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"India setting new standards for empowering people": Denmark envoy praises India's digital infrastructure
New Delhi | October 27, 2023 7:20:19 PM IST
Denmark Ambassador to India, Freddy Svane praised India's digital infrastructure and said that New Delhi is setting new standards and defining the future for others. ... read..


Hamas commander killed in overnight strikes, 36 arrested in West Bank raids: IDF
Tel Aviv | October 27, 2023 6:20:04 PM IST
The commander of Hamas' Western Khan Yunis Battalion, Madhath Mubshar, was eliminated by an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) aerial strike on Thursday night ... read..


10 aid trucks enter Gaza; UN says current aid levels "nothing more than crumbs"
Gaza Border | October 27, 2023 6:19:27 PM IST
Ten more aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Friday, a spokesperson for the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing told the New York Times. ... read..


"Putin will fail": Rishi Sunak reiterates UK's "unshakable support" to Ukraine
London | October 27, 2023 6:19:19 PM IST
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday had a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated his country's support to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. ... read..


Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with Omani counterpart
New Delhi | October 27, 2023 5:18:29 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke over a telephone call with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi and discussed the ongoing situation between Israel and Hamas. ... read..


Anthony Albanese condoles former Chinese premier Li Keqiang's demise
Canberra | October 27, 2023 5:18:18 PM IST
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday expressed his condolences on the demise of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang, while recalling the "significant strides" made in the bilateral ties between the two countries during his tenure. ... read..


Missile Hit on Egypt Came From Yemen, Says Israel
Asia | October 27, 2023 4:16:40 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 27 (ANI/TPS): Israel has determined that a missile which hit the Egyptian Red Sea town of Taba overnight was fired from Yemen, an Israeli military spokesperson said on Friday morning. ... read..


UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to visit Nepal
New York | October 27, 2023 4:16:32 PM IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to visit Nepal from October 29 to November 1, according to The Kathmandu Post. ... read..


UAE Foreign Minister, Belgian counterpart discuss de-escalation efforts
Middle East | October 27, 2023 3:19:21 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions of the Kingdom of Belgium Hadja L ... read..


UAE Judo Federation will host Abu Dhabi World Championships Kata 2023
Asia | October 27, 2023 3:19:17 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Judo Federation will host the Abu Dhabi World Championships Kata 2023 from October 28-29 at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Campus, with 288 judokas from 35 countries competing in the championship. ... read..


Pakistan International Airlines on verge of shutdown as 537 flights cancelled in 11 days
Islamabad | October 27, 2023 3:19:15 PM IST
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is on the verge of a shutdown as it cancelled over 500 flights in the past 11 days due to the unavailability of fuel, ARY News reported. ... read..


Dubai International Content Market to host over 80 exhibitors from 16 countries
Asia | October 27, 2023 3:19:13 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai International Content Market (DICM 2023) will open on 22nd-23rd November at Madinat Jumeirah. The event will host over 80 exhibitors from 16 countries, from content producers and distributors to service provide ... read..


Israel: 36 Palestinian fugitives arrested in overnight raids
Middle East | October 27, 2023 3:19:11 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 27 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has arrested 36 wanted Palestinians in Judea and Samaria in overnight counter-terror raids. ... read..


Israel Launches Second Limited Gaza Raid
Others | October 27, 2023 2:17:26 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 27 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military launched a limited raid of the Gaza Strip overnight, striking dozens of Hamas targets, the Israel Defence Forces said on Friday morning. ... read..


"Taking strategic partnership with India to new level": Australian PM Anthony Albanese
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 2:17:22 PM IST
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday that Australia and India have strengthened their relations by taking them to a strategic level in past few years. ... read..


Australia warns its citizens from travelling to Lebanon amid volatile security situation
Canberra | October 27, 2023 2:17:08 PM IST
The Australian government has warned its citizens from travelling to Lebanon as the security situation deteriorates amid the neighbouring Israel-Gaza conflict. ... read..


Pakistan: IHC rejects Imran Khan's bail plea in cypher case
Islamabad | October 27, 2023 2:17:06 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday rejected the bail plea of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in the cypher case, ARY News reported. ... read..


UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launches advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence
New York | October 27, 2023 2:16:59 PM IST
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a 39-member advisory body to tech company executives, government officials and academics from countries spanning six countries, VOA reported. ... read..


UAE schools play leading role in promoting sustainability, environmental awareness
Middle East | October 27, 2023 2:16:48 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): Schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are playing a leading role in promoting sustainability concepts, increasing environmental awareness, and encouraging students to think scientifically towards achieving sustai ... read..


