The world’s biggest mega-city in 2025 that’s 4 times bigger than London
The city covers an area of 13,452 square kilometres with an average of 2,642 people per square kilometre.
Day: May 17, 2025
Arab League summit kicks off in Baghdad with Gaza at the top of the agenda
Regional leaders are to meet in Baghdad at the annual summit of the Arab League, with the war in Gaza expected to once again loom large.
Ten escape from New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall
The escapees included murder suspects.
Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ in new major offensive in Gaza
Israel has announced the launch of “extensive strikes” in Gaza over the past day, the Israeli military said Saturday, as part of the “initial stages” of a campaign to expand its war objectives and to force Hamas to release hostages.
MoD to re-procure support for Royal Navy website
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) outlining plans to procure a new contract for maintaining and developing the digital presence of the Royal Navy.
The post MoD to re-procure support for Royal Navy website first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
AP PHOTOS: Clashes between India and Pakistan upend lives in a Kashmiri village
GINGAL, India (AP) — Mohammad Younis Khan was among 40 residents seeking shelter in a cowshed when shelling began in Gingal, a scenic mountain village in north Kashmir on the Indian-controlled side of the de facto border with Pakistan. Men, women and c…
"Pakistan, India should sit down at the table like peaceful neighbours and settle outstanding issues": Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
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UN refutes US-backed Gaza aid plan
The United Nations has announced it will not take part in a US-backed humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip because it is not impartial, neutral or independent, as Israel pledged to facilitate the effort without being involved in aid deliveries.
In Spain, a homelessness crisis unfolds in Madrid’s airport
Madrid’s international airport has for months been the site of homeless encampments amid a growing housing crisis in Spain, where rental costs have risen especially fast in the country’s capital and also in Barcelona.
India Will Become Self-Reliant In Fighter Jet Manufacturing In Next Few Years: Ex-Chief Designer of TEJAS Kota Harinarayana
India is on the verge of achieving self-reliance in fighter jet manufacturing, as highlighted by Kota Harinarayana, the former programme director and chief designer of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS.According to Harinarayana, India has successfully developed a robust ecosystem for aircraft manufacturing, with significant advancements in indigenous production technology. This progress