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"What kind of justice system is this?": Congress MP Manish Tewari on 8 former Navy men on death row in Qatar

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 10:49:08 AM IST

Congress leader Manish Tewari on Saturday came down heavily on the Qatari jurisprudence or the system of dispensing justice over the death sentence to eight retired Indian Navy personnel, calling it 'arbitrary' and 'capricious'. ... read..

DoH, ADPHC unveil Abu Dhabi's vision for sustainable healthcare at COP28

Middle East | November 25, 2023 8:51:58 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 25 (ANI/WAM): Ahead of their participation in the biggest annual event on the climate agenda, COP28, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre ... read..

Knowledge Summit explores Society 5.0 from social perspective

Middle East | November 25, 2023 8:51:56 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 25 (ANI/WAM): The Knowledge Summit 2023 organised a virtual session under the theme 'Exploring Society 5.0 from a social perspective.' The session explored the prospects of the human-centred approach in Society 5.0, evaluated differe ... read..

"We condemn false claims of Prime Ministers of Spain, Belgium who give support to terrorism": Israel Foreign Minister

Middle East | November 25, 2023 8:51:54 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 25 (ANI/TPS): Following comments made by the Prime Minister of Spain and the Prime Minister of Belgium at the Rafah Crossing in preparation for the return of 13 Israeli Hostages, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen issued instructions t ... read..

EU pledges 10 million euros to support Afghanistan's healthcare system

Kabul | November 25, 2023 7:48:27 AM IST

In order to support the healthcare system and combat infectious diseases in Afghanistan at a time when the country is facing an economic crisis under the Taliban, the European Union has pledged 10 million euros to the World Health Organization (WHO) to ai ... read..

Pakistan: Woman dies after falling off motorcycle during robbery attempt in Karachi

Karachi | November 25, 2023 7:48:25 AM IST

A woman has died after falling off a motorbike during a robbery attempt near Karachi's Baldia Town, reported ARY News. ... read..

Robert Shetkintong appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Mozambique

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 7:48:23 AM IST

Robert Shetkintong, a 2001-batch IFS officer, has been appointed the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mozambique, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. ... read..

"Days ahead of us will be complicated, nothing is over until it's over": Israel Defence Forces spokesperson on hostage agreement

Tel Aviv | November 25, 2023 6:48:22 AM IST

The Israeli military has warned that the implementation of the hostage release agreement will be complicated and "nothing is over until it's over," CNN reported. ... read..

Israel-Hamas truce: Red Cross says it facilitated release of 33 Palestinian prisoners

Geneva | November 25, 2023 5:48:42 AM IST

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that it facilitated the release of 33 Palestinian prisoners from an Israeli prison to the West Bank as part of the Israel-Hamas four-day truce. ... read..

Release of hostages by Hamas "start of a process": US President Joe Biden

Washington, DC | November 25, 2023 4:48:19 AM IST

Terming the release of the initial batch of hostages as a part of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas, the "start of a process," President Joe Biden said the United States expects "dozens of hostages" will be returned to their families over the next ... read..

UAE can play big role in BRICS, especially through connectivity: Emirates Policy Centre founder Ebtesam Al-Ketbi

Cape Town | November 25, 2023 4:48:17 AM IST

President and founder of Emirates Policy Centre Ebtesam Al-Ketbi on Friday said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can play a big role in the BRICS grouping, especially through its over trillion-dollar sovereign fund in connectivity to Latin America, Middle E ... read..

"Committed to achieve all aims of war," says Netanyahu after Hamas released first group of Israeli hostages

Tel Aviv | November 25, 2023 3:53:03 AM IST

After Hamas released the first batch of Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the nation is committed to returning of all the hostages from Gaza as it is "one of the aims of the war." ... read..

'Cape Town Conversation' begins, former South African President addresses inaugural session

Cape Town | November 25, 2023 2:52:47 AM IST

India and South Africa share a common vision of a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world where the voices and aspirations of the Global South are heard and respected, said former South African President Thabo Mbeki at the annual think tank event 'Cape T ... read..

