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UAE: ADAFSA pledges continued support for Emirati honey bee development

Middle East | May 20, 2024 8:30:41 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Emirati beekeepers by providing high-quality queen bees of the local Emirati honey bee breed. ... read..

Following Iran's President's demise, Supreme Leader Khamenei announces 5 days of national mourning

Tehran | May 20, 2024 7:31:59 PM IST

Following the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday afternoon, country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of national mourning in Iran, according to Press TV. ... read..

Presidents of Russia, China and Turkiye condole demise of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi

Moscow | May 20, 2024 7:30:59 PM IST

World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed their deepest condolences over the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister ... read..

Nepal PM, Opposition at loggerhead; rift widens further after vote of confidence

Kathmandu | May 20, 2024 7:30:31 PM IST

The rift has widened between Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and the Opposition's Nepali Congress after Monday's vote of confidence. ... read..

Islamabad HC demands report on PoJK writer Ahmed Farhad Shah's abduction amid protests demanding his return

IIslamabad | May 20, 2024 7:30:27 PM IST

The Islamabad High Court on Monday heard a petition demanding the safe recovery of the missing writer and poet Ahmed Farhad Shah, filed by his wife Ain Naqvi, ARY News reported. ... read..

Saudi King Salman, Egypt's el Sisi, Syria's al-Assad condole Iran Prez Raisi's demise in chopper crash

Doha | May 20, 2024 7:30:15 PM IST

Condolences from world leaders continue to pour in after Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a tragic helicopter crash on Sunday in northwestern Iran. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets Mauritius envoy to UN; discusses a range of global issues

New Delhi | May 20, 2024 5:31:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Permanent Representative of Mauritius to the United Nations Jagdish Koonjul, on Monday. ... read..

Riyadh gears up to host world aviation leaders at WAGA2024

Middle East | May 20, 2024 5:31:37 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20 (ANI/WAM): The Riyadh Airports Company is set to host the World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA2024) from May 21 to 23. ... read..

Alef Education Holding announces intention to list on ADX

Middle East | May 20, 2024 5:31:29 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20 (ANI/WAM): Alef Education Holding plc announced its intention to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing of its ordinary shares for trading on the Main Market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). ... read..

Iran President dies in chopper crash, Vice President to assume interim duties: Khamenei

Tehran | May 20, 2024 5:31:27 PM IST

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday tasked Vice President Mohammad Mokhber to assume interim duties after President Ebrahim Raisi was confirmed to have died in the helicopter crash, a day before. ... read..

Nepal PM secures vote of confidence in Parliament, despite obstruction from opposition

Kathmandu | May 20, 2024 5:31:14 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secured a vote of confidence on Monday amid protest by Opposition Nepali Congress. ... read..

Azerbaijan President writes letter to Iran's Supreme leader, offers condolences on Ebrahim Raisi's demise

Baku | May 20, 2024 5:30:26 PM IST

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has written a letter to Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei to offer condolences on the demise of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other persons who were accompanyi ... read..

Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet Ships arrive in Manila to participate in Maritime Partnership Exercise

Manila | May 20, 2024 3:31:18 PM IST

Indian Navy ships INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan arrived in Manila, Philippines, to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and maritime cooperation between the two countries. ... read..

Russian foreign minister "deeply saddened", condoles demise of Iranian President Raisi in chopper crash

Moscow | May 20, 2024 3:30:38 PM IST

As global reactions pour in following the deaths of Iranian Foreign Minister Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter crash, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered condolences. ... read..

Iranian President, foreign minister killed in helicopter crash, say state media

Tehran | May 20, 2024 2:32:13 PM IST

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and others on board the helicopter that crashed a day ago in the northwest of the country have all died according to state media Press TV. ... read..

PM Modi condoles Iranian president Raisi's death in helicopter crash

New Delhi | May 20, 2024 2:32:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a fatal helicopter crash. ... read..

Global reactions pour in to death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister in helicopter crash

Tehran | May 20, 2024 2:30:44 PM IST

Following the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, world leaders offered their condolences on Monday to Raisi, the Iranian Foreign Minister and other officials who were on board. ... read..

Iran chopper crash: Bodies of president Raisi, others killed transported to Tabriz city

Tehran | May 20, 2024 2:30:35 PM IST

The bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his foreign minister and other officials who were killed in a helicopter crash were transported to Tabriz city in Iran, state media reported on Monday, citing the Red Crescent. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar condoles deaths of Iran's president, foreign minister in helicopter crash

New Delhi | May 20, 2024 2:31:45 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condoled the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash in the country's mountainous northwest region. ... read..

