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Karachi residents demand relief amid inflation crisis
Karachi | May 19, 2024 4:30:34 PM IST
The residents of Karachi are demanding relief measures akin to those initiated in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), where protests recently erupted against soaring wheat prices. ... read..


Pak: Transgender community protests alleged gender misreporting by hospital
Okara (Punjab) | May 19, 2024 4:30:32 PM IST
The members of the transgender community took to the streets outside the health secretariat in Okara, expressing outrage over what they claim to be a case of gender misreporting by the Okara District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Dawn reported. ... read..


"Europe, West being fed negative stories about India": Top editor with UK daily
New Delhi | May 19, 2024 4:30:24 PM IST
Shedding light into what he claimed were prevailing 'misconceptions' surrounding India in the West, Sam Stevenson, the assistant editor of the UK-based newspaper, Daily Express, said Europe and the West are 'inundated' with 'unfavourable narratives' about ... read..


Jury of UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development discusses preparation for eighth edition
Middle East | May 19, 2024 3:30:10 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19 (ANI/WAM): The International Jury of the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development met at the UNESCO headquarters over the past two days, in Paris to discuss preparations for the launch of the eighth edition of the prize and to r ... read..


"Need to tell stories of a new India": British journalist praises country's diversity and growth journey
New Delhi | May 19, 2024 3:30:08 PM IST
Lauding the "new India", Sam Stevenson, Assistant Editor of the UK-based newspaper Daily Express, emphasised on Sunday that it is time to start telling the positive stories of this new India on its epic trajectory to become a USD 5 trillion economy in the ... read..


UAE: Sultan bin Ahmed graces Sir Bu Nair 24's finale
Middle East | May 19, 2024 3:30:06 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended Saturday's evening Sir Bu Nair Festival 24 closing ceremony.Friday and Saturday saw a plethora of government and community representatives j ... read..


UAE flies first relief plane for flood-hit victims in Brazil
Middle East | May 19, 2024 3:30:03 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19 (ANI/WAM): The UAE today sent the first relief plane carrying 100 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and relief aid to help the victims of the floods and heavy rains that recently swept Brazil. ... read..


India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations strengthened through digital connectivity
Nuwara Eliya | May 19, 2024 3:29:57 PM IST
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, underscored the thriving nature of the bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka, highlighting the current state as "probably the best ever seen," and emphasising its multifaceted and ambitious ... read..


Pak govt forecasts USD 72 bn investment needed to meet 50 pc surge in power demand
Islamabad | May 19, 2024 2:29:55 PM IST
In a comprehensive overview of Pakistan's energy landscape, the government anticipates a substantial increase in electricity generation capacity, with a projected investment of USD 72 billion over the next decade. This forecast, outlined in the Indicative ... read..


Pakistan: Woman journalist beaten up by group of people involved in cheating at examination centers
Islamabad | May 19, 2024 2:29:48 PM IST
Pakistan: Woman journalist beaten up by group of people involved in cheating at examination centers ... read..


Pak: Woman doctor accidentally fires gun on her patient
Safdarabad | May 19, 2024 2:29:46 PM IST
In a shocking incident, a female doctor inadvertently shot her patient at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Safdarabad, Sheikhupura, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Nepal returns to locally manufactured spices after fear of ethylene oxide
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu | May 19, 2024 12:30:55 PM IST
Nepali consumers are now returning to locally manufactured and packaged spices after the government banned Indian spices after several countries found a high level of ethylene oxide in them. ... read..


Balochistan Assembly demands medical college in Kharan district
Balochistan | May 19, 2024 12:30:51 PM IST
The Balochistan Assembly adopted a resolution demanding the provincial government to establish a medical college in Kharan district of Balochistan, reported Dawn. ... read..


Sri Lanka: Seetha Amman Temple hosts grand Kumbaabhishekam puja with global devotee attendance
Colombo | May 19, 2024 4:30:28 PM IST
In Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the serene ambiance of the Seetha Amman Temple is aglow with spiritual fervor as the auspicious Kumbaabhishekam puja unfolds. Devotees from far and wide have converged upon this sacred site, drawn by the reverence of the occasi ... read..


