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Indian, US Army carry out joint training in Alaska, during Exercise Yudh Abhyas

Alaska | October 6, 2023 9:44:52 AM IST

The Indian and US Armies snipers carried out joint training at Alaska before closing Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas'. ... read..

My conscience persuaded me: Student who protected Indian flag during Khalistani protest in London

London | October 6, 2023 8:48:38 AM IST

Indian student Satyam Surana, the boy who tried to protect the Indian flag during the Khalistani protest in front of the Indian High Commission in London on Monday, said he had never seen the Indian flag being demeaned this way, his conscious persuaded hi ... read..

Drone attack on military college in Syria's Homs kills 80

Damascus | October 6, 2023 7:44:58 AM IST

A drone attack on a military college in Syria's Homs province during a graduation ceremony has killed as many as 80 people and wounded 240 others, the Syrian health minister has said, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Unjust, unfair: Taliban on Pakistan's decision to expel Afghan refugees by October 31

Kabul | October 6, 2023 7:44:56 AM IST

Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed acting Minister of Defense Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid has condemned Pakistan's caretaker government's latest decision to expel Afghan refugees by October 31, calling it an "unjust" decision, TOLO News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Power theft causes PKR 100 billion annual loss in Punjab

Lahore | October 6, 2023 6:50:43 AM IST

Lahore's secretary of power division has said power theft in Punjab has caused the loss of more than Pakistani rupee (PKR) 100 billion in one year, ARY News reported. ... read..

Don't believe border walls work: US President Joe Biden

Washington, DC | October 6, 2023 6:50:37 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he doesn't believe border walls work. This comes as his administration said it will waive 26 laws to build additional border barriers in the Rio Grande Valley amid heightened political pressure over migration, CNN r ... read..

Imran Khan moves Islamabad HC for suspension of trial court verdict in Toshakhana case

Islamabad | October 6, 2023 5:45:49 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking suspension of the trial court verdict in the Toshakhana case, Geo News reported. ... read..

US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone operating near American troops in Syria

Washington DC | October 6, 2023 4:49:26 AM IST

A US F-16 fighter jet on Thursday shot down an armed Turkish drone that was operating near American troops in Syria, according to US officials, CBS News reported. ... read..

Pakistan bans export of 212 items to Afghanistan

Islamabad | October 6, 2023 4:49:19 AM IST

Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce has banned the export of 212 items to Afghanistan, ARY News reported on Thursday. ... read..

India, EU discuss ways to sustain secure maritime environment

Brussels | October 6, 2023 3:49:40 AM IST

India and the European Union (EU) discussed ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well-being, during the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue held in Brussels on Thursday. ... read..

UAE investing a lot in India, strong relationship between two countries: LuLu group MD Yusuff Ali

Abu Dhabi | October 6, 2023 3:49:36 AM IST

Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of LuLu group Yusuff Ali has said United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investing a lot in India and there is a strong relationship between the two countries. ... read..

"India, UAE focused on funding of sustainable transition..." CII President

Abu Dhabi | October 6, 2023 1:44:48 AM IST

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President R Dinesh has said both India and UAE have a common interest in the infrastructure development in India and the opportunities that exist with more and more privatization. ... read..

UAE President receives Speaker of Iranian Parliament

Middle East | October 6, 2023 12:16:19 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, accompanied by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC). ... read..

India, UAE looking to expand trade to USD100 billion: Piyush Goyal

Abu Dhabi | October 6, 2023 12:16:17 AM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are aiming to expand the bilateral trade to make it USD 100 billion. ... read..

Xi Jinping derailed China's path to global power: Report

Beijing | October 6, 2023 12:16:15 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ended up dismantling the collective leadership system, soured Beijing's relations with most of its neighbours and set the country on a collision course with the United States, Robert Wihtol said in a report of the think ta ... read..

Surpassing all rivals, Trump's campaign raises USD 45 million fundraising in 3rd quarter

Washington DC | October 6, 2023 12:16:04 AM IST

The presidential campaign of former US President Donald Trump has raised more than USD 45 million in the third quarter of 2023, easily surpassing his rivals in the 2024 GOP primary, The Hill reported. ... read..

India under PM Modi's dynamic leadership is considered one of strongest economies in world: Lulu Group MD

Abu Dhabi | October 6, 2023 12:16:00 AM IST

LuLu group chairman and MD Yusuff Ali MA said that India under the "dynamic leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considered as an emerging power and one of the strongest economies in the world. ... read..

