistan extremist attack on Indian High Commission, calls it 'disgrace' August 29, 2023 at 04:34AM

UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch condemned the attack on the Indian High Commission by pro-Khalistan extremists in March. She labelled the attack a 'disgrace', reported Khalsa Vox. The High Commission of India in London was attacked in March by a group of about 50 persons, who committed criminal trespass, caused disrespect to the Indian National flag, damage to public property and injuries to officials of the High Commission of India.

Britain's foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties and reduce tensions August 29, 2023 at 04:23AM

Britain's top diplomat, James Cleverly, is set to visit China on Wednesday, as the two countries attempt to shore up frayed ties.It will be the first trip by a UK foreign secretary to China in more than five years. Both countries confirmed the long-awaited trip on Tuesday.

Haley slams Ramaswamy's 'childish name-calling' August 29, 2023 at 01:39AM

Biden administration to target drugs for price negotiations to lower Medicare costs August 29, 2023 at 12:36AM

President Joe Biden's administration will announce on Tuesday the first prescription drugs being targeted by the US government for price negotiations as part of an effort to lower Medicare costs.

Airlines rush to restore service after UK air-system outage August 28, 2023 at 11:58PM

Airlines in the UK are working to restore normal flight operations and repatriate stranded passengers following a major air-traffic outage. British Airways and EasyJet are advising passengers to check the status of their flights, offering free changes and refunds for affected travelers. London Heathrow experienced 78 delayed flights and 32 cancellations on Tuesday, while Gatwick suffered 23 cancellations.

Putin won't attend Prigozhin's funeral- Kremlin August 28, 2023 at 11:37PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner mercenary chief who died in a plane crash. The Kremlin spokesperson stated that Putin's presence at the funeral is not planned and that the arrangements are up to the family. The Kremlin has denied allegations that Putin ordered Prigozhin's killing in revenge. Prigozhin's death occurred two months after the mutiny, in which they briefly advanced towards Moscow before turning back.

XQ-58A Valkyrie: The AI drone which may help US forces against China August 28, 2023 at 11:48PM

The Russia-Ukraine was has made the world aware about importance of drones. The Ukraine military has successfully used low cost drones to take on the powerful Russian military. Taking cue from Ukraine, the US is also planning to use drones in future wars.According to US deputy secretary of defence Kathleen Hicks, Pentagon plans to field thousands of drones within the next two years to help counter China's numerical edge in personnel and military hardware.

Sudan's military leader visits Egypt on his first trip abroad since the country plunged into war August 28, 2023 at 11:26PM

Sudan's top military officer arrived in Egypt on Tuesday on his first trip abroad since the country plunged into a bitter conflict this year, authorities said.

GOP silences 'Tennessee Three' Democrat on house floor for day on 'out of order' rule; crowd erupts August 28, 2023 at 10:49PM

Republican lawmakers voted Monday to temporarily silence a Democratic member of the so-called Tennessee Three during an already tense House floor session after determining the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members.