US approved the sale of 13,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel. Washington: The US State Department approved the sale of 13,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel, bypassing Congress in its review process that is required for arms sales to foreign nations, The New York Times reported, citing a …
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023./File Photo Beijing (Reuters) -The Philippines and China traded accusations on Sunday over a collision of their vessels in disputed waters …
University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok has resigned, following the departure of President Liz Magill. According to the Daily Pennsylvanian, Bok announced he’s stepping down from the board of trustees. The statement was made shortly after Magill resigned, the outlet reported. “Today, following the resignation of the …
King Charles and Queen Camilla will use a photograph from the day of the coronation on their annual Christmas cards. The formal image shows the King and Queen in the Buckingham Palace throne room after the coronation. It contrasts with a family photograph set to be used by the Prince …
The nine-letter “Hollywood” sign is officially a centenarian but still looks as fresh as ever. Hollywood: The landmark word has loomed over Tinseltown since before movies started talking, becoming a symbol of the entire film industry. For the first time in decades, the Hollywood sign — at least a little …
Stevie is one of four finalists on ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream. In tonight’s final – live from the Novello Theatre in London – they will compete for the leading roles of Sophie and Sky in the Abba-inspired musical Mamma Mia! The “jukebox musical” was conceived by producer …
© Reuters. University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2023. REUTERS/ By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, who came under …
Mumbai’s newest children’s museum, the Museum of Solutions, blends objects and experiences Children clamber up an abstract structure that looks like a cross between Jack’s giant beanstalk from the fairytale and an art installation. “I am constantly in awe of the way children of all ages interact with the climber,” …
The Columbus Crew only needed two goals to claim the 2023 MLS Cup in a thriller over 2022 champion LAFC Saturday. The 2-1 win at Columbus’ home stadium gave the franchise its third MLS Cup. Two of those titles have come in the last four seasons. Columbus advanced to the …
Parking on pavements often divides communities, with many feeling drivers leaving their vehicle on the paths are a bit of a ‘nuisance’ to pedestrians. Others meanwhile want to leave enough room for emergency vehicles or other road users to travel down the highway. However, the practice is set to be …
Seventy-four lawmakers had demanded the removal of the three university presidents. (File) Washington: The president of an Ivy League university stepped down Saturday in the wake of a firestorm of criticism after a congressional hearing on the rise in anti-Semitism on US campuses. University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill “voluntarily …
Texas state Sen. John Whitmire is projected to be Houston’s next mayor after beating his opponent, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, in a special runoff election on Saturday. Whitmire inherits a city facing many challenges, including crime, crumbling infrastructure, and potential budget shortfalls. But despite these issues, booming growth over …