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Slovakia summons Russian embassy official over interference in parliamentary elections

Bratislava | October 3, 2023 6:47:33 AM IST

Slovakia has accused Moscow of interfering in its parliamentary elections and has summoned a Russian embassy official to protest against statements made by Sergey Naryshkin, the director of Moscow's foreign intelligence service, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

10 dead after church roof collapses in Mexico

Mexico City | October 3, 2023 6:47:30 AM IST

As many as ten people have died following a roof collapse at a church in Mexico on Sunday, as per local authorities, The New York Times reported. ... read..

US: North Dakota state senator, wife, two kids killed in Utah plane crash

North Dakota | October 3, 2023 5:44:12 AM IST

A North Dakota state senator, his wife and the couples two young children were killed in a single-engine plane crash on Sunday night, officials said, New York Post reported. ... read..

Civil fraud trial took me off campaign trail, claims Donald Trump

Washington DC | October 3, 2023 5:44:08 AM IST

Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that the civil fraud trial in New York, which began on Monday, is a political attack against him and has taken him "off the campaign trail", CNN reported. ... read..

"In close coordination with Canada...": US on Nijjar's killing

Washington DC | October 3, 2023 3:46:53 AM IST

The US has said it is in close coordination with Canada on allegations regarding the Indian governments involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. ... read..

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif books flight tickets to return to Pakistan on October 21

Islamabad | October 3, 2023 3:46:49 AM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has booked flight ticket to return to Pakistan from the UK on October 21, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Woman, daughter murdered in Lahore

Lahore | October 3, 2023 3:46:47 AM IST

A woman and her 20-year-old daughter have been murdered with a sharp object at their house in Lahore, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..

Russia: Indian envoy pays floral tributes, highlights relevance of Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti

Moscow | October 3, 2023 2:44:30 AM IST

Indian Ambassador to Russia, Pavan Kapoor, offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and emphasized the relevance of the Father of the Nation and his message on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. ... read..

ICG ship Samudra Prahari arrives in Indonesia to demonstrate commitment to addressing pollution threats

Jakarta | October 3, 2023 2:44:28 AM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) vessel Samudra Prahari, a specialized pollution-control ship, arrived at the port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday. This visit signifies India's commitment to addressing marine pollution threats in the region ... read..

UAE President attends opening of International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha

Middle East | October 3, 2023 1:44:34 AM IST

Doha [UAE], October 3 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the opening of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha, inaugurated by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, under the theme Green ... read..

Victory depends on cooperation, Zelenskyy tells EU foreign ministers

Kyiv | October 3, 2023 12:17:47 AM IST

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his meeting with European Union foreign ministers, who are visiting Kyiv, said that he is "confident that Ukraine and the entire free world are capable of winning this confrontation (with Russia)," CNN reported. ... read..

Israel saw 23 fatalities from road accidents in August

Middle East | October 3, 2023 12:17:41 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 2 (ANI/TPS): Israels Central Bureau of Statistics released data on injuries and fatalities from road accidents that occurred in the month of August 2023. It also provided a comparison to August 2022. ... read..

UAE: Hamriyah Free Zone Authority takes part in ADIPEC 2023

Middle East | October 3, 2023 12:17:29 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], October 2 (ANI/WAM): The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) in Sharjah is taking part in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2023), which is running from October 2 to 5 under the patronage of President S ... read..

Israeli, US Defense Chiefs to meet in Washington

Middle East | October 3, 2023 12:17:27 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 2 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will meet with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in Washington later this month. ... read..

Pakistan: Religious leaders, locals stop girls from playing cricket match in Swat

Islamabad | October 3, 2023 12:17:25 AM IST

A group of Charbagh residents and some prayer leaders on Sunday stopped a women's cricket match at Charbagh Cricket Stadium, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. They said that the girls participating in cricket were immodest and considered inappropriate in the ... read..

UAE President arrives in Qatar for International Horticultural Expo 2023

Middle East | October 3, 2023 12:17:23 AM IST

Doha [Qatar], October 2 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in the State of Qatar on a working visit to attend the opening of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of t ... read..

Pakistani police detain 800 Afghan refugees from outskirts of Islamabad

Kabul | October 3, 2023 12:16:51 AM IST

Pakistani police detained 800 Afghan refugees in the suburbs of Islamabad. Out of these, 400 people were released as they had valid permits and 375 people will face deportation due to a lack of proper documentation, according to Counter-Terrorism Departme ... read..

Let us embrace Gandhis message, invest in peace: UNGA President

New York | October 2, 2023 11:17:52 PM IST

President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Dennis Francis, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, urged people to embrace the message of Mahatma Gandhi of establishing world peace. ... read..

