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Israel appropriates millions to aid small businesses owned by military reservists

Middle East | May 16, 2024 2:59:45 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 16 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry will invest 10 million Shekels (USD 2.73 million) in the development and operation of aid projects for small businesses owned by men and women serving in military reserve duty ... read..

Israel's FM reveals Iranian plot to destabilise Jordanian regime

Middle East | May 16, 2024 2:59:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel],MAy 16 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister revealed Wednesday night that Jordanian authorities uncovered an Iranian terror network composed of Muslim Brotherhood activists and Hamas terrorists, which, he said, aimed to smuggle weapons i ... read..

5 Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire incident

Middle East | May 16, 2024 2:59:35 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 16 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Thursday morning it is investigating a friendly fire incident in northern Gaza on Wednesday which killed five soldiers and injured another seven in northern Gaza. ... read..

Israeli PM Netanyahu advances contentious bill to conscript orthodox men

Middle East | May 16, 2024 2:59:20 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 16 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Wednesday that the Israeli premier will advance contentious legislation for conscripting members of the Orthodox Jewish community into army service. ... read..

Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico expected to survive 'politically motivated' assassination attempt

Handlova | May 16, 2024 1:01:09 PM IST

Slovakian Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba provided reassurance amidst the chaos following an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico, CNN reported. ... read..

Xi-Putin sign, issue joint statement on deepening China-Russia ties

Beijing | May 16, 2024 1:00:53 PM IST

China's President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed and issued a joint statement on deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of ... read..

Pak: Inefficient power plants worsening circular debt crisis, report says

Islamabad | May 16, 2024 1:00:51 PM IST

A recent study by an Islamabad-based think tank has pointed to obsolete and inefficient power plants as key contributors to Pakistan's circular debt crisis, Dawn reported. ... read..

China to take 'resolute measures" in response to US's increasing tariffs on imports

Beijing | May 16, 2024 11:59:19 AM IST

Following the US's move to increase tariffs on imports from China, Chinese officials have fiercely promised to retaliate, stressing that this will seriously affect bilateral cooperation with the US, reported Voice of America (VOA). ... read..

Russia steps up disinformations campaign against Ukrainian president Zelenskyy: US intelligence

Washington, DC | May 16, 2024 10:59:49 AM IST

Russia has intensified its disinformation efforts to discredit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and raised questions about his legitimacy in recent months, the US intelligence agencies stated, reported CNN. ... read..

"Cowardly and dastardly act": PM Modi condemns attack on Slovak PM Fico, wishes him speedy recovery

New Delhi | May 16, 2024 10:59:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the shooting attack on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, calling it a "cowardly and dastardly act". ... read..

Elon Musk set to launch Starlink satellite Internet in Indonesia

Bali | May 16, 2024 10:59:32 AM IST

SpaceX founder Elon Musk will be in Indonesia for the launch of the company's Starlink internet satellite service in the country on May 19, state media reported citing a senior minister. ... read..

Russia intensifies aggression in Ukraine, prompting strategic shifts

Kharkiv | May 16, 2024 10:59:31 AM IST

Russia has escalated its aggressive campaign in Ukraine, employing psychological, tactical, and economic tactics to complicate Kyiv's defence. The recent developments have prompted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to acknowledge the challenges at hand ... read..

JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman demands dismissal of govt, fresh polls "without interference of establishment"

Islamabad | May 16, 2024 9:59:11 AM IST

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman demanded that the ruling coalition be dismissed and fresh elections called for without the "interference of establishment", ARY News reported. ... read..

Imran Khan's party raises concerns over his jail security ahead of Supreme Court appearance

Rawalpindi | May 16, 2024 9:59:07 AM IST

Ahead of Imran Khan's anticipated appearance via video link in a Supreme Court hearing, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Raoof Hasan expressed concerns regarding the security conditions at Adiala Jail, where the party's founder is detained, Da ... read..

