“Tourists go home” — this was the reigning sentiment in Barcelona over the weekend as thousands of locals thronged the streets of their vibrant city to make their displeasure known to the tourists passing through. Their problem? Too many tourists, as much inflation and too little space. Right off the bat, overtourism is not a new concocted phenomenon from the...
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In Austria, PM Modi reaffirms that ‘this is not time for war’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 10 said he held a “fruitful discussion” with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer during which they discussed in detail the ongoing disputes in the world, including the Ukraine conflict and situation in West Asia, reaffirming that “this is not the time for war”. Mr. Modi, who arrived here from Moscow after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday night on...
Biden announces new NATO aid for Ukraine, as his reelection campaign teeters
President Joe Biden announced new commitments to help Ukraine bolster its air defense against Russia in a speech Tuesday commemorating NATO’s 75th anniversary. “Putin wants nothing less — nothing less — than Ukraine’s total subjugation, to end Ukraine’s democracy,” Biden said. “We know Putin won’t stop at Ukraine. But make no mistake: Ukraine can and will stop Putin, especially with our full collective support.” The aid will include...
Macron refuses French Prime Minister’s resignation after chaotic election results
French President Emmanual Macron refused the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister, asking him on July 8 to remain temporarily as the head of the government after chaotic election results left the government in limbo. French voters split the legislature on the left, center and far-right, leaving no faction even close to the majority needed to form a government. The results...
France faces hung parliament as left-wing trumps far-right with no majority
France’s left-wing alliance on Sunday was set to get the most number of seats in a stunning reversal of fortunes for the bloc in the second round of the parliamentary polls, while the far-right that won the first round and was projected to win the elections was relegated to the third spot. President Emmanuel Macron’s party is expected to finish second, but the country...
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 16, army says targeted Hamas gunmen
At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said, in an attack Israel said had targeted militants. The health ministry said the attack on the school in Al-Nuseirat killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 50. The Israeli military said...
UK Election Sees Record Wins For Indian-Origin Leaders As 26 MPs Elected To House Of Commons
UK Election 2024: The Labour Party of the UK swept to power after registering a landslide victory in the general election of 2024 with incumbent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party being dethroned. In the 650-member House of Commons, the Labour Party crossed the 326-seat threshold, ending 14 years of Conservative government. In this election, there are a number of...
Winds of change in the UK as Labour party comes to power with a landslide victory
India is optimistic that its delayed trade deal with the United Kingdom (UK) could gain momentum with a stable Labour government. Keir Starmer became Britain’s Prime Minister on Friday after his Labour Party’s landslide electoral victory against Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Starmer on the “remarkable” victory. “I look forward to our positive and constructive collaboration to...
PM Modi to visit Russia next week, his first since Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official visit to Russia and Austria from July 8 to 10, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. The prime minister will be in Moscow on July 8-9, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. “The leaders will review the entire range of multifaceted...
Huge Win For Labour, Historic Loss For Rishi Sunak’s Party: Exit Polls
Keir Starmer will be Britain’s next prime minister with his Labour Party set to win a massive majority in a parliamentary election, an exit poll on Thursday indicated, while Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are forecast to suffer historic losses. The poll showed Labour would win 410 seats in the 650-seat parliament, ending 14 years of Conservative-led government. Sunak’s party were forecast...
UK Election 2024: Rishi Sunak 2.0 or Keir Starmer for PM
The campaigning for the general elections in the United Kingdom came to an end hours before the voting was set to take place across the entire country on July 4. These elections will likely end the current reign of the Conservative Party. While UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak eyes another term in office, the opposition Labour Party is expecting a landslide victory....
Joe Biden to continue to run for Democrats in the 2024 Presidential race
The US President Joe Biden will continue to be a part of the Presidential race according to an email sent out by the Biden campaign. “Folks, let me be clear: I’m running. I’m the Democratic Party’s nominee. No one is pushing me out.I’m not leaving.I’m in this race to the end, and we are going to win this election. If...