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neurological experts and doctors who are involved in diagnosing Parkinson’s disease have pointed out US President Joe Biden is displaying symptoms of this neurodegenerative disorder. This has raised question on his declining cognitive health as well as his fitness to continue in office for a second term. It is in this regard that a doctor who replied to an op-ed on New York Times said that Biden should not step down and he can still continue in office. There have also been calls to replace Biden on the ballot box due to his health concerns. The President has denied all reports pertaining to his health and also resolved to continue his presidential bid.

Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospital on Wednesday night, according to the PTI sources. This comes just days after the 96-year-old former deputy prime minister was discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a night-long stay. «Advani is stable and under observation,» a hospital source reported. «He has been admitted under Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior consultant in Neurology.» The source added that he was admitted around 9 pm. Details regarding Advani's ailment were not immediately available. He was undergoing treatment in the department of urology.

Polls have closed in the presidential election in Mauritania

luxury hotels and other experiences than they used to. These include journeys literally to the ends of the earth, Formula 1 drives and epic train rides across continents. For instance, bookings by Indians at the Four Seasons Mauritius rose 50% in 2023 from 2022, said general manager Martin Dell. «The trend continues to be positive in 2024. Our multi-bedroom private retreats are very popular among family travellers looking to have a memorable vacation in the privacy of their pool villas,» he said. Adding to the property's lure is Indian restaurant Chatkar.

Joe Biden, the 2024 election is up to the public — not the Democrats on Capitol Hill. But the chorus of Democratic voices calling for him to step aside is growing, from donors, strategists, lawmakers and their constituents who say he should bow out. The party has not fallen in line behind him even after the events that were set up as part of a blitz to reset his imperiled campaign and show everyone he wasn't too old to stay in the job or to do it another four years. On Saturday, a fifth Democratic lawmaker said openly that Biden should not run again. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota said that after what she saw and heard in the debate with Republican rival Donald Trump, and Biden's «lack of a forceful response» afterward, he should step aside «and allow for a new generation of leaders to step forward.»

White House staff and those who are working closely with President Joe Biden have been left baffled after the first US Presidential debate. It has been reported by the New York Post that the president has been continuously expressing his anger and taking it out on his aides. The staff were also not briefed regarding the outcomes of the first presidential debate and were left with many unanswered questions, according to Axios. White House has dismissed these reports and clarified that Biden has been receptive of different ideas and is preparing for the election campaign ahead of the US Presidential Election in November. Also Read: US Independence Day 2024: What and where to watch on TV on 4th July? Series, shows, movies and more

Narendra Modi on Thursday said that terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified and called on the international community to isolate and expose the countries that harbour terrorists, provide safe havens and condone terrorism. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered these remarks on behalf of PM Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation being held under Kazakhstan's Presidency in Astana. Calling SCO a principle-based organization whose consensus drives the approach of its member states, PM Modi stated, «At this time, it is particularly noteworthy that we are reiterating mutual respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, equality, mutual benefit, non-interference in internal affairs, non-use of force or threat of use of force as a basis for our foreign policies. We have also agreed not to take any measures contrary to the principles of state sovereignty and territorial integrity.»

UN Security Council members confronted Russia on Tuesday over a missile strike the previous day that destroyed part of Ukraine's largest children's hospital, pouring out condemnations at an emergency meeting chaired by Moscow's own ambassador. Russia denies responsibility for the strike at the hospital, where at least two staffers were killed. France and Ecuador asked for the session at the Security Council, but Russia led it as the current holder of the council's rotating presidency, putting Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia on the receiving end of the criticism. «Mr President, please stop this war. It has been going on for too long,» Slovenian Ambassador Samuel Zbogar appealed.

House of the Dragon, the epic American fantasy drama from creators George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, continues to captivate audiences with its deep dive into Westeros nearly two centuries before Game of Thrones. As Season 2 unfolds, anticipation mounts for Episode 4, promising more intrigue and drama.

State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel made the remarks on Monday at his daily news conference in response to a question on US-India relations and the recent conversation between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Italy. «India is a country in which we are deepening our relations within a number of key spaces, especially as it relates to deepening our economic ties, deepening our security cooperation,» Patel told reporters.

Drivers for ride-hailing companies in Massachusetts are pushing ahead with what they describe as a first-of-its-kind ballot question that could win them union rights if approved by voters

Biden on Friday said he had «a bad night» and he was «exhausted» and «sick» during his first presidential debate with his Republican rival Donald Trump. He asserted that only the "Lord Almighty" could make him drop out of the race to win the November 5 election. Biden, 81, said this in a television interview, a week after his subpar debate performance in Atlanta on June 27 against Trump, following which some of his own party leaders started urging him to step down and his approval rating plummeted. Seeking his second term from his fellow Americans, Biden alleged that Trump is a pathological liar.

Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem was arrested along with her sister and another person last month in the capital Male and stood down from her post shortly afterwards. Local media reported she was accused of performing «black magic» on President Mohamed Muizzu to win favour from his new administration.

India's fuel consumption rose by 2.6% year-on-year to 19.99 million metric tons in June from a year earlier, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell of the oil ministry showed on Monday. India is the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer. The data is a proxy for the country's oil demand. Prashant Vasisht, vice president and co-head, corporate ratings at India Credit Rating Agency (ICRA), said there had been solid economic growth in India, «and there was a lot of tourist activity this year as compared to last year. Jet fuel has been gradually improving… In the power sector the power supplies were more regular, leading to the farming and agricultural sector being well supplied and that has also led to less dependence on diesel.»

Republicans may be cheering “Drill, baby, drill” at their convention next week, but a Democratic President is typically better for oil and natural gas stocks, says Ben Cook, portfolio manager for the Hennessy Energy Transition Fund.

Joe Biden's debate performance threw his race against Donald Trump — at least for now — into tumult. Last Thursday night, millions of Americans tuned in to the first televised debate of the 2024 campaign, with Biden and Trump going head-to-head without an audience at CNN studios in Atlanta. For Biden, it was meant to be a prime opportunity to reassure voters that at 81 years old, he could still execute a vigorous campaign against Trump, who himself was facing political problems over his criminal conviction.

Police have arrested an Italian farm owner after one of his workers, an undocumented laborer from India, bled to death after his arm was cut off by farm equipment

An executive from Houston’s biggest utility says about 500,000 customers whose power was knocked out by Hurricane Beryl will still be without power next week

Bharat Rashtra Samithi is now faced with the defection of its MLAs and MLCs to the ruling Congress in Telangana. Till date, seven MLAs and six MLCs of BRS switched over to the Congress since the Assembly polls. Several other leaders, including BRS Rajya Sabha member K Keshav Rao, his daughter and Hyderabad Mayor Vijaya Laxmi R Gadwal, also joined the Congress. Keshav Rao has, however, quit his post after joining Congress. With the ruling Congress and the BJP looking to consolidate their gains in the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, the BRS faces an uphill task to resurrect itself following the exodus of leaders.

The union representing WestJet’s aircraft maintenance engineers announced Friday that members have ratified a collective bargaining agreement following strike action that disrupted travel plans over the Canada Day long weekend.

EP Wealth Advisors has expanded its presence in Texas as it picks up a $700 million planning RIA firm.