Pak: Another girls' school in South Waziristan bombed
Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) | May 19, 2024 11:31:06 AM IST
In another tragic blow to girls' education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amidst the ongoing wave of terrorism, terrorists have targeted a girls' school in the Wana tehsil of South Waziristan, as reported by Geo News. ... read..


Nawaz accuses Imran of 'backstabbing' him in 2013, alleges 'plot'
Islamabad | May 19, 2024 11:31:04 AM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif accused Pakistan Tareek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan of 'backstabbing' him in 2013 by carrying out protest rallies despite assuring him of cooperation after elections, reported Dawn. ... read..


Taiwan detects seven Chinese military aircrafts and vessels across its vicinity
Taipei | May 19, 2024 11:30:55 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense (MND) detected seven Chinese military aircraft and seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels on Sunday. ... read..


New probe uncovers alleged illicit transactions by Imran Khan in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | May 19, 2024 11:30:44 AM IST
A recent investigation conducted by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has shed light on additional allegations of corruption against Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister, as reported by Geo News. ... read..


Singapore's mission official spots Tigress 'Shakti' at Ranthambore National Park
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 19, 2024 11:30:42 AM IST
The First Secretary (Political) to the High Commissioner of Singapore, Sean Lim, spotted Shakti, the Tigress, in Ranthambore National Park. ... read..


American therapist dies after seven years in Syrian detention
Washington, DC | May 19, 2024 9:31:33 AM IST
Majd Kamalmaz, an American therapist who was detained in Syria over seven years ago, has passed away, CNN reported, citing a statement from the Bring Our Families Home Campaign (BoFH). ... read..


Pak: Teacher caught on camera accepting bribes during exam, suspended
Sanghar (Sindh) | May 19, 2024 9:31:31 AM IST
A teacher in the Sanghar district of Sindh province was suspended after being caught on camera taking bribes from students during a Grade 9 examination, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan Deputy PM, Federal minister to leave for Kyrgyzstan amid violence against students
Islamabad | May 19, 2024 6:29:33 AM IST
Amid violence against Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to send his Deputy and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Federal Minister Amir Muqam, to the capital of the Central Asian country, Bishkek, The Expres ... read..


Mansoor bin Mohammed attends closing of inaugural School Games at Expo City
Middle East | May 19, 2024 6:29:31 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], May 19 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, attended the closing ceremony of the inaugural edition of the School Games held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai ... read..


Flash floods kill 50 in Ghor province of Afghanistan
Ghor | May 19, 2024 6:29:29 AM IST
At least 50 people, including women and children, lost their lives in the Ghor province of Afghanistan following devastating floods in the region, Khaama Press News Agency reported on Saturday. ... read..


All Israeli crossings with Gaza must be opened, says Egyptian FM
Middle East | May 19, 2024 6:29:25 AM IST
Cairo [Egypt], May 19 (ANI/WAM): Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Friday that all land crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip must be opened for full, safe, and unhindered access of humanitarian and relief aid into the strip. ... read..


UAE President receives phone call from President of Democratic Republic of Congo
Middle East | May 19, 2024 6:29:23 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ... read..


Israeli forces recover another hostage's body from Gaza, a day after retrieving three
Tel Aviv | May 19, 2024 6:29:22 AM IST
A day after the bodies of three Israelis held hostage by Hamas from the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces retrieved the body of another hostage from the war-torn region on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported, citing Israel Defence Forces (IDF). ... read..


Baloch activist condemns Gwadar fencing project, cites CPEC as cause of encirclement
Quetta | May 19, 2024 4:29:41 AM IST
Mahrang Baloch, a Balochistan-based activist, said on Saturday that the fence around Gwadar was not merely physical but had been metaphorically erected ever since the initiation of mega projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). ... read..


