UN calls for action in Gaza after declaration of famine

Aug 22, 2025

As per the UN, more than half a million Palestinians are facing catastrophic famine conditions, which include starvation, destitution and death.

Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 937,000

Sep 17, 2020

Washington [US], September 17 : The global death toll due to COVID-19 has crossed 937,000 and the number of cases is almost 29.7 million,...

Hong Kong's COVID-19 death rate hits highest in world

Mar 10, 2022

Hong Kong, March 10 : Hong Kong's COVID-19 death rate per million has hit the highest in the world, with the elderly, many of...

US-based investment firm GQG Partners invests USD 1.87 billion in Adani Group

Mar 03, 2023

GQG reportedly took a 3.4 per cent stake in Adani Enterprises for around 662 million, 4.1 per cent in Adani Ports for USD 640...

Airtel Africa posts 1.5 pc dip in half-yearly profit

Oct 27, 2022

Its revenue went up 12.9 per cent to USD 2,565 million, against USD 2,272 million in the corresponding half-yearly the previous year. Operating profit...

Israel increases budget for sports associations

Sep 04, 2023

This constitutes an unprecedented budget of 289 million shekels (USD77 million) per year.