Dubai to host international corporate governance experts for ICGN-Hawkamah Conference

Middle East | November 25, 2023 12:25:22 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 24 (ANI/WAM): Dubai is preparing to host a distinguished gathering of international corporate governance experts at the upcoming ICGN-Hawkamah Conference, themed 'Capital, Companies, and COP28.' ... read..

India-EU sign MoU on semiconductors

New Delhi | November 25, 2023 12:25:16 AM IST

An India-EU Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on semiconductors was signed on Friday, ahead of the Trade and Technology Council meeting in New Delhi, according to the Ministry of External Affairs press release. ... read..

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets International Civil Aviation Authority Secretary General

Middle East | November 25, 2023 12:25:12 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 24 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Authority Juan Carlos Salaz ... read..

Ali Al Nuaimi meets Secretary for International Relations of Brazil's Workers' Party

Middle East | November 25, 2023 12:25:06 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 24 (ANI/WAM): Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council (FNC), today received Secretary for International Relations of the Workers' Party of Brazil, Rome ... read..

UAE Vice President tours Expo City Dubai to inspect final preparations for COP28

Middle East | November 25, 2023 12:25:00 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 24 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has inspected the final preparations for COP28, including the administrative, logistical, and operati ... read..

Hospitals in Beijing, northern China grapple with rise in respiratory illnesses among children: Report

Beijing | November 25, 2023 12:24:35 AM IST

Hospitals in Beijing and northern China are grappling with a rise in respiratory illnesses among children as the country enters its first winter after easing stringent COVID-19 restrictions nearly a year ago, CNN reported. ... read..

India Taipei Association celebrates Diwali in Taiwan

Taipei | November 25, 2023 12:24:30 AM IST

The India Taipei Association on Friday joined the Indian and Taiwanese community in celebrating the Diwali festival at the Taipei Guest House in Taiwan. ... read..

Mleiha celebrates UAE's 52nd Union Day with traditional splendor

Middle East | November 25, 2023 12:24:26 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], November 24 (ANI/WAM): The Heritage Village in Mleiha, a site steeped in Bedouin tradition and a symbol of the Emirates' deep-rooted connection to its land and the unwavering patriotism of its people, was a fitting location for the celebrat ... read..

High-level UAE delegation visits Philippines to boost trade and investment ties

Asia | November 25, 2023 12:24:24 AM IST

Manila [Philippines], November 24 (ANI/WAM): Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State, and Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, have led a high-level UAE delegation to Manila, Philippines, to explore bilateral trade and i ... read..

Saurabh Kumar appointed as India's ambassador to Belgium with concurrent accreditation to EU

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 11:23:45 PM IST

Saurabh Kumar, Secretary in the Ministry has been appointed as India's next ambassador to Belgium, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced in a press release. ... read..

Afghanistan: Over 1900 Afghan migrants return from Iran

Kabul | November 24, 2023 11:23:21 PM IST

The Taliban-led Ministry of Migrants' Affairs of Afghanistan said that approximately 2,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Iran voluntarily or forcibly compulsively amid the ongoing migration process, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Israel did right thing: Naor Gilon on banning LeT to mark 15th year of 26/11

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 10:23:25 PM IST

Calling Israel's ban on Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) "right thing," Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gilon said that Tel Aviv had a few months back decided to ban LeT after his deputy found that it was not listed as a terrorist organisation in Israel. ... read..

Facilities provided to Imran Khan in jail more than those provided to ordinary prisoners: Pak Minister

Islamabad | November 24, 2023 10:23:15 PM IST

Pakistan's caretaker Interior Minister, Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti has said that facilities provided to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in jail are more than those provided to an ordinary prisoner, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets his Spanish, Belgian counterparts

Middle East | November 24, 2023 10:23:21 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 24 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday met his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez and Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo in Tel Aviv. ... read..

