World News in Brief: New ECOSOC chief, Secretary-General candidates’ debate, torture in Mali, drowning prevention
In a speech to Member States on Thursday, the veteran diplomat said his three priorities would be inclusivity, accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and renewing trust in multilateralism, including by…
Satellites can now spot methane leaks in real time – but most go unfixed
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) wants to close that gap. Last month it announced a new push – backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies – to help countries investigate and fix 80…
Security Council LIVE: How to turn preventive diplomacy rhetoric into action
🔴 LIVE NOWWhat’s on the table?Council members are now meeting around the iconic horseshoe table to delve into how best to prevent conflict.Here’s what you need to know:Chapter VI overview:…
Gaza’s food gains could unravel without sustained aid, UN warns
The warning from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN child rights agency UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP), comes as people across the war-torn enclave still struggle to restore their livelihoods, local food systems and essential services. “There is progress on food security in Gaza, but…
Stranded seafarers remain trapped as Hormuz shipping stalls
In brief:Hormuz shipping remains almost completely halted. 6,000 seafarers remain stranded aboard 500 ships. Tolls for safe passage illegal international law. Higher energy prices lift global trade values.In an update, the UN International…
India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Firing On All Cylinders, Nears 50 vs Zimbabwe
India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ravi…
From Mushy To Fluffy, How I Cooked Quinoa That Was Neither Overcooked Nor Undercooked
A few months ago, I started cooking more meals at home. Call it a tactic to eat healthier, save money or just enhance my cooking skills; this worked out well…
Which City Is Known As The Basmati Capital Of India?
Rice is an essential part of everyday meals across India. From a simple bowl of steamed rice served with dal to elaborate biryanis prepared for celebrations, the grain forms the…
Does India Need Soda Tax Like France? Why Food Pharmer Wants It Here
In a recent video, influencer Revant Himatsingka, better known as Food Pharmer, spoke about France's "soda tax" - and why he believes India needs one too. He argues that the…
Shikhar Dhawan’s Message For Youth Amid NEET Protests Takes Internet By Storm
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan called for patience and faith amid the ongoing NEET paper leak protest and said the aspirations of the youth must be understood while urging patience…
