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Israel: Personal belongings tell story of music festival massacre
Middle East | November 22, 2023 8:23:03 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 22 (ANI/TPS): Rows of dusty sandals and sneakers, some in pairs. A bin of damaged sunglasses, a couple without lenses. T-shirts, shorts and other clothing in neat piles alongside colourful purses and handbags. ... read..


Army Chief Manoj Pande calls on Korea's Joint Chief of Staff General Kim Seung-yum
Seoul | November 22, 2023 8:23:00 AM IST
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Manoj Pande, who is on an official visit to South Korea interacted with the Vice Minister of Defence Acquisition Programme Administration and called on General Kim Seung-yum, Chairman and joint Chief of Staff of the ... read..


Israel takes steps to replace grain production lost due to war in Gaza
Middle East | November 22, 2023 8:22:58 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 22 (ANI/TPS): In order to prevent grain shortages and to restore Israel's agriculture, Israel's Ministry of Agriculture allocated 9 million Shekels (USD 2.5 million) for sowing and harvesting wheat for silage and hay intended f ... read..


X Corp's advertising revenue to be donated to Israeli hospitals, Red Cross in Gaza: Elon Musk
Washington, DC | November 22, 2023 8:22:56 AM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that X Corp will contribute any revenue generated by the social media platform from advertising and subscriptions linked to the Gaza war to Israeli hospitals as well as the Red Cross in Gaza, CBS News reported. ... read..


Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold virtual G20 Leaders' Summit today
New Delhi | November 22, 2023 7:19:05 AM IST
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is all set to hold the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Wednesday evening that will witness a major gathering of world leaders. ... read..


Russia President Vladimir Putin to attend virtual G20 Summit
Moscow | November 22, 2023 6:21:52 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the virtual G20 Summit, which will be hosted by India on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. ... read..


India, Australia reaffirm support to Israel; call for adherence to international humanitarian law, including protection of civilians
New Delhi | November 22, 2023 5:21:49 AM IST
Reaffirming their support to Israel in its war against Hamas, India and Australia also called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians. ... read..


"What is happening these days is clear sign of unjust international system of West": Iran President on Gaza crisis
Tehran | November 22, 2023 4:16:56 AM IST
Addressing the special BRICS meeting on the Israel-Hamas war, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi slammed Israel, calling the Zionist regime "criminal," and said that what is happening these days is a clear sign of an "unjust international system of the West." ... read..


Disturbing health crisis among women in Afghan prisons: UN report
Kabul | November 22, 2023 2:21:37 AM IST
Highlighting the situation of Afghan women in prisons in a recent report, the United Nations has said that the women who are under confinement are having a detrimental impact on their health, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


52 per cent of visual media outlets ceased operations in Afghanistan since Taliban took control in August 2021
Kabul | November 22, 2023 2:21:35 AM IST
Under the Taliban regime, at least 52 per cent of visual media outlets have ceased operations in Afghanistan over the past two years, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


"Imperative hostages are released...obligation to observe humanitarian law": Jaishankar at BRICS meeting on Israel-Hamas war
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:48:26 PM IST
Noting that the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza is causing immense human suffering, India said on Tuesday that it welcomed all efforts of the international community towards de-escalation while emphasising that all hostages should be released and internatio ... read..


Russian President Putin calls for joint global efforts to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Moscow | November 21, 2023 11:47:57 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called on the international community to join forces to find a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Russian State media reported. ... read..


Amid ongoing clashes in Myanmar; India issues travel advisory, asks its nationals to register at embassy in Yangon
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 11:47:54 PM IST
Following the recent fights between the rebel groups and the military junta in the bordering areas of Myanmar, India has issued an updated travel advisory for Indian nationals. ... read..


At business roundtable, MoS MEA Muraleedharan highlights "limitless possibilities" of India-Tanzania economic partnership
Dar es Salaam | November 21, 2023 10:49:21 PM IST
Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, on Tuesday inaugurated the India-Tanzania Business Roundtable here, underlining the "limitless possibilities" in economic partnership between the two countries. ... read..


