China said it was simulating “sealing off” Taiwan in a third day of drills as it appeared to use an aircraft carrier to launch jets towards the island. China rehearses ‘sealing off’ island in third day of Taiwan drills. Taiwan said it had detected jets to its east while China said its Shandong aircraft carrier […]
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The new Super Mario Bros movie breaks box office records
The new Super Mario Bros Movie has broken box office records, scoring the most successful global opening of all time for an animated film. The family film Hollywood’s second version of the hit Nintendo game took $377m (£303m) around the world in its first five days of release. That overtook the previous record of £358m […]
CIA chief visits Saudi Arabia frustrated about Iran rapprochement
CIA Director Bill Burns paid an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia, expressing frustration about Riyadh’s recent rapprochement with Iran, according to a report. CIA chief visits Saudi Arabia frustrated about Iran rapprochement. Burns told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the US felt “blindsided” by Riyadh’s rapprochement with Iran and Syria Washington’s global rivals […]
Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire in Yemen
A Saudi Arabian delegation is in Yemen’s capital Sana’a for talks with the Houthi rebel movement aimed at reaching a new and potentially permanent ceasefire. Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire in Yemen. A mediation team from Oman is also in Sana’a. The capital has been controlled by the Houthis since they drove the Yemeni […]
How Socrates was legitimate threat to stability of city-state?
Socrates was a philosopher in ancient Greece who lived from 469/470 BCE to 399 BCE. He was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock in 399 BCE by the Athenian state. The primary reason for his punishment was his perceived impiety and corruption of the youth of Athens. How Socrates was legitimate threat to stability of […]
Landforms created by running water
There are several landforms that are created by the action of running water. Landforms created by running water are as follows. Here are some examples: 1- River valleys: When a river flows through a landscape over a long period of time, it can carve out a valley in the surrounding terrain. The shape of the valley […]
India disallows special trains for Sikh pilgrims travelling to Pakistan
The Indian government refused on Saturday to make arrangements for special trains for Sikh pilgrims traveling to Pakistan to celebrate Baisakhi. India disallows special trains for Sikh pilgrims travelling to Pakistan. The Indian pilgrims will now enter Pakistan on foot through the Wagah border and then take a bus to Nankana Sahib. From there, they […]
Who was the Shiva of Indus Valley?
Who was the Shiva of Indus Valley? The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that existed from approximately 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. While there are many deities and figures depicted in the art and artifacts of the Indus […]