Kyrgyzstan violence: Special flight with 180 Pakistani students from Bishkek lands at Lahore airport
Lahore | May 19, 2024 4:29:39 AM IST
Amid violence in the Kyrgyzstan capital of Bishkek, a special flight carrying 180 Pakistan students landed at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport on Saturday after several foreigners were subjected to mob violence in the Central Asia country, Dawn ... read..


Georgia's President vetoes controversial 'foreign agents' bill amid protests
Tbilisi | May 19, 2024 4:29:37 AM IST
In a move aimed at defusing tensions sparked by a controversial "foreign agents" bill, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili vetoed the legislation on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Israeli War Cabinet member issues ultimatum on Gaza, threatens to resign
Tel Aviv | May 19, 2024 4:29:33 AM IST
Escalating tensions among Israeli leaders over the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz has threatened to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza within three weeks, CNN reported on Saturday. Th ... read..


Vietnam's ruling party nominates minister To Lam to be next president
Hanoi | May 19, 2024 3:29:44 AM IST
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has nominated the public security minister, To Lam, to be the country's next president, months after his predecessor stepped down as part of an anti-corruption crackdown, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday. ... read..


Baloch Yakjehti Committee denounce Gwadar fencing, calls project attempts to open prison for locals
Gwadar | May 18, 2024 11:01:25 PM IST
Baloch Yakjeheti Committee (BYC), a Baloch rights organization from Balochistan, organized a day-long conference in Quetta Press Club on Saturday highlighting the issue of erecting a wall of barbed fencing around Gwadar city, calling it a project to open ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority connects power to 1,135 projects
Middle East | May 18, 2024 11:01:00 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], May 18 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced the power connection for 1,135 projects in various parts of Sharjah city, with a total load exceeding 109 megawatts during the first quarter of 2024. ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad Court to hear appeals against conviction of Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi on May 21
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 11:00:58 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed the hearing of appeals against the conviction of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for May 21, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


UAE Schools and Nursery Show's 2nd edition kicks off at Expo Centre Sharjah
Middle East | May 18, 2024 11:00:51 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], May 18 (ANI/WAM): The second edition of the UAE Schools and Nursery Show was launched on Friday at the Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), and is slated to run until 9th May. ... read..


Foreign diplomats attend PM Modi's public meeting in Delhi
New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:00:29 PM IST
A delegation comprising several foreign diplomats, including Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong and Nepal's Ambassador to India Shankar P Sharma, attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting in North East Delhi today. ... read..


Pakistan: PML-N Central Working Committee nominates Shehbaz Sharif as working president
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 9:00:53 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Central Working Committee (CWK) on Saturday accepted the resignation of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif from the party's presidency and nominated him as acting president, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


US urges China to disclose Panchen Lama's location
Washington, DC | May 18, 2024 11:01:01 PM IST
The United States has called on China to provide information about the 11th Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism after Dalai Lama, who was "abducted" at the age of six by People's Republic of China 29 years ago. ... read..


Pakistan: Load-shedding makes lives of people a living hell in Sindh
Karachi | May 18, 2024 8:00:55 PM IST
With the rise in mercury levels, load-sheddings in different cities of Sindh province of Pakistan have made the lives of people a living hell and consistent load-shedding has caused chaos among the people of the region. ... read..


Tibetans rally for release of 11th Panchen Lama amid China's controversial appointment
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | May 18, 2024 8:00:51 PM IST
In a display of solidarity, exiled Tibetans gathered in Dharamshala on Friday, demanding the release of their revered spiritual leader, the 11th Panchen Lama, who they believe was abducted by China. ... read..


Pakistan: 13 including 5 children killed as minitruck plunges into ravine in Khushab
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 8:00:39 PM IST
At least 13 people, including five children, were killed and four others sustained injuries when a mini truck carrying a family fell into a ravine in Khushab district in Pakistan's province of Punjab, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


"Situation in Bishkek calm": Kyrgyzstan Foreign Ministry after India issues advisory
Bishkek | May 18, 2024 8:00:13 PM IST
Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that the situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control and all necessary measures have been taken to ensure security and maintain peace and stability. ... read..


