German police advise travellers to avoid Hamburg airport due to ongoing hostage situation November 04, 2023 at 11:34PM

Khoma village reputed to be forerunners of Bhutan's thriving weaving culture November 04, 2023 at 11:31PM

Khoma village in Bhutan is known for its flourishing weaving culture and is the birthplace of the Kishuthara weaves, considered the best in the nation. The village, situated 11.5 kilometers from the district headquarters, produces traditional silk fabrics using the age-old back-strap loom method. While the use of locally-produced silk and natural colors is decreasing, the tradition of weaving Kishuthara is still alive, with weavers proud to be recognized as the best in their field. Additionally, the village produces fabrics and accessories for daily use.

EU's von der Leyen visits Kyiv ahead of report on accession progress November 03, 2023 at 11:35PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Saturday ahead of a report the European Union is expected to present next week about Ukraine's progress in its membership bid. "Good to be back in Kyiv for my sixth wartime visit," von der Leyen wrote on social media platform X, posting a picture of her with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a railway station. The EU assessment due on Wednesday is expected to detail how far Ukraine has advanced in fulfilling various economic, legal, and other criteria to clear the way for accession talks to be launched in December.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block US military supply ship for hours in California November 03, 2023 at 11:39PM

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in California disrupted a US government ship at the Port of Oakland to express their disapproval of America's support for Israel. Around 200 members of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center gathered near the ship, chanting slogans and displaying banners. Despite attempts to remove the protesters, they remained steadfast. The demonstration aimed to show solidarity with the Palestinian people, with some participants sharing personal stories of loss in the conflict. This incident followed the House of Representatives' approval of $14.3 bn in federal aid to Israel.