UAE FM discusses latest regional developments with US official
Middle East | October 27, 2023 2:16:44 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with United States Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf at a meeting in Abu Dhabi. ... read..


Ras Al Khaimah Ruler attends opening ceremony of 2023 Minifootball World Cup
Asia | October 27, 2023 2:16:39 PM IST
Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the opening ceremony of the 2023 Minifootball World Cup on Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island, where he praised the pow ... read..


UNGA President expresses condolences to families of 35 UN staff members who have lost lives in Israel-Hamas war
New York | October 27, 2023 1:17:28 PM IST
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis on Thursday (US local time) expressed his condolences to the families of 35 UN staff members who have lost their lives in providing humanitarian service during the Israel-Hamas war. ... read..


Biden's comments linking IMEC and Hamas attack "misunderstood": White House
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 12:17:35 PM IST
The White House has said US President Joe Biden's comments on the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor and Hamas attack are being "misunderstood" and that Israel-Saudi Arabia normalisation "may have motivated Hamas to conduct those attacks". ... read..


Senior US diplomat Nuland speaks with Pak caretaker Foreign Minister over Israel-Hamas conflict
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 12:17:27 PM IST
The US Acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland spoke with the Pakistani Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and discussed the Israel Hamas ongoing conflict and US-Pak bilateral relations, said U ... read..


US Secy Antony Blinken meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Washington
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 12:17:22 PM IST
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in continuation of meetings of between US and Chinese officials to maintain open communication between two countries, said US Department of State. ... read..


"Divided world cannot provide solutions to major challenges": India at 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union
Luanda | October 27, 2023 11:17:21 AM IST
Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Dr Sasmit Patra on Friday called for an inclusive approach by the world to tackle the big challenges faced by humanity and reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to overcome global trust deficiency. ... read..


Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies of heart attack
Beijing | October 27, 2023 10:19:41 AM IST
Li Keqiang, the former premier of China, died with a sudden heart attack on Friday, Xinhua reported. ... read..


Israel-Hamas war: Arab countries condemn, reject acts of violence, terrorism against civilians
Manama | October 27, 2023 10:19:35 AM IST
Foreign Ministers of Arab countries have condemned and rejected all acts of violence and terrorism against civilians and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and facilities, in addition to all violations of international humanitarian law and internati ... read..


"Women are agents of social change and social cohesion": India at UNSC
New York | October 27, 2023 10:19:26 AM IST
India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) underlined the contribution of women in the present social scenario, changing world and highlighted the need of integrated approach for the betterment of society on Friday. ... read..


US conducts self-defense strikes on 2 facilities linked to Iranian-backed militias in Syria
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 10:19:18 AM IST
The US military forces on Thursday (US local time) conducted self-defence strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups. ... read..


US announces USD 150 million military aid for Ukraine
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 9:16:37 AM IST
The United States announced a latest USD 150 million for arms and equipment military aid package to bolster Kyiv to fight and succeed against Russia. ... read..


More than 5,000 Afghan migrants have returned from Pakistan, Iran: Taliban
Kabul | October 27, 2023 8:18:39 AM IST
The Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan has said that more than 5,000 Afghan migrants have returned to their country from Pakistan and Iran, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Israel's electric authority using funds from sale of power plant to fund wartime needs
Middle East | October 27, 2023 8:18:37 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 27 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Electric Authority said that income from the sale of the "Eshkol" power station will be transferred "first and foremost" to cover expenses caused by the war in Gaza. ... read..


900 US troops deployed or are being deployed in Middle East: Pentagon official amid Israel-Hamas war
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 7:18:36 AM IST
Approximately 900 US troops have been deployed or are being deployed to the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder said on Thursday (local time), CNN reported. ... read..


US: Maine Senator calls mass shooting in Lewiston "dark day", manhunt underway for suspect
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 7:18:34 AM IST
Maine Governor Janet Mills has said an extensive manhunt is underway for a suspect in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and at a restaurant in Maine's Lewiston on Wednesday night, which claimed the lives of 18 people and injured 13 others. ... read..


UAE: RAK Police to organise first International Forensic Sciences Conference
Middle East | October 27, 2023 7:18:32 AM IST
Ras Al-Khaimah [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Police General Headquarters will organise the First International Forensic Sciences Conference fr ... read..


