Author: Divyani Sharma

I have an Amity University bachelor's degree in English, a Manav Rachna International University master's degree in English, and I am a research scholar at the same university. I am particularly interested in diasporic studies, cultural studies, and global affairs.

The White House refused to say whether Biden would 'push' PM Modi on Muslim rights

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will not confirm whether Joe Biden will ‘press’ PM Modi on Muslim rights. When asked if US President Joe Biden would urge Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “defend” India’s Muslims during a virtual summit in July, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre replied that he would not. But that the President had “no difficulty” discussing human rights with foreign leaders. Mr. Biden is regarded as very candid “He [Mr. Biden] has no qualms about speaking to leaders about humanitarian rights, liberties, and the significance of democracy.” This is something the President has done…

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Johnson predicts that Russia will run out of personnel and weapons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated this week that he believes Russia’s war with Ukraine would soon lose  forward momentum. In an interview with the German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Johnson expressed his belief that the Russian army of Russian President Vladimir Putin was losing a lot of soldiers and military hardware in order to advance in the Donbas area of Ukraine. Johnson told the newspaper that he thought the Russian assault in Ukraine would likely wane in the ensuing several months, citing intelligence briefings from the British defense forces. Johnson states Russia is no longer in forward momentum According to…

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Flooding in South China has forced tens of thousands to flee

Flooding has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents in southern China, and more rain is predicted. Chinese authorities issued the year’s first red alert, the most severe warning, for potential mountain torrents on Sunday. There is  forecasts of increasing sea levels and the possibility of landslides. The manufacturing powerhouse of Guangdong closes its schools, offices, and public transportation. Firstly, nearly 5,000 individuals in the neighboring province of Jiangxi have had their lives disrupted. Secondly, their houses damaged badly. Moreover, in Guangdong, mostly in the cities of Shaoguan, Heyuan, and Meizhou, about the same number of people have…

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Sri Lanka PM claims the economy has collapsed, unable to purchase oil

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister says the country’s debt-ridden economy has “collapsed” following months of food, gasoline, and energy shortages. The South Asian island nation can’t even buy imported oil. “We are currently dealing with a much more dire scenario than just a lack of food, gasoline, gas, and power. Our country’s economy is in shambles. According to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, it is the most important matter on our agenda right now. As the country’s finance minister, Mr. Wickremesinghe is also entrusted with stabilizing the economy. It is collapsing under the weight of massive debts, decreased tourism earnings, other pandemic-related…

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ASEAN and Japan reiterate their commitment to expand cooperation and partnership

Jakarta, June 21, 2022— Senior officials from ASEAN and Japan underlined their resolve to further improve collaboration and expand their partnership as the ASEAN-Japan relationship celebrates its 50th anniversary next year. The Senior Officials met via videoconference yesterday at the 37th ASEAN-Japan Forum. The summit acknowledged the significant progress made in ASEAN-Japan collaboration in the four pillars. They are- peace and stability; prosperity; quality of life; and heart-to-heart relationships during the previous year. What is ASEAN? The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional organization that brings dissimilar neighbors together to discuss economic and security challenges. But its…

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Gopalkrishna Gandhi decided not to run for president as an opposition candidate

NEW DELHI: Following Sharad Pawar and Farooq Abdullah, Gopalkrishna Gandhi has ruled himself out of contention to be the united opposition candidate in the next Presidential Election. “The opposition’s presidential candidate should generate national consensus. There will be others who will do this far better than I,” Gandhi stated while announcing his decision. The opposition is now racing against the clock to nominate a joint candidate to take on the NDA’s nominee. Nominations for the presidential election started on June 15 and will be accepted until June 29. Selection process of presidential election Members of the electoral college includes members…

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Sri Lankan military open fire amid rioting over fuel supplies

Sri Lanka’s military opened fire to quell unrest at a gasoline station, officials claimed Sunday, as enormous lines for petrol and diesel formed across the impoverished country. Troops shot on Saturday night at Visuvamadu, 365 kilometers (228 miles) north of Colombo. It is when their guard post bombarded with stones, according to army spokesperson Nilantha Premaratne. Premaratne told AFP that “a group of 20 to 30 individuals threw stones and damaged an army truck.” The army opened fire for the first time to suppress protests due to the increasing economic crisis. According to police, four civilians and three troops injured…

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu discusses 'injustice in life' with Sadhguru

At a recent event in Hyderabad, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu met spiritual teacher Sadhguru and asked him about life’s injustices. During their conversation, she inquired whether injustice in one’s life might be attributed to one’s “past karma.” Sadhguru said, “I want the world to be fair to me. Is a schoolgirl question.” Samantha and Sadhguru discussed a variety of issues related to the spiritual guru’s life and ideas. They came together to commemorate Sadhguru’s 100-day trek for his Save Soil cause. In addition to the actor, Telangana Industries Minister K. T. Rama Rao attended the occasion. Samantha asked Sadhguru a…

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BTS denies hiatus, as RM admits, "I shouldn't have been brave enough to share”

BTS lead RM Namjoon has replied to claims that the K-pop band is taking a break, denies any hiatus, and claims that the group’s declaration to focus on solo projects in addition to group projects was distorted in the media. Several fans of the band have spoken out against it. They were claiming that it hinders artists from being honest about their fatigue and fragility. “It’s not like we were hoping they (media) would watch our program… till the finish and publish their thoughts.” Only screenshots of me weeping went viral… “I wonder if I should have been more daring…

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Sidhu Moose Wala's song debuts on the Billboard Global 200, leaving fans in tears

After Sidhu Moose Wala’s murder, one of his songs has now made it to the Billboard Global 200 Chart. The song “295” by Moose Wala is listed 154th on the list. As a result, Sidhu Mosse Wala has reportedly becmoe the first Punjabi performer whose song has appeared on this American list. Several internationally prominent musicians appear on the Billboard Global 200 Chart. Including Harry Styles, The Weekend, Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and Elton John, among others. Punjabi Music makes entrance on Billboard Gurpreet Singh Bhasin who is the co-founder and COO of One Digital Entertainment.…

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