China sees red, issues warning as Philippine activists sail towards disputed reef

Manila | May 16, 2024 9:59:05 AM IST

Philippine activists have embarked on a voyage towards a disputed reef in the South China Sea, prompting China to issue warnings against Manila for permitting the civilian mission in the West Philippine Sea, a term Manila uses for waters in the South Chin ... read..

Pakistan's government completes preparations for Imran Khan's virtual appearance in Supreme Court today

Islamabad | May 16, 2024 9:59:02 AM IST

The Pakistan federal government has finalised the preparations for Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan's appearance before the apex court bench via video call in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments case, scheduled to be held today ... read..

Pak man throws acid on constable wife, flees

Karachi | May 16, 2024 9:58:59 AM IST

An alleged acid attack by her husband left a woman constable of the Balochistan police injured in Karachi's Baldia Town on Wednesday, Dawn reported quoting officials. ... read..

Russian President Putin backs China's peace plan amid Ukraine conflict

Beijing | May 16, 2024 9:00:21 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for China's peace plan amid the ongoing military conflict with Ukraine, describing it as a "genuine desire" to bring an end to the hostilities, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

'Let's get ready to Rumble': Trump, Biden set to debate in June, September

Washington DC | May 16, 2024 7:59:08 AM IST

US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump are set for a heated face-off in June and September, as the two leaders eyeing their second White House bid have accepted the invitation for debate, that will set the tone for the final months of the ... read..

UK: Man charged with murder of Indian-origin woman in London

London | May 16, 2024 7:59:04 AM IST

A man has been charged with the murder of an Indian-origin woman in London, the UK Metropolitan Police said in a statement. ... read..

UAE: Agthia Group reports 32 pc net profit growth in Q1-24

Middle East | May 16, 2024 7:59:02 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 16 (ANI/WAM): Agthia Group PJSC ("Agthia" or "the Group"), today said that its net profit grew 32 per cent year-on-year to AED127.6 million. The Group net profit margin expanded by 63bps to stand at 8.8 per cent, notwithstanding FX he ... read..

'Blue Residency' further cements UAE's role as a global leader in sustainability: Sultan Al Jaber

Middle East | May 16, 2024 7:59:01 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 16 (ANI/WAM): Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change and COP28 President, said that the UAE's visionary leadership in sustainability is rooted in the legacy of ... read..

Israel forces destroy weapons workshop as Hamas tries to regroup in northern Gaza

Middle East | May 16, 2024 7:58:59 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 16 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers operating in northern Gaza eliminated dozens of terrorists in encounters and airstrikes as Hamas tries to regroup in the Zeitoun area, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday. ... read..

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, seven vessels near its airspace, water

Taipei | May 16, 2024 7:58:57 AM IST

Taiwan detected 27 Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels around the strait until 6 am (local time) on Thursday. ... read..

Putin arrives in China for state visit as two nations seek deeper cooperation

Beijing | May 16, 2024 6:59:45 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China for a two-day state on Thursday morning, in the latest sign of the deepening relations between Moscow and Beijing in the face of heavy friction with the West, CNN reported. ... read..

'India landed on moon, while we...': Pakistani lawmaker highlights lack of amenities in Karachi

Islamabad | May 16, 2024 5:59:40 AM IST

Pakistani lawmaker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precarious situation in Karachi, by mentioning India's moon landing mission. ... read..

France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia as violent protests rage

Paris | May 16, 2024 5:59:35 AM IST

France has declared a state of emergency on the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia after violent protests flared up against electoral reforms killing one police officer and three others, the Washington Post reported. ... read..

China wants to keep PoJK on its side because of CPEC, says Defence expert

New Delhi | May 16, 2024 4:59:39 AM IST

Defence expert Praful Bakshi emphasized on Wednesday that China seeks to maintain control over PoJK due to its significance for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which passes through various parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). ... read..

Blinken announces new USD 2 billion military aid for Kyiv, but forbids its use "outside Ukraine"

Kyiv | May 16, 2024 4:59:37 AM IST

The Biden administration will send further military aid worth USD 2 billion to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (local time) as he concluded his two-day visit to Kyiv intended to underli ... read..