Fighter jets struck three senior Hamas operatives in Daraj Tuffah battalion: Israel Defence Forces
Tel Aviv | October 27, 2023 6:16:43 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday said its fighter jets struck three senior Hamas operatives in the Daraj Tuffah Battalion. The IDF said the battalion's operatives played a significant part in Hamas's attack on Israel. ... read..


UAE: RTA completes maintenance of 68,000 traffic and directional signs in Dubai
Middle East | October 27, 2023 6:16:41 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance works on 67,816 traffic and directional signs across Dubai over six months in 2023. Works included preventive maintenance jobs for 57,151 signs as wel ... read..


Jaishankar wishes people of Austria on their national day
New Delhi | October 27, 2023 5:19:25 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday extended heartfelt wishes to his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg and the people of the country on their national day. ... read..


Israel has right, responsibility to go after Hamas: White House
Washington, DC | October 27, 2023 5:19:23 AM IST
Israel has a right and responsibility to go after Hamas after what happened on October 7, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby said on Thursday (local time). ... read..


Envoy welcomes cabinet nod to India-Japan partnership on semiconductor supply chain
New Delhi | October 27, 2023 5:19:21 AM IST
Japan's Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, on Thursday welcomed the Union cabinet's approval of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the two nations on semiconductor supply chain, calling it a "significant step" towards strengthening ties in this ... read..


UAE: Dubai Police warns motorists of rainy driving conditions
Middle East | October 27, 2023 4:16:42 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 27 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai Police called on motorists to be cautious on roads due to the current rainy weather conditions in the country. ... read..


Stop the bombs and save lives: Palestine envoy at UN
New York | October 27, 2023 4:16:40 AM IST
Riyad Mansour, Palestine's permanent observer to the United Nations, on Thursday said while the world body was holding a meeting, fellow Palestinians in Gaza were living in fear of bombs. ... read..


UK MP meets members of Jammu and Kashmir diaspora to mark its accession to India
London | October 27, 2023 2:18:17 AM IST
UK Conservative MP Theresa Anne Villiers met members of the Jammu and Kashmir diaspora in the British House of Commons to mark the anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir's accession to India. ... read..


"This is not a war with Palestinians but Hamas": Israel envoy at UNGA
New York | October 27, 2023 2:18:11 AM IST
Israel's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, said his country was not waging a war "with Palestinians" but with Hamas, adding that the terrorist organisation does not care about Palestinian people, peace or dialogue. ... read..


Afghanistan ranked as 'worst' country for progress of women: Report
Kabul | October 26, 2023 11:50:27 PM IST
Afghanistan has been listed as the least progressed country in the world for women's rights out of 177 countries, according to research from the George Washington Institute and the Oslo Peace Research Institute, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Emirates Post Group launches commemorative stamp honouring Mohammed bin Rashid Library
Middle East | October 26, 2023 11:50:23 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 26 (ANI/WAM): Emirates Post Group, in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid Library (MBRL), has unveiled commemorative stamps as well as a unique souvenir sheet celebrating the cultural evolution within the UAE. The issuance underscore ... read..


UAE President receives UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team and Federation Board of Directors
Middle East | October 26, 2023 11:50:19 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 26 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the UAE Jiu-Jitsu national team, members of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation's Board of Directors, and partners and sponsors of the sport. ... read..


Delhi: Nigerian High Commissioner meets Kejriwal, expresses interest in visiting institutions
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 11:50:17 PM IST
Nigerian High Commissioner to India, Ahmed Sule on Thursday held discussions with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the issues of education and health, the CM Office said. ... read..


IDF almost finished restoring Gaza fence technology
Middle East | October 26, 2023 11:50:14 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 26 (ANI/TPS): The IDF's Gaza Division, together with the Borders Directorate and the Technology and Logistics Division in the Ministry of Defense have been working non-stop since the beginning of the fighting, and under fire, to ... read..


Israel Defence Forces says it carried out drone strike against Hezbollah cell in Lebanon
Tel Aviv | October 26, 2023 11:49:28 PM IST
The Israeli Defence Forces said that it launched a drone strike against a Hezbollah cell in southern Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Muraleedharan to visit Congo, represent India at Three Basins Summit
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 10:50:08 PM IST
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will be on a two-day visit to Congo to participate in the 'Second Summit of Three Basins for Biodiversity Ecosystem and Tropical Forests'. ... read..


Israel President Herzog condemns UN chief remarks, says root cause of conflict is 'terror'
Tel Aviv | October 26, 2023 10:50:02 PM IST
Condemning the recent remarks of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres where he said Hamas's murderous October 7 onslaught "didn't occur in a vacuum", Israel President Isaac Herzog has said that he "absolutely rejects" his words and added tha ... read..


