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Oil demand will grow 2.25 million bpd: OPEC

Europe | April 12, 2024 4:29:10 PM IST

Vienna [Austria], April 12 (ANI/WAM): The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Thursday that world oil demand will rise by 2.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 and by 1.85 million bpd in 2025. ... read..

UN experts condemn forced marriages, religious conversions in Pakistan

Geneva | April 12, 2024 4:29:08 PM IST

United Nations (UN) human rights experts sounded alarm at the lack of protection for women and girls belonging to minority communities in Pakistan, saying that they remained vulnerable to forced marriages and conversions, Dawn reported. ... read..

iPhone users in 92 countries receive spyware attack warning from Apple

Middle East | April 12, 2024 4:29:04 PM IST

Washington, DC [US], April 12 (ANI/WAM): Apple sent notifications to individuals in 92 countries warning them that they may have been the target of mercenary spyware attacks, TechCrunch reports. ... read..

'Birds of Goodness' executes 31st airdrop on northern Gaza, delivering humanitarian aid, Eid clothing on 2nd day of Eid Al Fitr

Middle East | April 12, 2024 4:29:06 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 12 (ANI/WAM): The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the successful completion of the 31st "Birds of Goodness" airdrop operation, delivering 81 tonnes of humanitarian aid and Eid clothing to northern Gaza. ... read..

US airlines ask Biden administration not to approve additional flights to China

Washington, DC | April 12, 2024 4:28:44 PM IST

US airlines have asked the Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the US and China because their "existing harmful anti-competitive policies" hurt American airlines and workers, CNN reported. ... read..

Poverty-stricken man in Pakistan kills wife, 7 children including infant

Muzaffargarh | April 12, 2024 4:28:42 PM IST

Pushed to the edge by poverty, a man in Alipur Tehsil in Pakistan's Muzaffargarh District murdered his wife and seven children, ARY News reported. ... read..

Ukraine's largest power-generating plant destroyed in Russian missile strikes

Kyiv | April 12, 2024 4:28:35 PM IST

Ukraine's largest power-generating plant was destroyed followed by Russian airstrikes on Thursday, CNN reported. ... read..

US vows 'ironclad' defence of Philippines, Japan amid growing China provocations

Washington, DC | April 12, 2024 2:29:41 PM IST

The United States' defence commitments to Japan and the Philippines are "ironclad," US President Joe Biden said on Thursday as he hosted the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries, welcoming Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the ... read..

US National Security Advisor Sullivan to travel to India next week

By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | April 12, 2024 2:29:31 PM IST

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will visit India next week, with plans to focus on reviewing progress under the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) with his counterpart Ajit Doval, people familiar with the development told AN ... read..

Taiwan says it detected 14 Chinese military aircraft, 8 naval vessels around nation

Taipei | April 12, 2024 2:28:40 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced that it has detected fourteen Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Thursday and 6 am on Friday, Taiwan News reported. ... read..

Hong Kong deports advocate planning to monitor Jimmy Lai trial

Asia | April 12, 2024 12:29:37 PM IST

Hong Kong authorities have expelled an official of a media watchdog who arrived to cover the trial of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai, Voice of America (VOA) has reported. ... read..

India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK begins on April 15

New Delhi | April 12, 2024 12:29:34 PM IST

The fifth edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik will commence at Termez District in Uzbekistan from April 15 onwards, the Indian Army said in a statement on Friday. ... read..

"Knows a thing or two about terrorism, how to confront it": Former Israeli envoy lauds Indian support after Hamas attacks

Tel Aviv | April 12, 2024 9:28:22 AM IST

Former Israeli envoy to India, Daniel Carmon, on Thursday, came out in praise of the Indian government over its support for his country after the horrific terror attacks by Hamas on October 7, last year, saying New Delhi sent out a larder message by putti ... read..