'Indescribable': Israeli doctors treat hundreds of Armenian blast victims

Middle East | October 6, 2023 12:15:47 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 5 (ANI/TPS): An Israeli medical delegation flew to Armenia on Wednesday after an explosion at a fuel depot killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds more on September 25. The blast took place in the town of Stepanakert, als ... read..

UAE: DXB welcomes TUS Airways' inaugural flight from Larnaca

Middle East | October 6, 2023 12:15:41 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): TUS Airways, the leading and largest airline in Cyprus, operated its first flight to Dubai on Sunday 1st October 2023. ... read..

Brussels: India, EU discuss cyber cooperation in multilateral fora

Brussels | October 5, 2023 11:20:50 PM IST

India and the European Union discussed cyber cooperation in multilateral fora and also appreciated the Cyber Dialogue mechanism, during the seventh India-EU Cyber Dialogue in Brussels, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. ... read..

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine arrested at airport on his return

Kampala | October 5, 2023 11:20:48 PM IST

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was arrested at Entebbe International Airport near the capital, Kampala, on Thursday as he returned to the country, according to his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), CNN r ... read..

Denmark announces alliance on wind energy with India

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 5, 2023 11:20:41 PM IST

Denmark has announced its Wind Alliance India (WAI) initiative in a bid to boost collaborative efforts between the two countries in the sustainable energy solutions sector and advance their joint global goal towards net neutrality, informed the Ministry o ... read..

Russian strike kills 50 in one of the deadliest attacks of Ukraine war

Kyiv | October 5, 2023 11:20:39 PM IST

A Russian missile strike has resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people in a village near the eastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, marking one of the most devastating attacks on civilians since the conflict's onset, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Police detains over 700 foreign nationals in Quetta, Islamabad

Islamabad | October 5, 2023 11:20:35 PM IST

Police in Islamabad and Quetta detained more than 700 foreign nationals for allegedly living without legal documents, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. The development comes a day after the Pakistan federal government gave illegal immigrants the deadline to l ... read..

"Indian leadership...led by national interests": Vladimir Putin

Moscow | October 5, 2023 11:20:33 PM IST

Heaping praise on India, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the Indian leadership is "self-directed" and led by the country's national interests, according to Reuters. ... read..

One person killed, over 300 others injured as Typhoon Koinu lashes southern Taiwan

Taipei | October 5, 2023 11:20:19 PM IST

One person was killed and 304 others were injured when southern Taiwan was lashed by strong winds and heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Koinu since Wednesday, Central Emergency Operations Center said on Thursday, Taipei Times reported. Typhoon Koinu lash ... read..

UAE President, Malaysian Prime Minister discuss bilateral ties

Middle East | October 5, 2023 11:20:13 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, to discuss bilateral ties and explore opportunities for further collaboration that advances the sustainable de ... read..

India-UAE is very strong relationship, moving from strength to strength in all areas: Envoy Sunjay Sudhir

By Sahil Pandey Abu Dhabi | October 5, 2023 10:20:11 PM IST

India's Ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir on Thursday said the relationship between India and UAE is very strong and it is moving from strength to strength in all areas. ... read..

Israel and Mexico to launch direct flights

Middle East | October 5, 2023 10:19:55 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 5 (ANI/TPS): Direct flights between Tel Aviv and the Mexican cities of Mexico City and Cancun will be launched, said Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev during a visit to Mexico. ... read..

Experts weigh in on advantages, risks of Israel-Saudi deal

Middle East | October 5, 2023 10:19:40 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 5 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli Defence Forces launched a study this week to analyse the security implications of a normalization deal between Israel and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study is being administered by a number of IDF b ... read..

UAE congratulates Morocco for winning bid to host 2030 FIFA World Cup

Middle East | October 5, 2023 10:19:38 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has congratulated the Kingdom of Morocco on winning the bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup in partnership with Spain and Portugal. ... read..

In historic first, Israeli Minister gives speech in Riyadh

Middle East | October 5, 2023 10:19:28 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 5 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi spoke at a conference in Saudi Arabia's capital on Wednesday, marking the first speech by an Israeli minister in the country. ... read..

"Even moon is not the limit": Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on India-UAE investments

Abu Dhabi | October 5, 2023 9:15:47 PM IST

Elaborating on UAE's interest in investment in India, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in the days ahead a significant flow of investments both in public markets and in the manufacturing and services sector will be witnessed adding, ... read..

Geneva: Author highlights '1971 genocide' in Bangladesh by Pakistan

Geneva | October 5, 2023 9:15:41 PM IST

Priyajt Debsarkar, an author and geo-political analyst, highlighted the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh at the 54th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. ... read..

