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Mair Group lists on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

Middle East | December 9, 2024 3:42:09 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): Mair Group, a strategic investment group focused on food retail and commercial real estate, is now listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) under the trading symbol "MAIR". ... read..

UAE's AI Office partners with UiPath to further key National AI Strategy objectives

Middle East | December 9, 2024 3:42:07 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office in the UAE government today announced a partnership with UiPath, a leading enterprise automation and AI company, to advance Agentic Automat ... read..

UAE achieves unique human rights milestones: UAHR

Middle East | December 9, 2024 3:42:02 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) has affirmed that the UAE has achieved significant milestones in human rights, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These achievements are particularly ... read..

Enforced disappearances reported in Balochistan's Kech, two missing men returned home

Balochistan | December 9, 2024 3:12:06 PM IST

Four men have reportedly been forcibly disappeared in Balochistan's Kech district, while two others who had previously gone missing in Quetta have been recovered, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

Taiwan boosts defence readiness amid Chinese warship movements

Taipei | December 9, 2024 3:12:05 PM IST

Taiwan's military launched war-preparedness drills on Monday following reports that Chinese warships and coast guard vessels had entered the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific for extended missions. ... read..

South Korea puts overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, prosecutors weigh possible insurrection charges

Seoul | December 9, 2024 2:42:35 PM IST

South Korean authorities have announced an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as prosecutors deliberate possible insurrection charges over his attempt to implement martial law last week, CNN reported. ... read..

PoGB: Locals express concern over substandard construction at Hunza Winter Sports Ground

Hunza | December 9, 2024 2:42:03 PM IST

Local residents have expressed concerns over the quality of construction work at the Winter Sports Ground in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan's Hunza region, which is being developed to promote winter sports. ... read..

"Call on all parties to work towards preserving unity": MEA issues statement on Syria

New Delhi | December 9, 2024 1:42:18 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that it is monitoring the situation in Syria and underlined the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation. ... read..

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds delegation-level talks with Bangladeshi counterpart Md. Jashim Uddin in Dhaka

Dhaka | December 9, 2024 1:42:02 PM IST

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday to hold discussions with key officials of Bangladesh's interim government. ... read..

Taiwan Ministry thanks Paraguay for expelling Chinese envoy

Taipei | December 9, 2024 1:42:00 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has expressed gratitude to Paraguay for expelling Xu Wei, a senior People's Republic of China (PRC) envoy, following his call for the South American country to sever diplomatic ties with Taipei in favour of Beij ... read..

Pakistan's Information Minister criticises Imran Khan's party's call for civil disobedience

Islamabad | December 9, 2024 1:12:24 PM IST

Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) call for civil disobedience, calling its proposer "disobedient since childhood," Dawn reported. ... read..

Taiwan's former speaker proposes new Cross-Strait narrative: "Separate governance without division"

Taipei | December 9, 2024 1:12:19 PM IST

Former Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng of Taiwan's Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) unveiled a new cross-strait narrative on Tuesday, suggesting that Taiwan and China should adopt a model of "separate governance without division," reported the Taipei Tim ... read..

Israel releases photos from Syrian side of strategic peak after taking control of buffer zone

Middle East | December 9, 2024 12:12:09 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 9 (ANI/TPS): After taking control of the buffer zone along the Israeli-Syrian border, the Israel Defense Forces released photos from the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, a strategic peak in the Golan Heights on Monday morning. ... read..

Pakistan: PML-N, PPP to meet today in bid to resolve ongoing rift

Islamabad | December 9, 2024 11:42:08 AM IST

In an effort to resolve growing differences, senior leaders from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will meet today to begin negotiations on contentious issues that have caused a rift between the two ruling coalitio ... read..

Fake news increased during Imran Khan's party protest march towards Islamabad: Report

Islamabad | December 9, 2024 11:42:03 AM IST

A watchdog has released its report on the rise of fake news circulating across national and social media during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest march towards Islamabad on November 24, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taipei | December 9, 2024 11:12:13 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 10 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and three official ships were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time). ... read..