First group of Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross, en route to Rafah crossing

Tel Aviv | November 24, 2023 10:22:35 PM IST

As part of the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, the first group of Israeli hostages has been handed over to the staff of the International Committee for Red Cross, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Pak court sends former Speaker Asad Qaiser to jail on 4-day judicial remand

Islamabad | November 24, 2023 10:22:33 PM IST

A district and sessions court in Mardan on Friday rejected the police's request for the physical remand of Pakistan's former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: PDMA notifies smart lockdown in 10 districts of Punjab due to smog

Punjab | November 24, 2023 10:22:31 PM IST

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Pakistan's Punjab has notified the imposition of smart lockdown in ten districts in view of the recent smog situation, ARY News reported. ... read..

Afghanistan: Bookstore owners, publishing houses express concern over lack of book markets

Kabul | November 24, 2023 10:22:10 PM IST

Bookstore owners and publishing houses have expressed concern over the lack of book markets in Afghanistan and said that they have lost 50 per cent of their customers in over two years, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. ... read..

Anti-Pakistan posters come up in Geneva ahead of 15th anniversary of 26/11

Geneva | November 24, 2023 10:22:06 PM IST

A day-long poster exhibition was organised at the Broken Chair in front of the United Nations Geneva on Friday to mark the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. ... read..

Israel content with strong, consistent support from India amid war with Hamas: Ambassador Naor Gilon

By Ayushi Agarwal Tel Aviv | November 24, 2023 7:48:34 PM IST

Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon has said the country is very content with strong, consistent support from India amid the war with Hamas. ... read..

India, Bangladesh hold discussions on trade, commerce and security

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 7:47:57 PM IST

India and Bangladesh on Friday held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi and held discussions on a wide range of issues, including border and security, trade, commerce and connectivity, people-to-people ties, cooperation in water, power and ene ... read..

Peace will be established in world only through Hindu values of life: Thai Prime Minister

By Suchitra Mukherjee Bangkok | November 24, 2023 6:52:31 PM IST

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin highlighted Hindu values that promote peace and said that the world struggling with turmoil should take inspiration from Hindu values of non-violence, truth, tolerance and harmony, only then peace would be esta ... read..

Iran 'secretly executes' man convicted of killing a Revolutionary Guards officer

Paris | November 24, 2023 6:52:08 PM IST

Iran secretly executed a man on Thursday after convicting him of killing a member of the security forces amidst mass protests that swept the country last year, reported Voice of America citing Norway-based Hengaw organization. ... read..

UK announces additional Pound 30 million aid for civilians in Gaza

London | November 24, 2023 5:52:51 PM IST

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has announced that the UK will provide a further Pound 30 million in humanitarian aid which will support trusted partners, including United Nations agencies on the ground to deliver lifesaving aid to people in Gaza. ... read..

"We have to reach out, connect everybody...there is hope Bharat will provide way forward": RSS chief

Bangkok | November 24, 2023 5:52:27 PM IST

Noting that today's world is stumbling, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that experiments have been held across the millennia to bring about happiness and peace and that there is hope that Bharat will provide the way forward. ... read..

Nepal increases security after pro-monarchy supporters clash with police, suspected agitators arrested

Kathmandu | November 24, 2023 4:50:11 PM IST

Nepal increased security around its capital city Kathmandu, a day after pro-monarchy protestors clashed with police. ... read..

'Bridges of Bharosa' forged at Australia-India Leadership Dialogue, says Jaishankar

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 4:49:48 PM IST

Addressing the 6th edition of the Australia-India Leadership Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the pivotal theme of 'Bridges of Bharosa', signifying the trust and cooperation between 'like-minded partners' India and Australia. ... read..

'Criminal negligence': Around 90pc buildings in Karachi sans firefighting system

Karachi | November 24, 2023 4:49:23 PM IST

City planners, engineers, and building experts emphasised that approximately 90 per cent of structures in Karachi lack fire prevention and firefighting systems, Dawn reported. ... read..

Martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Legacy of inclusive, peaceful, harmonious world

Punjab | November 24, 2023 4:49:17 PM IST

The martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikh faith, who sacrificed his life in 1675 to defend religious freedom and protect the oppressed is observe on November 24. His enduring courage, boundless compassion, and steadfast commitment ... read..

Bhutan: the vibrant dance of Drametse Ngacham

Drametse | November 24, 2023 4:49:14 PM IST

In the small eastern Bhutan village of Drametse, twice a year, the Drametse Ngacham masked dance is performed in honour of Padmasambhava, an 8th-century Buddhist master, Bhutan Live reported. ... read..

IDF destroys Shifa hospital tunnel

Middle East | November 24, 2023 4:49:01 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 24 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it completed its operational assessment of the cease-fire lines. Friday morning the IDF forces destroyed the terrorist tunnel that was exposed in Shifa Hospital. ... read..

Israeli startups forge ahead despite war

Middle East | November 24, 2023 4:48:59 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel's high-tech leaders want the world to know that they are open for business, despite the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. ... read..

Who are the Palestinian prisoners slated for release?

Middle East | November 24, 2023 4:48:52 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel and Hamas are now exchanging lists of abductees and imprisoned terrorists ahead of a partial prisoner exchange and temporary ceasefire brokered by Qatar. ... read..

South Korea, China and Japan Foreign Ministers to meet on Sunday in Busan

Seoul | November 24, 2023 4:48:48 PM IST

The Foreign Ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will meet for talks in in the southeastern port city of Busan, South Korea on Sunday, reported Yonhap News citing Seoul's foreign ministry on Friday. ... read..

Elon Musk set to visit Israel next week

Tel Aviv | November 24, 2023 1:53:04 PM IST

Business tycoon Elon Musk is expected to be in Israel next week, during which he will visit towns near the Gaza border that were attacked by Hamas on October 7, The Jerusalem Post reported citing Hebrew broadcast channel N12. ... read..

New Zealand National Party forms coalition government with two parties

Wellington | November 24, 2023 1:52:52 PM IST

The New Zealand National Party has formed a coalition government with two other right-leaning parties, the shift heralds a move toward lower taxes and less government bureaucracy, Al Jazeera has reported. ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: 4-day Qatar-brokered ceasefire comes into effect; first release of hostages today, families notified

Tel Aviv | November 24, 2023 1:52:20 PM IST

The truce brokered by Qatar between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 7 am (local time). ... read..

Gaza war to continue for at least two more months, says Israel Defence Minister

Tel Aviv | November 24, 2023 12:52:49 PM IST

The four-day ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas will commence Friday, but experts say after a short pause fighting will resume with intensity for at least two months, The Times of Israel has reported. ... read..

"All Sampradayas in Bharat need to be purified to follow discipline": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Bangkok | November 24, 2023 12:52:45 PM IST

The Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that all our Hindu traditions, despite intellectual differences, are examples of 'Dharma' and that all 'Sampradayas' in Bharat need to be purified to follow discipline. ... read..

"Be extra careful...": Singapore envoy shares photo of car bearing fake embassy number plate

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 12:52:28 PM IST

Singapore envoy to India Simon Wong on Friday shared photographs of a car spotted in the national capital bearing fake diplomatic corps number plates of his country. ... read..

Qatar court accepts ex-Indian navy personnel's appeal against death sentence

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 12:52:24 PM IST

A Qatari court has accepted the appeal document on the sentencing of eight former Indian naval personnel to death, sources familiar with the matter said. ... read..

Over 14,800, including 5,850 children, killed in Gaza: Hamas health authorities

Gaza Border | November 24, 2023 11:54:45 AM IST

The death toll in Gaza from the Israeli offensive since October 7 has risen to 14,854, with 5,850 children among the casualties, CNN reported, citing Hamas authorities in the Strip. ... read..

