Pro democracy protests in Myanmar (AP file photo) Myanmar’s exiled National Unity Government (NUG) – formed by elected lawmakers ousted in the 2021 military coup – has constituted what it calls the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF).In a statement shared with TOI, the NUG says that SCEF’s aim is…
File photo: ANI NEW DELHI: The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on the use, risks and regulation of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, as their popularity grows for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity.According to PIB, these drugs, commonly prescribed to regulate blood sugar and aid weight loss—must be used strictly under medical supervision due…
UAE warns April fool’s pranks can lead to jail/Image: Getty Images Posting or sharing false information online, even as a joke, can lead to serious legal consequences in the UAE, with authorities warning that humour offers no protection under the law. The Sharjah Public Prosecution has cautioned residents that spreading misinformation online, including April Fool’s…
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday reiterated that Britain will not be drawn into the ongoing Middle East conflict, asserting that “this is not our war” and that joining it is “not in our national interest”.Amid rising concerns over global energy supplies, Starmer announced that the UK will host a meeting of around…
Smoke plumes into the air as a fire broke out in an oil tanker in Narwal, Jammu (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Several oil tankers in Jammu caught fire on Wednesday. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, averting a bigger tragedy involving people.No individuals people have been reported to be harmed, according to news agency…
US president Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of Nato, calling the transatlantic alliance a “paper tiger” amid growing differences with European partners over the ongoing Iran conflict.In an interview with The Telegraph, Trump said leaving Nato was now “beyond reconsideration,” adding, “I was never swayed by…
There is a moment near the end of Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut where a waltz plays over scenes of uneasy beauty. The piece is Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2, composed in the mid-1950s for a Soviet film, later misattributed to a different suite entirely, and now among the most recognised orchestral pieces in the world…
Texas has become the epicentre of the anti-immigrant fire raging through the United States of America. From influencers to local residents, many have been expressing concerns around immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programmes on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and,…
Congress’ V Vaithilingam; CM N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections have set the stage for a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP and the Congress–DMK alliance.The NDA, led by chief minister and AINRC founder-president N Rangasamy, is aiming for a…
JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest banks and a leading global financial services firm, is exploring a potential move into prediction markets, with CEO Jamie Dimon signalling the bank may expand into the space while setting clear limits on how far it would go.Speaking in an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil,…