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‘No power on earth can affect Iran-Pakistan ties’: President Raisi after US warning


New York: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has just concluded his three-day visit to Pakistan, asserted that "no power on Earth can affect the historical ties between the two countries". His comment came hours after the United States warned Islamabad to face sanctions if it pampers any business deal with Tehran. Raisi referred to...

Asia world’s most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMO


New York: Asia continued to bear the brunt of weather, climate, and water-related hazards in 2023, making it the world’s most disaster-hit region, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Floods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heatwaves intensified,...

UK’s Rwanda deportation bill passed, PM says ‘Nothing can stop us’


London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaffirmed his commitment to sending asylum seekers back to Rwanda soon after the country's parliament passed the controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill, aimed at deterring migrants from making perilous journeys across the English Channel in small boats to Britain. Welcoming the bill, Sunak said "nothing will stand in our...

No sign of truce, attacks continue as Gaza war enters 200th day


New York: As the war in Gaza completes 200 days, there seems to be no sign of a truce between Israel and Hamas. As tensions increase each day, both Tel Aviv and the Palestinian militant group have started to escalate the level of attacks on each other. After tensions with Iran simmered down, Israel...

Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams announce effort to boost early childhood education enrollment


New York – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced that thanks to strong fiscal management, the city will make multiple new investments, including more than $500 million in city and state funding for educational programs for young New Yorkers in Mayor Adams’ Executive Budget next...

NYC Health+Hospitals/Gotham Health CEO Michelle Lewis in Schneps Media’s ‘Power Women of Manhattan 2024’ list


Manhattan, NY: NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health on April 19, 2024 announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Lewis, was recognized by Schneps Media as among its “Power Women of Manhattan 2024” awardees. Ms. Lewis is celebrated as an accomplished health care administrator, who has made significant changes to NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health’s...

Vibrant Eid celebrations at New York’s Consulate General of India


On April 21, 2024, the Indian Muslim Community (IMC) of NY/NJ/CT continued its tradition of showcasing unity and strength by hosting the Eid Celebrations 2024 at the Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York. The event began with a stirring Quran recitation and translation by Sumayya Ahmed, setting the tone for a day...

Parineeti Chopra weighs in on favoritism in Bollywood: ‘There are camps’


Parineeeti Chopra is currently receiving accolades for her performance in Imtiaz Ali's 'Amar Singh Chamkila'. Parineeti, who has seen several ups and downs in her career, has made some revelations about favoritism in Bollywood. The actor, in a recent interview with Pinkvilla, spoke about ‘camps’ in the Hindi film industry. Parineeti opened up about the...

‘12th Fail’ to release in over 20,000 screens in China, confirms Vikrant Massey


Vikrant Massey's hit drama, ‘12th Fail’ is all set to release in China. The lead actors of the film, Vikrant and Medha Shankr are "excited and looking forward" to the same. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Vikrant said it is too soon to say if he will travel to China for promotions....