Iranian Embassy in New Delhi lowers its flag to half-mast after death of President Raisi in chopper crash

New Delhi | May 20, 2024 2:30:02 PM IST

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has lowered its flag to half-mast following the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Foreign Minister, and other high-ranking officials in a helicopter crash. ... read..

"No Sign Of Life" at President Raisi's helicopter crash site, says Iran State TV

Tehran | May 20, 2024 11:32:03 AM IST

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi is feared dead after state TV on Monday morning reported that was "no sign of life" at the site of the crash of the helicopter. ... read..

Indian expatriate Gopi Thotakura makes history, becomes first Indian space tourist

Washington, DC | May 20, 2024 11:31:49 AM IST

Indian expatriate Gopi Thotakura made history as he became the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space as part of the crew for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin's NS-25 mission. ... read..

Iran President Raisi, foreign minister dead in helicopter crash, report Iranian media

Tehran | May 20, 2024 11:31:13 AM IST

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has died in the helicopter crash, Mehr News Agency, a semi-official news agency of the Iranian government said on Monday. ... read..

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan President

Taipei | May 20, 2024 9:30:50 AM IST

The newly-elected president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), was sworn in as the fifth popularly elected president of Taiwan on Monday, reported Focus Taiwan. ... read..

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels around its vicinity

Taipei | May 20, 2024 9:30:39 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense (MND) detected the presence of Chinese military aircraft and vessels around its vicinity on Monday. ... read..

Nepal PM Prachanda set to take fourth round of vote of confidence today

Kathmandu | May 20, 2024 9:30:38 AM IST

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is set to seek support in the lower House of Representatives on Monday, marking his fourth Vote of Confidence in Parliament within 18 months of him assuming power. ... read..

Iranian President Raisi's chopper located, rescue teams reach site of crash

Tehran | May 20, 2024 9:30:21 AM IST

After over 10 hours of searches, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter has been located, Iran-based news network Press TV reported on Monday. ... read..

Iran President's helicopter crash: Authorities dispatch forces to site after rescue teams detect 'fuel smell'

Tehran | May 20, 2024 8:30:40 AM IST

As Iranian authorities intensified their search operation for the crashed helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi, the Iran Red Crescent claimed to have dispatched its forces to the place where rescue teams reported the smell of fuel, Iran-based Press ... read..

UNRWA: Nearly 800,000 now displaced from Rafah

Asia | May 20, 2024 8:30:39 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 20 (ANI/WAM): Roughly 800,000 people have been forced to flee Rafah since Israel launched a military operation in the area on 6 May, the head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA said on Saturday in a renewed appeal for greater prot ... read..

UAE following with deep concern media reports regarding helicopter crash carrying Iranian president

Middle East | May 20, 2024 8:30:37 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20 (ANI/WAM): The UAE is following with deep concern media reports on the tragic accident of the helicopter carrying the Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, His Excellency Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a num ... read..

Saudi King to undergo medical examinations in Jeddah: Royal Court

Middle East | May 20, 2024 8:30:35 AM IST

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], May 20 (ANI/WAM): The Saudi Royal Court said Sunday that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, will undergo medical examinations at the Royal Clinics of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah d ... read..

Former PoJK PM Sardar Tanveer Ilyas arrested over 'property row'

Muzaffarabad | May 20, 2024 8:30:29 AM IST

Former prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has been arrested in connection with a family property dispute, The Express-News reported. ... read..

Iran President's helicopter crash: Teams mobilised after Turkish drone locate heat source

Tehran | May 20, 2024 8:30:27 AM IST

Iranian authorities on Monday moved the rescue teams towards the crashed chopper carrying Ebrahim Raisi after a Turkish drone Akinci identified a heat source in the accident region, Iran-based news network Press TV reported. ... read..

Search continues for Iranian President's helicopter crash site amid conflicting reports

Tehran | May 20, 2024 6:30:22 AM IST

Hours after an Iranian military commander claimed to have located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, conflicting reports emerged as the Head of Iran's Red Crescent Society, Pir Hossein Koulivand, said that rescue te ... read..

US reaches agreement with Niger to withdraw military forces by Sep 15

Niamey | May 20, 2024 6:30:18 AM IST

The US has reached an agreement with Niger to withdraw its military forces from the African nation by September 15, according to the US Defence Department and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defence, CNN reported. ... read..

