Author: Disha Mishra
(Forelines) – According to CBS News and other local news sources, cited by Reuters that a steel plant in the Pittsburgh metropolitan region exploded Monday, injuring multiple individuals. Firefighters were seen fighting the fire as thick smoke rose from the building. Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, wrote on the social media site X, quoted by Reuters that his government was communicating with Clairton, Pennsylvania, local officials while they dealt with the incident. “The scene is still active, and folks nearby should follow the direction of local authorities,” In his letter, he urged readers to join him in praying for…
“My statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and our plan for peace including the recognition of a Palestinian State,” UK prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a post on X.
On Monday, the federation of French wine and spirits exporters, or FEVS, stated in a statement that duty-free spirits trade is anticipated to be confirmed by the US-EU trade pact, according to Reuters report. United States taxes on European Union spirits have been temporarily imposed at 10% since April, as per the report. “Not everything has been agreed yet as far as wine,” the federation added, cited by Reuters urging France and the European Commission to secure a reduction in customs tariffs. “Disaster has been avoided, but the coming days will be crucial for the sector,” according to Reuters, citing…
Citing the deaths of three aid workers in Tehran and civilians in an apartment block, a fact-finding team ordered by the UN stated on Monday that some of Israel’s strikes on Iran might have violated international humanitarian law, according to Reuters report. Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran on June 13 that resulted in the deaths of numerous Iranian top commanders. Since then, the attacks have increased, causing a flight from the capital. By striking Iran’s underground nuclear sites on Sunday, the United States joined, as per the report. “Among those killed in Tehran were dozens of residents of an apartment…
(Forelines) – The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Saturday at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IYD) celebration. The PM Modi participated in the yoga practice and oversaw the celebrations of International Yoga Day, according to India’s PMO in a press release. Speaking at the event, the PM Modi wished everyone in India and throughout the world a very happy International Yoga Day, emphasizing that this year is the eleventh time that people from all over the world have joined together to practice yoga on June 21. PM Modi said “To unite” is the…
(Forelines) – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, rejected a key American demand in negotiations to end a decades-long conflict over Tehran’s nuclear aspirations on Wednesday, saying that ending uranium enrichment was “100%” opposed the interests of the Iran, according to Reuters report. Oman, which has facilitated mediations between Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister and Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, sent the United States proposal for a new nuclear deal to Tehran on Saturday, as per the report. As per Reuters, Iran’s insistence on keeping uranium enrichment on its territory and Tehran’s refusal to…
(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the cornerstone of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in West Bengal’s Alipurduarl, marking a major move in the expansion of the CGD network in India. Speaking before the assembly from the ancient city of Alipurduar, he greeted the residents of West Bengal. PM Modi emphasized the region’s rich cultural significance, stressing that its boundaries are not the only things that define it; its longstanding customs and ties also play a significant role. “Assam greets it on the other side, flanked by the natural beauty of Jalpaiguri and the pride…
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model on Tuesday.The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through Industry partnership. “In a significant push towards enhancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Raksha Mantri Shrihas approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model. Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through Industry partnership,” India’s Defence Ministry posted on X. “This is an important step towards harnessing the indigenous expertise, capability and capacity to develop the AMCA prototype, which…
Hamas has agreed to a proposal by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, a Palestinian official close to the group told Reuters on Monday, paving the way for a possible end to the war. The new proposal, which sees the release of ten hostages and 70 days of truce, was received by Hamas through mediators. “The proposal includes the release of ten living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in two groups in return for a 70-day ceasefire and a partial withdrawal from the Gaza Strip,” the source said. The proposal also sees the release of a number…
Britain promised on Wednesday 4 million pounds ($5.37 million) in humanitarian assistance to Gaza, the government stated, Jenny Chapman, as Minister for Development visited Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. ($1 = 0.7450 pounds) (Forelines)