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives at State Guest House to meet his Bangladeshi counterpart in Dhaka

Dhaka | December 9, 2024 11:11:59 AM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday to hold talks with Bangladesh counterpart Md Jashim Uddin at State Guest House Padma at 5:30 pm. ... read..

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Dhaka to hold talks with interim government

Dhaka | December 9, 2024 10:12:10 AM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning to discuss bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, officials said. This is the first high-level official visit after the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took over in Bang ... read..

Pakistan: PTI announces committee for constructive dialogue to resolve political challenge

Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) | December 9, 2024 9:42:01 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on Sunday reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to resolving political challenges through legal and constitutional methods. ... read..

Trump signals aggressive second-term agenda with pardons, threatens 'jail' for Cheney, others

New York | December 9, 2024 8:42:00 AM IST

In his first broadcast network interview since his re-election, President-elect Donald J Trump outlined an assertive plan for his second term, pledging sweeping policy changes and controversial actions on immigration, criminal justice, and executive leade ... read..

Hopes for peaceful power transition reflecting aspirations of Syrians: Taliban

Kabul | December 9, 2024 7:41:59 AM IST

Afghanistan Taliban congratulated the leadership of rebel group Hayat Tahrir as-Sham (HTS) in Syria which has overthrown the President Bashar al-Assad regime, and hoped for unified and stable system in the country ... read..

Egypt reaffirms support for Syria, its sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity

Middle East | December 9, 2024 6:42:00 AM IST

Cairo [Egypt], December 9 (ANI/WAM): Egypt urged all Syrian parties on Sunday to prioritise the nation's supreme interest by unifying objectives and priorities to pave the way for a comprehensive and inclusive political process that would foster internal ... read..

Syria can seize historic opportunity to build stable, peaceful future: UN Secy General after Assad's fall

Geneva | December 9, 2024 6:41:58 AM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on people of Syria to seize a "historic opportunity" for a stable and peaceful future, following the sudden fall of the "dictatorial regime" of president Bashar al-Assad. ... read..

Canada: Deeply saddened over fatal shooting of 20-year-old Indian national in Edmonton, says Indian Consulate

Vancouver | December 9, 2024 5:42:01 AM IST

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver has expressed condolences over the killing of Indian national Harshandeep Singh, who was fatally shot in Edmonton on December 6. ... read..

UAE President bids farewell to Mauritanian President upon departure

Middle East | December 9, 2024 5:42:00 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, departed the UAE today, marking the conclusion of a visit during which he attended the March of the Union of UAE tribes, held in cele ... read..

Israel Air Forces strikes Hezbollah terrorists violating ceasefire

Middle East | December 9, 2024 5:41:58 AM IST

Jerusalem [Israel], December 9 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that on Sunday, an Israel Air Force aircraft, directed by the fire centre of the IDF's 98th Paratroopers Division, attacked terrorists from the Hezbollah terrorist organisa ... read..

Second India-Nepal Cultural Festival celebrates Buddhist heritage in Lumbini

Kathmandu | December 9, 2024 4:12:00 AM IST

The second edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival organised by the Embassy of India in Nepal took place on Saturday in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. ... read..

Rajnath Singh arrives in Moscow, to hold talks with Putin, participate in commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil

Moscow | December 9, 2024 4:11:58 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow on an official visit during which he will witness the commissioning of a stealth warship into the Indian Navy and attend the 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Mili ... read..

EAM Jaishankar discusses Ukraine, maritime security, bilateral ties on sidelines of Manama Dialogue

Manama | December 9, 2024 2:42:04 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a series of diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the Manama Dialogue 2024 in Bahrain, with discussions ranging from strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation to addressing global issues, inc ... read..