Pakistan confirms it has formally applied to join BRICS

Islamabad | November 24, 2023 11:54:37 AM IST

Pakistan has formally applied to join the BRICS, a significant group of developing nations, according to reports from ARY News. ... read..

Consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya to be telecast live in Bangkok: World Hindu Foundation chief

Bangkok | November 24, 2023 11:54:24 AM IST

Expressing his delight over the scheduled consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 next year, Swami Vigyanananand, founder and global chairman of World Hindu Foundation (WHF) and chief organiser of World Hindu Congress, on Friday said the c ... read..

Ohio: Indian-American man killed after struck by vehicle in Medina County

Ohio | November 24, 2023 10:49:18 AM IST

A 52-year-old Indian-American man was killed after he was hit by a vehicle in Medina County, WKYC reported citing the Ohio State Highway Patrol. ... read..

1,30,000 litres of fuel, 200 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily during pause: Egypt

Tel Aviv | November 24, 2023 9:52:22 AM IST

In a breakthrough agreement, Egypt announced the daily entry of 200 trucks carrying humanitarian aid, a total of 1,30,000 litres of diesel, and four trucks of gas into the Gaza Strip during a temporary ceasefire starting at 7 am (local time) on Friday, Th ... read..

UAE GBC hosts workshop on tech-facilitated gender-based violence

Middle East | November 24, 2023 8:48:06 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], November 24 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC), in cooperation with the Global Council on Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5), hosted a workshop focused on the development of policy guidelines for the prevention and address ... read..

Israel working to expand access to high speed fiber optics

Middle East | November 24, 2023 8:48:05 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 24 (ANI/TPS): The inter-ministerial tender committee led by the Ministry of Communications decided on a quick mechanism for transferring payments from the incentive fund to companies operating in the combat zones and in the res ... read..

IDF kills Hamas Naval leader Amar Abu Jallah

Middle East | November 24, 2023 8:48:03 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 24 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) eliminated the commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis naval force, Amar Abu Jallah. ... read..

Kim Jong-un labels military spy satellite as "space guard" in exercise of 'right to self-defence'

Seoul | November 24, 2023 8:47:59 AM IST

Branding his country's launch of a military spy satellite as "deploying of a space guard", North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said it was an "exercise of the right to self-defence," Yonhap News reported. ... read..

Afghanistan announces permanent closure of Indian embassy

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 8:47:55 AM IST

The Afghanistan embassy has announced its permanent closure in New Delhi. ... read..

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness week marked in Kabul amid rise in sale of non-prescribed drugs

Kabul | November 24, 2023 7:47:37 AM IST

The Afghanistan Food and Drug Authority (AFDA) said that they are trying to prevent the citizens of the country from using antibiotics on their own, TOLOnews reported. ... read..

China says there is no detection of 'unusual or novel pathogens' in surge of respiratory illnesses: WHO

Geneva | November 24, 2023 7:47:35 AM IST

Following a pressing demand from the World Health Organisation to reveal more information on the surge in respiratory illnesses among children, China said there is no detection of any unusual or novel pathogens. ... read..

Four-day truce between Israel-Hamas to start today, 13 hostages to be freed in first batch

Doha | November 24, 2023 7:47:29 AM IST

A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas will begin on Friday morning, with civilian hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to be freed later in the afternoon, Qatar announced on Thursday, according to CNN. ... read..

Afghanistan: Kabul residents complain of power shortage

Kabul | November 24, 2023 6:52:16 AM IST

Kabul residents have complained about the increasing power deficit in the capital city, claiming that they are struggling with daily needs due to a lack of sufficient power amid cold weather, according to TOLOnews. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser re-arrested in another case

Islamabad | November 24, 2023 5:48:29 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has been re-arrested in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported on Thursday. ... read..