Over USD 16 billion from partners push ADB's focus on climate action, sustainable development
Middle East | May 18, 2024 4:00:33 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18 (ANI/WAM): The Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s partners committed USD 16.4 billion in cofinancing in 2023, up by 44 per cent from the previous year. ... read..


US Navy finishes installing Gaza pier, will begin receiving aid 'in coming days'
Middle East | May 18, 2024 4:00:29 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 18 (ANI/TPS): The US Navy completed the installation of a floating pier off the coast of Gaza, with humanitarian aid deliveries to begin "in the coming days," US Central Command announced. ... read..


'Demarche made with Kyrgyz Republic', to take measures for Pakistani students' safety: Pak Foreign Office on mob violence
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 3:00:31 PM IST
After Pakistan advises students in the Kyrgyz Republic to stay indoors as mob violence continues against international students, Pakistan Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Baloch said that a demarche has been made with Kyrgyzstan at the instruc ... read..


Sharjah, Lithuania explore enhancing economic cooperation
Middle East | May 18, 2024 3:00:27 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has engaged in high-level discussions with the Ambassador of Lithuania to the UAE, exploring avenues for enhancing economic cooperation, bolstering trade ties, and fost ... read..


UAE lining up with Israel, US on demanding Palestinian reform
Middle East | May 18, 2024 3:00:25 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 18 (ANI/TPS): The United Arab Emirates is emerging as a hardline critic of the Palestinian Authority at the annual Arab League summit in Bahrain, refusing to back a significant budget until Ramallah makes sweeping changes such as ha ... read..


Israeli chief Rabbis tell pilgrims not to visit Mount Meron on Lag B'Omer holiday
Middle East | May 18, 2024 3:00:23 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 18 (ANI/TPS): Israel's two chief rabbis instructed worshipers not to travel to a holy site on Mount Meron during the upcoming holiday of Lag B'Omer because of the war. ... read..


US Navy finishes installing Gaza pier, will begin receiving aid 'in the coming days'US Navy finishes installing Gaza pier, will begin receiving aid 'in the coming days'
Middle East | May 18, 2024 3:00:20 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 18 (ANI/TPS): The US Navy completed the installation of a floating pier off the coast of Gaza, with humanitarian aid deliveries to begin "in the coming days," US Central Command announced. ... read..


'Fake eyelashes', 'Butch body', 'bleach blonde'...: US lawmakers trade insults
Washington, DC | May 18, 2024 2:01:20 PM IST
Tensions rode high during a United States House Committee meeting with lawmakers of the Republican and Democratic Parties, who resorted to hurling body shaming insults at each other. ... read..


US conducts subcritical nuclear test
Washington, DC | May 18, 2024 2:01:09 PM IST
The United States conducted a subcritical nuclear test at Nevada earlier this week, according to a statement released by the US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. ... read..


Sri Lanka: Rath Yatra of Holy Saryu water flagged off for Seetha Amman Temple
Colombo | May 18, 2024 2:01:07 PM IST
In a ceremonial event imbued with spiritual significance, India's High Commisioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, alongside Members of Parliament and other dignitaries, inaugurated the Rath Yatra of Holy Saryu Water from Mayurapathi Sri Badrakali Amman Kovil. ... read..


Pak Senator rebukes IHC judges' remarks, demands evidence for calling him "proxy" over spy agencies' interference in judicial affairs
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 1:01:02 PM IST
Pakistan independent Senator Faisal Vawda rebuked the remarks by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and demanded evidence for being called a 'proxy' after the Senator came out against the judges of the IHC over their letter, alleging spying by intelligence ag ... read..


Kazakhstan President focuses on efforts to aid flood-affected people
Astana | May 18, 2024 1:01:00 PM IST
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the 28th session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK), titled "Unity. Creation. Progress," during which he focused on his government's efforts to aid those impacted by severe floods that bega ... read..


US warns China over support to Russia; Beijing hits back with "military collusion" with Taipei
Washington, DC | May 18, 2024 1:00:54 PM IST
A top US defence official has warned his Chinese counterpart about China's increasing cooperation with Russia, even as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladamir Putin met and pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries. ... read..