"Fall of Assad's dictatorship ends decades of brutal oppression": Justin Trudeau

Ottawa | December 9, 2024 2:42:02 AM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed optimism about Syria's future following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. ... read..

Fall of Assad regime "historic act of justice": US President Joe Biden

Washington DC | December 9, 2024 2:42:01 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Sunday hailed the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, calling it a "fundamental act of justice." ... read..

Syria crisis: Russia grants asylum to Assad and family, calls for UN-mediated talks

Moscow | December 9, 2024 2:41:59 AM IST

Following the political crisis in Syria, Russia has granted asylum to Bashar al-Assad and his family, TASS reported citing a Kremlin source. ... read..

'Historic day for Middle East': Netanyahu hails collapse of Assad regime in Syria

Tel Aviv | December 8, 2024 11:42:14 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday welcomed the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's two-decade-long regime in Syria, calling it a "historic day" for the Middle East region. ... read..

UAE: Al Dhafra Book Festival 2024 to offer visitors 50,000 titles, 200 events

Middle East | December 8, 2024 11:41:59 PM IST

Al Dhafra [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) is organising the fifth Al Dhafra Book Festival at Madinat Zayed Public ... read..

Israeli President Herzog meets Israeli Imams about fighting crime in Arab communities

Middle East | December 8, 2024 11:12:14 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 8 (ANI/TPS): The president of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog hosted a meeting with imams, religious and social leaders, employees of the Ministry of Interior, who are considered influential in Arab society. They serve as med ... read..

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with families of hostages amid opportunity to advance hostage deal

Middle East | December 8, 2024 11:12:08 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 8 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held two meetings on Sunday in Jerusalem with representatives of families of hostages, including the Families' Headquarters Assembly and the "Hope Forum". ... read..

Palestinian arrested for impersonating Israeli soldier

Middle East | December 8, 2024 11:12:06 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 8 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Sunday morning, working with the police, arrested a Palestinian resident of Ramallah (36) in Kfar Ni'lin (located near Modiin) after he posed as an IDF soldier wearing an IDF uniform ... read..

EAM Jaishankar stresses need to "stop deaths" in Gaza conflict, highlights India's 'continued' support for Palestine

Manama | December 8, 2024 11:12:03 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, while speaking on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, stressed that the primary concern is to stop the mounting death toll, and stressed the need for achieving an "immediate ceasefire," paving more humanitarian assista ... read..

Syria crisis: Russia expresses 'concern', appeals resolution of issues through political means

Moscow | December 8, 2024 11:11:59 PM IST

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed extreme concern over the events unfolding in Syria and appealed to all parties involved in the negotiations with a strong call to renounce violence and resolve all issues by political means. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar reflects on Gulf region's importance for India, affirms hope for progress of 'I2U2' grouping

Manama | December 8, 2024 10:42:17 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, reflected on the importance of the Gulf region for India as well as for the wider world, and also affirmed hope that the 'I2U2' grouping will grow in the coming days. ... read..

Indian Embassy in Syria continues to remain operational, available to assist Indian nationals: Sources

Damascus | December 8, 2024 9:12:12 PM IST

Despite the ongoing crisis in Syria, which saw the fall of the over two-decade-long rule of President Bashar al-Assad after rebels took over, the Indian Embassy continues to remain operational in Damascus and is in touch with all Indian nationals, sources ... read..

Pakistan faces growing digital crisis as internet disruptions affect economy, daily life

Karachi | December 8, 2024 8:42:02 PM IST

The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) has raised concerns over the country's deteriorating digital services amid an ongoing connectivity crisis. ... read..

PoJK President orders revocation of controversial ordinance amid widespread protests

Muzaffarabad | December 8, 2024 8:42:01 PM IST

Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry on Saturday directed the PoJK government to revoke the controversial presidential ordinance that had sparked widespread protests across the region. ... read..

