European public broadcasters confirmed their withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. In a latest development, several European public broadcasters have confirmed they will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was permitted to participate. This marked a significant political conflict within an event, traditionally framed as a celebration of music. Broadcasters in […]
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Pakistan secures victory as Indians withdraw from Oxford Union debate
Pakistan achieved a significant academic victory after Indian speakers withdrew at the last minute from a verified Oxford Union debate, according to the Pakistan High Commission in London. Notable Pakistani participants included Gen (R) Zubair Mehmood Hayat, former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, and Dr Muhammad Faisal, who were present in London for the debate. […]
India to withdraw 2,000-rupee notes from circulation
MUMBAI, May 19 (Reuters) – India will start withdrawing 2,000-rupee ($24.5) notes from circulation, its central bank said on Friday, adding that evidence showed the denomination was not being commonly used for transactions. The notes will remain legal tender, but people will be asked to deposit and exchange them for smaller denominations between May 23 […]
Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics all-around gymnastics: official
Defending champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final of the Olympic individual all-around gymnastics competition due to ongoing concerns over her mental health, USA Gymnastics confirmed on Wednesday. “After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, in order to focus on her mental […]
New Zealand plans to withdraw all troops from Iraq by next June
New Zealand says it will withdraw all of its troops from Iraq by next June. The South Pacific nation has a small contingent of 95 so-called noncombat personnel deployed at the Taji Military Complex northwest of Baghdad, where they are tasked with training Iraqi security forces. The training mission is a joint operation with Australia, […]