Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 22 (ANI): The Indian envoy to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, presented credentials to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said. Envoy Santosh Jha assumed the charge of Indi…
Trudy Rubin: Ways to help victims of war this holiday season
This holiday season is a bleak time for Ukrainian civilians facing another winter of brutal Russian bombing — especially when GOP members of Congress have sent Vladimir Putin a huge Christmas gift by blocking further U.S. aid to Kyiv. It is also a trag…
Robson Green discovers ‘extraordinary’ hidden gems in northern England on epic road trip
By Milo Boyd Former Casualty actor Robson Green has hit the road and uncovered hidden gems in his beloved North East England. The TV star spent the summer exploring the roads less travelled around in home in Northumberland and immersing himself in the …
Hong Kong judiciary to test run live broadcasts of court hearings at top court in January
Hong Kong’s top court will embark on a test run to broadcast proceedings online, starting with two hearings scheduled for January. The move, Hong Kong’s Judiciary said on Friday, will “enhance the transparency of court procedures and public confidence …
London stocks slip in Christmas-truncated session
By Shashwat Chauhan (Reuters) -British equities edged lower on Friday as a dour GDP reading brought forward recessionary jitters, while investors braced for the latest U.S. inflation data due later in the day. The blue-chip FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% as of …
Nine Abu Dhabi parks secure World Disability Union’s prize
Dubai [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced that nine parks for People of Determination (POD) across the Abu Dhabi Islands and the mainland received the World Disability Union Prize for 2023. Certifications of accredit…
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury problem repeating itself as doubts emerge on Deontay Wilder fight
Eddie Hearn has denied an agreement is in place for Anthony Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder next year, raising the possibility of another set of unfruitful drawn-out negotiations like what happened with Tyson Fury. Joshua has been on the comeback trail …
Alex Batty wrote mum a heartbreaking handwritten note just minutes before fleeing
By Bradley Jolly Alex Batty wrote his mother a heartbreaking note – in which he said he loved her but was capable of living on his own – before he left the commune in France. The youngster penned the letter minutes before he fled the home in the Pyrene…
Indian-American CEO of Wayfair urges employees to embrace longer work hours
Boston (Massachusetts) [United States], December 22 (ANI): Wayfair’s CEO, Niraj Shah, has delivered an end-of-year message encouraging employees to embrace longer work hours and blend work with life for continued success, CNN reported. Shah emphasises …
David Moyes sends message to “direct rivals” Man Utd as West Ham aim to go above them
By Fraser Watson West Ham manager David Moyes has slyly reminded Manchester United that they are now no better off then when he was in charge as his side prepare to host his former club on Saturday. The Red Devils lie seventh in the Premier League tabl…