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The Central European country has also recognised Palestinian statehood in 2024.Slovenia has become the first country in the European Union to ban all weapons trade with Israel over its war on Gaza.The announcement comes two weeks after the Central European nation declared Israeli ministers persona non grata, the state news agency STA reported.The arms embargo was announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob after a government session on Thursday.“Slovenia is the first European country to ban the import, export and transit of weapons to and from Israel,” the government said in a statement.It said it was moving ahead “independently” because the…

Doctors are criticizing a recent expert panel organized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that questioned the safety of taking antidepressants during pregnancy. Mykola Sosiukin/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mykola Sosiukin/Getty Images Nearly one in five pregnant women and new moms in this country suffers from anxiety and depression. And 6-8% of pregnant women are prescribed a group of antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). But a recent expert panel organized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cast doubt on the safety of SSRIs — even though these drugs are largely considered safe by healthcare providers.…

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi, Friday, August 1, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI On a day when U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to levy 25% tariff on Indian imports, the Ministry of External Affairs has said the partnership between both the nations has “weathered several transitions and challenges.”We remain focused on substantive agenda that India and U.S. have committed to, Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs during a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday (August 1, 2025). Expressing confidence that the India-U.S. ties will continue to move…

One hour’s drive from Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, leads to an unspoiled stretch of wild coastline in the island’s southwestern corner. The centerpiece of this 29-mile expanse is Le Dune, a 28-room hotel, located on the pale-ochre sands of Piscinas beach. This desert-like area is strongly recognized for its mining tradition, and the hotel stands on the former warehouse of the Ingurtosu mine, one of the most significant in Europe during the 19th century.Designers Antonio Gardoni and Luca Platto were tasked with reimagining its interiors, achieving a sleek, contemporary aesthetic inspired by the area’s coastal surroundings and industrial past. In…

A flag with a watermelon, a symbol of Palestinian identity, is waved during the Red Line for Gaza protest in Paris on July 8. Henrique Campos/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Henrique Campos/AFP via Getty Images France and the United Kingdom are among the latest countries preparing to formally recognize a state of Palestine — a move by two permanent members of the U.N. Security Council that would deepen their split with Israel and the United States over the 22-month war in Gaza. Canada this week also joined the chorus of nations that have recently signaled openness to…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump last night signed executive orders setting updated tariff rates on more than 65 countries and the European Union. While the administration has said for weeks that today is the deadline to implement these tariffs, the new executive orders indicate many won’t take effect for at least another week. Trump has repeatedly moved trade deadlines as he continues to negotiate with various countries. Here’s where all…

Adding to India’s packed concert schedule in the second half of the year, Iconic alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins will bring their ‘Rock Invasion 2025’ Asia Tour to Bengaluru and Mumbai in October. This will be the group’s first time performing in India. The Bengaluru concert will be at Transform Arena in Bangalore on October 11 and in Mumbai at the Jio World Garden on October 12. “We’re thrilled to be finally coming to India, some 36 years after we started in Chicago. Our music has been unmistakably shaped by this great and mighty culture, and so it will be an…

Pakistan continue West Indies’ woes after Australian trouncing with 14-run win in first T20 of series.Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets in an over to propel Pakistan to a 14-run win over the West Indies in the series-opening Twenty20 cricket international in Florida.Pakistan was sent in to bat and posted 178 for six, led by Saim Ayub’s 57 from 38 deliveries.Debate about that being above or below a par target at this venue was partially answered when West Indies openers Johnson Charles and 18-year-old Jewel Andrew, making his T20 international debut, scored at just over six an over to the halfway…

Tata Electric has been steadily evolving from the humble beginnings of the Tigor EV and Nexon EV to what now feels like a bold, confident leap into global territory. The all-new Tata Harrier.ev Empowered QWD 75 is not just an electric SUV; it is a clear declaration that Indian automakers can now deliver a product that feels world-class, both in design and driving dynamics.This is Tata’s most powerful, most feature-loaded, and most expensive SUV yet. But what stands out even more is how cohesive and complete the Harrier.ev feels. Unlike earlier EV attempts that felt like conversions of ICE platforms,…

CCI had mentioned the alleged exclusion of certain RMG apps from Google Play could result in a denial of market access [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Google has proposed to allow real money games on Google Play in India as part of addressing anti-competition concerns.Besides, the technology major has suggested changes to Google Ads Policy and permits games of skill to be advertised in India, subject to certain conditions.In November 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had ordered an investigation against Google on a complaint filed by Winzo Games Pvt Ltd. Against this backdrop, Google has submitted a commitment…