Ireland and Spain could formally recognise Palestine as a state on Wednesday, multiple sources say. European Union members Slovenia and Malta have also indicated in recent weeks that they may recognise Palestinian statehood, claiming it is vital to bri…
Hungarian central bank close to ending easing cycle after 50bp cut in base rate to 7.25%
The Monetary Council of the National Bank (MNB) reduced the base rate by 50bp to 7.25% at its monthly rate-setting meeting on May 21, in line with forecasts and level with the rate cut a month earlier. The MNB began its easing cycle a year ago from 18%…
Germany’s Baerbock supports Pistorius’ call for further Ukraine aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said she supports the call by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius for a significant increase in aid to Ukraine this year. “I am in complete agreement with the minister of defence. And not only with him, but al…
Fans ask who ‘jealous’ TV star ‘isn’t mad at’ as she fires shots at castmates
Scandoval sent Vanderpump Rules’ ratings through the roof last year. Since then, the show’s cast has been attempting to mend some relationships and forget about others. Season 11 wraps up this May, and a fiery reunion sees Lala Kent, Ariana Madix, and …
Fans ask who ‘jealous’ TV star ‘isn’t mad at’ as she fires shots at castmates
Scandoval sent Vanderpump Rules’ ratings through the roof last year. Since then, the show’s cast has been attempting to mend some relationships and forget about others. Season 11 wraps up this May, and a fiery reunion sees Lala Kent, Ariana Madix, and …
One arrested for writing threatening graffiti against Arvind Kejriwal inside Delhi metro stations
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): One person has been arrested on Wednesday for writing threatening graffiti against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal inside the national capital’s Rajiv Chowk and Patel Nagar metro stations, police said. According to the Delhi P…
Braille ballot papers being prepared for polling day in Chandigarh
Chandigarh [India], May 22 (ANI): Braille ballot papers are being prepared following instructions from the Election Commission of India to enable visually impaired people to take part in the election process and cast their votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha …
“International cricket should not be clashing with IPL”: England captain Buttler
Leeds [UK], May 22 (ANI): England white-ball captain Jos Buttler said that the international cricket matches should not be clashing with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for him leading up to the ICC T20 World Cup this year starting from June 1 this…
Akpabio urges governments to work with traditional rulers
President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has called on government at all levels, politicians and other stakeholders from the Niger Delta region to synergise with traditional rulers in finding effective solutions to the challenges bedevilling the area. …
Katsina inaugurates council to fight climate change
The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, inaugurated the state’s Climate Change Council, SCCC, on Tuesday at the Katsina Government House to combat climate change and ensure a sustainable future for Katsina. While emphasising the council’s cri…