Syria Crisis: Donald Trump says Putin "not interested" in protecting Assad, points "China can help"

Washington, DC | December 8, 2024 9:42:00 PM IST

After Syrian rebels entered Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee for an unknown destination on Sunday, US President-elect Donald Trump criticised Russian President Vladimir, for 'not protecting' Assad, and suggested that China can 'help' in ... read..

PoGB activist Hassan Askari highlights 'economic crisis' endured by residents in region

Gilgit | December 8, 2024 6:42:04 PM IST

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) are enduring a harsh economic crisis, grappling with skyrocketing inflation, rising unemployment, and a lack of meaningful development. Social activist Hassan Askari has said that the inflation in the ... read..

UAE PM Mohammed bin Rashid announces government reshuffle

Middle East | December 8, 2024 6:42:01 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): Under the directives and blessing of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a government resh ... read..

Local leader calls for repeal of new ordinance as PoJK protests intensify

Muzaffarabad | December 8, 2024 6:41:58 PM IST

Shaukat Nawaz Mir, President of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has strongly criticised the newly introduced Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Ordinance, 2024, which imposes severe restrictions on public gatherings in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and ... read..

Germany-based Hindu organisation condemns "heinous crimes" in Bangladesh, calls for global attention

Berlin | December 8, 2024 6:12:21 PM IST

Deutschland Hinduistische Verbande, a Germany-based Hindu organisation, expressed deep concerns over 'atrocities' being committed against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and called for global attention towards the situation under the interim reg ... read..

BNP stages march to Indian High Commission in Dhaka, submits memorandum

Dhaka | December 8, 2024 6:12:04 PM IST

In protest against the attacks on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, thousands of supporters of Bangladesh Nationalists Party (BNP)'s three organizations on Sunday marched towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. ... read..

Taiwan's MAC says Ma Ying-jeou foundation could face ban on inviting Chinese delegations to Taiwan

Taipei | December 8, 2024 5:41:58 PM IST

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation could face a ban of six months to five years for inviting Chinese delegations to Taiwan due to its improper handling of an incident involving a Chinese student group. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar visits Shreenath Ji temple in Manama, calls it "true symbol" of India-Bahrain friendship

Manama | December 8, 2024 5:12:09 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday offered prayers at Shreenath Ji temple in Manama, describing it as a "true symbol of the longstanding friendship" between India and Bahrain. ... read..

Pakistan: Residents of Balochistan's Quetta, Mastung hold protest against gas shortages amid cold

Balochistan | December 8, 2024 5:12:05 PM IST

Residents of Quetta took to the streets in protest against gas shortages amid the cold. The protesters chanted slogans against the administration. This demonstration followed a similar protest in Mastung, where locals had blocked the Quetta-Karachi Nation ... read..

'American deeply involved in Middle East': West Asia Strategist counters Donald Trump's remark on Syria

New Delhi | December 8, 2024 4:12:01 PM IST

West Asia Strategist Waiel Awwad has countered US President-elect Donald Trump's recent remark on Syria, wherein he claimed that US "has nothing to do" with the conflict and should not get involved in it. ... read..

WeProtect Global Summit wraps up in Abu Dhabi with launch of 'Abu Dhabi Call to Action'

Middle East | December 8, 2024 3:42:06 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): The WeProtect Global Summit 2024 concluded in Abu Dhabi, marking the launch of the '"Abu Dhabi Call to Action'', a unified initiative to address current and emerging challenges in child protection within the digital ... read..

Abu Dhabi Investment Office partners with Partanna to decarbonise concrete industry

Middle East | December 8, 2024 3:42:00 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with Partanna, a Bahamian climate tech company, to establish its regional headquarters and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. ... read..

Pakistan goverment's polices "detrimental" to people, says JI leader

Lahore | December 8, 2024 2:42:17 PM IST

Jamaat-i-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday slammed the government over its policies, stressing that these policies are detrimental to the people, Dawn reported. ... read..