From Biden to Putin: Global leaders condemn shooting attack on Slovak PM; wish him speedy recovery

Bratislava | May 16, 2024 3:59:47 AM IST

Reactions poured in from across the globe condemning the shooting attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and wishing for his speedy recovery, as he continues to undergo treatment with his condition being termed "extremely serious." ... read..

Poland: Indian envoy details India's achievements, diversity in interaction session with students

Warsaw | May 16, 2024 3:59:45 AM IST

Indian Ambassador to Poland, Nagma Mallick had an interaction session with the students of the Warsaw School of Economics at the Embassy and elaborated upon the India-Poland bilateral relations. ... read..

Slovak PM Fico's condition "extremely serious" after shooting, says defence minister

Bratislava | May 16, 2024 2:00:04 AM IST

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in "extremely serious" condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak, as reported by Al Jazeera, citing the TASR state-run news agency. ... read..

Taiwan calls for swift return of military officer rescued by China

Taipei | May 15, 2024 12:00:26 AM IST

Taiwan on Tuesday called for the swift return of its military officer, rescued by Chinese authorities after drifting off Fujian Province during a fishing trip in March, Taiwan News reported. ... read..

UK PM Sunak, Ukraine's Zelenskyy strongly condemn shooting incident that left Slovak PM Fico injured

London | May 15, 2024 12:00:24 AM IST

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he was "shocked" to hear that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting incident on Wednesday. ... read..

India, Russia hold bilateral consultations on Afghanistan

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 12:00:19 AM IST

India and Russia held bilateral consultations on Afghanistan on Wednesday in New Delhi and discussed the current situation of the Afghan people. ... read..

"Let's pick the dates, Donald": US President Biden challenges Trump for debate ahead of presidential polls

Washington, DC | May 15, 2024 11:59:58 PM IST

US President Joe Biden has challenged Donald Trump for a debate ahead of the upcoming presidential polls in a fiery video on Wednesday. ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Lawrence Wong on assuming office as Prime Minister of Singapore

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 11:00:02 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Lawrence Wong on assuming office as the new Prime Minister of Singapore on Wednesday. ... read..

India's PhonePe UPI launched in Sri Lanka

Colombo | May 15, 2024 10:59:58 PM IST

India's fintech company PhonePe Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been launched in Sri Lanka. Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha attended the launch event in Sri Lanka. ... read..

Scott Morrison, Donald Trump discuss continuing Chinese assertions in Indo-Pacific

New York | May 15, 2024 10:59:47 PM IST

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a meeting with former US President Donald Trump. Both discussed continued Chinese assertions in the Indo-Pacific and threats against Taiwan. ... read..

Pakistan: Islamabad court approves Imran Khan's bail application in Pound 190 mn corruption case

Islamabad | May 15, 2024 10:01:32 PM IST

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday approved former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's bail application in the Pound 190 million corruption case, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Detained Thai activist death during hunger strike sparks calls for justice reforms

Bangkok | May 15, 2024 10:01:18 PM IST

A young activist in Thailand, Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom who went on a 65-day hunger strike after being jailed for advocating reform of the country's monarchy system, died Tuesday in a prison hospital, CNN reported, citing officials' statement. ... read..

SAARC Secy General discusses 'issues of cooperation' with officials during first India visit

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 10:01:14 PM IST

Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Golam Sarwar, interacted with authorities on issues of cooperation in SAARC during his official visit to India. ... read..

Taiwan President-elect open to holding talks with China "with no preconditions"

Taipei | May 15, 2024 10:01:06 PM IST

Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te said that he was open to holding talks with China, Central News Agency (CNA) reported. However, he added that it should be conducted with "no preconditions." ... read..

Slovak PM Robert Fico wounded in shooting incident

Bratislava | May 15, 2024 10:01:02 PM IST

Four-time Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico was wounded in a shooting incident on Wednesday (local time) in Handlova and has been hospitalised, reported The Slovak Spectator. ... read..