Indian Overseas Congress members to meet Palestinian envoy tomorrow
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 10:49:56 PM IST
Members of the Indian Overseas Congress will meet Palestine Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Haija in the national capital on Friday amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, said sources. ... read..


Israeli hospitals go underground as war looms
General News | October 26, 2023 10:49:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 26 (ANI/TPS): With a ground war in Gaza and escalation of rocket fire imminent, Israeli hospitals are going underground. ... read..


Union Minister Piyush Goyal to attend G7 Trade Ministers' meeting in Japan
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 9:51:28 PM IST
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Piyush Goyal will attend the Group of Seven (G7) Trade Ministers' Meeting in Osaka, Japan from October 28-29, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said ... read..


After prolonged conflict, Armenian PM hoping for peace deal with Azerbaijan "in coming months"
Yerevan | October 26, 2023 9:51:12 PM IST
Weeks after a major conflict, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed his commitment to signing a peace agreement with Azerbaijan in the coming months, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. ... read..


Islamabad HC restores Nawaz Sharif's pleas in two graft cases
Islamabad | October 26, 2023 9:50:56 PM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday restored the appeals of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif against accountability court's conviction verdicts in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia graft cases, Geo News reported. ... read..


Canada welcomes resumption of visa services by India, calls it "good sign"
Ottawa | October 26, 2023 9:50:38 PM IST
Canada has welcomed India's decision to partially resume visa services calling it a "good sign" and stating that the suspension should "never have happened in the first place", Canada-based CTV News reported. ... read..


EU, India carry out maiden joint Naval exercise in Gulf of Guinea
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 8:47:47 PM IST
In an effort to strengthen naval maritime security cooperation, India and European Union (EU) ships carried out coordinated operations in the Gulf of Guinea, the Ministry of Defence said. ... read..


Tel Aviv: Dozens of Kfar Aza residents hold rally, call for return of hostages
Tel Aviv | October 26, 2023 8:47:42 PM IST
Dozens of people from Kfar Aza, one of the areas most severely damaged by Hamas' October 7 attacks on southern Israel, have been carrying out protests in Tel Aviv on Thursday, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


European Central Bank pauses interest rate after record 10 hikes, amid economic concerns
Athens | October 26, 2023 8:47:34 PM IST
Amid the concerns of a looming recession, the European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday put a hold on interest rates, marking the first instance when the rate was not raised in the last 15 months after record 10 hikes, CNN reported. ... read..


Japan: Tokyo Metropolitan government organises plogging event
Tokyo | October 26, 2023 8:47:11 PM IST
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government organized "Plogging" which means picking up trash and run as one of its environmental education events in Tokyo. ... read..


"Connectivity initiatives should respect sovereignty, territorial integrity of all countries": Jaishankar at SCO meet
Bishkek | October 26, 2023 7:49:53 PM IST
Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgystan on Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke at length on connectivity initiatives and said they should always respect the sovereignty an ... read..


Japan: NTT Communications organises Digital Transformation business forum
Tokyo | October 26, 2023 7:49:30 PM IST
Japanese company NTT Communications recently organized the 'DX Theme Park' Business Forum in Tokyo. ... read..


Tel Aviv: Dozens of residents of Kfar Aza hold rally, call for return of hostages
Tel Aviv | October 26, 2023 7:49:06 PM IST
Dozens of people from Kfar Aza, one of the areas most severely damaged by Hamas' October 7 attacks on southern Israel, have been carrying out protests in Tel Aviv on Thursday, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Georgia's Minister of Economy looks forward to discussing environmental agenda at COP28
Middle East | October 26, 2023 6:49:25 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 26 (ANI/WAM): Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Levan Davitashvili highlighted the importance of his country's participation in the Conference of the Parties (COP28), emphasising it ... read..


Rishi Sunak calls for global responsibility to take AI risks seriously, seize opportunities
London | October 26, 2023 6:48:51 PM IST
The United Kingdom government has published a new report into the capabilities and risks from frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI), ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's speech on the global responsibility to address the risks head on and make the most o ... read..


Israel strikes over 250 Hamas sites, including missile launchers placed between mosques and kindergartens
Tel Aviv | October 26, 2023 6:48:46 PM IST
The Israeli fighter jets carried out overnight airstrikes over 250 Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip including a rocket launch site that was hidden between a mosque and kindergarten, Times of Israel reported on Thursday. ... read..