Nepal SC refuses "interim order" to lift TikTok ban, issues show cause to govt
Kathmandu | November 21, 2023 10:48:52 PM IST
The Nepal Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against issuing an interim order to lift the ban on Chinese social media application TikTok. ... read..


"...imperative for Global South to make voice heard": EAM Jaishankar interacts with inaugural Young Diplomats Forum
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:42 PM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday interacted with participants of the first Global South Young Diplomats Forum, stressing the need for the Global South to make its voice heard and shape outcomes on key issues of the day. ... read..


Hospital spokesperson resigns following Israeli hostage's controversial press conference
Middle East | November 21, 2023 10:48:36 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): A spokesperson for a hospital who arranged a controversial press conference for a freed Israeli hostage announced his resignation on Tuesday. Avi Shoham, spokesperson for the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv confirmed ... read..


Hamas Oct 7 attack: Personal belongings tell story of music festival massacre
Middle East | November 21, 2023 10:48:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): Rows of dusty sandals and sneakers, some in pairs. A bin of damaged sunglasses, a couple without lenses. T-shirts, shorts and other clothing in neat piles alongside colourful purses and handbags. ... read..


Ethiopia Airlines to resume flights to Israel
Middle East | November 21, 2023 10:48:30 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): Ethiopia Airlines announced that it is resuming its flights to Israel, which had been suspended since the Gaza war began. ... read..


Finland minister Ville Tavio to attend India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave
Helsinki | November 21, 2023 10:48:28 PM IST
Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, will travel to New Delhi with a Finnish business delegation on November 22 and 23, informed Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs. ... read..


India sends fourth tranche of earthquake relief items to Nepal
Kathmandu | November 21, 2023 10:48:22 PM IST
India on Monday sent the fourth tranche of earthquake relief support of essential medical supplies to Nepal. ... read..


Global South leaders call for Int'l cooperation in countering terrorism, dialogue to resolve conflicts
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 10:48:18 PM IST
At the Voice of the Global South Summit, the leaders from the Global South countries recalled their commitment to strengthening international cooperation to combat terrorism and expressed their concern at the ongoing conflicts, saying, "Today's era must n ... read..


Israeli Cabinet to meet on deal for release of hostages from Gaza
Tel Aviv | November 21, 2023 10:47:55 PM IST
The Israeli Cabinet will meet at 8 pm (Israeli local time) on Tuesday to approve a deal for the release of dozens of hostages from Gaza, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


New NASA image may change understanding of Milky Way
Washington DC | November 21, 2023 7:48:02 PM IST
An image released by NASA on Monday (local time) showcases never-before-seen details of the Milky Way. The James Webb Space Telescope photographed into the heart of the Milky Way galaxy, unveiling new features and mysteries that could help astronomers unr ... read..


India, Lithuania discuss multilateral issues including UNSC reforms
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 7:48:00 PM IST
India and Lithuania held their 9th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Tuesday related to regional and multilateral issues including UNSC reforms and the Ukraine conflict, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). ... read..


Caste issue being weaponised in US for anti-India push: Report
Washington DC | November 21, 2023 7:47:52 PM IST
A new report has highlighted that an unlikely trio have joined together and are using "a bait and switch" to weaponize caste as an issue in the United States and that the narrative is "about an anti-India push" and not any real effort at addressing discri ... read..


Germany pledges major investment in Africa
Berlin | November 21, 2023 7:47:46 PM IST
The German government pledged on Monday (local time) to invest four billion euros into green energy projects in Africa until 2023, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz saying that African countries should reap greater reward from their raw materials. ... read..


"Virtual G20 Summit to take forward ...": G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 7:47:33 PM IST
G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has said the Virtual G20 Summit that will be held tomorrow under the chairmanship of PM Modi will take forward the guidance provided by the participating world leaders to give impetus to implementing the Summit's outcome. ... read..


