Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Christopher Rassi, IFRC Chief of Staff and Under Secretary General for People and Strategy. He offers a rare on-the-ground perspective from southern Lebanon, to reveal the harrowing realities of the humanitarian crisis. He presents a compelling paradox: while ceasefires and pilot return zones might seem promising, recovery is not … Read more
French firefighters are grappling for the first time with immense fire clouds, known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds, created by extreme wildfires, as they struggle to bring a forest inferno in southwest France under control. French wildfire researcher Jean-Baptiste Filippi says the phenomenon is yet another consequence of human-related climate change. Source link
The walk from Jantar Mantar to Connaught Place in central New Delhi on Saturday evening provided an unusual scene for the key corridor of power in the world’s largest democracy. Satirical posters mocking India’s legislature, executive and judiciary were pasted on the walls, and sometimes “obscene” graffiti mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sprayed on … Read more
As soon as the month of Sawan starts, women start preparing to make their traditional look special. If you too are thinking of getting new anklets this time, then definitely see these latest designs. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, the beauty of traditional things like green clothes, bangles, bindi and anklets increases. … Read more
UNESCO on Sunday added the iconic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy to its World Heritage List, marking the culmination of a project launched nearly two decades ago. Stretching for more than 80 kilometers (50 miles) of France’s northwestern coast, Allied forces landed on the beaches on June 6, 1944 to fight a decisive battle to … Read more
A dense blanket of smoke has hung over Bordeaux since last Friday as a massive wildfire burns its way through southwestern France. As the flames creep closer to the city, FRANCE 24 puts residents stunned by the scale of the disaster and fearful of what comes next. Source link
Spain has two crucial days in front of it to bring wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on citizens to “exercise extreme caution” ahead of a new heatwave. FRANCE 24’s Sarah Morris reports. Source link
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed separate drone strikes on the kingdom’s oil infrastructure. The attacks mark a renewed escalation involving Saudi Arabia despite a recent lull in fighting between the United States and Iran. Source link
Hariyali Teej of 2026 will be celebrated on 15 August. On this occasion, try a green colored light comfortable kurta set. Attractive discounts and offers are available on these. Product suggestions Loading Suggestions… Loading Suggestions… Loading Suggestions… Loading Suggestions… The festive season is about to start. Sawan will start from 31st July and then the … Read more
Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez – who was serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking until President Donald Trump pardoned him last year – returned to his home country on Sunday. Source link