All passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which remained stranded at sea for weeks following a hantavirus-related death, have been evacuated under strict safety measures supervised by Spain’s Health Ministry. The ship docked early Sunday at the port of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where health authorities carried out the evacuation with extensive precautionary Read More…
Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada on June 12. The announcement was made through the official FIFA World Cup Instagram handle, which revealed the lineup of performers for the grand event. Fatehi will share the stage with international artists including Read More…
The World Health Organization has said the hantavirus outbreak reported on board the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is unlikely to turn into a global pandemic like COVID-19. Maria Van Kerkhove, infectious disease expert at the WHO, said hantavirus is among the world’s rare and highly dangerous viruses, but its rate of transmission is much Read More…
China has officially confirmed for the first time that it provided technical assistance to Pakistan during last year’s four-day conflict with India, according to media reports. China’s state broadcaster CCTV aired an interview with Zhang Heng, an engineer associated with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, which is involved Read More…
British health authorities are tracing passengers exposed to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the South Atlantic, after a third suspected case was reported. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said two British nationals have been confirmed to have the rat-borne virus, while another British passenger is suspected to be infected on board Read More…
Members of the Indian community and admirers of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore gathered in Shanghai on Thursday to pay tribute to him on his 165th birth anniversary. The commemorative event was led by the Indian Consulate General in Shanghai. Floral tributes were offered at Tagore’s bust on Maoming Street and at his statue in Lu Read More…
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has claimed 336 lives after 12 more children died in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Thursday. According to a spokesperson of the Directorate General of Health Services, around 1,238 children showing measles symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period. The rising number of cases Read More…
Vietnam President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday during his maiden visit to India. He was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation between India and Vietnam across key sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks in the United Arab Emirates that injured three Indian nationals.He stated that attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure are unacceptable and expressed India’s firm solidarity with the UAE. Modi also reiterated India’s support for resolving all issues through dialogue and diplomacy. He emphasized that ensuring Read More…
The Centre on Sunday said it is fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and LPG across the country despite the evolving situation in West Asia, urging citizens not to panic buy. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2 against bookings Read More…