Pak journalists' union condemns government's 'fascist' move to amend defamation law
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 1:00:41 PM IST
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has vehemently criticised the federal and Punjab governments for their recent attempts to amend the defamation law, denouncing it as a fascist manoeuver aimed at quelling dissent and suppressing media freed ... read..


Pak: Dengue outbreak claims 14 lives in Turbat, over 5000 cases reported in Kech district
Turbat | May 18, 2024 1:00:34 PM IST
A dengue outbreak in Turbat has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 patients, with over 5,000 individuals diagnosed with the disease in the Kech district of Makran division this year, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan National Assembly member Ali Pervaiz sworn in as state minister
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 1:00:33 PM IST
Member of National Assembly of Pakistan Ali Pervaiz on Saturday, took oath as minister of state, reported Dawn. ... read..


Indian students in Kyrgyzstan advised to "stay indoors" amid mob violence
New Delhi | May 18, 2024 12:00:46 PM IST
As the mob violence against international students in Bishkek continues, the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan advised the Indian students to stay indoors and to get in touch with the Indian embassy. ... read..


Taiwan parliament chaos: Ruling, opposition lawmakers engage in physical scuffles, verbal attacks over controversial bills
Taipei | May 18, 2024 12:00:42 PM IST
Tensions reached a boiling point within the legislature as ruling and opposition lawmakers clashed both physically and verbally over a series of contentious reform bills, sparking a chaotic scene that persisted well into the night, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..


Rishi Sunak's wealth surges by 120 mn Pounds amid UK billionaire slowdown
London | May 18, 2024 11:01:01 AM IST
The fortune of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, has experienced a remarkable surge, exceeding 120 million pounds in growth over the past year, thus elevating their combined wealth to a substantial 651 million pounds, UK-based broadc ... read..


Not too many more vibrant democracies in world than India, says White House
Washington, DC | May 18, 2024 11:00:59 AM IST
Applauding people in India for exercising their right to vote in the general elections, the White House said on Friday that there are not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India. ... read..


Imran Khan to pen letter to army chief 'for country's sake'
Islamabad | May 18, 2024 11:00:52 AM IST
The founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, announced his intention to draft a letter to Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, citing the nation's current issues as his motivation, Dawn reported. ... read..


Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 4 vessels near island
Taipei | May 18, 2024 11:00:46 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Saturday confirmed the detection of a significant presence of Chinese military aircraft and vessels near Taiwan. ... read..


Man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced to 30 years in prison
Washington, DC | May 18, 2024 11:00:37 AM IST
After over a year of violent assault on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, a federal judge sentenced the attacker, David DePape to 30 years in prison for the attack and 20 years for attempted kidnapping, reported CNN. ... read..


Foreign Secy' London visit aimed to strengthen India-UK bilateral cooperation across multiple fronts
New Delhi | May 18, 2024 11:00:23 AM IST
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from May 16-17 for the 16th round of Foreign Office Consultations with Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Minis ... read..


Indian talent in high demand globally, mobility agreements on rise: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | May 18, 2024 7:59:16 AM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday stressed the growing role of Indian skills and talent at the global level and said that the developed countries of the world are now manifesting interest in concluding mobility agreements with India. ... read..


Aramco signs 3 MoUs with American companies to advance development of lower-carbon energy solutions
Middle East | May 18, 2024 3:00:21 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18 (ANI/WAM): The Saudi Arabian Oil Company Aramco today announced the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading American companies to advance the development of potential lower-carbon energy solutions. ... read..


Brazil to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027
Middle East | May 18, 2024 7:59:11 AM IST
Brasialia [Brazil], May 18 (ANI/WAM): At the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, Brazil was announced as the host nation of the tenth FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in 2027, becoming the first South American nation to host the tournament. ... read..


Four, including Spanish tourists killed in armed attack in Afghanistan
Bamyan | May 18, 2024 7:59:09 AM IST
At least four people, including three foreigners, were killed, and seven others were injured in an armed attack in Bamyan province of Afghanistan, as reported by Khaama Press News Agency, citing the spokesperson of the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Inter ... read..


