Storm Nelson and rail works make Easter holiday miserable

Sign up for our free morning headlines email The massive Easter holiday has brought misery to thousands of holidaymakers and travelers as storms and construction work wreak havoc on road, rail, ferry and plane travel. Storm Nelson brought winds of up to 74 mph, preventing planes from landing and train and ferry services being cancelled. … Read more

World Court: Israel must ‘ensure emergency humanitarian aid’ in Gaza

According to the Hamas Health Ministry, 32,552 people have been killed in Israeli retaliation. (document) The Hague, Netherlands: The world’s top court on Thursday ordered Israel to immediately “secure emergency humanitarian assistance” in Gaza, saying “famine has begun”. “Israel shall… take all necessary and effective measures to ensure the immediate… unimpeded provision of… urgently needed … Read more

A senior Communist Party official says China will drive world economic recovery

China aims to boost world economic recovery this year by advancing reforms and making technological innovation a new growth driver, despite domestic economic headwinds, a senior Communist Party official said on Thursday. The comments by Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, come as foreign investment in China is declining and the … Read more

Man arrested for sexually assaulting friend on crowded Mumbai beach gets bail

The man has been in jail since June 2021. Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a crowded beach in Mumbai in 2021, noting that the survivor and the accused were friends and the charges against him seemed implausible. Justice Prithiviraj Chavan, in … Read more

Buckingham Palace ‘unimpressed’ by Meghan Markle’s money-making career

Megan’s latest venture, American Riviera Orchards, has had a “soft launch” in recent weeks Meghan Markle is believed to have caused fury within the palace after launching a new luxury brand. The Duchess of Sussex’s latest venture, American Riviera Orchards, has had a “soft launch” in recent weeks with the intention of selling everything from … Read more

New York City becomes first U.S. city to impose $15 congestion charge

Daytime truck and tour bus fares $24 to $36 (typical) Traveling in New York is already expensive, and it’s getting worse: Transit authorities have approved a controversial $15 toll on motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest areas, which will take effect in mid-June. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s board of directors voted 11 to 1 on … Read more

‘Unfounded advice’: India rejects China’s remarks about Khalistan terrorists

An Indian man has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice in connection with Pannon’s murder. New Delhi: India’s foreign ministry has hit back at China’s comments on the investigation into the foiled assassination plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, saying India and the United States are capable of handling any issues between … Read more

IPL 2024 points table: Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals to claim second spot.The leaders are… | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals registered their second win of IPL 2024 as they defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in Jaipur on Thursday. Asked to bat first, RR posted 185/5 in 20 overs, with Riyan Parag blasting 84* off 45 quick balls. Later, RR restricted DC to 13/5 despite David Warner’s 49 runs. With this win, Sanju … Read more