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Approach to Providing Better Housing Facilities to Poor People
Without having a clear vision regarding what you want to do with your life, you will not be able to enjoy it to the fullest. Life was never about only having luxurious cars and stacks of money, but rather those serving those people who are barely able to make their...
Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
The European real estate market continues to be one of the most popular in the world, yet like other markets, there are several factors that could have a negative impact on future performance. Unfortunately, most of the important reasons don’t have anything to do with...
Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal Applies for Mining Lease Despite Environmental Concerns and Misgovernance Allegations
Waratah Coal, a Clive Palmer entity, has applied for a mining lease and environmental authority approval to build a coalmine in the Galilee Basin in Queensland, Australia. The project, which has been in discussions for years under the name “China First”, has now been...
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Venezuela detains Spanish, US and Czech citizens over ‘destabilisation’
Arrests come amid surge in tensions between Caracas and Western nations over disputed Venezuelan election results.Venezuela has detained three United States citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech national over an alleged plot to destabilise the South American nation, a...
Industry Days gathers top documentary professionals in Sarajevo
Event aims to demonstrate the power and art of storytelling as well as connect filmmakers with decision-makers.The Al Jazeera Documentary Channel has launched the third edition of Al Jazeera Documentary Industry Days to connect decision-makers with the most promising...
US says preparing ‘substantial’ Ukraine aid package in coming weeks
Announcement comes as Ukraine pushes to be allowed to use Western-supplied, long-range missiles for strikes in Russia.The administration of United States President Joe Biden says it is preparing a large aid package for Ukraine in the coming weeks as a debate continues...
How crucial are long-range missiles in the Ukraine war?
No green light for Ukraine to use long-range, Western-made missiles in Russian territory.The war in Ukraine is at a critical juncture. Western allies are considering a shift in their support and may allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles against targets deep inside...
Thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv, urging Gaza captives deal
Uproar intensifies after bodies of six captives found and army shares a video purportedly showing their living conditions.Thousands of antigovernment Israeli protesters have gathered in central Tel Aviv, calling for more efforts to secure the release of captives held...
More than 15 people killed, 40 injured in Haiti tanker truck explosion
The injured are transported to hospital after explosion near Miragoane in Haiti’s southern Nippes region, officials say.More than 15 people have been killed and about 40 injured when a tanker truck leaking petrol exploded in southern Haiti, interim Prime Minister...
Peru holds funeral for Fujimori, former president linked to rights abuses
Fujimori’s funeral draws well-wishers as well as detractors as debate over his legacy continues to roil the country.Peru is holding a state funeral for former President Alberto Fujimori, capping three days of national mourning for the leader who died this week and...
‘Going backward’: How demonising migrants remains fertile ground in US
Washington, DC – Farah Larrieux watched this week’s presidential debate between former United States President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, first from her home in the suburbs of Miami and then online as she headed to a late-night job.Within minutes...
After their debate, who’s ahead: Trump or Harris?
With weeks to go before the US presidential election, do issues matter as much as ‘vibes’?Will Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s bet on anti-immigrant attitudes pay off? Will Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’s wager on abortion rights come through?...
Murdered Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei buried with full military honours
Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after being set on fire by former partner, was buried at her ancestral home.Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after being doused in petrol and set on fire by her former partner, has been buried with full military honours at...
Algeria court certifies President Tebboune’s landslide re-election win
Constitutional Court says the incumbent held his seat by securing 84.3 percent of the votes in September 7 polls.Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term with a landslide 84.3 percent of the vote in last week’s election, according to the...
UAE says it will not back post-war Gaza plans without Palestinian state
Top diplomat says his country is not ready to take part in the post-war efforts unless a Palestinian state is established.The United Arab Emirates says it will not support Israel in its “day after” plan in Gaza unless a Palestinian state is established. “The United...