UAE publishes discussion paper on urgent threat of global water scarcity

US | October 2, 2023 11:17:46 PM IST

New York [US], October 2 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Government has published a detailed discussion paper that calls for a decisive and coordinated international response to the urgent threat of global water scarcity. Entitled Ripple Effect Water Scarcity The H ... read..

London: CJI Chandrachud, Indian envoy Doraiswami pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

London | October 2, 2023 11:17:44 PM IST

To mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud and Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue installed at the centre of Tavistock Sq ... read..

COAS General Manoj Pande meets Tanzanian Defence Minister, Chief of Defence Force

Dodoma | October 2, 2023 11:17:42 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on Monday met Tanzanian Defence Minister Stregomena Lawerence Tax and Chief of Defence Force General Jacob John Mkunda. The two sides held discussions on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation and strengthening bo ... read..

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari takes test drive in hydrogen bus in Prague

Prague | October 2, 2023 11:17:33 PM IST

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday took a test drive in a Hydrogen Bus by Skoda in Prague. ... read..

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Myanmar

Naypyidaw | October 2, 2023 10:15:07 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Monday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

World Health Organisation recommends new vaccine for malaria prevention

Geneva | October 2, 2023 10:14:57 PM IST

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention of malaria in children, an official release said. ... read..

Donald Trump arrives in NYC ahead of civil fraud trial against him

New York City | October 2, 2023 9:14:11 PM IST

Former US President Donald Trump arrived on Monday morning at a courthouse in lower Manhattan, New York City, where a civil trial against him is scheduled to begin, CNN reported. ... read..

Pak: Higher education becomes distant dream for Hazro students

Attock | October 2, 2023 9:14:00 PM IST

In Hazro, higher education has become a distant dream for countless boys students. At the only boys' college in the area, a meagre three lecturers struggle to meet the educational needs of over 400 enrolled students, while more than 800 students have aban ... read..

We have second largest road network in world: Nitin Gadkari at World Road Congress

Prague | October 2, 2023 9:13:58 PM IST

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said that India has the second largest road network in the world. He also stated that India is the third largest automobile manufacturing hub in the world. ... read..

Protest rallies taken out in Bangladesh demanding justice for Uyghurs in China

Dhaka | October 2, 2023 8:19:43 PM IST

Protest rallies were taken out in Dhaka and other places demanding justice for Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang province, local Bangladesh media reported. ... read..

Khalistan supporters gather outside Indian High Commission in London, police restrict protestors

London | October 2, 2023 8:19:36 PM IST

Khalistan supporters gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London to stage a protest on Monday.There was a heavy presence of British security forces at the High Commission and the protestors were restricted to the opposite side of the High Comm ... read..

Pakistan: Lahore court orders police to present Sheikh Rasheed within a week

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 8:19:15 PM IST

The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Rawalpindi police, directing them to present Pakistan's former interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed in court, Pakistan-based Geo News rep ... read..

"It makes every Indian proud to see...": India's Mission to UN on Gandhi Jayanti

New York | October 2, 2023 7:17:37 PM IST

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said that every Indian is proud to see the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the UN Headquarters in New York. ... read..

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron warships reach Malaysia

Port Klang | October 2, 2023 7:17:07 PM IST

As part of the Indian Navy's long-range deployment in South East Asia, the ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) -INS Tir, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi are on a visit to Port Klang, Malaysia from September 30 to October 23, the Ministry of Defence said i ... read..

London: "Chinas dictators" condemned by UK parliamentarians, human rights advocates

London | October 2, 2023 7:17:05 PM IST

To coincide with the 74th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China, a coalition of UK rights groups and community organisations staged a peaceful protest in central London on Sunday to highlight "gross violations of human rights and atrociti ... read..

UAE: KATIM to demonstrate mission-critical communication capabilities at OFSEC 2023

Middle East | October 2, 2023 6:14:46 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 2 (ANI/WAM): EDGE Groups KATIM, a leader in the development of innovative and ultra-secure communication solutions, will exhibit its portfolio of ultra-secure devices and network encryption solutions at the Oman Fire, Safety and ... read..

Pakistan: Special Court orders jail authorities to present Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi on October 4

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 6:14:43 PM IST

A special court formed under the Official Secrets Act has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case on October 4, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..

India-West Asia-Europe Economic corridor to give 'fillip' to Gujarat's potential: official

By Vishu Adhana Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 2, 2023 5:17:07 PM IST

The proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor will give a "fillip" to Gujarat's "potential" as an investment hub, said state government officials, adding that the coastal state is the gateway to the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Centr ... read..

