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“We love our Indian brothers and sisters”: Israeli Embassy on claims of Indian YouTuber denied entry into its nightclubs – World News Network
"In times when social media is flooded with fake news, we urge people to fact-check. Youtuber Shubham Kumar was exploring Israel and enjoying the nightlife, as evident in the video he uploaded. Some bars were full or had reserved spaces," the embassy stated on X.
UAE: Hub71 welcomes 25 start-ups from 11 countries as part of 14th cohort – World News Network
The selected start-ups will enter Hub71's "Access" programme, and specialist ecosystems Hub71+ Digital Assets and Hub71+ ClimateTech, bringing the total number currently in Hub71's programmes to 223. Hub71's Cohort 14 has raised more than USD 122 million in funding, with each start-up raising USD 5 million on average.
Singapore announces Lawrence Wong to take over as Prime Minister on May 15 – World News Network
Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country's next Prime Minister on May 15, according to Al Jazeera.
Human Rights Watch criticises Pakistan for forceful eviction of farmers for infra projects – World News Network
Human Rights Watch has condemned Pakistan's eviction of thousands of farmers for a plan to build the 'world's largest riverfront city' near the city of Lahore.
Mohamed Abushahab appointed UAE’s Permanent Representative to UN, presents credentials to UNSC – World News Network
On Monday, Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the newly-appointed Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, succeeding Lana Nusseibeh in this role.
Nepal cabinet recommends prorogation of winter session of lower House – World News Network
The Nepal cabinet on Friday recommended President Ram Chandra Paudel to prorogue the ongoing winter session of the lower House past Sunday midnight. The decision by the cabinet comes ahead of the Nepal Investment Summit, which is set to be held at the end of this month.