Israel reports attempted terror attack at military post

Middle East | April 12, 2024 9:28:20 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 12 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Thursday night a terrorist attack was thwarted when a Palestinian suspect arrived at a military checkpoint outside the town of al Fawar, located near Hebron. The IDF arre ... read..

Israel condemns new Irish PM's Gaza comments

Middle East | April 12, 2024 9:28:18 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 12 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Ministry issued a harshly worded rebuke of Ireland's new Prime Minister Simon Harris, after Harris failed to mention the October 7 Hamas massacre in his first public speech in which he did refer to t ... read..

Holocaust survivors in Israel to get additional funds from Germany

Middle East | April 12, 2024 9:28:16 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 12 (ANI/TPS): Negotiations between the German government and the Claims Conference and the Authority for Holocaust Survivors in Israel led to approximately 113,000 Holocaust survivors in Israel receiving a new one-time grant from ... read..

Japanese PM Kishida urges US to overcome 'self-doubt' about global leadership

Washington, DC | April 12, 2024 6:28:26 AM IST

On his maiden state visit to the US, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed a joint meeting of Congress saying that the lawmakers in the US are suffering from "self-doubt" at a time when US leadership is most needed, The Hill reported on Friday. ... read..

Biden hosts Philippines counterpart, Japan PM for first ever trilateral meeting amid China tensions

Washington, DC | April 12, 2024 6:28:25 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries and said that the US commitments to the defence of Japan and ... read..

"Want every Indian to see that video clip": Jewish woman of Indian-origin recalls losing loved ones to Hamas terrorists on Oct 7

Tel Aviv | April 12, 2024 5:27:28 AM IST

Madhura Naik, a Jewish woman of Indian origin in Israel, on Thursday shared her family's bone-chilling encounter with Hamas terrorists on October 7, during which they killed three of her kin in cold blood, with their children watching on helplessly. ... read..

Jailed PTI leader Qureshi hopeful of justice after senior judges claim interference in judicial matters

Rawalpindi | April 12, 2024 5:27:26 AM IST

Shehrbano Qureshi, the daughter of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, said on Thursday her father's hopes of justice was boosted after the six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges wrote a letter on ... read..

US State Secy Blinken speaks to Turkish, Chinese, Saudi counterparts on avoiding escalation in Middle East

Washington, DC | April 12, 2024 5:27:25 AM IST

Amid speculations of Iran's retaliation to the Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken spoke to his Turkish, Chinese and Saudi counterparts in the last 24 hours, making clear that escalation in the Middle East is not ... read..

"She was walking barefoot, her pyjamas soaked in blood": Mother of Israeli hostage urges world to free daughter from Hamas

Tel Aviv | April 12, 2024 4:28:10 AM IST

With the painful memories of her teenaged daughter being taken hostage by masked Hamas gunmen still fresh, amid the deafening gunfire and the trail of death and destruction all around on October 7, last year, the mother of 19-year-old Naama Levy sought to ... read..

Akebono, sumo's first foreign-born grand champion, passes away at 54

Tokyo | April 11, 2024 7:57:43 PM IST

The sumo association announced on Thursday that American-born sumo wrestler Akebono, who rose to become the first non-Japanese grand champion, or "Yokozuna," had passed away in Tokyo this month from heart failure. ... read..

Myanmar soldiers retreat to Thai border bridge as anti-junta forces declare control over border town of Myawaddy

Naypyidaw | April 11, 2024 7:57:41 PM IST

Around 200 Myanmar soldiers have withdrawn to the so-called Friendship bridge connecting the border town of Myawaddy to Thailand amid a relentless assault by anti-junta resistance forces, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..

Human rights organisation condemns enforced disappearances of Baloch youth, calls on authorities to investigate immediately

Khuzdar | April 11, 2024 6:58:32 PM IST

The human rights department of the Baloch National Movement condemned another case of enforced disappearance from the Khuzdar district of Balochistan on Wednesday. ... read..