Nahyan bin Zayed crowns Al Wasl Football Club after winning UAE President's Cup
Middle East | May 18, 2024 7:59:07 AM IST
Al Ain [UAE], May 18 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, today crowned Al Wasl team as champions of the UAE Presi ... read..


US evacuates 17 out of 20 American doctors stuck in Gaza
Washinton, DC | May 18, 2024 5:59:57 AM IST
Seventeen of the 20 American doctors who were stuck in Gaza after Israel shut the border crossing from Rafah to Egypt have safely departed the enclave, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Friday. ... read..


Israel recovers bodies of three hostages from Gaza
Tel Aviv | May 18, 2024 5:59:55 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday recovered the bodies of three hostages from the war-torn Gaza Strip amid intense fighting raging between Israeli forces and Hamas, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Norwegian envoy May-Elin Stener calls India EFTA-TEPA agreement 'historic'
New Delhi | May 18, 2024 5:00:47 AM IST
Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener on Friday called the recently signed India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement 'historic' in the India-Norway relationship and said that the pact will be an important instrument to enhance trade and ... read..


US: Hyderabad software engineer dies in road accident in North Carolina
Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 18, 2024 5:00:45 AM IST
A 30-year-old software engineer from Hyderabad died in a road accident in North Carolina, United States. ... read..


Russia moves troops towards Borovaya in Eastern Kharkiv region, says Ukrainian official
Moscow | May 18, 2024 5:00:40 AM IST
Escalating its military operation in Ukraine, Russian forces have advanced towards the village of Borovaya in the Izyum district of the Kharkiv region, as reported by the Russian News Agency TASS, citing Vitaly Ganchev, head of the military-civilian admin ... read..


EAM Jaishankar bids farewell to outgoing Italian envoy Vincenzo De Luca
New Delhi | May 18, 2024 3:00:29 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday received and warmly bid farewell to the Italian Ambassador to India, Vincenzo De Luca during a formal farewell call in Delhi. ... read..


"We are not aware": MEA on Indian students facing 'deportation' in Canada
New Delhi | May 18, 2024 1:59:48 AM IST
Amid the recent reports of Indian students in Canada protesting against the Justin Trudeau government for "changing the immigration policy overnight and denying them work permits", the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Friday that they don't have any ... read..


"Tolerance for any kind of cross-border terrorism activity very low in India": EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | May 17, 2024 5:01:40 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Friday, emphasised that the tolerance for any kind of cross-border terrorism activity in India is very low, reiterating that if something like this happens, there will be consequences. ... read..


Nepal police arrest students protesting in front of parliament demanding resignation of Home Minister
Kathmandu | May 17, 2024 5:01:18 PM IST
Nepal Police arrested about 12 students who were protesting outside the country's parliament demanding the resignation of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane. ... read..


Pak SC to hold suo motu hearing against Senator for remarks against judges, who alleged interference in judicial affairs
Islamabad | May 17, 2024 4:01:35 PM IST
Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to arbitrate on proceedings against Senator Faisal Vawda, on Friday after taking suo motu notice of his tirade against the Islamabad High Court over their letter alleging interference by spy agencies, The News International ... read..


First India-Russia consultations on visa-free tourist exchange set for June, confirms Russian official
Moscow | May 17, 2024 4:01:21 PM IST
The first India-Russia joint consultations on the launch of visa-free tourist exchange will be held in June, followed by a bilateral agreement by the year-end, reported Sputnik, citing a Russian minister. ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Centre for Volunteer Work, Al Qasimia University to foster culture of volunteering
Middle East | May 17, 2024 4:01:06 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Centre for Volunteer Work of Sharjah Social Services Department and Al Qasimia University (AQU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance voluntary work and social responsibility amongst stud ... read..


UAE Foreign Minister meets member of Israeli Knesset
Middle East | May 17, 2024 4:01:00 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Mansour Abbas, a member of the Israeli Knesset and Chairman of the United Arab List, in Abu Dhabi. ... read..