UK: Car rally organised to show support for PM Modi for Lok Sabha elections

Basingstoke | May 20, 2024 5:30:37 AM IST

In a grand show of support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2024 re-election campaign, Overseas Friends of BJP UK organised a car rally at Basingstoke in England on Sunday. ... read..

Taiwan: Lai Ching-te to take oath as President today

Taipei | May 20, 2024 4:30:44 AM IST

Amid tensions with China across its waters, Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te is all set to take the oath as the new President of Taiwan on Monday morning and is being closely watched by the world, NHK World Japan reported. ... read..

EU activates rapid response mapping to locate missing Iranian President after helicopter crash

Brussels | May 20, 2024 3:30:22 AM IST

After the helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whose location remains unknown, the European Union has activated its rapid response mapping service to assist in locating the Iranian leader. ... read..

Seven Sri Lankan fishermen held near Kanyakumari for 'trespassing'

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | May 20, 2024 3:30:18 AM IST

In a swift operation conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, seven Sri Lankan fishermen were apprehended on Saturday for trespassing into Indian territorial waters off the Kanyakumari coast. ... read..

Iranian military locates crash site of President Raisi's helicopter; search efforts intensified

Tehran | May 20, 2024 3:30:16 AM IST

The Iranian military has located the crash site of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, as reported by CNN, citing Iranian state news agency IRNA. According to the report, the military crew is currently en route to the identified locat ... read..

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei urges prayers as helicopter carrying President Raisi crashes

Tehran | May 20, 2024 2:30:09 AM IST

Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, on Sunday urged the people to pray for the return of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others on board the helicopter, which made a "hard landing" and has not yet been located. ... read..

"India's acche din are here...": Global Britain Centre founding chairman slams western media

New Delhi | May 20, 2024 12:31:04 AM IST

Slamming the Western media over the "negative" coverage of elections in India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies, Global Britain Centre founding chairman Amandeep Singh Bhogal said that a lot of people have problems as India's good days (achhe di ... read..

Kyrgyzstan: Embassy says Indian students "safe" as situation in Bishkek normal

Bishkek | May 20, 2024 12:30:45 AM IST

The Indian Embassy in Bishkek said on Sunday that the situation there is normal now and the Indian students are safe. ... read..

Al Hammadi scores gold for the UAE in the World Paralympic Athletics Championships

Middle East | May 20, 2024 12:30:27 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 19 (ANI/WAM): Mohammed Al Hammadi, the player of our Paralympic athletics team, Sunday, won the first gold medal for the UAE in the World Athletics Championships for People of Determination, currently being held in Japan "Kobe-2024". ... read..

PM Modi expresses concern over Raisi's helicopter incident, says "we pray for well-being of Iranian President"

New Delhi | May 20, 2024 12:30:24 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter incident and said that India stands in solidarity with people of Iran in this hour of distress. PM Modi said that he is praying for well-being of Raisi an ... read..

Israel holds medical exercises' in preparation for possible escalation by Hezbollah in north

Middle East | May 20, 2024 12:30:22 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 19 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Health held what it described as a large-scale exercise last week in order to continue with preparations for the possibility of an escalation in the security situation vis a vis Hezbollah terrorist ... read..

"A crucial thing he's getting right is good governance": UK-based think tank's founder lauds PM Modi's leadership

By Ashoke Raj London | May 19, 2024 11:30:15 PM IST

At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is running for re-election, Global Britain Centre founding chairman Amandeep Bhogal has come out in strong support of the Indian leader, and said that he has not only reduced corruption during his tenure but the ... read..

Country depends on tourism; 60 pc people come from India: Sri Lankan MP V Radhakrishnan

Nuwara Eliya | May 19, 2024 11:30:07 PM IST

Hailing the ties shared by India and Sri Lanka on the occasion of Kumbhabhishekam puja at the Seetha Amman Temple, the Sri Lankan MP, V Radhakrishnan, said that the two countries have a good relationship because of tourism, and 60 per cent of the people t ... read..

President Raisi's Instagram post urges Iranians to pray for him after helicopter crash

Tehran | May 19, 2024 11:29:42 PM IST

After Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter made a "hard landing," the Instagram post of the country's premier urged the people to 'pray' for him on Sunday, as Raisi's condition continues to remain unknown, according to CNN. ... read..

Top Hamas weapons smuggle killed in Israeli airstrike: IDF

Middle East | May 19, 2024 10:31:38 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 19 (ANI/TPS): Azmi Abu Daqqa, a prominent Hamas operative in the terror group's Procurement Dept. was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday. ... read..