Foreign journalists in China face surveillance, harassment, and visa problems: Report

Beijing | April 11, 2024 6:58:15 PM IST

Foreign journalists reporting in China face obstacles, including visa problems, surveillance and harassment by police or other officials while on assignment, Voice of America (VOA) reported, citing the annual survey by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of ... read..

Israeli forces target Hamas sites in Central Gaza

Middle East | April 11, 2024 5:57:25 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI/TPS): Israel air, ground and naval forces struck Hamas sites in central Gaza on Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday. ... read..

Vietnam's billionaire Truong My Lan sentenced to death in USD 12.5 bn fraud case

Hanoi | April 11, 2024 5:56:55 PM IST

Property tycoon, Truong My Lan was sentenced to death by a court in Vietnam on Thursday over her role in a USD 12.5 billion financial fraud case, the country's largest on record, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

Joe Biden vows 'ironclad' support for Israel's security amid threats from Iran

Washington, DC | April 11, 2024 5:56:51 PM IST

US President Joe Biden has stressed his country's "ironclad" support for Israel, after Iran vowed to retaliate for the recent deadly strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria. ... read..

Lindy Cameron appointed as new British High Commissioner to India

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 5:56:42 PM IST

Lindy Cameron was appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India on Thursday. ... read..

Pak: 17 killed, over 35 injured as truck carrying pilgrims falls into ditch in Balochistan

Balochistan | April 11, 2024 3:57:51 PM IST

In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a truck carrying pilgrims fell into a ditch in Balochistan's Hub district, killing 17 people and leaving more than 35 others injured, police said on Thursday, Geo News reported. ... read..

Taiwan detects 14 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels around nation

Taipei | April 11, 2024 3:57:44 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said it detected 14 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday and 6 am (local time) on Thursday. ... read..

US: New York appeals court rejects Donald Trump's request to delay hush-money trial

New York | April 11, 2024 3:57:40 PM IST

For the third time in three days, a New York appellate judge has rejected former US President Donald Trump's attempt to delay his hush money trial, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Baloch Students Council calls for release of two students

Islamabad | April 11, 2024 3:57:22 PM IST

The Islamabad chapter of the Baloch Students Council (BSCI) has penned an open letter demanding the release of two Baloch students Feroz Baloch and Ahmed Khan belonging to the PMAS-Arid Agriculture University at Rawalpindi, whom it claimed were being held ... read..

Two arrested, many weapons seized, in Jerusalem area raid

Middle East | April 11, 2024 2:57:20 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that overnight its officers, with the aid of police dog "Thomas," carried out an activity in the Arab village of al-Eizariya near Jerusalem in which two terror suspects (ages 44 and 32) wer ... read..

Israel opens new high-tech desert climate innovation center in Negev

Middle East | April 11, 2024 2:56:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection launched an innovation center for DeserTech in the field of the desert climate, which it said will bring new employment opportunities in the high-tech field to residents ... read..

South Korea: Opposition party wins in National Assembly elections

Seoul | April 11, 2024 1:58:39 PM IST

The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has secured a majority in the National Assembly in the country's general elections in another major setback for the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Yonhap News Agency repo ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf blames PPP govt for failure to reduce crimes in Karachi

Islamabad | April 11, 2024 1:58:29 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-i-Islami has expressed serious concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Sindh, particularly Karachi. Imran Khan-founded party blamed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government for failing to reduce c ... read..

On Nijjar killing, Justin Trudeau tells public inquiry panel, "We have stood up for Canadians"

Ottawa | April 11, 2024 12:58:23 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who testified at a public inquiry looking into foreign interference in Canada's electoral process said that his government was firm on the issue of protecting Canadians, including addressing the killing of Khalistani ... read..

"Now is time to be ready for war," says North Korea leader Kim Jong Un

Seoul | April 11, 2024 12:58:19 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday, said that unstable geopolitical situations surrounding his country mean now is the time to be more thoroughly prepared for a war than ever, Yonhap News Agency reported citing KCNA. ... read..

