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Quote of the day by Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel: 'We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor...' Nobel laureate's award speech on why standing with victims is the right choice, not staying neutralToday's quote comes from Holocaust survivor, author and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel, who spoke these powerful words during his N...- Quote of the Day by Ben Kingsley: 'Sometimes it’s right to do the wrong things...'- Powerful lessons on courage, conscience, difficult choices, and the wisdom to challenge convention by the Academy Award-winning actor known for films like Gandhi and Schindler's ListOscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley's powerful quote, "Sometimes it’s right to do the wrong things and right now is one of those times," o...
- Quote of the Day by Marlon Brando: 'If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be...'- A powerful reflection on compassion, humanity, justice, responsibility, and the moral duty to do no harm by The Godfather actorMarlon Brando's iconic statement, "If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be his executioner," speaks volumes about the im...
- A scratch card participant, begging for change, wins half a million in Pesaro but can't claim it due to a lack of residency permitsA Nigerian man in Italy, Imagbe Ehizomwengie, won €500,000 on a scratchcard but couldn't claim it due to lacking a residency permit. His jo...
- India emerges as AI opportunity hub, but UN panel warns of gaps in infrastructure, talent and safeguardsA UN-backed panel's initial report highlights India's AI healthcare successes but warns of a growing 'AI divide'. While India possesses tal...
- At UN, India says 'a terrorist is a terrorist', rejects any justification for terrorIndia has strongly urged the global community to unite against terrorism, emphasizing that "a terrorist is a terrorist" and no grievance ca...
- 11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...
- Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly backs political reforms in KazakhstanEuropean parliamentarians have lauded Kazakhstan's recent constitutional referendum, deeming it a significant step in the nation's reform j...
- A cave in Israel reveals a forgotten society that lived 400,000 years ago and buried its deadA remarkable prehistoric cave, sealed for 400,000 years, has been unearthed in northern Israel. Archaeologists discovered ancient tools and...
- India, Russia renew focus on human space missionsIndia and Russia are deepening their space collaboration, with a significant push towards human spaceflight and cutting-edge launch systems...
- Magnificent humanityPope Leo's encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', champions human dignity amidst AI advancements, reminding us of our inherent worth beyond pro...
- IndiGo's Chief Human Resources Officer Pasricha resignsIndiGo's Chief Human Resources Officer, Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, has resigned after an eight-year tenure, with Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi set ...
- UK announces tougher rules to remove illegal migrants and foreign criminalsBritain is set to significantly boost its detention capacity for illegal immigrants by 40% over the next decade, aiming to remove over 45,0...
- Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to…’; context and meaning explainedNelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black president and one of the most influential figures, embodied justice and resilience. His powerful...
- Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘My name means 'hope' in Arabic, and I was born when…’- George Clooney's wife explains why your beginnings don't define your futureQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney: Born during the war in Lebanon, Amal Clooney embodies the power of hope. Her name, which means "hope" in ...
- UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
- UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...
- Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...
- After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
- UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
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