Dominican Republic Vice President Raquel Pena visits Taj Mahal

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 9:15:28 PM IST

The Vice President of Dominican Republic, Raquel Pena Rodriguez, visited the famous Taj Mahal on Thursday. ... read..

Pakistan faces historic dilemma as fate of Afghan migrants lies in limbo

Peshawar | October 5, 2023 9:15:10 PM IST

The federal and provincial authorities of Pakistan authorities are scrambling to put together a plan to deport more than a million undocumented Afghans and other foreigners, Dawn reported on Thursday. ... read..

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is special kind of connectivity between continents through Gulf: Envoy Sunjay Sudhir

Abu Dhabi | October 5, 2023 9:15:04 PM IST

India's Ambassador to UAE Sunjay Sudhir on Thursday said the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is a special kind of connectivity between continents through the Gulf. ... read..

India has raised with US concerns about American diplomat's PoK visit: MEA

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:32 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India's position regarding the entire Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir being an integral part of the country is well known and New Delhi has raised its concerns with US side regarding US Ambassado ... read..

"Will continue assisting people of Afghanistan": MEA on Afghan embassy in India closing operations

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:29 PM IST

India will continue "efforts to assist the people of Afghanistan," said the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday, four days after the Afghan embassy in India, announced the closure of its operations. ... read..

India has taken up concerns about security of diplomats with UK authorities: MEA

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 8:15:27 PM IST

India has taken up its concerns regarding the security of diplomats and premises there with the UK authorities, said Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday. ... read..

Nobel Literature 2023 awarded to Norwegian Jon Fosse, author says "overwhelmed, grateful"

Stockholm | October 5, 2023 7:20:37 PM IST

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse "for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable", the Royal Swedish Academy announced in Stockholm on Thursday. ... read..

India's NPCI sign agreement with UAE's Etihad Payments to provide cost-effective cross-border remittances

Abu Dhabi | October 5, 2023 7:20:32 PM IST

India's National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) signed an agreement with UAE's Al Etihad Payments to provide real-time and cost-effective cross-border remittances. ... read..

India looks forward to engaging with new administration in Maldives: MEA

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 7:20:27 PM IST

Stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first leader to congratulate the new President-elect of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, the Ministry of External Affairs said that New Delhi looks forward to engaging with the new administration in Male. ... read..

India has raised with US concerns about American diplomat's PoK visit: EAM

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 7:20:09 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that India's position regarding the entire Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir being an integral part of India is well known and New Delhi has raised its concerns with US ... read..

Vice President Dhankhar, Dominican Republic counterpart emphasize need for int'l community's concerted action to combat terrorism

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 6:20:34 PM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his Dominican Republic counterpart Raquel Pena Rodriguez strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and stressed on the need for international community's concerted and coordinated action to combat terrorism. ... read..

Shutter-down, wheel jam strike observed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Muzaffarabad | October 5, 2023 6:20:30 PM IST

A shutter-down and wheel jam strike was observed across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as protests against high inflation and illegal taxes on electricity bills intensified. ... read..

"Our focus is on achieving parity...": India reiterates call for reduction in Canadian diplomats

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 6:20:01 PM IST

Stating that India's focus is achieving 'parity' in terms of diplomatic presence, the Ministry of External Affairs further called for a reduction in Canadian diploamts in India citing their continued "interference" in New Delhi's "internal matters". ... read..

US Embassy "dismisses" US media reports claiming ties with India may deteriorate

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 6:19:53 PM IST

The US Embassy in India has dismissed the claims of a US media outlet that India-US ties may get worse amid the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic standoff saying that Ambassador Eric Garcetti is working hard to advance partnership of US with India. ... read..

India, UAE to collaborate in fields of industries, advanced technologies; MoU inked

By Sahil Pandey Abu Dhabi | October 5, 2023 6:19:48 PM IST

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have joined forces to collaborate in sharing and development of industries and advanced technologies. ... read..

India-UAE sign MoU; to collaborate in space technology, renewable energy, AI

Abu Dhabi | October 5, 2023 5:15:24 PM IST

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the 11th high-level task force on investments, signed an MoU to strengthen and develop industries, with special emphasis on technology transfer, artificial intelligence, and space technology, and while adher ... read..

China more concerned about foreigner's description of its leader, less about challenges: Report

Washington, DC | October 5, 2023 5:15:22 PM IST

China's "fragility" and "global authoritarian aspirations" have been revealed following the emphatic complaint registered by Beijing after German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator" in a recent inter ... read..

