Bodies of children covered in Nakshi Kantha, Afghans bury dead in rubble

Desk Reports : “I buried three babies in one grave with my own hands. Two more young men in another grave,” Afghan national Nasrallah Khan choked as he spoke. According to a Reuters report, Nasrallah had traveled six hours to the Dewagul Valley in Kunar province to help with rescue efforts in the earthquake-hit areas. He told Reuters, “The first person I met here lost 18 members of his family. In most of the houses in the affected areas, only two or three survived, the rest died. This is the…

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What was on the lunch menu at the grand Chinese event

Desk Reports: Lunch at international summits is not just a simple meal, it has great diplomatic and social significance. During lunch, leaders get the opportunity to discuss informally and openly among themselves in a more relaxed atmosphere. Many important decisions come from these informal discussions. At the dinner table, leaders can get to know each other personally and build relationships. Such personal understanding can be helpful during difficult negotiations in the future. The host country also showcases its culture, cuisine, and hospitality through lunch. It sends a positive message to…

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Even if we impose tariffs on India, at the end of the day we are one: US Treasury Secretary

Desk Reports: Tensions between India and the US over tariffs have escalated. An additional 25 percent tariff has been imposed on India for buying Russian oil and military equipment, bringing the total tariff to 50 percent. The tariff has come into effect from today. However, despite such tensions, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant has expressed his confidence in India-US relations. In an interview with Fox Business, Scott Besant said, “I think India is the world’s largest democracy and the United States is the world’s largest economy. At the end of…

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Danish Prime Minister formally apologizes to Greenland women

Desk Reports : Denmark carried out a forced birth control program on hundreds of women and girls in Greenland from 1966 to 1991. Nearly 30 years after the incident, Denmark has admitted its guilt. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has also formally apologized to Greenland. At that time, thousands of women, starting from girls as young as 13, were inserted with intrauterine devices (IUDs – a type of sterilization procedure) without their knowledge or consent, according to a document published by Reuters in 2022. The program was stopped after Greenland…

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