China continues to modernise its military at scale not seen in world: Australian foreign minister
Asia | November 21, 2023 6:51:13 PM IST
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday said China continues to modernise its military at a scale not seen in the world, with little transparency. ... read..


Japan prepares for 'unforseen circumstances' after North Korea announces satellite launch
Tokyo | November 21, 2023 6:51:05 PM IST
Japan is carrying out precautionary measures after North Korea announced plans to launch a new satellite between November 22 and December 1, with the Pyongyang government disregarding warnings from Tokyo and Seoul not to go ahead with the launch, The Japa ... read..


Israel Defence Forces share video explaining hostage situation in Gaza
Tel Aviv | November 21, 2023 6:50:59 PM IST
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday morning posted a video on their X channel (formerly Twitter), depicting the reasons behind Hamas militant group supposedly using the Shifa Hospital as a place to hold hostages. ... read..


Over 200 mobsters incarcerated in one of Italy's largest trials
Rome | November 21, 2023 6:50:57 PM IST
Over 200 crime gang members have been sentenced to a total of 2,200 years in prison by an Italian court, following the country's largest mafia trial in three decades, CNN reported. ... read..


Over 500 employees threaten to resign from OpenAI
Atlanta | November 21, 2023 6:50:45 PM IST
Over 505 OpenAI employees have threatened to leave the company if they do not receive the resignation of the ChatGPT company's board after a tumultuous weekend in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry that saw the company's CEO, Sam Altman being fired ... read..


First Early Childhood Development Fair to kick off Thursday in Abu Dhabi
Asia | November 21, 2023 5:52:33 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 21 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Development Fair, organised by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) in collaboration with strategic partners, is set to kick off on Thursday at the Umm Al Emarat Park from 10 a ... read..


Vaccine regulators, officials meet to strategize integration of COVID-19 vaccines in routine immunisation
Kathmandu | November 21, 2023 5:52:23 PM IST
To integrate pandemic vaccines in national immunisation programme in countries of the WHO South-East Asia Region, vaccine regulators, and officials from WHO today began deliberating strategies to enable member countries to transition from the use of COVID ... read..


Health Ministry cancels need to boil drinking water in Haifa
Middle East | November 21, 2023 5:52:21 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Health Ministry cancelled of the need to boil water in Haifa, Israel's third largest city. ... read..


India-Australia ties "on the move": EAM S Jaishankar unveils expansion with consulates, direct flights, educational milestones
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 5:52:15 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday announced a series of initiatives, underscoring a "real momentum" between India and Australia, which include new consulates on both sides, direct flight connections, advancements in the education field and ... read..


Israel striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Middle East | November 21, 2023 5:52:00 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces said its aircraft identified and struck three armed terror squads in the area of the border with Lebanon. ... read..


Australia to host Indian Ocean Conference in Perth in February 2024: Foreign Minister Penny Wong
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 5:51:50 PM IST
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said her country will host the Indian Ocean Conference in Perth in February next year. ... read..


Meghalaya: India-US Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar commences in Umroi
Shillong (Meghalaya) | November 21, 2023 5:51:36 PM IST
The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "Vajra Prahar 2023" commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, on Tuesday, informed the Ministry of Defence. ... read..


Australian Deputy PM Marles, Foreign Minister Wong meet NSA Ajit Doval
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 3:48:10 PM IST
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday here in the national capital. ... read..


'Wartime Magician' performs 26 shows in nine days for Israeli kids
Middle East | November 21, 2023 3:47:56 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): Alan Sakowitz just completed a whirlwind tour in Israel to entertain both displaced children and Israeli soldiers. ... read..


"India-Australia important for each other's future": Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 3:47:52 PM IST
The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong said on Tuesday that the India-Australia bilateral relationship is really significant for both countries' futures and expressed her determination to work together to achieve shared objectives in the ... read..