Israel promotes switch to renewable energy use in private homes
Middle East | May 17, 2024 4:00:55 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 17 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched a first-of-its-kind guide to aid local authorities in encouraging their residents to adopt renewable energies in their homes. ... read..


Kim Jong Un's sister says N Korea's weapons not for exports after US sanctions Russian firms
Pyongyang | May 17, 2024 4:00:36 PM IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un influential sister on Friday, dismissed allegations of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, stressing that her country's weapons are not for sale for other countries, including Russia, but as a defence again ... read..


China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it 'risky for environment'
Washington, DC | May 17, 2024 2:01:11 PM IST
The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to hold up its claim to the disputed maritime territory, a development, which analysts have stressed would pose risks to the environment, ... read..


12th India- Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting held to bolster bilateral defence cooperation
New Delhi | May 17, 2024 2:01:10 PM IST
The India and Mongolia Defence Ministries organised the 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on May 16-17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and identified means to further enhance coo ... read..


North Korea fires ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan, says South Korea
Asia | May 17, 2024 2:00:49 PM IST
Seoul [South Korea], May 17 (ANI) North Korea has fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Friday. ... read..


US sanctions Russian entities, persons over North Korea-linked weapons transfers
Washington | May 17, 2024 1:00:04 PM IST
The United States has imposed sanctions on five Russian individuals and entities for facilitating the trade of ballistic missiles and other weapon transfers between North Korea and Russia for the latter's use against Ukraine. ... read..


Efforts to prevent, control hypertension need to be further strengthened to meet global, national targets: WHO Regional Director
New Delhi | May 17, 2024 12:59:47 PM IST
An estimated over 294 million people are living with hypertension in South-East Asia according to World Health Organization (WHO)'s Regional Director for South-East Asia, Saima Wazed. ... read..


Israel: Indian embassy officials pay last respects to retired Colonel Kale killed in Gaza
Tel Aviv | May 17, 2024 12:01:05 PM IST
The officials from the Indian Embassy in Israel paid their last respects to Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd) who was killed in Gaza as his mortal remains were repatriated to India. ... read..


Taiwan detects Chinese incursion with aircraft and vessels around nation
Taipei | May 17, 2024 11:00:23 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND), on Friday, detected eight Chinese aircraft and eight People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, operating around Taiwan. ... read..


Nepal PM to take test of strength for fourth time amid Oppn protest in parliament
Kathmandu | May 17, 2024 11:00:19 AM IST
Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda will seek his fourth vote of confidence on Monday amid ongoing disruption and chaos in parliament, officials said. ... read..


Kurdish leader jailed by Turkey court for 42 years over 2014 deadly riots
Ankara | May 17, 2024 10:01:00 AM IST
A Turkish Court has sentenced over 20 Kurdish politicians, including former presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtas, on bogus charges of crimes against the state and for their role in the 2014 deadly riots that erupted as Islamic State group overran th ... read..


"Russians, Chinese are brothers forever": Putin speaks highly of bilateral ties on China visit
Beijing | May 17, 2024 11:00:30 AM IST
On the closing day of his two-day China visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke highly of the people-to-people ties between the two countries, saying that the Russians and the Chinese are "brothers forever", state news agency TASS reported. ... read..


China 'can't have it both ways' on Russia and Western ties: US
Washington, DC | May 17, 2024 7:00:18 AM IST
The United States said on Thursday that China cannot have stronger ties with Europe and other countries while supporting Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. ... read..


Hoor Al Qasimi appointed Artistic Director of 2026 Biennale of Sydney
Asia | May 17, 2024 7:00:16 AM IST
Sydney [Australia], May 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the Biennale of Sydney, scheduled to take place from March 7 to June 8, 2026. Al Qasimi will collaborate with local communities, artists and academ ... read..


inSEWA implements projects to enhance Kalba's 'Hanging Gardens'
Middle East | May 17, 2024 7:00:13 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], May 17 (ANI/WAM): In a bid to enhance development projects in Kalba, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has undertaken initiatives to optimise services. ... read..


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