Covid vaccine pioneers Katalin Kariko, Drew Weissman awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

Stockholm | October 2, 2023 5:16:48 PM IST

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. ... read..

Ukraine welcomes EU foreign ministers for meeting in Kyiv

Kyiv | October 2, 2023 3:15:02 PM IST

Ukraines Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba on Monday welcomed European Union Foreign Ministers for the historic meeting in the war hit Ukraine and also reaffirmed his country demand for inclusion as permanent EU member. ... read..

GPSSA to improve employment service termination decisions for insured Emiratis

Asia | October 2, 2023 3:15:00 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 2 (ANI/WAM): The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched the End it right campaign to support insured Emiratis in taking constructive strides towards understanding the technicalities behind the UAE Pen ... read..

Couple, their dog died after grizzly bear attacks them in Canada's Banff National Park

Alberta | October 2, 2023 3:14:54 PM IST

Two people have been killed after a grizzly bear attacked them in Banff National Park, located in the west of Sundre, in central Alberta, reported CBC News. ... read..

ADIPEC kicks off, to gather global energy leaders in Abu Dhabi

Asia | October 2, 2023 3:15:16 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 2 (ANI/WAM): ADIPEC 2023 kicked off today under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and will run until 5th October. ... read..

Pakistan Apex court to hear 1090 pleas against inflated power bills on October 16

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 3:14:38 PM IST

The Pakistan supreme court scheduled the date to hear 1090 petitions against inflated electricity bills on October 16, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..

Tibetans in-exile celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, say "China needs to learn from Mahatma Gandhi"

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 2, 2023 2:16:50 PM IST

The Central Tibetan administration organised an official ceremony on the occasion of the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in Dharamshala on Monday. ... read..

Pakistan: Police detain 800 Afghan refugees in Islamabad suburbs

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 2:16:40 PM IST

The police detained 800 Afghan refugees in the suburbs of Islamabad, out of which 375 face deportation due to a lack of proper documentation, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..

President of Paraguay receives UAE Foreign Minister to discuss climate action

Asia | October 2, 2023 2:16:28 PM IST

Asuncion [Paraguay], October 2 (ANI/WAM): President Santiago Pea of Paraguay has received in the capital, Asuncin, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of UAE. ... read..

Egypt: Fire breaks out in police headquarters, dozens injured

Cairo | October 2, 2023 1:18:39 PM IST

Over dozens of people suffered injuries after a huge fire blazed through a police station in the Egyptian city of Ismailia on Monday, reported Arab News. ... read..

Pakistan food storage company starts auction of damaged wheat

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 1:18:22 PM IST

The Pakistan Agricultural storage and services corporation (PASSCO) stated that wheat weighing 36,000 metric tons stored in stores was damaged and is now up for auctions, ARY News reported. ... read..

C5+ Germany meeting highlights need for inclusive govt in Afghanistan

Kabul | October 2, 2023 12:17:34 PM IST

A joint statement of the meeting with the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz and the head of states from Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) stressed the importance of an inclusive and representative governm ... read..

Death toll rises to 13 as fire breaks out at nightclub in Spain

Madrid | October 2, 2023 12:17:28 PM IST

At least 13 people lost their lives in Spains deadliest nightclub fire in decades, with fears the toll could rise further as emergency services search for more victims, CNN reported on Monday. ... read..

Pak: Caretaker PM Kakar summons Apex Committee Meeting to discuss law, order situation

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 12:17:09 PM IST

Following the Mastung attack, Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has summoned a National Apex Committee meeting on Tuesday to discuss the law and order situation in the country, reported ARY News. ... read..

Pakistan: Man kills himself after shooting two in Karachi

Karachi | October 2, 2023 12:17:04 PM IST

A man committed suicide after shooting two others in Shah Latif Town Karachi in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..

Mastung suicide blast: "Enough is enough" says Balochistan govt, declares "all-out-war" against terrorists

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 11:14:58 AM IST

Following the Mastung suicide blast that killed over 59 people, Balochistan Caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai said, "enough is enough" and declared an "all-out war" against terrorists, reported Dawn. ... read..

Gandhiji deeply admired in France: France pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

New Delhi | October 2, 2023 11:14:56 AM IST

French Embassy in India on Monday paid tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and said that the France upheld the values of non-violence, peace and tolerance stated by Mahatma Gandhi. ... read..

