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Sri Lanka Begins Voting to Replace its Fledgling President

22Jul

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Global

Sri Lanka Begins Voting to Replace its Fledgling President

The Sri Lanka parliament began voting Wednesday for a new president following the storming of Gotabaya Rajapaksa's palace by angry protesters. To lead the crisis-ridden country, legislators voted in booths set up on the floor of the chamber to choose between three candidates in Sri lanka. Parliamentary secretary-general Dhammika Dasanayake reminded members that photographing ballot papers is an offense. A number of previous elections have been plagued by allegations of vote-buying and corruption. As a result, the winner will take charge of a bankrupt nation in bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund, where 22 million people face severe food, fuel, and medicine shortages. There were hundreds of heavily armed troops and police outside the parliament, but there were no si...

Iran, the country where you can’t have a Pet

19Jul

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Global

Iran, the country where you can’t have a Pet

Iran is the country where having a pet could send you to Jail. The time you are in legal problems, your pet will be sent to the desert. Iran's parliament is considering this bill to severely restrict the ownership of the person. Iran, where having a pet could send you to jail. The government recently considered this bill. However, police already announced that you can't keep a dog while walking in the park. The banning was explained as a precaution to "ensure the public's safety." On the other hand, Iran was the first middle eastern country who passed animal welfare laws. In 1948, the parliament have announced these Animal Laws. The government financed the first institution dedicated to improving animal rights. The country was having royal families at that time too. Those royal fam...

Europe Scorched by Heatwave as Wildfires Forced 100s to Evacuate

16Jul

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Global

Europe Scorched by Heatwave as Wildfires Forced 100s to Evacuate

A further influx of people were evacuated from their homes on Friday after wildfires blistered land in France, Spain and Portugal, while officials throughout Europe issued heatwave warnings in light of the coming heatwave. As a result of scorching heat, tinder-box conditions, and strong winds, more than 1,000 firefighters across southern France battled since Tuesday to contain two fires that have fanned by scorching heat, tinder-box conditions, and water-bomber aircraft. In parts of Europe, heatwave with temperatures will top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as a slow-moving high pressure area brings scorching air from North Africa. There have been massive fires in France, Portugal, and Spain, with scientists blaming climate change and predicting more severe weather ep...

After Ages, First ‘Rain Retreat’ at Taxila Museum

16Jul

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Culture, Global, Pakistan

After Ages, First ‘Rain Retreat’ at Taxila Museum

For the first time in Pakistani history, several Buddhist monks and followers converged at Taxila's Dharmarajika stupa. It is for the annual 'rain retreat'. Vassa is the monastic retreat observed primarily in Buddhist communities Thailand's monk, Arayawangso, and a delegation of monks and followers began a three-month 'rain retreat' or vassa. It is from mid-July to mid-October at Dharmarajika stupa in Taxila museum. It is the birthplace of ancient Buddhist civilization. The delegation is made up of five monks. It includes one beginner (a trainee monk), and fifteen companions. During his October 2019 visit to Taxila, Arayawangso fell in love with this area of rich Buddhist legacy. After that, he chose to return for the yearly Buddhist retreat. ...

15Jul

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Global

Meeting between Biden and Saudi Crown

Biden will fly directly to Saudi Arabia, where he will have highly anticipated bilateral meetings with Saudi King Salman and his advisors, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to Biden's schedule, the Saudi monarch will only attend about 30 minutes of bilateral meetings on Friday evening, the White House confirmed Thursday. Due to the king's health, the president and crown prince will continue to meet with them after the king leaves. His decision to travel to Saudi Arabia and meet MBS has repeatedly defended by the president, who maintains that his administration leads the region and meets with Russia and China. However, Biden's decision to meet with MBS has highly scrutinized, and it represents a departure from the campaign's pledge. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...