Ankara Blast: Turkey says bombers came from Syria, threatens more cross-border strikes

Ankara | October 5, 2023 4:23:36 PM IST

Two terrorists who blew a bomb in front of government offices in Ankara over the weekend were from Syria, Turkey said, adding that all Kurdish installations in Syria and Iraq are legitimate military targets, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Masdar, Boeing join forces to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel industry in UAE and globally

Middle East | October 5, 2023 4:23:17 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar, is teaming up with aerospace company Boeing to propel the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in the UAE and globally. The partnership aims to further support the co ... read..

UAE: Mansour bin Zayed receives Cuban Deputy Prime Minister

Middle East | October 5, 2023 4:23:11 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received Ricardo Cabrisas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Inve ... read..

UAE: MoHRE begins evaluating Emirates Labour Market Award's nominations

Middle East | October 5, 2023 4:22:57 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has started field visits and evaluation processes for files nominated for the Emirates Labour Market Award under the supervision of specialised committees that ... read..

India, Dominican Republic keen to enhance cooperation in healthcare, pharmaceuticals

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 4:22:52 PM IST

At a time when Dominican Republic Vice President Raquel Pena Rodriguez is on her first-ever India visit at the invitation of her Indian counterpart, Jagdeep Dhankhar, both countries have shown interest in cooperation in the healthcare sector and pharmaceu ... read..

UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work discusses national environmental goals

Middle East | October 5, 2023 4:22:39 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment (MoCCAE), chaired the third meeting of the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work for the current year. ... read..

Israeli research offers new hope for Alzheimer's patients

Middle East | October 5, 2023 4:22:37 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 5 (ANI/TPS): An Israeli study shedding new light on the elusive mechanisms behind sporadic Alzheimer's Disease could pave the way for groundbreaking treatments and prevention strategies. ... read..

Switzerland takes bold steps to combat climate change

Middle East | October 5, 2023 4:22:35 PM IST

Geneva [Switzerland], October 5 (ANI/WAM): Switzerland is making significant strides in addressing the pressing issue of climate change, recognising the substantial risks it has brought in recent years. ... read..

Crackdown on military in China points to 'harsh politics' under Xi's authoritarian rule

Beijing | October 5, 2023 3:15:46 PM IST

A dinner reception last week to commemorate the establishment of modern China saw several important military personnel missing in attendance, pointing towards an ongoing military crackdown in China, which has left Beijing's political circles wondering abo ... read..

Italian authorities investigate cause of Venice bus crash that claimed 21 lives

Rome | October 5, 2023 3:15:41 PM IST

Italian officials have initiated an investigation into the bus disaster near Venice on Wednesday that left at least 21 people, including two children dead, reported CNN. ... read..

Paris battles invasion of bedbugs just months ahead of 2024 Olympics

Paris | October 5, 2023 2:19:15 PM IST

France has been overwhelmed in recent weeks following the outbreak of bedbugs that have not only wreaked havoc in Paris and Marseille but also are spotted almost everywhere in the cities creating panic among locals, CBS News reported. ... read..

80 countries call diktats against Afghan women 'systematic discrimination', urges Taliban to reverse it

Kabul | October 5, 2023 2:18:53 PM IST

Around 80 countries condemned the diktats issued by the Taliban on Afghan women putting restrictions on them since the group returned to power in 2021 and urged them to reverse the orders passed by them. ... read..

Commerce Secy co-chairs India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism in Brazil, outlines roadmap for further enhancement

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 2:18:32 PM IST

Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of the Department of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry concludes his four day visit to Brazil where he co-chaired the 6th meeting of the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM). Both ministers discussed bila ... read..

Australia likely to have world's tallest wooden tower

Canberra | October 5, 2023 2:18:19 PM IST

Western Australia is set to be home to the world's largest tallest wooden building, as authorities in Perth green-lit plans for a 191.2 meter tall (627 foot) "hybrid" tower constructed using mass timber, reported CNN. ... read..

International event for internal security for Indo-Pacific 'Milipol India' to be held in New Delhi

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 1:20:42 PM IST

An international event for internal security for Indo-Pacific, 'Milipol India' is set to be held from October 26-28 in New Delhi.'Milipol India', a new addition to the Milipol International Network of events dedicated to Internal Security will be hosted i ... read..

With eye on China, Taiwan to boost protection for crucial tech

Taipei | October 5, 2023 12:20:16 PM IST

Taiwan is set to announce a list of technologies this year that it wants to protect from the reach of China, reported Nikkei Asia citing a top Taiwanese official. ... read..