Indian Army sets up one of world's highest tank repair facilities near China border

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | May 15, 2024 10:00:55 PM IST

With over 500 of its tanks and infantry combat vehicles deployed in Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army has created a record of sorts by setting up two of world's highest tank repair facilities in that area to support its operations there. ... read..

France: Paris Holocaust memorial vandalized with 'blood-red hands'

Paris | May 15, 2024 10:00:46 PM IST

A Paris Holocaust memorial for the French people was vandalised with painted red hands, pointing towards the rise of anti-semitic sentiments in the European nation, according to The Jerusalem Post. ... read..

Israel kills 15 terrorists in Hamas command center inside UNRWA school

Middle East | May 15, 2024 7:02:26 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 15 (ANI/TPS): Israeli aircraft killed 15 terrorists in a strike on a Hamas command center located inside a UNRWA school on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces said. ... read..

Suspect charged with using 'honouring soldiers in Gaza' to defraud businesses

Middle East | May 15, 2024 7:01:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 15 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported on what it called a "large-scale fraud" committed in the name of Israel Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers. A suspect in Jerusalem was arrested and indicted in what police described as "sophistica ... read..

Aerial footage shows Palestinian gunmen in UNRWA Rafah facility

Middle East | May 15, 2024 7:01:52 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 15 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military released photos and footage of Palestinian gunmen inside a UNRWA logistics facility in eastern Rafah alongside UN vehicles. ... read..

World Sindhi Congress chairperson Rubina Shaikh elected president of UNPO

London | May 15, 2024 7:01:35 PM IST

World Sindhi Congress Chairperson Rubina Shaikh has been elected President of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO). ... read..

India, UAE hold 5th meeting of Joint Committee on Consular Affairs in New Delhi

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 7:01:20 PM IST

The fifth meeting of the India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs took place in New Delhi, with wide-ranging discussions held on mechanisms to strengthen coordination and cooperation on Consular issues covering labour, visa, migration, citizenship an ... read..

Activist decries PoJK government's electricity tariff reduction notification as fraudulent

Glasgow | May 15, 2024 7:01:14 PM IST

Prominent activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir, Amjad Ayub Mirza, has raised serious concerns about a recent notification issued by the PoJK government. ... read..

MEA official, SAARC Secretary-General discuss status of regional cooperation in South Asia

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 7:00:56 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar on Wednesday received SAARC Secretary-General Golam Sarwar on his inaugural visit to India. The two officials discussed the status of regional cooperation in South Asia. ... read..

India, Eritrea discuss ways to further broaden and deepen cooperation

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 6:59:56 PM IST

India and Eritrea held a second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Delhi on Wednesday and discussed ways to further broaden and deepen their cooperation. ... read..

Indian Minister of Ports, Iran Foreign Minister stress on long-term maritime cooperation

Tehran | May 15, 2024 3:00:43 PM IST

Minister of Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal who is on a visit to Tehran to take part in the signing ceremony of the long-term cooperation deal between Iran and India met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, ... read..

Forty-five Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels detected near Taiwan, tensions rise

Taipei | May 15, 2024 3:00:28 PM IST

The Ministry of National Defence in Taiwan reported a surge in activity by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China around the island nation, heightening tensions in the region. ... read..

Indian missions assisting in repatriation of mortal remains of killed retired Col in Gaza: MEA

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 3:00:17 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that Indian missions in the UN and in Israel are assisting in bringing back the mortal remains of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), who was killed in Gaza while working as a UN staffer. ... read..

Property leaks expose vast holdings of Pakistani elite in Dubai

Islamabad | May 15, 2024 3:00:07 PM IST

In a groundbreaking revelation, a global collaborative investigative journalism project dubbed 'Dubai Unlocked' has uncovered the extensive property holdings of the global elite in Dubai. Among those implicated are prominent figures from Pakistan, with a ... read..