MILIPOL exhibition concrete expression of India-France dialogue on homeland security: French Minister
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 5:46:52 PM IST
French Minister Sabrina Agresti-Roubache Thursday inaugurated the MILIPOL India exhibition here, saying the three-day event is a concrete expression of the importance of the dialogue between New Delhi and Paris, particularly on homeland security. ... read..


ADJD discusses mechanisms for implementing amendments introduced by Labour Law, Domestic Workers Law
Asia | October 26, 2023 5:46:50 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 26 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has organised a seminar focusing on the "Implementation Mechanisms for Recent Amendments in Labour and Domestic Workers Laws" to standardise judicial practices and align them ... read..


Qatar Court gives verdict of death penalty for 8 Indians detained in Qatar: MEA
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 5:46:25 PM IST
The Court of First instance of Qatar has passed a verdict of death penalty for the eight former naval officers who were detained in Doha, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..


MoS Muraleedharan meets Uganda's Permanent Representative to UN Adonia Ayebare
New Delhi | October 26, 2023 4:47:37 PM IST
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Thursday met Uganda's Permanent Representative to UN Adonia Ayebare and congratulated Uganda for taking up the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77 Chairship. ... read..


Record numbers of international journalists come to Israel to cover war
Middle East | October 26, 2023 4:47:21 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 26 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Government Press Office reported that since the start of the "Iron Swords" war, it has received a record number of 1,880 foreign journalists. This is twice the number of journalists who arrived in Israel d ... read..


Moscow regrets that UNSC fell short of expectations: Russia's envoy to UN
Moscow | October 26, 2023 3:46:45 PM IST
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya on Wednesday said he regrets that the UN Security Council has fallen short of expectations despite Moscow's efforts, Russian News Agency TASS reported. ... read..


Announcement of India-Middle East corridor possible reason for Hamas attack suggests Joe Biden
Washington DC | October 26, 2023 2:47:39 PM IST
US President Joe Biden has hinted that one of the reasons behind Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel was the recent announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor that integrates the entire region with a network of rail, road and ports. ... read..


IDF shares footage of soldiers chasing, killing Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri
Kibbutz Be'eri | October 26, 2023 2:47:35 PM IST
In retaliation to the Hamas attack on Israel, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is striking down the Hamas terrorists to secure Israeli civilians in the Kibbutz Be'eri near the Southern Israel Border. ... read..


Dubai among top 25 global cities for 3rd consecutive year
Asia | October 26, 2023 2:47:27 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], October 26 (ANI/WAM): Dubai has retained its leading position in the MENA region on Kearney's Global Cities Index, ranking 23rd globally and claiming a spot in the top 25 for the third consecutive year. ... read..


Kuwait research body arranges gathering of EU diplomats ahead of COP28
Asia | October 26, 2023 2:47:26 PM IST
Kuwait City [Kuwait], October 26 (ANI/WAM): A Kuwaiti research body on Tuesday organised a gathering of European Union (EU) diplomats at the country's Shagaya Renewable Energy Complex, ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), reported the Kuwa ... read..


Sorbonne University concludes first conference of Pre-COP programme
Others | October 26, 2023 2:47:24 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 26 (ANI/WAM): Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has announced the conclusion of the "Mitigating the Effects of Global Warming and Unlocking New Opportunities to Achieve Sustainability" on 24th October as part of its Pre-COP pro ... read..


IDF Forces Conduct 'Preparatory' Gaza Assault
Others | October 26, 2023 1:49:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 26 (ANI/TPS): IDF forces under the command of the Givati (infantry) Brigade overnight carried out a targeted raid using tanks in the territory of the northern Gaza Strip. The IDF said this was part of the preparation of the area ... read..


Russian drone raid on western Khmelnytskyi targeted area's nuclear power station: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Kyiv | October 26, 2023 1:49:26 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a Russian drone raid on the western Khmelnytskyi region probably targeted the area's nuclear power station, as per Al Jazeera. ... read..


Global South shouldn't be saddled with unviable debt from opaque initiatives: Jaishankar at SCO
Bishkek | October 26, 2023 1:49:22 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasised the significance of the 'centrality' of interests of Central Asian countries in overcoming the global challenges and called for the 'closer cooperation' within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisa ... read..