US: Foreign fundings, humanitarian aids at standstill after House Speaker McCarthy's ouster

Washington, DC | October 5, 2023 12:20:00 PM IST

Following the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday, the US Congress remains at a standstill, with lawmakers facing a six-week deadline to approve spending bills and avoid a partial government shutdown, Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..

China sends military aircraft, 3 ships around Taiwan despite typhoon Koinu alert

Taipei | October 5, 2023 11:21:19 AM IST

As Typhoon Koinu's storm encircled Taiwan between 6 am Wednesday (October 4) and 6 am Thursday (October 5), its defence ministry (MND) tracked one Chinese military aircraft and three navy vessels across the nation, Taiwan News reported. ... read..

Two-thirds of Afghan families face livelihood challenges, economy remains fragile: World Bank Report

Kabul | October 5, 2023 11:21:06 AM IST

In its recent report on the economic growth of South Asian countries, the World Bank has underlined that the economy of Afghanistan remains fragile and at least two-thirds of Afghan families continue to face livelihood challenges, according to Khaama Pres ... read..

Japan issues tsunami advisory for Izu Island chain as quake hits ocean

Tokyo | October 5, 2023 11:20:43 AM IST

Following a severe quake in the Pacific Ocean, a tsunami advisory has been issued for Japan's Izu Island chain with 30-centimeters waves confirmed in some areas, reported Kyodo News Agency citing the country's weather agency. ... read..

Japan: Fukushima nuclear plant starts release of second batch of treated radioactive wastewater

Tokyo | October 5, 2023 11:20:37 AM IST

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant has begun the release of second batch of its treated and diluted water into the sea, NHK World reported. ... read..

US: Nancy Pelosi says interim house speaker McHenry asked her to vacate her Capitol office

Washington, DC | October 5, 2023 10:21:35 AM IST

Just hours after taking over as interim Speaker, Patrick McHenry (Speaker Pro Tem) instructed former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to leave her Capitol office so he could take it over, according to The Hill. ... read..

Kabul rejects Pakistan's claim of involvement of Afghans in suicide bombings

Kabul | October 5, 2023 10:21:22 AM IST

The Taliban has rejected the claims made by Pakistani officials alleging that Afghan refugees were involved in the recent suicide bombings in the country, reported TOLO News. ... read..

Kabul urges Pakistan to 'reconsider' deportation of over one million Afghan migrants

Kabul | October 5, 2023 9:15:35 AM IST

Taliban on Wednesday urged Pakistan to review its plans to expel Afghan immigrants after Pakistan launched a mass deportation of "illegal immigrants," reported Khaama Press. ... read..

UK to ban cigarettes for younger generations

London | October 5, 2023 7:15:24 AM IST

The UK government is set to introduce a new law to stop children who turn 14 this year or younger from ever legally being sold cigarettes in England. ... read..

UAE: Hamdan bin Zayed visits ADIPEC 2023

Middle East | October 5, 2023 7:15:21 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): UAE ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited ADIPEC 2023. ... read..

UAE team of Disaster Victim Identification locates 181 missing victims of Hurricane Daniel

Others | October 5, 2023 7:15:19 AM IST

Derna [Libya], October 5 (ANI/WAM): The UAE team of Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), currently on Libyan soil as part of their ongoing humanitarian mission, have helped locate 181 people missing as a result of the cyclone disaster that struck the cit ... read..

More than 7 mn beneficiaries of Sharjah Police's "BE AWARE" campaign

Middle East | October 5, 2023 7:15:13 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], October 5 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Police General Command revealed the conclusion of its awareness campaign, "BE AWARE," which was organised by the Criminal Investigations Department and the Media and Public Relations Department, in cooperati ... read..

World Food Program to provide assistance to 1.3 mn people across Afghanistan

Kabul | October 5, 2023 6:20:30 AM IST

The World Food Program (WFP) has said it will provide critical food assistance to more than 1.3 million acutely food insecure people across Afghanistan for up to one year through the funding which it received from the Asian Development Bank, TOLO News rep ... read..

Typhoon Koinu pounds Taiwan with heavy rains, winds

Taipei | October 5, 2023 5:15:28 AM IST

Typhoon Koinu on Wednesday pounded Taiwan with heavy rain and winds. This led to the closure of businesses and schools in the east and triggered warnings in most parts of the island a day before its expected landfall, forecasters said, The New York Times ... read..