ICAO Secretary-General hails remarkable resilience of UAE airports
Asia | November 21, 2023 3:47:50 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], November 21 (ANI/WAM): Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), said that the UAE is spearheading the aviation sector's journey towards sustainability and growth. ... read..


Al Ain Zoo celebrates World Children's Day with exciting experiences
Asia | November 21, 2023 3:47:46 PM IST
Al Ain [UAE], November (ANI/WAM) November 21: Al Ain Zoo is commemorating World Children's Day, observed annually on 20th November, by offering diverse interactive and captivating activities designed specifically for kids. ... read..


"Not speaking about peace at any price," says Ukrainian President Zelensky
Moscow | November 21, 2023 3:47:37 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repudiated any notion of entering peace negotiations with Moscow, despite an increasingly deteriorating Ukrainian force on the combat line of engagement, TASS reported. ... read..


EAM S Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart for Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 2:49:48 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in the national capital for the Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue on Tuesday morning. ... read..


Foreign Minister Wong attends showcase of First Nations Art at Australian High Commission in Delhi
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 2:49:39 PM IST
The Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, visited the Australian High Commission on Monday to attend the showcase of upcoming exhibitions featuring Australian First Nations artists in India. ... read..


IDF hits 250 Gaza terror targets
Asia | November 21, 2023 2:49:33 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): As part of the IDF's continuing activities in the Gaza Strip, its aircraft attacked about 250 targets of the terrorist organization Hamas over the past 24 hours. Among the targets hit were dozens of terrorists, mi ... read..


IDF forces surround Jabalia region in northeastern Gaza
Middle East | November 21, 2023 2:49:31 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): The IDF reported that its 162nd Division overnight completed the encirclement of Jabalia in northeastern Gaza and that the division is prepared to continue the attack. Terrorists were eliminated and terror infrast ... read..


Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa
Middle East | November 21, 2023 2:49:18 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Ministry said Monday night that, following the latest statements made by South African officials, the Ambassador of Israel to Pretoria has been recalled to Jerusalem for consultations. ... read..


Anger grows in Gilgit Baltistan over resource exploitation, power crisis
Gilgit-Baltistan | November 21, 2023 2:49:10 PM IST
A senior journalist from Gilgit Baltistan, Yousuf Nashad has expressed his anger against the ruling dispensation in Pakistan and said that despite having abundant water, the people in the occupied region have neither received education nor electricity in ... read..


Tanzania: MoS Muraleedharan pays tributes to Indian soldiers at Commonwealth War Memorial
Zanzibar | November 21, 2023 2:49:08 PM IST
Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan on Tuesday paid tributes to the Indian soldiers at the Commonwealth War Memorial in Tanzania. ... read..


ADNOC, Santos to pursue global CCS Platform to accelerate net zero goals
Middle East | November 21, 2023 2:49:04 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 21 (ANI/WAM): ADNOC and Santos today announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) that outlines a pathway towards the potential development of a joint global carbon management platform that could support the ... read..


UAE: BEEAH Group, Dulevo International to champion sustainability through Future Pioneers Awards
| November 21, 2023 2:49:02 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], November 21 (ANI/WAM): BEEAH Group and Dulevo International, an Italy-based manufacturer of sustainable sweepers and washers for streets and industries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Future Pioneers Awards. The move unde ... read..


Israel bans Lashkar-e-Taiba, says "Organisation responsible for murder of Indians"
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 1:48:33 PM IST
Amid the 15th year of commemoration of the Mumbai terror attacks, Israel has announced to ban the terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba to symbolise the occasion and called it a 'deadly' and 'reprehensible' terror organisation on Tuesday. ... read..