Balochistan: Residents stage protest over enforced disappearances, demand release of missing men

Balochistan | December 8, 2024 2:42:05 PM IST

Residents of Parom, a town in the Panjgur district of Balochistan, staged a sit-in outside a local Frontier Corps (FC) camp, calling for the immediate release of their missing family members. They warned that if their demands were not addressed, they woul ... read..

Israel Deploys Forces in Syria Buffer Zone

Middle East | December 8, 2024 1:42:12 PM IST

Jerusalem [Israel], December 8 (ANI/TPS): Following the fall of the Syrian Assad Regime, Lt.-Col. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Forces' Arabic Language Spokesperson, has announced the deployment of forces to Israel's buffer zone with Syria. ... read..

South Korea arrests former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun as prosecutors investigate his role in martial law imposition

Seoul | December 8, 2024 1:42:04 PM IST

South Korea's former Defence Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, has been arrested on Sunday as prosecutors investigated his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's decision last week to impose martial law, The New York Times reported. ... read..

US lawmakers raise concerns over Webull's ties to China, demand data on security risks

Washington DC | December 8, 2024 1:12:04 PM IST

Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have raised significant concerns about Webull Financial LLC's ownership structure and operational ties to China . Due to t ... read..

Pakistan: Lahore's Anti-Terror court extends interim bail of former PM Imran Khan's sisters, his party leader Raja

Lahore | December 8, 2024 12:42:05 PM IST

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sisters Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and party leader Salman Akram Raja until January 18 in a protest case, Ary News reported. ... read..

"Won't accept any new bookings": Tripura hotels deny services to Bangladeshi citizens

Agartala (Tripura) | December 8, 2024 12:42:02 PM IST

Amid rising atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, the All Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners' Association (ATHROA) has decided to deny hotel and restaurant services' to Bangladeshi citizens. ... read..

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM accuses Sharif govt of using army to shoot at protestors

Islamabad | December 8, 2024 12:12:08 PM IST

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur accused the federal government of Pakistan of using the country's army to open fire at Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf (PTI) supporters, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for KP CM, other leaders of Imran Khan's party

Islamabad | December 8, 2024 12:12:01 PM IST

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) several top leaders in connection with the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case, ARY News ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party decides to lodge FIR against government over Nov 26 protest

Islamabad | December 8, 2024 11:41:59 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the federal government over the protest held in Islamabad on November 26, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Netherlands: At least five people killed after explosion in apartment building in Hague

Amsterdam | December 8, 2024 11:12:02 AM IST

At least five people were killed after an explosion in an apartment building in The Hague, the Netherlands on Saturday, CNN reported, citing authorities. ... read..

"Great joy and pride for India": PM Modi after Pope Francis bestows Cardinal title on Kerala's George Koovakad

New Delhi | December 8, 2024 10:42:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pride after Archbishop George Jacob Koovakad from Kerala was elevated to Cardinal post of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis at St Peter's Bascilica in Rome. ... read..

Syrian rebels claim President Bashar al-Assad has fled country; videos capture people celebrating

Damascus | December 8, 2024 10:12:08 AM IST

Amid a rebel offensive, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has flown out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, Reuters reported. ... read..

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends eight Indian fishermen, captures two boats off the coast of Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), | December 8, 2024 9:42:03 AM IST

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended eight Indian fishermen and captured two boats off the coast of Ramanathapuram on Sunday morning. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar reaches Bahrain to participate in Manama Dialogue

Manama | December 8, 2024 8:42:00 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar landed in Manama, Bahrain to participate in the Manama Dialogue. ... read..

France: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens five years after major fire

Paris | December 8, 2024 8:41:59 AM IST

World leaders gathered in the French capital on Saturday as the Notre Dame Cathedral reopened five years after a major fire brought the UNESCO World Heritage monument close to collapse, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat meets Mekong Ganga Dhamma Yatra delegation from Thailand in New Delhi

New Delhi | December 8, 2024 8:11:59 AM IST

Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met with the Fourth Mekong Ganga Dhamma Yatra delegation from Thailand on Saturday at his residence. ... read..

