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Reports on this page compiled and prepared by MALIK MERCHANT We continue our news coverage of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, and members of his family with a fresh page for 2024. For stories from previous years, please click 2023 and 2021-2022 which contain anchor links for readers to zero in on specific news item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 NEWS COVERAGE: ANCHOR LINKS (CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE) January 9, 2024: Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meets with the President of the European Council January 18, 2024: Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meets German President Dr. Steinmeier February 6, 2024: Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meets…

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he wanted to double Ukraine’s air defense capabilities over the summer after the country received a third Patriot system from Germany, responding to a request to be equipped to withstand Russian air strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (Associated Press) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Moscow renewed air attacks on Ukraine’s national power grid in the spring, causing widespread blackouts, and President Zelenskiy has said he needs at least seven Patriot systems to protect his country. Your wishes helped India win. Take a look back at India’s epic journey in the T20 World Cup. Click here…

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A two-week humanitarian ceasefire began on Friday between Kinshasa and M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s war-scarred east. M23 rebels and DRC begin two-week ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The United States announced the ceasefire on Thursday, a day before it was set to begin, and expressed hope for a permanent ceasefire. No one in the Democratic Republic of Congo has yet mentioned the ceasefire publicly. Your wishes helped India win. Take a look back at India’s epic journey in the T20 World Cup. Click here Kinshasa accuses Rwanda of backing the Tutsi-led M23 rebel group, which…

Labour leader Keir Starmer officially became Britain’s prime minister on Friday after his party won a landslide victory in the general election after more than a decade in opposition. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his first speech as prime minister since the general election outside 10 Downing Street in London, England, Friday, July 5, 2024. (Holly Adams/Bloomberg) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Starmer took over the role of leader of the nation after a private ceremony with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. He then announced his new team. Take a look:Keir Starmer’s Government | List Your wishes helped India…

Britain’s new foreign secretary, David Lammy, on Friday reiterated support for international efforts to secure an “immediate ceasefire” in the war between Israel and Hamas and the release of the remaining hostages.In his first comments since becoming the country’s top diplomat, the 51-year-old Lamy said he would “continue tireless diplomatic efforts” towards those twin goals.New Labour Chancellor Keir Starmer confirmed Lammy’s appointment as the party’s foreign affairs spokesman from 2021 in a post just hours after Labour’s landslide victory in the UK general election on Thursday.”We all understand the anguish of communities watching the images emanating from Israel and Gaza,”…

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A malfunctioning firework veered into the stands of a crowded American football stadium during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, hitting spectators and sending up to six people to hospital, according to authorities and event organizers.The incident occurred during the opening ceremony of the Stadium of Fire Show, the highlight of Provo’s annual Freedom Festival, held at Brigham Young University’s LaVell Edwards Stadium in Utah.Freedom Festival spokesman Emory Cook said organizers halted the show for about 15 minutes while the injured audience members received treatment.About 45,000 people attended the sold-out show, and six people were taken to hospital with injuries…

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