India-US Executive Steering Group meeting at US Army Pacific Headquarters

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 12:58:17 PM IST

A meeting of the India-US Executive Steering Group (ESG) was held at the US Army Pacific Headquarters in Hawaii on Thursday. ... read..

Elon Musk says X received inquiry from US House of Representatives on actions in Brazil

San Francisco | April 11, 2024 12:57:59 PM IST

Social media platform X owner Elon Musk has said that X has received an inquiry from the US House of Representatives "regarding actions taken in Brazil that were in violation of Brazilian law." ... read..

Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in June

Geneva | April 11, 2024 12:57:57 PM IST

Swiss President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday that Switzerland will host a high-level international conference in the month of June with more than 100 countries invited to help chart a path towards peace in Ukraine after more than t ... read..

Former Pakistan first lady Bushra Bibi meets jailed husband Imran Khan on Eid

Islamabad | April 11, 2024 12:57:34 PM IST

Former First Lady of Pakistan Bushra Bibi was allowed to visit Adiala Jail in Islamabad to meet with her husband, PTI founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on the occasion of Eid, ARY News reported ... read..

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. In his message, PM Modi noted that the cultural and civilisational linkages shared by India and Maldives go ... read..

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti extends greetings on Eid

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 10:57:28 AM IST

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, extended Eid wishes on Thursday to the people of India, reminiscing about the joyous iftars he hosted for friends and colleagues during Ramadan. ... read..

South Korean Opposition set for landslide victory in parliamentary elections

Seoul | April 11, 2024 7:57:23 AM IST

South Korea's ruling party under the leadership of President Yoon Suk Yeol could face defeat in the legislative elections on Wednesday, with the early projections showing the main opposition party as being poised to win a majority in the National Assembly ... read..

Indian students in Israel thank embassy for timely assistance, helping hand to fly home after Hamas attacks

Haifa | April 11, 2024 7:57:16 AM IST

Amid the war on Hamas across the border in Gaza, Indian students studying in Israel expressed gratitude towards the Indian embassy and authorities in New Delhi for ensuring their safe return in the wake of the horrific terror attacks of October 7, last ye ... read..

Legal pressures mount on German policymakers to cut aid to Israel

Berlin | April 11, 2024 5:57:25 AM IST

With Germany among the top weapon suppliers to Israel amid the ongoing offensive in Gaza against Hamas, pro-Palestinian organisations in the country are pursuing the legal route to persuade German policymakers to shift their stance on Tel Aviv, DW News re ... read..

EU parliament adopts stricter migration rules in landmark asylum reform

Brussels | April 11, 2024 5:57:18 AM IST

The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a landmark overhaul of the European Union's asylum and migration rules, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Joe Biden hosts Japan's PM at White House, in strong message to China over policies in Indo-Pacific

Washington, DC | April 11, 2024 4:58:36 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit and held a crucial Oval Office meeting, reinforcing his commitment to bolstering the vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific amid a militarily and economicall ... read..

"43 ghost towns...": Israeli researcher om present situation in Pakistan amid war with Hamas

Haifa | April 11, 2024 4:58:34 AM IST

Nearly 60,000 Israelis were evacuated from 43 towns that are under attack by Hezbollah missiles, amid fears that the militant group could execute its offensive plan to occupy the Galilee region of northern Israel, an Israeli researcher said on Wednesday. ... read..

"We do hear deafening sounds of war all around us": Israeli researcher on living through war with Hamas

Tefen | April 11, 2024 5:57:22 AM IST

Three sons, grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli air strike

Tel Aviv | April 11, 2024 4:58:28 AM IST

Three sons of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an air strike carried out by the Israeli Air Force on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) informed. ... read..

Former Canadian minister reveals she was briefed on 'Chinese interference' after 2019 elections

Ottawa | April 11, 2024 3:57:18 AM IST

Former minister for Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould, revealed that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) briefed her after the 2019 federal elections on low-level interference by China, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. ... read..