Biden administration initiates process for USD 1 bn arms deal with Israel

Washington, DC | May 15, 2024 12:59:41 PM IST

The Joe Biden administration has initiated the initial stages of a process to advance a new USD 1 billion arms deal for Israel, confirmed two congressional sources as reported by CNN on Wednesday. ... read..

China's third aircraft carrier heads to sea for the first time

Asia | May 15, 2024 11:00:24 AM IST

China's third aircraft carrier, christened Fujian after the name of the Mainland Chinese province that sits opposite Taiwan, represents a marked technological leap forward compared to the first two carriers of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). ... read..

Blinken jams with Ukrainian band in basement bar, plays 'Rockin' in the Free World' on guitar

Kyiv | May 15, 2024 11:00:22 AM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined forces with a Ukrainian band on Tuesday night in Kyiv, delivering a musical message of support to the embattled nation in its conflict against Russia, The Washington Post reported. ... read..

Protests quell in PoJK as Islamabad responds, struggle for rights continues

London | May 15, 2024 9:59:34 AM IST

As violent protests and a shutter-down strike in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) came to a halt following Islamabad's announcement of an immediate grant of PKR 23 billion to address demands for fair electricity pricing and subsidised wheat flour, t ... read..

"He was ready to give his all for country": Family mourns former army officer killed in Gaza

Thane (Maharashtra) | May 15, 2024 9:59:26 AM IST

A deathly silence descended on the Thane residence of Waibhav Anil Kale after his family members received word of the killing of the former Indian Army officer, who worked for the United Nations in Gaza. ... read..

US: Donald Trump's former lawyer wants him convicted in 'hush money' case

New York | May 15, 2024 9:00:46 AM IST

A day after Michael Cohen, the erstwhile lawyer of ex-President Donald Trump testified against his former boss, he faced an intense cross-examination by the defence lawyers in the hush money trial on Tuesday (local time), CNN reported. ... read..

India hands over second tranche of humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Kenya

Nairobi | May 15, 2024 9:00:42 AM IST

Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Namgya Khampa, on behalf of the Indian government, handed over the second tranche of 40 metric-tonne of humanitarian assistance to flood-affected Kenya. ... read..

France: Armed men ambush prison convoy to free inmate; two guards killed

Paris | May 15, 2024 9:00:35 AM IST

A major manhunt was launched by the French authorities on Tuesday (local time) after a group of hooded armed men ambushed a prison convoy in Normandy to free an inmate, killing two guards and leaving three others injured, CNN reported. ... read..

New Chinese envoy to India hands over letter of credence to MEA official

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 9:00:32 AM IST

Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, handed over the working copy of the Letter of Credence to Rohit Rathish, the acting Chief of Protocol, Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. ... read..

UAE: Ahmed bin Saeed opens Airport Show 2024 in Dubai

Middle East | May 15, 2024 9:00:24 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 15 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, inaugurated the 23rd edition of Airport Show at the Du ... read..

Countries that go to court for deciding poll results giving us 'gyan': Jaishankar's swipe at Western media

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 15, 2024 6:59:13 AM IST

Slamming the Western media over the "negative" coverage of Indian elections, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the countries which "have to go to court for deciding election results" are giving "gyan" on conducting polls. ... read..

"Don't think people should take narrow view of it": Jaishankar on US' sanction warning after Chabahar Port deal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 15, 2024 4:59:56 AM IST

A day after the US warned of "potential risk of sanctions" after India inked a 10-year agreement for running the Chabahar Port in Iran, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that the project will benefit the entire region and people should not ... read..

China cries foul after new US tariffs; vows to defend its interests

Beijing | May 15, 2024 3:59:35 AM IST

"Firmly opposing" the new US tariffs, China warned that the trade barriers would affect the wider relationship between the two economic superpowers and Beijing will "resolutely work" to defend its interests, CNN reported. ... read..