UN chief doubles down on Hamas remarks, decries 'misrepresentations'
New York | October 26, 2023 1:49:20 PM IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday rejected "misrepresentations" of his remarks a day earlier that Hamas's October 7 massacre "didn't happen in a vacuum," decried by Israel as justifying terror, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Israel's 'Iron Parrot' awaits reunion with owner
Asia | October 26, 2023 1:48:54 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 26 (ANI/TPS): The rescue workers of Magen David Adom's Ashdod station refer to their new feathered friend as the Iron Parrot. ... read..


Hamas supporters use online games to torment Israeli kids
Middle East | October 26, 2023 12:49:36 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 26 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of National Security has reported that it has received reports of attacks made during games played on the popular game platform Roblox, wherein kids playing the game were exposed to characters (av ... read..


Israel's currency remains unchanged against USD, notices up against other currencies
Others | October 26, 2023 12:49:32 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 26 (ANI/TPS): After losing 5.18 per cent of its value against the USD since its last level before the October 7 Hamas attack, the Shekel's value remained the same at the end of trading Wednesday. And the Shekel made slight gains ... read..


India slams Pakistan for raising Kashmir issue during Israel-Hamas Debate at UNSC
New York | October 26, 2023 12:49:30 PM IST
India slammed Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue in the midst of a debate meant for the Israel-Gaza situation and termed the action as of a 'habitual nature'. ... read..


"We are preparing for a ground incursion": Israeli PM signals intent on ground offensive in Gaza
Tel Aviv | October 26, 2023 11:49:46 AM IST
Reiterating his words, "Israel is in a battle for its existence", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his goal against the Hamas war is "saving the nation" and promises that a ground incursion to destroy Hamas in Gaza will start soon, The ... read..


Suspect armed, dangerous, says official on mass shootings in US city of Lewiston, Maine
Maine | October 26, 2023 11:49:34 AM IST
Police has launched an "intensive manhunt" for the suspect gunman involved in the shootings on Wednesday night at a restaurant and a bowling alley in the US city of Lewiston, Maine Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael J Sauschuck said. ... read..


Hamas prefers to have fuel for its warfighting capabilities, leaving civilians without it: IDF spokesperson
Tel Aviv | October 26, 2023 11:49:14 AM IST
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Jonathan Conricus has said Hamas prefers to have fuel for its warfighting capabilities, leaving civilians without it. ... read..


Putin's nod awaited as Russian Council approves bill to revoke Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Moscow | October 26, 2023 10:47:28 AM IST
Amid Russia's war against Ukraine, Russian Lawmakers have approved a bill revoking the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


US Defence Secretary, Israeli Defence Minister discuss need to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza
Washington, DC | October 26, 2023 10:47:21 AM IST
Amidst reports of an imminent ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and discussed the need to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza and to ensure the protection of civili ... read..


China shouldn't put pressure on Taiwanese companies, should cherish, treasure them: Taiwan's Vice President
Taipei | October 26, 2023 10:47:08 AM IST
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te has said China should not put pressure on Taiwanese companies during an election or else they will move production elsewhere, Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..


US: Police releases image of man involved in Lewiston mass shooting, death toll jumps to 22
Maine | October 26, 2023 9:47:31 AM IST
The Lewiston, Maine Police Department have released a picture of the 'suspect' involved in the mass shooting that has left nearly 22 dead and over 50 injured. ... read..


China bans Tibetan language in schools in Sichuan province
Beijing | October 26, 2023 9:47:25 AM IST
China has banned the teaching and use of the Tibetan language at elementary and middle schools in two Tibetan-populated regions in southwestern China, sources inside the country said. China now requires all instruction to be in Mandarin, Radio Free Asia ( ... read..


US: At least 16 killed, over 50 wounded in mass shooting in Maine
Maine | October 26, 2023 8:50:22 AM IST
At least 16 people were killed while 50 others were injured in a multiple shooting incident at Lewiston, Maine in the United States, CNN reported on Thursday. ... read..


Biden, Albanese discuss advancing free, open Indo-Pacific, solidarity for Ukraine, Israel
Washington, DC | October 26, 2023 7:52:30 AM IST
Hosting Anthony Albanese at the Oval Office on Thursday, US President Joe Biden discussed key priorities with the Australian Prime Minister, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific, supporting Ukraine and showing solidarity with Israel. ... read..


"If any of your countries endured similar massacre...": Israel's UN envoy blasts Russia, China for vetoing US resolution on attacks
New York | October 26, 2023 6:46:36 AM IST
After Russia and China vetoed the US-authored draft resolution condemning the terror attacks by Hamas on Israel, Gilad Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, said had these countries endured a similar massacre, they would have acted with muc ... read..


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