Gideon Sa'ar expresses concerns on violations of 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Israel, Syria

Jerusalem | December 8, 2024 7:12:01 AM IST

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Sunday highlighted growing tensions along the Israel-Syria border, and said that armed forces had entered the buffer zone on the Syrian side and carried out attacks against United Nations Disengagement Observer For ... read..

Taiwan's Defence Ministry detects 14 Chinese naval vessels, 7 military aircraft around its territory

Taipei | December 8, 2024 7:12:00 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that seven Chinese military aircraft, 14 naval vessels and three official ships were detected operating around Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Sunday. ... read..

Saud bin Saqr meets business leaders, senior officials, UAE citizens

Middle East | December 8, 2024 6:11:57 AM IST

Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday met business leaders, senior officials and UAE citizens at the Sayat Honeybee Reserve in Wadi Bih, in the emirate. ... read..

Syria: Rebels claim to enter city of Homs

Damascus | December 8, 2024 5:12:03 AM IST

Syrian rebels claim to have entered the city of Homs, a strategic stronghold. If they succeed in capturing it, the move could effectively divide President Bashar al-Assad's regime, isolating coastal territories from the capital city Damascus, according to ... read..

UN General Assembly boosts global fight against illegal trade in cultural artifacts

US | December 8, 2024 5:12:01 AM IST

New York [US], December 8 (ANI/WAM): The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution helping strengthen the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property and facilitating the restitution of stolen artifacts to their countries of origin ... read..

UAE's support for Gaza reflects unwavering commitment to Palestinian cause: Arab Parliament

Middle East | December 8, 2024 4:12:02 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): The Arab Parliament has commended the UAE for its substantial support to the Palestinian people in Gaza, while addressing the dire suffering and tragic conditions triggered by the relentless genocidal war waged by th ... read..

United States announces $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine

Washington DC | December 8, 2024 4:12:00 AM IST

The Department of Defense (DoD) on Saturday announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, allocating USD 988 million through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). ... read..

"Bells of Notre Dame will ring again," says Emmanuel Macron as Cathedral reopens after five years of fire

Paris | December 8, 2024 3:41:59 AM IST

Five years after the UNESCO World Heritage monument was badly damaged in a fire, world leaders gathered in the French capital for the reopening ceremony of the Notre Dame Cathedral, according to a report by Al Jazeera. ... read..

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of Notre Dame ceremony

Paris | December 8, 2024 2:11:57 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday met US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of the Notre Dame reopening ceremony, which is scheduled to take place today. ... read..

Syrian government forces withdraw as rebels advance towards Damascus

Damascus | December 8, 2024 1:42:02 AM IST

Syrian government forces withdrew from a number of Damascus suburbs where opposition protests broke out on Saturday, according to war monitoring organisations, the New York Times reported. ... read..

Donald Trump nominates 'hawkish' former Senator as Ambassador to China

Washington DC | December 7, 2024 11:42:35 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump has named former Georgia Senator David Perdue as his pick for the US Ambassador to China, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

'Chandni Chowk, snacks, rickshaw ride': Taiwanese delegation participates in Delhi Heritage Walk

New Delhi | December 7, 2024 11:42:26 PM IST

A delegation of Taipei Economic and Cultural Center met Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj and participated in a Heritage Walk at the Chandni Chowk to delve into the beautiful tourism in the national capital. ... read..

Rider Mariam wins Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup for Women's Private Stables Owners

Middle East | December 7, 2024 11:42:23 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 7 (ANI/WAM): Jockey Mariam Ali Karim, riding Goldica Folley of Al Kamda Endurance Stables, won the Fatima bint Mubarak Cup for Women's Private Stables Owners, staged at the Emirates International Endurance Village, Al Wathba, Abu ... read..

