Pakistan’s world-renowned Himalayan Pink Salt has earned international recognition after being featured in an award-winning Brazilian soap. The soap received the Global Innovation Award at the Women in Agritech – Global Summit of Women in Agribusiness and Biotechnology, held in Belgium from Sept 24 to 27. The achievement highlights Pakistan’s growing role in the global […]
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France and Allies Recognize Palestinian State in Gaza War Push
The momentum for Palestinian state recognition grew as six nations, including France, announced formal recognition ahead of the UN General Assembly. France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco confirmed the decision during a high-level summit in New York. The move came as Gaza suffers fierce Israeli attacks that have left tens of thousands dead. French […]
Indian jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium for $2 billion fraud
Indian jeweller Mehul Choksi has been arrested in Belgium. This comes seven years after his involvement in a major bank fraud was revealed. He is known for his role in a nearly $2 billion scam. Choksi’s lawyer confirmed his arrest and said they will appeal for his release. Before his arrest, the Indian government requested […]
Belgium reviews Apple’s iPhone 12 after France halts sales over radiation
Belgian regulator to assess iPhone 12 after French ban Apple says iPhone 12 compliant with global radiation rules German regulator says France could be guide for Europe Italy says monitoring situation, no action for now PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Belgium said on Thursday it would review potential health risks linked to Apple’s iPhone 12, […]
Germany to bring in new faces for Euro 2024: Flick
BERLIN: A number of newcomers will feature in the Germany squad for the international matches against Peru and Belgium in March, coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday as the team rebuild with an eye on the Euro 2024 tournament on home soil. The Germans, who suffered their second consecutive group-stage World Cup exit in Qatar in December, […]
German floods death toll hits 180, with 150 still missing
The latest death toll from floods that hit western Germany this month stands at 180, with about 150 still missing, authorities said on Friday. With more rain forecast this weekend, German meteorological services called for vigilance. In the Rhineland-Palatinate region, which was the worst hit by the storms, 132 are now confirmed dead and 766 […]
Fears grow for hunger-striking migrants in Belgium
Fears mounted Monday over the health of hundreds of undocumented migrant workers in Belgium after they stepped up a hunger strike aimed at getting the authorities to let them stay. Some 450 men — mainly from Morocco and Algeria — have been staging the protest at three sites in Brussels since the end of May […]
Flood death toll rises to 156 in Germany, 183 for Europe: police
The death toll from devastating floods has risen to 156 in Germany, police said Sunday morning, bringing the total to at least 183 fatalities from the disaster in western Europe. In Rhineland-Palatinate state alone, one of the worst-hit regions in western Germany, police reported 110 dead, up from 98 previously. “It is feared that other […]
90-year-old infected with ‘two virus variants at once’
A 90-year-old woman who died after falling ill with Covid-19 was infected with both the Alpha and Beta variants of the coronavirus at the same time, researchers in Belgium said Sunday, adding that the rare phenomenon may be underestimated. The unvaccinated woman, who lived alone and received at-home nursing care, was admitted to the OLV […]
Relentless Ronaldo makes Portugal believe again before Belgium
Portugal felt the full range of emotions during the Euro 2020 group stage and with Cristiano Ronaldo in the groove again, they can really begin to believe. After scoring three late goals to beat Hungary, Portugal were shaken by a 4-2 loss to Germany, only for a 2-2 draw against France to restore morale and […]