The Taliban's oppressive regime has dealt a severe blow to the education of Afghan girls, depriving at least 1.4 million of them of their fundamental right to secondary schooling. Since seizing power in 2021, the Taliban have enforced a strict ban on female education above the sixth grade, citing their interpretation of Sharia law as the justification for this discriminatory policy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a historic diplomatic journey, visiting Poland and Ukraine in a span of three days. This landmark trip marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has traveled to these European nations in decades, underscoring the growing importance of India's relations with Central and Eastern Europe.
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, an emotional Joe Biden was met with a standing ovation during his farewell speech. The event marked a poignant moment as Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance to express her gratitude, calling Biden an "incredible" president.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Kuwait on Sunday for a day-long visit aimed at discussing and enhancing India-Kuwait bilateral relations. Upon his arrival, Jaishankar was warmly received by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya. In his message, Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the reception and anticipation for his meetings with Kuwaiti leaders.
In a dramatic turn of events, one of Russia’s most active volcanoes, Shiveluch, erupted with significant force following a powerful earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsula. The eruption, which occurred early Sunday morning, sent ash plumes soaring 5 kilometers into the sky. This event, coupled with the seismic activity, prompted a brief “code red” warning for aircraft, indicating the severity of ...
The event was led by President Joko Widodo, accompanied by the president-elect Prabowo Subianto, and a parallel ceremony took place at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.