Taipei prosecutors indict 4 former military personnel for selling state secrets to China

Taipei | December 7, 2024 11:42:21 PM IST

Taipei prosecutors on Friday indicted four former military personnel on charges of selling state secrets to China. The four individuals, surnamed Lai, Lee, Lin, and Chen, have been detained, Taipei Times reported. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Cyprus' Minister of Foreign Affairs

Doha | December 7, 2024 11:42:18 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos. ... read..

US: Mahatma Gandhi's bust unveiled in Nebraska, December 6 to be observed as 'Remembrance Day'

Nebraska | December 7, 2024 11:42:13 PM IST

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Governor's Office and also declared December 6 as 'A Day of Remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi' throughout the state in recognition of his role as a global symbol of peace, nonviolence and ... read..

UAE, Cypriot Presidents discuss cooperation, regional developments

Middle East | December 7, 2024 11:42:12 PM IST

Abu Dhabi (ANI/WAM), December 7 (ANI/WAM): President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with His Excellency Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus. ... read..

UAE President receives Druze community leader

Middle East | December 7, 2024 11:42:07 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 7 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in the State of Israel. ... read..

Israel helping UN peacekeepers hold off attacking Syrian rebels

Middle East | December 7, 2024 11:42:05 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 7 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces are helping United Nations peacekeepers on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights fend off an attack by rebels, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Saturday evening. ... read..

"Matter of immense pride": PM Modi on Indian delegation to Vatican City

New Delhi | December 7, 2024 11:42:04 PM IST

India has sent a delegation to witness the special ceremony in Vatican City, where Archbishop George Koovakad will be created as a Cardinal by Pope Francis. ... read..

Israeli injured in car-ramming attack, manhunt for terrorist

Middle East | December 7, 2024 11:41:57 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 7 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces have launched a manhunt for a terrorist who injured a man in a car-ramming attack in the Hebron Hills. ... read..

India sends 2200 MT rice to Myanmar

New Delhi | December 7, 2024 11:12:03 PM IST

In line with Act East policy, India on Saturday sent a consignment of 2200 metrci tonnes rice to Myanmar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. ... read..

"Not our fight": Donald Trump says US should have "nothing" to do with conflict in Syria

Washington, DC | December 7, 2024 11:12:00 PM IST

As Rebel forces claimed taking control of the Daraa city in southwestern Syria, inching closer to the capital Damascus and escalating threat to the over two decade-long leadership of President Bashar al-Assad, US President-elect Donald Trump asserted that ... read..

"Needle moving towards reality of negotiation...": EAM Jaishankar on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Doha | December 7, 2024 10:42:01 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday, gave a stern reply to the 'criticism' on India's purchase of Russian oil, while strongly asserting that the world is realising the need to enter the negotiation table to resolve the near three-year long ... read..

South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment as his party leaders boycott vote

Seoul | December 7, 2024 10:12:08 PM IST

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday narrowly escaped impeachment over the outrage following his brief declaration of martial law. ... read..

EAM meets Qatari Minister of Commerce and Industry, MoS on Doha Forum sidelines

Doha | December 7, 2024 10:12:05 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met Qatari Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani and Minister of State, Ahmed Al Sayed on the sidelines of the Doha Forum. ... read..

PoJK activists condemn Pakistan's repression of political expression, resource exploitation

Bradford | December 7, 2024 9:42:02 PM IST

A large group of protesters gathered outside the Pakistan Consulate in Bradford to express their support for the Awami Action Committee (AAC) of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) against the state's repression and exploitation of resources. ... read..

Union Minister Piyush Goyal to attend India-Norway business roundtable in Mumbai tomorrow

New Delhi | December 7, 2024 9:12:08 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will hold an interactive meeting with the Norwegian industry delegation led by May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India during the India - Norway Business Roundtable to be held on Sunday in Mumbai ... read..

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