MoS Rajkumar Singh receives SAARC Secy-General on his inaugural visit to India

New Delhi | May 15, 2024 12:01:24 AM IST

Minister of State for External Affairs, Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, on Tuesday, received SAARC Secretary-General Golam Sarwar on his inaugural visit to India. ... read..

DP World, Einride announce largest deployment of electric, autonomous freight mobility in Middle East

Middle East | May 14, 2024 12:00:34 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): DP World has formed a partnership with freight mobility company Einride to electrify inter-terminal container flows at Jebel Ali Port, improving efficiency and sustainability at the 10th busiest port in the world. ... read..

"US military aid on its way": US State Secy Blinken assures Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Kyiv | May 14, 2024 12:00:30 AM IST

On his surprise visit to Ukraine, US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Tuesday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and assured him that American military aid is on its way, reported The New York Times. ... read..

Food Innovation Conference 2024 significant for Gulf region: MBRGI CEO

Middle East | May 14, 2024 12:00:17 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): Abdulkareem Sultan AlOlama, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), emphasised the significance of the Food Innovation Conference 2024 for the Gulf region. ... read..

UAE continues to demonstrate robust growth in non-oil sectors: OPEC

Middle East | May 14, 2024 12:00:15 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said today that the "UAE continues to demonstrate robust growth in its non-oil sectors, driven by strong government support and solid demand". ... read..

India, Norway hold Foreign Office Consultations, discuss cooperation in blue economy, green hydrogen

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 12:00:03 AM IST

India and Norway held Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on Tuesday and discussed ways to expand and diversify bilateral cooperation in a range of areas including blue economy, renewable energy, climate and environment and green hydrogen. ... read..

Very abnormal deployment today along LAC, China violated border agreements: Jaishankar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 14, 2024 12:00:01 AM IST

Noting that China violated agreements in 2020 by bringing a number of forces along the LAC in Ladakh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India responded by counter-deploying troops and there is "very abnormal deployment" along the ... read..

EAM Jaishankar reiterates "PoJK has been India, it will always be"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 14, 2024 11:59:57 PM IST

Highlighting the protests in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, reiterated that "it has been India and will always be," adding that people in PoK must be comparing their situation with those ... read..

UAE: Friends of Cancer Patients signs MoU with Saqr Hospital

Middle East | May 14, 2024 11:59:55 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): In a concerted effort to bolster the fight against breast cancer, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saqr Hospital, an affiliate of Emirates Health Services, with the ... read..

Food Innovation Conference 2024 explores establishing resilient, sustainable food systems

Middle East | May 14, 2024 11:59:53 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): On its second day, the Food Innovation Conference 2024 led discussions on the role of advanced technology in cultivating a transformative change in food systems, and explored ways to design and manage effective collaboration ... read..

Sharjah to promote aesthetics of Emirati culture in Greece at Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024

Middle East | May 14, 2024 11:59:51 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): Celebrating a new milestone in its cultural journey of fostering meaningful intercultural connections, Sharjah will assume the role of the first Arab Guest of Honour at the 20th Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIBF), s ... read..

Overseas Friends of BJP France organise 'NRI4Namo' Paris Car Rally to support PM Modi's re-election campaign

Paris | May 14, 2024 11:59:44 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term as PM, Overseas Friends of BJP France and the wider Indian diaspora based in France in collaboration with several Indian associations organized 'NRI4Namo' Paris Car Rally to support him in the re-election ... read..

NAB amendments case: Pak top court allows Imran Khan to attend proceedings via video link

Islamabad | May 14, 2024 10:02:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has allowed the founder of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan to attend the proceedings of the court related to the NAB amendments case via video link, ARY News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Apologise to public first for potential dialogue with party: PTI leader Asad Qaiser to Nawaz, Zardari

Islamabad | May 14, 2024 10:02:01 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser on Monday asked the Pakistan Muslim League supremo Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan People's Party's co-chairman, Asif Ali Zardari to make apologies to the nation first, in order have any kind of potential dialogue wit ... read..