How social media is reviving unwritten languages in Bhutan
Thimphu | November 21, 2023 1:48:26 PM IST
The rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, which were at risk of extinction due to lack of written script, have seen a grand revival with the help of social media, especially voice messages, Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


Hamas leader claims truce deal with Israel "close"
Tel Aviv | November 21, 2023 12:50:08 PM IST
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has claimed that the terror group is nearing an agreement on a "truce" with Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Times of Israel reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Bhutan's political parties vow to boost country's income
Thimphu | November 21, 2023 12:49:50 PM IST
As Bhutan grapples with rising inflation, unemployment, mounting debt, declining reserves, stagnant investment, and insufficient government resources, all five political parties have synchronised their manifestos with a singular goal: transforming Bhutan ... read..


Alarming mismatch remains between China's words and actions
Asia | November 21, 2023 12:49:42 PM IST
Whether it is Australia, the Philippines or the USA, the government or the military, Beijing is intent on bluntly testing others' resolve to the utmost limit. This has been seen time and time again, most recently in dangerous activities by China's naval a ... read..


An alarming mismatch remains between China's words and actions
Asia | November 21, 2023 12:49:26 PM IST
Whether it is Australia, the Philippines or the USA, the government or the military, Beijing is intent on bluntly testing others' resolve to the utmost limit. This has been seen time and time again, most recently in dangerous activities by China's naval a ... read..


India advocates for sovereign,independent state of palestine at UN, opposes violence
New York | November 21, 2023 11:47:43 AM IST
India advocates for the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine living within secure and recognised borders side by side at peace with Israel, India's Permanent Representative to the Un ... read..


Seven Pakistani nationals narrowly escape deportation to Afghanistan
Peshawar | November 21, 2023 10:53:31 AM IST
Seven Pakistani nationals narrowly escaped detention to Afghanistan after the authorities confirmed their true identities after initially suspecting them of being Afghan immigrants, Dawn reported citing sources. ... read..


South Africa to host BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting amid ongoing situation in Gaza
Capetown | November 21, 2023 10:53:27 AM IST
Amid the ongoing situation in Gaza, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the BRICS groups of nations to convene a virtual BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on Monday, the South African President Office said. ... read..


Afghanistan: Promotion, institutionalization of violence in school education raises concerns
Kabul | November 21, 2023 10:53:19 AM IST
The Taliban-controlled Academy of Sciences in Afghanistan has advocated incorporating the 'Understanding Boundaries and Retribution' topic into the country's educational syllabus, Khaama Press reported citing local media reports. ... read..


Pakistan: Electricity prices likely to be hiked by PKR 3.53 per unit
Islamabad | November 21, 2023 10:53:09 AM IST
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) received the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) request to hike the electricity price by Pakistani currency PKR 3.53 per unit, ARY News reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Pak: PPP leader Rabbani calls senate resolution on military trial of civilians 'unconstitutional'
Islamabad | November 21, 2023 9:48:08 AM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Raza Rabbani termed the Pakistan Senate resolution backing military trials of civilians against the constitution and vowed to continue opposing it, The News International reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Three Baloch youth abducted, killed by explosion, claims Baloch National Movement
Balochistan | November 21, 2023 9:47:58 AM IST
The Baloch National Movement has accused the Pakistani forces of abducting and killing three Baloch youth by placing them in a vehicle and detonating it. ... read..


Gazans confirm terrorists hide in hospitals, dress up as medical personnel
Middle East | November 21, 2023 7:48:24 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): Gazans in Israeli custody confirmed to interrogators that terror groups actively operated in Gaza hospitals and even deeply embedded themselves in the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in videos released by the Isr ... read..


Afghanistan: Students in Jawzjan urges Taliban to equip schools with laboratories, scientific tools
Kabul | November 21, 2023 7:48:20 AM IST
Students in the northern Jawzjan province's Mardian district have requested that the interim government (Taliban) provide their schools with scientific equipment and laboratories, Pajhwok News reported. ... read..


UAE minister calls on global leaders to unleash potential of food systems in fight against climate change
Middle East | November 21, 2023 7:48:14 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], November 21 (ANI/WAM): Today, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and COP28 Food Systems Lead, addressed the Global Food Security Summit in London, where she called on global leaders to find the will ... read..