Protesters clash with police, set car ablaze after knife attack in Dublin

Dublin | November 24, 2023 5:48:27 AM IST

Protesters and rioters clashed with police in Dublin on Thursday evening, following a knife assault earlier in the day that injured five people, including three children, Fox News reported. ... read..

New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of sexually assaulting woman in 1993

New York | November 24, 2023 3:52:03 AM IST

New York mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993 in a lawsuit, seeking at least USD 5 million, according to the New York Post. ... read..

Former President Karzai says educating girls, boys vital for Afghanistan's prosperity

Kabul | November 24, 2023 2:51:52 AM IST

Reiterating the importance of opening schools and universities in the country, former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has said that educating girls as well as boys is very necessary for the prosperity of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

New UK FM Cameron to President Herzog: "You have our support"

Middle East | November 24, 2023 12:19:21 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Thursday met with the newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron, who was making his first visit to Israel since his appointment. ... read..

India's Presidency brought voice of Global South into heart of G20 discourse: Vice President Dhankhar

New Delhi | November 24, 2023 12:19:08 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said India's G20 Presidency brought the voice of the Global South into the heart of G20 discourse. He said this is the game changer in world polity. ... read..

Impossible to find any global solution without India being part of it: Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | November 24, 2023 12:19:03 AM IST

Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik on Thursday hailed the bilateral relationship with India and said that he sees the world's largest democracy as 'fundamental' to progress in the most important issues. ... read..

Israel seals USD 3.6 Billion defense deal with Germany

Middle East | November 24, 2023 12:18:53 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 23 (ANI/TPS): On Thursday, the Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defense, Major General (Res) Eyal Zamir, signed what was called a "landmark" agreement for Germany's to acquire the Arrow 3 missile defense system, valued ... read..

Fujairah Crown Prince receives Emirate's team at COP28

Middle East | November 24, 2023 12:18:41 AM IST

Fujairah [UAE], November 23 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, stressed the importance of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which the UAE will h ... read..

Pakistan Election Commission orders Imran Khan's party to hold intra-party polls within 20 days

Islamabad | November 24, 2023 12:18:37 AM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) intra-party polls were not transparent and ordered the party to hold new polls if it wants to retain bat as its electoral symbol, Geo News reported. ... read..

Finnish Minister highlights importance of growing supply chain network, exudes confidence in Indian investments

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | November 23, 2023 11:23:13 PM IST

Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Finland, Ville Tavio during his New Delhi visit hailed the growth trajectory of India and said that he welcomes Finnish companies to invest in India. ... read..

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed chairs 11th session of UAE-Bahrain Joint Higher Committee, sign 5 MoUs

Middle East | November 23, 2023 11:23:05 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 23 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the UAE-Bahrain ties have deep-rooted historical relations established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Isa b ... read..

First batch of hostages to be released from Gaza tomorrow: Qatar Foreign Ministry

Doha | November 23, 2023 11:22:34 PM IST

The first batch of hostages will be released from Gaza on Friday at 4 pm (local time), Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Majed Al Ansari said. ... read..

Israeli President meets with visiting PMs of Spain, Belgium

Middle East | November 23, 2023 11:22:24 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Thursday met at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain, and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of Belgium. ... read..

CBI brings back murder accused with Interpol red notice to India from Saudi Arabia

New Delhi | November 23, 2023 10:19:24 PM IST

The Global Operation Centre of the Central Bureau of Investigation (NCB-India) coordinated over Interpol channels and the Red Notice Subject Sudheesh Ramachandran, who was wanted by Kerala Police for the offence of murder and other offences, CBI spokesper ... read..

WHO asks China to provide information on increase in respiratory illnesses, pneumonia in children

Geneva | November 23, 2023 10:19:10 PM IST

The WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children in the country. ... read..

Israel: Workers find terrorist's body in rubble of Sderot police station

Middle East | November 23, 2023 10:19:00 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 23 (ANI/TPS): Construction workers restoring the Sderot police station found the body of a terrorist in the rubble, the municipality said. ... read..