Former Indian Army officer working with UN killed in attack in Rafah

New York | May 14, 2024 10:01:44 PM IST

A retired Indian Army Officer working for the UN in Gaza has been killed while travelling in a vehicle to a hospital in the Khan Younis area from the Rafah region. ... read..

US President Biden increases tariffs on imports of electric vehicles, other goods from China

Washington, DC | May 14, 2024 10:01:27 PM IST

US President Joe Biden has directed his Trade Representative to increase tariffs on USD 18 billion of imports from China, including semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, and critical minerals to 'protect' American workers and businesses, the White House ... read..

India-Uzbekistan holds vast potential to boost collaboration across various realms

By Chandan Kumar New Delhi | May 14, 2024 10:01:23 PM IST

India and Uzbekistan possess vast potential and a shared interest in actively enhancing collaboration across political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian realms. ... read..

Russian President Putin to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi on two-day visit to China on May 16

Moscow | May 14, 2024 10:00:56 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China on Thursday, marking his second visit in less than a year as the conflict escalates in Gaza and Ukraine, according to CNN. ... read..

"Sortie undertaken with approval": India clarifies after Maldives alleges unauthorized landing by Indian helicopter in 2019

Male | May 14, 2024 10:00:28 PM IST

The Indian High Commission has issued a clarification on Tuesday after a Maldivian official levelled allegations of an unauthorized landing by an Indian helicopter in 2019. ... read..

JUI-F to commence million march on June 1 from Pakistan's Muzaffargarh

Islamabad | May 14, 2024 10:00:19 PM IST

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, announced to initiate a movement over the decreasing importance of Parliament in Pakistan, reported ARY News. ... read..

"Trump isn't bookkeeper for his company": House Speaker Johnson at New York courthouse for hush money trial

Washington, DC | May 14, 2024 10:00:04 PM IST

As Michael Cohen resumed testifying for the second day on Tuesday at the Republican presidential candidate's criminal trial in hush money trial, House Speaker Mike Johnson, on Tuesday joined former president Donald Trump at the New York courthouse and sai ... read..

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, marks one-year anniversary with milestone achievements

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:51 PM IST

United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, celebrated his one-year anniversary in the role, reflecting on the remarkable journey and accomplishments during his tenure. ... read..

India, US convene second dialogue on Africa in Washington

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:30 PM IST

In a concerted effort to strengthen ties and collaborate on development initiatives in Africa, the second round of the India-US Dialogue on Africa commenced in Washington DC, the Ministry of External Affairs said in an official statement on Tuesday. ... read..

India sends USD 1 million flood relief assistance to Kenya

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:26 PM IST

The Government of India is extending humanitarian assistance to the government of Kenya in the wake of the devastation caused by the floods that have hit the country. 38 out of 47 counties have been affected. An estimated 267 people have died, 188 injured ... read..

Protests in PoJK called off relief package demand met; 3 killed in clashes

Muzaffarabad | May 14, 2024 4:01:11 PM IST

After several days of intense protests and violence which led to the death of three people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), the protestors on Tuesday announced to call off the protests after the Pakistan government accepted their demands and ... read..

Etihad Airways transports 5.7 million passengers in 4 months

Middle East | May 14, 2024 4:01:07 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): Etihad Airways has published its preliminary traffic statistics for April 2024. The airline carried more than 1.4 million guests and saw its passenger load factor average out at 84 percent across the month. ... read..

DoH, M42 launch region's largest hybrid cord blood bank

Middle East | May 14, 2024 4:01:05 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 14 (ANI/WAM): The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) and M42 have collaborated to launch the Abu Dhabi Biobank, with its first offering being the region's largest hybrid cord blood bank. ... read..

Supreme Court of India organises training programme for registry officials of Supreme Court of Sri Lanka

New Delhi | May 14, 2024 4:01:02 PM IST

A delegation consisting of 15 officials of the Sri Lankan Supreme Court successfully completed a four-day training programme from May 9th to 13th at the Supreme Court of India, according to an official release. ... read..

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