The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a bank can recover unpaid loan dues directly from a guarantor after the principal borrower defaults, without needing to exhaust recovery measures against the primary debtor first. A Lucknow bench comprising Justice Shekhar B. Saraf and Justice Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary delivered the judgment, confirming that a lender has … Read more
Hong Kong is bracing for a potential tropical cyclone as the Hong Kong Observatory tracks a broad trough of low pressure expected to approach the Guangdong coast by the middle of next week. According to advanced computer forecasting models, including meteorological artificial intelligence systems, a potential storm could form in the South China Sea and … Read more
National Deputy Virginia Gallardo of La Libertad Avanza surprised patients and staff at the Hospital Garrahan by distributing toys ahead of Children’s Day while dressed in a colorful wig and artistic makeup. According to reports from La Nación, the legislative visit to the pediatric hospital occurred against the backdrop of a prolonged and contentious dispute … Read more
The White House has asked the United States Department of Justice to weigh potential new charges against David Hearn, a former Olympian who was previously accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. The request seeks to revive a legal battle that has drawn public scrutiny following … Read more
Five Years of Total Exclusion An estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls remain barred from secondary education. As Afghanistan marks five years since the Taliban seized power, a United Nations agency confirms the country stands alone globally with a formal ban on secondary and higher education for women and girls. UNESCO highlighted the grim milestone on … Read more
An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a Lebanese citizen on Tuesday, according to local reports. The state-run National News Agency identified the victim as Ali Sabah, who succumbed to his wounds in the hospital following the afternoon attack on the Doueir-Kfar Ruman … Read more
Jackie, the bald eagle whose nesting habits drew an online following through the Big Bear Valley Recreation Area live stream, has died following a battle with medical complications. The raptor passed away while receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center in California, according to an official statement released by the rehabilitation facility. Her death … Read more
Meta Platforms cannot stop a massive multi-state consumer protection lawsuit seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties over social media addiction from proceeding to trial, according to court rulings and filings from federal proceedings [Tech Times]. A federal court has determined that Meta, alongside other major technology firms, must face thousands of coordinated lawsuits brought … Read more
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Baltic defence startups are rushing to develop asymmetric technologies that counter hybrid threats from Russia. Entrepreneurs across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are building autonomous systems, electronic warfare tools, and surveillance networks designed to provide a rapid deterrent effect without relying solely on traditional, heavy military procurement. … Read more
Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are marking 45 years of formal diplomatic relations, underscored by a high-level state visit to Taipei by Prime Minister Godwin Friday. According to official announcements from the Office of the President in Taipei, President Lai Ching-te welcomed the visiting prime minister and his delegation with full military honors, … Read more