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24 Feb

White House Backs Israel’s Decision to Delay Prisoner Release Amid Gaza Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIsrael-Gaza Caesfire, Prisoner Release, USA

Washington, D.C., February 24, 2025 – The White House has supported Israel's decision to delay the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing the "barbaric treatment" of Israeli captives by Hamas, according to a statement from National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes. US Stands with Israel Amid Ceasefire Dispute Hughes stated that delaying the release of prisoners was an "appropriate response" to Hamas’s actions. He reaffirmed US President Donald Trump’s support for Israel, saying the administration was prepared to back "whatever course of action it chooses regarding Hamas."The delay has caused tensions to rise, with Hamas announcing it would halt negotiations…

23 Feb

Israel Halts Palestinian Prisoner Release Over Hamas Ceremonies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCaesfire, Gaza, Hamas, Israel

February 23, 2025 – Israel has delayed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing concerns over Hamas' "humiliating ceremonies" during hostage handovers. The move raises doubts about the future of the Gaza ceasefire. Hostage Exchange Sparks Controversy The decision came after six Israeli hostages were freed on Saturday. However, five were handed over in public, staged ceremonies featuring masked Hamas fighters, a move condemned by Israel and the United Nations as cruel and exploitative.Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the prisoner release would not proceed until "the release of the next hostages has been assured" and Hamas stops using captives…

23 Feb

Pope Francis’ Health Remains Critical, Receives Oxygen Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGemelli Hospital, Pneumonia, Pope Francis, Respiratory Crisis, Thrombocytopenia, Vatican

Vatican City, February 23, 2025 – Pope Francis, hospitalized for over a week at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, suffered an asthma-like respiratory crisis requiring high-flow oxygen, Vatican News reported on Sunday. Despite his stable condition, doctors warn that he is not yet out of danger. Pope Experiences Health Complications On Saturday night, the Vatican stated that Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night but continued to face health challenges. Sunday’s blood tests revealed thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and anaemia, leading to blood transfusions.Though alert and responsive, the 87-year-old Pontiff appeared more fatigued than the previous day and spent most of the…

23 Feb

ਭਰੂਣ ਦੀ ਅਦਲਾ-ਬਦਲੀ; IVF ਰਾਹੀਂ ਮਾਂ ਬਣਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਸੀ ਔਰਤ, ਪਰ ਬਣ ਗਈ ਸਰੋਗੇਟ

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld Newsembryo, IVF, mother, woman

ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਤੋਂ ਇਕ ਹੈਰਾਨ ਕਰ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਮਾਮਲਾ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਹੈ, ਜਿੱਥੇ ਭਰੂਣ ਦੀ ਅਦਲਾ-ਬਦਲੀ ਕਾਰਨ, ਇੱਕ ਔਰਤ ਜੋ IVF ਰਾਹੀਂ ਮਾਂ ਬਣਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਸੀ, ਨੂੰ ਕਲੀਨਿਕ ਦੀ ਗਲਤੀ ਕਾਰਨ ਅਣਜਾਣੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਕਿਸੇ ਹੋਰ ਜੋੜੇ ਦੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਲਈ ਸਰੋਗੇਟ ਬਣਨਾ ਪਿਆ। ਬੱਚੇ ਦੇ ਰੰਗ ਕਾਰਨ ਸਾਰਾ ਮਾਮਲਾ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਇਆ। ਜਾਰਜੀਆ ਦੀ 38 ਸਾਲਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਟੀਨਾ ਮੁਰੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਬੱਚਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਸੀ, ਜਿਸ ਲਈ ਉਸਨੇ ਇੱਕ ਸ਼ੁਕਰਾਣੂ ਦਾਨੀ ਲੱਭ ਲਿਆ ਸੀ - ਜੋ ਇੱਕ ਗੋਰਾ ਆਦਮੀ, ਜਿਸਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਉਸ ਵਾਂਗ ਨੀਲੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਸੁਨਹਿਰੇ ਵਾਲ ਸਨ। IVF ਰਾਹੀਂ ਬੱਚੇ ਨੂੰ ਜਨਮ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਮੁਰੇ ਖੁਦ ਵੀ ਗੋਰੀ ਹੈ…