COP28 Presidency urges visitors to use Dubai Metro for faster, greener trips
Middle East | November 21, 2023 7:48:12 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], November 21 (ANI/WAM): The COP28 Presidency strongly encourages all attendees to use the Dubai Metro throughout the two-week conference, running from November 30 - December 12, for faster and more sustainable travel. ... read..


"Satya and my top priority remain to ensure OpenAI continues to thrive": Sam Altman
Washington, DC | November 21, 2023 7:48:08 AM IST
On teaming up with Microsoft, recently ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has said that the top priority for Satya Nadella and him would remain to ensure that Open AI continues to thrive. ... read..


US announces fresh aid package of USD 100 million for Ukraine
Washington, DC | November 21, 2023 6:48:52 AM IST
The United States on Monday announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth USD 100 million. It comes at a time when the US Secretary of Defence is on a visit to Kyiv, according to The Hill. ... read..


Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto warns his party won't accept elections 'if anyone interfered'
Islamabad | November 21, 2023 6:48:46 AM IST
The chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, issued a warning that his party would not recognise the results if any interference was seen in the upcoming general elections of 2024, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..


Japan's envoy confers Foreign Minister's Commendation 2023 to Dr Alka Kumar
New Delhi | November 21, 2023 5:48:33 AM IST
Japan's Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, held a ceremony on Monday to celebrate the conferral of the Foreign Minister's Commendation 2023 upon Dr Alka Kumar, the President of Konnichiwa Japan Club. ... read..


Japan "directly approaching" Houthi rebels who hijacked cargo ship in Red Sea
Tokyo | November 21, 2023 5:48:31 AM IST
Japan has said that it is "directly approaching" Houthi rebels, who recently hijacked an international cargo shop in the Red Sea, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..


Situation of children continues to remain grim in Afghanistan
Kabul | November 21, 2023 4:49:07 AM IST
In its observance of children's rights around the world, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has highlighted the plight of Afghan children, adding that many of them are involved in hazardous jobs to earn for their families, ... read..


"Step in, take action:" Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Khalistani supporters threat to Hindu temple in Surrey
Ottawa | November 21, 2023 4:49:04 AM IST
India-origin Canadian member of Parliament Chandra Arya on Monday shared a purported video of Pro Khalistani supporters in Surrey claiming they want to create trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir there. ... read..


US: Two killed in shooting at Alaska Walmart, search for suspect underway
Alaska | November 21, 2023 3:53:23 AM IST
A deadly shooting incident claimed two lives at a Walmart store in Anchorage, Alaska, Fox News reported, citing police. ... read..


Afghanistan: Doctors concerned over spread of infectious diseases amid mass deportations
Kabul | November 21, 2023 3:53:17 AM IST
Several medical professionals discussed the transmission of several infectious diseases among recently deported refugees from Pakistan, TOLOnews reported. ... read..


Online violence against Afghan women surged this year due to restrictions: Report
Kabul | November 21, 2023 2:52:02 AM IST
Amid excessive restrictions on Afghan women under the Taliban regime, online violence against Afghan women has surged this year due to severe restrictions, Khaama Press reported, citing recent research. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Afghanistan
Kabul | November 21, 2023 1:48:27 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Afghanistan on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. ... read..


UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed, Brazilian FM discuss strategic partnership, preparations for COP28 over phone
Middle East | November 20, 2023 11:50:08 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 20 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a telephone conversation with Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, friendly relations, co ... read..


Israel: 2 Palestinians arrested trying to smuggle tens of thousands of cigarette packs
Middle East | November 20, 2023 11:50:06 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 20 (ANI/TPS): Israeli authorities arrested two residents of the Palestinian Authority who tried to smuggle tens of thousands of packs of cigarettes through the Port of Ashdod, the Israel Tax Authority announced. ... read..


Israel: Haifa residents directed to boil drinking water until further notice
Middle East | November 20, 2023 11:50:02 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 20 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Health instructed residents of Haifa, Israel's third largest city, to boil their tap water before drinking it or using it for food preparation after routine tests found abnormal microbial resu ... read..