Pakistan: PTI leader Marwat challenges Ishaq Dar's appointment as Dy PM

Islamabad | May 19, 2024 10:31:36 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has challenged Ishaq Dar's nomination as deputy prime minister in the Islamabad High Court, reported ARY News on Sunday. ... read..

Rescue teams trying to locate Iranian President Raisi's chopper in Jolfa

Tehran | May 19, 2024 10:31:28 PM IST

Rescue teams have reached the city of Jolfa in the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan and trying to locate the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter which made hard-landing, Press TV reported. ... read..

Stop bashing India without visiting the ground, down with anti-India 'bakwas', says UK-based journalist

New Delhi | May 19, 2024 10:30:44 PM IST

UK-based journalist Sam Stevenson, Assistant Editor at the Daily Express, is in India to cover the world's largest general election. He emphasised the importance of experiencing the elections in the country firsthand to provide accurate and balanced repor ... read..

Guatemala President assures Taiwan of his steadfast support amid China's allegations about dollar diplomacy

Taipei | May 19, 2024 10:30:24 PM IST

Taiwan's Ambassador to Guatemala, Miguel Liao, said on Saturday that Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo assured Taiwan of his steadfast support amid China's allegations about dollar diplomacy, Taiwan News reported. ... read..

Helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi involved in "hard landing"

Tehran | May 19, 2024 8:31:24 PM IST

The helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in a "hard landing" on Sunday afternoon, The Jerusalem Post reported citing Iranian media. ... read..

China's anti-dumping probe into imported chemical escalates trade tensions

Beijing | May 19, 2024 8:31:17 PM IST

The anti-dumping investigation launched by China into imports of polyformaldehyde copolymer, an engineering chemical, from the EU, US, Japan, and Taiwan has escalated trade tensions with the major trading partners. ... read..

Afghanistan: Nearly 70 people killed in recent floods in Ghor, Faryab

Kabul | May 19, 2024 8:31:13 PM IST

Nearly 70 people have been killed in recent floods in Ghor and Faryab provinces of Afghanistan, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. Local officials in Ghor province have reported that 10 people are still missing, and the death toll from the floods that ... read..

Indian women gathers in traditional attire outside UK Parliament to extend support to PM Modi's success in LS polls

London | May 19, 2024 7:31:34 PM IST

The Indian women in the UK gathered in traditional attire in front of the UK Parliament on Saturday, showcasing cultural pride and extending political support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the general elections. ... read..

Baloch American Congress expresses strong opposition to Gwadar fencing

Washington, DC | May 19, 2024 7:31:26 PM IST

The Baloch American Congress (BAC) condemned the occupation of Gwadar by Pakistan and China, calling it a violation of international law and the rights of the Baloch nation. ... read..

Taiwan tightens security ahead of President-elect Lai's swearing in ceremony amid growing Chinese aggression

Taipei | May 19, 2024 7:31:15 PM IST

As Taiwan's new President-elect, Lai Ching-te's swearing in ceremony draws near, the island's coastguard has ramped up patrols over the weekend amid increasing presence of Chinese vessels, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

Imran Khan's party rejects Rana Sanaullah's out-of-court settlement offer on meddling in judicial affairs

Islamabad | May 19, 2024 7:31:09 PM IST

Rejecting Pakistan Prime Minister's advisor on political and public affairs, Rana Sanaullah's suggestion that the issue of six judges' letter over meddling in judicial affairs should be settled out of court, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stressed that th ... read..

US: Three people killed after Amtrak train collides with pickup train in New York

New York | May 19, 2024 7:31:07 PM IST

Three people were killed after an Amtrak train collided with a pickup truck in western New York, north of Buffalo in the US, CNN reported, citing fire officials. ... read..

PoJK: People react to protests, demand government's accountability

Muzaffarabad | May 19, 2024 7:30:29 PM IST

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir responded to the protests with a blend of worry and resolve. Those deeply impacted by the unrest emphasized the necessity for a resolution to tackle fundamental grievances. ... read..

Pakistan: Voting underway for by-election in Multan's NA-148 constituency

Islamabad | May 19, 2024 7:30:27 PM IST

Polling is being conducted for the by-election in Multan's NA-148 constituency of Pakistan, with the main contest between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Sunni Ittehad Council-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) coalition, Pakistan-based Dawn reported ... read..

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..

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