Iran smuggling weapons through secret route to Palestinians in Israeli-occupied West Bank: Report

Tehran | April 11, 2024 2:56:56 AM IST

Iran has been delivering weapons to Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank through a secret smuggling route across the Middle East and has employed intelligence operatives, militants and criminal gangs for the task, The New York Times reported cit ... read..

"Looking forward to meeting with PM Modi": Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms India visit

New Delhi | April 11, 2024 1:57:35 AM IST

Confirming his upcoming maiden visit to India, Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said he was looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Xi hosts former Taiwanese president in Beijing, says nobody can stop 'family reunion'

Beijing | April 11, 2024 1:57:26 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held rare talks with the pro-China former president of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, saying that any external interference could not stop the reunion of the two countries, CNN reported. ... read..

US Ambassador highlights strong bilateral cooperation against cyber crimes

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:57:32 PM IST

Highlighting successful US-India law enforcement cooperation in combating cybercrimes, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday termed the bilateral ties between the two nations, "a multiplicative relationship." ... read..

India, Belgium hold second Foreign Office Consultations, review multifaceted relations

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:58:16 PM IST

The second edition of India-Belgium Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) was held on April 10 in the national capital and both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the multifaceted relations between the two countries. ... read..

'Uri is our reply...': Jaishankar on India's stance against cross-border terrorism under PM Modi

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | April 10, 2024 10:57:56 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering stance against cross-border terrorism, particularly highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in handling security challenges. ... read..

"We need to urgently address prolonged situation on our borders": PM Modi on ties with China

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 10:58:06 PM IST

Noting that the relationship with China is important and significant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there is need to urgently address the "prolonged situation on our borders" so that the abnormality in bilateral interactions can be put behind ... read..

Amid Eid celebrations, Baloch holds nationwide protests to condemn enforced disappearances

Islamabad/Quetta | April 10, 2024 10:57:31 PM IST

While Pakistan celebrated Eid on Wednesday, the Baloch community protested nationwide to highlight enforced disappearances and other atrocities. ... read..

Israel attacks Hezbollah bases in Syria

Middle East | April 10, 2024 8:27:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 10 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that late Tuesday night it attacked, in Syria, what was described as a Hezbollah terrorist military infrastructure that was deployed in Syria near Israel. ... read..

US Embassy hosts special screening of documentary "Bogus Phone Operators"

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 8:27:54 PM IST

The US Embassy in New Delhi organised the special screening of a documentary film, 'Bogus Phone Operators' on Wednesday that exposes the world of illegal call centres and cybercrime and tech fraud. ... read..

"Modi Ki Guarantee works outside India as well": Jaishankar

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | April 10, 2024 8:27:48 PM IST

Highlighting the evacuation operations carried out for the safety of Indians across world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated the assurance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment (Modi Ki Guarantee), extending beyond India's borders. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar slams DMK, says 'party was involved in Katchatheevu island issue from the start'

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | April 10, 2024 8:27:42 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), saying the party was allegedly involved in the Katchatheevu island issue from the beginning. ... read..

Saurabh Kumar accredited as India's next ambassador to Luxembourg

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 7:27:27 PM IST

Saurabh Kumar, presently serving as India's ambassador to Belgium, has been concurrently accredited as India's next ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. ... read..

Baloch Yakjehti Committee to protest against genocide in over 20 cities of Balochistan

Balochistan | April 10, 2024 6:28:19 PM IST

As Pakistan prepares for the upcoming Eid al Fitr, peaceful dissent can be noticed in Balochistan against the regular occurrences of enforced disappearances and other atrocities inflicted by Pakistan on the Baloch community. ... read..

US transfers thousands of seized weapons, ammunition to Ukraine

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 6:28:11 PM IST

The United States has transferred thousands of infantry weapons and over 500,000 rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Ukraine last week, US Central Command stated. ... read..