21 Feb

Mount Everest Snow Cover Shrinks by 150 Metres, Indicating Warmer Winters

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsFalling Snowline, Mt Everest, Nepal

Kathmandu, February 21, 2025 – Snow cover atop Mount Everest has retreated by 150 metres, signaling a lack of snow accumulation during the winter of 2024-25, researchers have observed. Rising Snow Line Signals Climate Shift NASA satellite images from October 2023 to early January 2025 reveal a steady rise in the snow line, glaciologist Mauri Pelto wrote in a blog post on February 2. This trend, seen in both 2024 and 2025, suggests that snowfall is failing to persist, even at high elevations.Mount Everest, at 8,849 metres, is the highest point on Earth, straddling Nepal and Tibet. The snow line…

21 Feb

Fact Check: No USAID Funds Were Sent to India for ‘Voter Turnout’; $21 Million Was for Bangladesh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh, USAID

Chandigarh: A recent claim by former US President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding $21 million in USAID funds allegedly allocated for voter turnout in India has sparked controversy, particularly within India's political landscape. However, official records confirm that the funding was actually designated for Bangladesh, not India. What Was Claimed? On February 16, DOGE announced the cancellation of several USAID-funded projects, including "$21 million for voter turnout in India." This claim was amplified by Trump himself during a speech in Miami, where he questioned, “Why do we need to spend $21 million for voter turnout…

21 Feb

Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director in Narrow Senate Vote

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, FBI Director, Kash Patel, USA

Washington, D.C., February 21, 2025 – Kash Patel, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, was confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday. The Senate vote passed by a slim margin of 51-49, with Patel securing support from most Republicans despite opposition from all Senate Democrats. A Contentious Confirmation Process Patel's confirmation faced resistance from Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. However, he received backing from the rest of the Republican Party, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously opposed other Trump nominees.Following the confirmation,…

19 Feb

Vladimir Putin Open to Meeting Trump, Says U.S.-Russia Talks Show ‘Positive’ Shift

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, peace talks, Riyadh negotiations, Russia-U.S. relations, Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, February 19, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to meet Donald Trump, but he insists that any such meeting must be well-prepared to ensure meaningful outcomes.In a televised address on Wednesday, Putin said he would be “pleased” to meet Trump but acknowledged that the former U.S. president’s expectations for a swift resolution to the Ukraine conflict might have changed. Russia-U.S. Talks in Riyadh ‘Very Positive’ Putin highlighted the recent meeting between Russian and U.S. officials in Riyadh, calling the discussions “very positive.” He noted that the American delegation displayed a new openness, free from past biases…

19 Feb

Zelenskyy Dismisses Trump’s Claims, Says US-President is in “Russian Disinformation Space”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Russia- Ukraine War, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kyiv, February 19, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed back against former US President Donald Trump's recent remarks about his approval rating, saying Trump is influenced by Russian disinformation.During an event at Mar-a-Lago, Trump claimed that Zelenskyy's approval rating had dropped to 4%. Responding at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy dismissed the claim, stating, “We have seen this disinformation. We understand that it is coming from Russia.”Zelenskyy further suggested that Trump “lives in this disinformation space,” implying that the former US president is echoing Russian propaganda. The comments come amid growing global tensions and ongoing US support for Ukraine…

19 Feb

Panama Holds Indian Deportees in Hotel Under US Migration Agreement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Panama, United States

Panama (National Times): Panama is currently housing nearly 300 deported migrants, including 30 Indian nationals, in a guarded hotel in Panama City, following an agreement with the United States. The detainees, originating from India, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and other nations, were deported from the US but face diplomatic and logistical barriers preventing their direct return. Hotel Detention and Security Measures The migrants, including women and children, are confined to their rooms at the Decapolis Hotel Panama, where authorities have placed guards around the premises. While they are receiving food and medical assistance, they cannot leave the…