Netanyahu sidesteps court order to appoint David Gini as Shin Bet chief

Netanyahu sidesteps court order to appoint David Gini as Shin Bet chief

Tel Aviv, May 23 (H.S.): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the appointment of Major General David Gini as the next head of the country’s internal security agency, Shin Bet. This appointment comes at a time when the Israeli Attorney General had made it clear that Netanyahu does not have the authority to make…

Stock market rallies as Sensex and Nifty rise

Stock market rallies as Sensex and Nifty rise

New Delhi, May 23 (H.S.): The domestic stock market has exhibited an upward trend during early trading today, following a mixed flat opening. Initial buying activity contributed to a strong momentum, despite intermittent attempts at profit booking. After the first hour, the Sensex was up 0.79% and the Nifty increased by 0.85%. Key stocks such…

Michael Payne Appointed Chair of Volleyball World

Michael Payne Appointed Chair of Volleyball World

Geneva, May 23 (HS): Renowned expert in Olympic and sports marketing, Michael Payne has been appointed as the new Chairman of Volleyball World. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced this on Thursday. 67-year-old Michael Payne served as the Director of Marketing and Global Broadcast Rights at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1983 to 2004….

Xi Jinping urges France to uphold global order together

Xi Jinping urges France to uphold global order together

Beijing, May 23 (H.S.): On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron that China and France should work as reliable powers to maintain the international order, promote global development, and guide multilateral cooperation. Xi urged the joint defense of the supremacy and status of the United Nations,…

French Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic, Sinner in same half; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

French Open 2025, men’s draw: Djokovic, Sinner in same half; Alcaraz faces Nishikori in opener

New Delhi, May 23 (H.S.): According to the draw held on Thursday at Roland Garros in Paris, World Number 2 Carlos Alcaraz will begin his title defense campaign at the French Open 2025 against Japan’s experienced player Kei Nishikori. Meanwhile, World Number 1 Jannik Sinner will start the tournament against France’s Arthur Rinderknech. The 23-year-old…

DHS Revokes SEVP Certification, Harvard Calls Restriction on International Students

DHS Revokes SEVP Certification, Harvard Calls Restriction on International Students

Washington/Cambridge, May 23 (HS): The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification of Harvard University, requiring foreign students studying at the university either to transfer to another institution or leave the U.S. Harvard University has termed DHS’s action as retaliatory and illegal. In a statement issued…

Global Market update: Asian Markets Showing Upward Trend

Global Market update: Asian Markets Showing Upward Trend

New Delhi, May 23 (HS): Today, the global market presents mixed signals. American markets wrapped up the previous session with varied outcomes. Notably, Dow Jones futures are witnessing an uptick. The European markets faced significant selling pressure, with the FTSE index down 0.54% at 8,739.26 points, the CAC index falling 0.59% to 7,864.44 points, and…