"India is central, crucial to region...where sovereignty is respected": Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
New Delhi | November 20, 2023 11:49:54 PM IST
Calling the partnership with India "consequential" for Australia, Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said that Canberra deeply values its bilateral relationship with New Delhi, adding that it is "crucial to region" where sovereignty is respected. ... read..


"ASEAN is a maritime community, India is a maritime nation": ASEAN Secy General Kao Kim Hourn
Jakarta | November 20, 2023 11:49:38 PM IST
The secretary-general of ASEAN, Kao Kim Hourn, on Monday stressed that ASEAN is a maritime community and India is a maritime nation, adding that they both are working together in sectors including trade, investment, tourism, defence, and counterterrorism ... read..


'Defence important pillar of India-Australia partnership for overall security of Indo-Pacific': Rajnath Singh at 2+2 Dialogue
New Delhi | November 20, 2023 10:48:14 PM IST
Emphasising that defence, in particular, has become one of the most important pillars of the India-Australia strategic partnership, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed that the partnership will not just mutually be beneficial but for t ... read..


"There has never been a more important time for our two countries to be working together": Australian Dy PM Marles
New Delhi | November 20, 2023 10:48:06 PM IST
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles said that there has never been a more important time for India and Australia to work together, stressing that the two countries cannot overstate the importance of this relationship. ... read..


Carried out pre-emptive artillery shelling in southern Lebanon amid Hezbollah attacks: IDF
Tel Aviv | November 20, 2023 10:47:56 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have said they conducted preemptive artillery shelling in southern Lebanon this morning amid repeated attacks by Hezbollah, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


USAID Dy Assistant Administrator for Asia Anjali Kaur to start visit from today
New Delhi | November 20, 2023 9:48:00 PM IST
US Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) of the Bureau for Asia Anjali Kaur will be on a visit to India from November 20-26 to advance the US-India development partnership, the US Embassy in India said in a pres ... read..


COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum to begin on 30th November
Others | November 20, 2023 9:47:44 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 20 (ANI/WAM): The inaugural COP28 Business Philanthropy Climate Forum, hosted by the COP28 Presidency, will begin on 30th November at Expo City Dubai. ... read..


Israel: Knesset bill enabling death penalty for terrorists on hold after stormy committee debate
Middle East | November 20, 2023 8:48:30 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], November 20 (ANI/TPS): Knesset legislation allowing for the death penalty to be applied to terrorists will be put on hold pending the approval of Israel's security cabinet, said coalition chairman MK Ofir Katz on Monday. ... read..


CISF held two Kyrgyzstan Nationals with medicines worth 25 Lakh at Delhi airport
New Delhi | November 20, 2023 8:48:26 PM IST
The Central Industrial Security Force detected a huge quantity of medicines worth approximately Rs 25 lakh at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi on Monday. ... read..


US envoy refers to Mumbai attack while giving number of deaths in Israel-Hamas war
New Delhi | November 20, 2023 8:48:24 PM IST
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Monday referred to the Mumbai terror attack when he was asked about the number of civilian deaths in Israel and Palestine during the ongoing conflict. ... read..


India, Australia to exchange views on deepening multifaceted ties between two countries at 2+2 Dialogue
New Delhi | November 20, 2023 8:48:16 PM IST
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Penny Wong, with their Indian counterparts, will exchange views on deepening multifaceted ties between the two countries. ... read..


UAE Space Agency selects EDGE as strategic partner for 'Sirb'
Middle East | November 20, 2023 8:48:00 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 20 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Space Agency and EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Sirb programme, a constellation of three synthetic a ... read..


Christmas lights glitter across London as festival approaches
London | November 20, 2023 7:52:29 PM IST
It's that time of the year as 'winter has come': London is all set for Christmas 2023 with the world-famous London Christmas lights glittering all over the city. ... read..


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