US to transfer seized Iranian weapons to Ukraine

Washington DC | October 5, 2023 4:15:11 AM IST

The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons and rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan: 2 killed, 3 wounded in roadside explosion in Balochistan's Chaghi

Balochistan | October 5, 2023 3:15:43 AM IST

Two people have been killed and three wounded in a roadside explosion in Balochistan's Chaghi area on Wednesday, officials said, Geo News reported. ... read..

Nawaz's return not driven by revenge: Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad | October 5, 2023 3:15:41 AM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the party's supreme leader Nawaz Sharif was not returning to the country to "seek revenge" but rather to take the nation towards prosperity, The Express Tribune newspaper repo ... read..

Bhutan Foreign Minister expresses condolences to kin of deceased in Sikkim flash flood

Thimphu | October 5, 2023 2:15:26 AM IST

Bhutan's Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji on Wednesday expressed condolences to families that have lost their loved ones in the Sikkim flash flood. ... read..

Missing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader resurfaces, claims May 9 attacks aimed at removing army chief

Islamabad | October 5, 2023 2:15:24 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar, who had allegedly gone missing according to his party, resurfaced on Wednesday and claimed that the May 9 attacks were aimed at "removing the army chief", Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: 2 dead, 1 injured in firing by Afghan sentry on pedestrians at Chaman border

Balochistan | October 5, 2023 2:15:21 AM IST

As many as two people including a 12-year-old child were killed on Wednesday when an Afghan sentry opened "unprovoked and indiscriminate" firing on pedestrians at the Chaman border in Balochistan, the military's media affairs wing said, Dawn reported. ... read..

Kazakhstan: Astana to host meeting of world leaders, traditional religions

Astana | October 5, 2023 12:21:43 AM IST

The 21st meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions will take place in Astana on October 11, to further Kazakhstan's objective to promote its national values to the global community and showing an example of s ... read..

Pakistan passport issuance system shut for 2 hours due to technical glitch

Islamabad | October 5, 2023 12:21:34 AM IST

The passport issuance process in Pakistan was halted for two hours after the system remained non-functional due to a technical glitch, ARY News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Dubai International Chamber strengthens European presence with inauguration of new representative office in the Netherlands

Asia | October 5, 2023 12:21:32 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated its fourth European office in the Netherlands, bringing its total number of international offices to 2 ... read..

Pakistan's tax collection insufficient to meet financial needs: World Bank

Islamabad | October 5, 2023 12:21:28 AM IST

The World Bank has called for an increase in tax collection from the major and vital sectors in Pakistan claiming that the tax collection is insufficient to meet its financial necessities, ARY News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

UAE President confers First Class Medal of Independence on Ambassador of Mozambique

Middle East | October 5, 2023 12:21:27 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First Class Medal of Independence to Tiago Castigo on the occasion of the end of his tenure as Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to the UAE. ... read..

Piyush Goyal to co-chair 11th India-UAE high-level joint task force meeting

New Delhi | October 5, 2023 12:21:25 AM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will co-chair the 11th Meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force to boost investments between the two countries. ... read..

"Man is man, woman is woman...that's just common sense": Rishi Sunak

London | October 5, 2023 12:21:23 AM IST

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday, addressing the 2023 Conservative Party conference, put forward a string of major announcements including the scrapping of the HS2 rail line, a program to double the number of doctors and nurses, and ... read..

UNICEF Executive Director meets CM Yogi; praises govt for work on health, women safety

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 5, 2023 12:21:21 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a meeting with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. ... read..

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone collaborates with Masdar City Free Zone to provide new growth opportunities for businesses

Middle East | October 5, 2023 12:21:19 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 4 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, has announced a new partnership with Masdar City Free Zone, a thriving business community and sustainability hub, located in Masdar City. The n ... read..

Imran Khan unhappy with President Alvi for failing to ensure timely elections, says sister

Lahore | October 5, 2023 12:21:17 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed displeasure over President Arif Alvi's "failure" to ensure timely elections in the country, Geo News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

United Nations opposes Pakistan ultimatum to evict over one million Afghan immigrants

Islamabad | October 5, 2023 12:21:13 AM IST

The United Nations opposed the ultimatum given by the Pakistan government to over 1 million Afghan refugees to vacate the country by November 1, Daily Times reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Islamabad court to hear Imran Khan's bail plea in open court

Islamabad | October 5, 2023 12:21:07 AM IST

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan's bail plea in the cypher case would be held in an open court, but would be in-camera when "sensitive information" is discussed, Dawn News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

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