Pakistan: Employees salaries unpaid for year as govt fails to conclude inquiry against health officer

Peshawar | October 2, 2023 11:14:52 AM IST

Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments alleged slow and lazy process to conclude and submit an inquiry report into the case of a former government official that has made as many as 50 fourth class employees working without salaries for past one year, ... read..

Protest rallies held in Bangladesh, demand justice for Uyghur Muslims

Dhaka | October 2, 2023 10:16:09 AM IST

Amid the world's criticism of the atrocities done to Uyghurs, Dhaka and Narayanganj has witnessed protest rallies, demanding justice for Uyghur Muslims in China's Xinjiang province, reported Dhaka Tribune. ... read..

Dominican Republic Vice President Raquel Pea Rodrguez to visit India from October 3-5

New Delhi | October 2, 2023 10:16:01 AM IST

The Vice President of The Dominican Republic, Raquel Pea Rodrguez will visit India from October 3-5, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..

Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish rebels after suicide attack in Ankara

Ankara | October 2, 2023 9:15:10 AM IST

Turkish Minitry of Defense in a statement said that the Turkish warplanes struck targets affiliated with a Kurdish rebel organisation in northern Iraq after the separatist group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Turkish capital, Ankara, New ... read..

Over 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as it hits record-high temperature

Brasilia | October 2, 2023 9:15:08 AM IST

Over 100 dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon over the past seven days due to historic drought and increasing water temperatures, noting 102 degrees Fahrenheit, reported CNN. ... read..

Air denial, combat ability key for Taiwan to defy Beijings unification agenda: Report

Taipei | October 2, 2023 7:15:32 AM IST

Taiwan needs to preserve its combat capabilities and leverage asymmetric warfare strategy to counter Chinas military unification objective, Taipei Times reported citing a report commissioned by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC). ... read..

"PM Modi is leader of the world in environment": Israeli diplomat lauds Swachhata Hi Seva campaign

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 2, 2023 7:15:28 AM IST

Israeli diplomat Kobbi Shoshani participated in the clean-up drive under Swachhata Hi Seva campaign at Mumbai beach, and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative. ... read..

Shameful: Elon Musk accuses Justin Trudeau of crushing free speech

Ottawa | October 2, 2023 6:14:43 AM IST

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk slammed the Justin Trudeau government in Canada for crushing free speech in the country. ... read..

UK: World Sindhi Congress protest against Pak atrocities outside PM residence

London | October 2, 2023 6:14:41 AM IST

The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) expressed solidarity with the ongoing struggle against the Marhi Jalbani Massacre in Sindh, Pakistan by holding a protest on October 1 opposite 10 Downing Street, the residence of the UK Prime Minister. ... read..

ADIPEC Awards 2023: Recognising changemakers transforming energy industry

Middle East | October 2, 2023 6:14:40 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 2 (ANI/WAM): A coveted recognition for the energy industry, the ADIPEC Awards is an important part of ADIPEC, which takes place in Abu Dhabi from October 2-5, 2023. ... read..

UAE President holds phone call with Turkish President

Middle East | October 2, 2023 6:14:36 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 2 (ANI/WAM): PresidentSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyanheld a telephone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today to express UAE's solidarity with Trkiye and its people following the terrorist attack in the Turkis ... read..

Hyena gets new lease on life at Israeli Wildlife Hospital

Others | October 2, 2023 6:14:34 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 2 (ANI/TPS): A wild, striped hyena was given a new lease on life on Sunday, thanks to doctors at Israels Wildlife Hospital in Ramat Gan. ... read..

Pakistan: Gang involved in illegal kidney transplantation arrested

Lahore | October 2, 2023 5:14:23 AM IST

Lahore Police have arrested the gang involved in illegal kidney transplantation, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi said on Sunday, ARY News reported. ... read..

Mexico: 10 Cuban migrants killed, 25 injured after truck overturns near Guatemala

Mexico City | October 2, 2023 5:14:19 AM IST

At least 10 migrants were killed and 25 more were left injured after a cargo truck clandestinely carrying them overturned on a highway in southern Mexico, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

More powerful Nawaz Sharif returning to Pakistan, says Maryam

Islamabad | October 2, 2023 4:14:39 AM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz reiterated that party supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to the country on October 21, after becoming more powerful, Geo News reported on Sunday. ... read..

US: In fresh tensions, GOP leader vows to oust McCarthy; House Speaker says bring it on

Washington DC | October 2, 2023 4:14:37 AM IST

In a fresh set of political drama unveiling in the United States, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy challenged Republican representative Matt Gaetz to bring on the motion to oust him, after the GOP leader announced about the same, CNN reported on Sunday. ... read..