Ramazan rush: Over 4 lakh beggars flood Karachi streets; crime spikes

Karachi | April 10, 2024 6:27:42 PM IST

Beggars have started pouring into Karachi from the smaller towns and villages of the country during the holy month of Ramazan, giving rise to street crimes, Geo News reported. ... read..

Baloch activists urge people to participate in protest against Baloch genocide on Eid

Quetta | April 10, 2024 5:28:33 PM IST

Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has announced major protests across Balochistan on Eid and called on people to participate in the movement against the Baloch genocide and share the pain and suffering of the families of the missing persons. ... read..

"If you want to see the future, come to India": US envoy Eric Garcetti hails India's developmental journey

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 4:28:29 PM IST

Praising India's developmental journey, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said that anyone who wants to "see the future" should come to India. He called it a "great privilege" to head the US mission in India. ... read..

Israeli students' AI model rescues lost words of antiquity

Middle East | April 10, 2024 4:28:08 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 10 (ANI/TPS): In a groundbreaking development for historical researchers, students at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to restore illegible letters and words in ancient Hebrew ... read..

Israeli airstrikes pound Hamas terror sites

Middle East | April 10, 2024 3:27:30 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 10 (ANI/TPS): Israeli aircraft struck dozens of terror targets in Gaza, including military sites, launchers, tunnel shafts, and infrastructure, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday. ... read..

Kathmandu ranks top on list of worst AQI cities in world

Kathmandu | April 10, 2024 2:27:36 PM IST

Thin layer of polluted haze has shrouded the atmosphere of Kathmandu dipping the Air Quality of the Himalayan nation's capital, making it the city with worst AQI (Air Quality Index) in the world. ... read..

Taiwan says it detected 10 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels around nation

Taipei | April 10, 2024 1:27:49 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced that it has detected ten Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Tuesday and 6 am on Wednesday. Taiwan MND also tracked one Chinese balloon crossing the medi ... read..

Voting underway for parliamentary elections in South Korea

Seoul | April 10, 2024 11:28:20 AM IST

Voting is underway in South Korea in parliamentary elections that could determine whether South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be able to push his agenda forward with legislative support during the remaining three years in office or not, Yonhap News ... read..

US: Jain Acharya Lokesh honoured with American Presidential Award

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 11:27:56 AM IST

Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati and World Peace Centre founder Jain Acharya Lokesh has been honoured with the American Presidential Award at Capitol Hill in Washington. He is the first Indian monk to be honoured with the American Presidential Award. ... read..

"Looking forward to work together": PM Modi congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Ireland's youngest PM

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 11:27:54 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Simon Harris on becoming Ireland's youngest PM. PM Modi stated that he looked forward to work together to strengthen ties between India and Ireland. ... read..

US: Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

Michigan | April 10, 2024 10:27:16 AM IST

The parents of the teenager who killed four students in a school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, in 2021, were each sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday, CNN reported. ... read..

India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board

New York | April 10, 2024 9:28:09 AM IST

India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia has been re-elected to International Narcotics Control Board at elections held in New York, for the term 2025-2030, after receiving the highest number of votes in the elections conducted by the UN Economic and Social Council ... read..

US Defence Secy Austin says 'don't have evidence' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 8:28:01 AM IST

Rejecting accusations that Israel carried out a genocide in Gaza, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said there was no 'evidence' of it. ... read..

"My thoughts are with those...": President Biden brings up Gaza, Sudan in Eid message

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 8:27:58 AM IST

US President Joe Biden extended his wishes to Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr while also reflecting on the ongoing conflict and displacement in Gaza, and Sudan. ... read..

ERC distributes Zakat Al Fitr to 1,270 families in Mukalla, Yemen

Middle East | April 10, 2024 7:28:40 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 10 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has started the distribution of Zakat Al Fitr in Mukalla, Hadramaut Governorate in Yemen, benefiting around 1,270 families facing challenging economic and living conditions in the region. ... read..