Kathmandu remains tense amid power tussle between two warring parties

Kathmandu | November 23, 2023 10:18:56 PM IST

Nepal's capital Kathmandu remained tense on Thursday as clashes erupted between Yuwa Sangh and pro-monarch demonstrators and the police. ... read..

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron, says "We hope to get our hostages out"

Middle East | November 23, 2023 10:18:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 23 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday met UK Foreign Secretary and former Prime Minister David Cameron, said the country hopes "to get our hostages out". ... read..

Pakistan issues 3000 visas to Sikh pilgrims to celebrate birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Islamabad | November 23, 2023 10:18:34 PM IST

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued around 3000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend the event celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. ... read..

Police raid homes linked with Hamas in Germany

Berlin | November 23, 2023 7:54:34 PM IST

Hundreds of police officers in Germany have searched 15 properties, which have been linked to supporters and sympathisers of Hamas, after a recent ban on the Palestinian terrorist group in the country, reported Euronews. ... read..

Pakistan: Court orders to present Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi in cypher case on Nov 28

Islamabad | November 23, 2023 7:54:31 PM IST

A special court on Thursday ordered to present former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi before it in the cypher case on November 28, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..

UNHCR calls on Pakistan to halt deportation of Afghan refugees

Kabul | November 23, 2023 7:54:29 PM IST

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on Pakistan to halt the deportation of Afghan refugees during winter amid concerns for their safety, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Russian actress Polina Menshikh killed in Ukrainian shelling: Report

Moscow | November 23, 2023 7:54:27 PM IST

Russian actress Polina Menshikh was killed by Ukrainian armed forces shelling in Kumachovo village of Donetsk's Starobeshevsky district, TASS reported citing operational services. ... read..

Israeli police to shut down celebrations for freed Palestinian terrorists

Middle East | November 23, 2023 7:54:16 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 23 (ANI/TPS): Ahead of an imminent prisoner exchange, Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir on Thursday instructed the police to shut down celebrations for Palestinian terrorists returning to their homes. ... read..

EU set to provide Hungary Euro 920 million in new plan for recovery and resilience

Brussels | November 23, 2023 7:54:05 PM IST

The European Commission has approved a revised version of Hungary's recovery and resilience plan, a decision that will see Euro 920 million be given to Budapest, no strings attached, reported Euronews. ... read..

European far-right leaders congratulate Geert Wilders' party leading Dutch election exit polls

Amsterdam | November 23, 2023 6:48:41 PM IST

Dutch far-right leader, Geert Wilders has won a massive election in the Dutch exit poll setting him on course to form a coalition and become the Netherlands next Prime Minister, leaders from across Europe are congratulating the PPV (Freedom Party) leader. ... read..

More than 5,300 Palestinian children killed in 46 days of Gaza conflict

Washington DC | November 23, 2023 6:48:21 PM IST

The Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund has named the Gaza Strip as the most dangerous place" in the world to be a child, reports CNN. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets Seychelles counterpart Sylvestre Radegonde, discuss bilateral relations

New Delhi | November 23, 2023 6:48:01 PM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Seychelles counterpart Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, the two witnessed MoU exchange on Indian Grant Assistance For Implementation of Small Development Projects and Cooperation in the field of Y ... read..

One IDF unit fires 13,000 shells at Hamas

Middle East | November 23, 2023 5:53:34 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 23 (ANI/TPS): The IDF said that over 13,000 shells were fired at Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets, hundreds of terrorists were eliminated, and anti-tank squads were thwarted on their way to fire on Israeli forces in Gaza over th ... read..

US Navy ship shoots down Houthi-controlled drones fired from Yemen

Doha | November 23, 2023 5:53:19 PM IST

The USS Thomas Hudner, a US Navy destroyer, shot down multiple attack drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, reported Al Jazeera citing the US Central Command (CENTCOM). ... read..

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