'Birds of Goodness' airdrops 29th humanitarian aid batch in north Gaza

Middle East | April 10, 2024 7:28:37 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 10 (ANI/WAM): The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the airdrop of the 29th humanitarian aid batch as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation. ... read..

US Defence Secy Austin says 'don't have evidence' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza.

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 7:28:35 AM IST

Rejecting accusations that Israel carried out a genocide in Gaza, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said there was no 'evidence' of it. ... read..

Germany denies accusations of aiding 'genocide' in Gaza at ICJ

Berlin | April 10, 2024 7:28:33 AM IST

In a lawsuit brought before the International Court of Justice by Nicaragua, Germany strongly denied allegations that it was supporting genocide in Gaza by providing Israel with arms, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Panel of journalists calls on Taliban to lift Facebook ban in Afghanistan

Kabul | April 10, 2024 7:28:29 AM IST

Amid the recently surfaced reports of restriction of Facebook in Afghanistan, the 'Committee to Protect Journalists' based in the United States called on the Taliban government to reverse this decision, according to Khaama Press. ... read..

Nobel-winning physicist behind 'God' particle, Peter Higgs, passes away at 94

Washington, DC | April 10, 2024 6:28:13 AM IST

Peter Higgs, a British physicist and Nobel Prize winner behind the 'God' particle, passed away at his home in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the age of 94, The Washington Post reported. ... read..

Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister

Dublin | April 10, 2024 6:28:11 AM IST

Simon Harris, the youngest prime minister in Irish history, was chosen by the parliament on Monday to take over from Leo Varadkar, who stepped down unexpectedly last month, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

India, Luxembourg hold second round of foreign office consulations in Delhi

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 6:28:08 AM IST

The 2nd round of India-Luxembourg Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) took place on Tuesday in New Delhi, with the discussions centering on bilateral relations and emphasis laid on the early conclusion of a comprehensive, balanced and mutually beneficial I ... read..

India, Luxembourg hold second round of foreign office consultations in Delhi

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 6:28:06 AM IST

India, Kazakhstan assess security challenges, exchange views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia

New Delhi | April 10, 2024 6:28:02 AM IST

India and Kazakhstan, during a joint working group meeting, assessed counter-terrorism challenges, and also exchanged views on cross-border terrorism in South Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release. ... read..

Tel Aviv: India envoy Sanjeev Singla' Israel's Minister of Labour discuss ties, safety of Indian workers

Tel Aviv | April 10, 2024 5:28:33 AM IST

The Indian Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla, met the country's Minister for Labour, Yoav Ben-Tzur, on Wednesday (local time) held talks on bilateral relations, with the former also bringing up the safety and well-being of Indian workers in the country ... read..

Tel Aviv: India envoy Sanjeev Singla, Israel's Minister of Labour discuss ties, safety of Indian workers

Tel Aviv | April 10, 2024 5:28:31 AM IST

"Bloodshed and suffering unbearable...doing everything we can": British PM Sunak raises Gaza in Eid message

London | April 10, 2024 4:28:32 AM IST

Invoking the plight of Palestinian natives in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive against Hamas, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, while greeting the Muslims in the country and across the world on the occasion of Eid, said the bloodshed and ... read..

Canadian espionage agency claims China interfered with last two elections won by Trudeau

Ottawa | April 10, 2024 3:27:18 AM IST

Canada's espionage agency claimed that the Chinese government "clandestinely and deceptively" interfered in the 2019, and 2021 elections that were won by the country's current leader, Justin Trudeau, according to CBC News. ... read..

Under global spotlight for its oppressive policies, Afghanistan ranks 178th on women's economic participation in World Bank report

Kabul | April 10, 2024 2:28:03 AM IST

Amid global concerns over the denial of basic rights to women and girls in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, the World Bank, in its latest report, stated that the country ranks a lowly 178th when it comes to the participation of women in economic pursuits. ... read..

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