Australia provides USD 5 million aid to Afghanistan

Kabul | October 2, 2023 4:14:35 AM IST

Amid the escalating challenges of poverty and unemployment in Afghanistan, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Australia is providing USD 5 million in humanitarian aid, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

"US will not walk away from Ukraine": Joe Biden after spending bill avoids new aid to Kyiv

Washington DC | October 2, 2023 4:14:31 AM IST

Hours after the short-term spending bill was passed to avoid a government shutdown, US President Joe Biden on Sunday assured that Washington will not walk away from supporting Ukraine, CNN reported. ... read..

Top US officials laud growing strategic relations between India-US; credit diaspora, EAM Jaishankar

By Reena Bharadwaj Washington DC | October 2, 2023 3:16:50 AM IST

Terming the India-US ties one of the most defining partnerships, several top Biden administration officials praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankars commitment to this bond, calling him the architect of modern US-India relations. ... read..

Reject terrorism in all forms: US condemns Turkey suicide attack

Washington DC | October 2, 2023 2:15:26 AM IST

The United States condemned the suicide blast near the Turkish Interior Ministry and expressed solidarity with their NATO ally and the Turkish people. ... read..

UAE participates in Dushanbe International Investment Forum

Asia | October 2, 2023 12:16:04 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 1 (ANI/WAM): Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation to the Dushanbe International Investment Forum in Tajikistan, which was held on September 29-30. ... read..

Global exhibitors applaud organisation of Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah

Middle East | October 2, 2023 12:16:00 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], October 1 (ANI/WAM): The 52nd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, which concludes at the Expo Centre Sharjah on Sunday evening, was a resounding success, attracting a large number of visitors who were eager to take advantage of the exce ... read..

Scottish companies set to showcase world-leading energy transition innovations at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi

Middle East | October 2, 2023 12:15:58 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 1 (ANI/WAM): Twenty-four innovative Scottish companies will showcase Scotlands outstanding strengths in delivering energy transition at this weeks ADIPEC event in Abu Dhabi. ... read..

Pakistan: Rights body welcomes post-arrest bail of pastorfacing blasphemy accusations

Faisalabad | October 2, 2023 12:15:45 AM IST

The post-arrest bail of Pastor Eliezer aka Vicky, Johnson Masih and Gulfam Masih has been welcomed by Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP). ... read..

China-appointed Panchen Lama gains no legitimacy among Tibetan Buddhists

Lhasa | October 2, 2023 12:15:43 AM IST

Despite the role and institution of Panchen Lama being considered the most important in Tibetan Buddhism, the China-appointed Panchen Lama has failed to gain legitimacy amongst the Tibetan Buddhists, Tibet Press reported. ... read..

NATO chief Stoltenberg condemns Ankara suicide attack, expresses solidarity with Turkey

Brussels | October 1, 2023 11:15:32 PM IST

Amid global condemnation of the suicide blast near the Turkish Interior Ministry in Ankara, the chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday expressed solidarity with the country in the wake of the incident that left ... read..

Dominica Vice President Raquel Pea Rodrguez to visit India from October 3-5

New Delhi | October 1, 2023 11:15:27 PM IST

The Vice President of Dominica, Raquel Pea Rodrguez will visit India from October 3-5, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..

Jaishankar concludes US visit, shares video featuring snatches from trip

New Delhi | October 1, 2023 11:14:56 PM IST

Concluding his week-long visit to the United States, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday posted a video on social media platform X, sharing the highlights from his trip. ... read..

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari welcomed in traditional 'Maharashtrian way' in Prague

Prague | October 1, 2023 10:16:12 PM IST

Union Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari was received in a traditional 'Maharashtrian way' at Prague airport on Sunday. ... read..

Israeli man seeking to sacrifice goat on Temple Mount arrested

Middle East | October 1, 2023 10:16:10 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 1 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Police arrested a Jewish man in Tel Aviv on his way to sacrifice a lamb on the Temple Mount on Sunday morning. ... read..

Shutter strike observed across Balochistan over Mastung suicide blast

Islamabad | October 1, 2023 10:15:47 PM IST

Balochistan observed a nationwide "shutter down" strike in protest of the Mastung suicide blast that killed at least 59 people, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..

Outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party accepts responsibility for suicide bombing in Ankara

Ankara | October 1, 2023 10:15:45 PM IST

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), banned by Turkey and its Western allies, claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing near the office of the Turkish Interior Ministry in Ankara, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

US condemns China for imposing life sentence on Uyghur academic

Washington | October 1, 2023 9:16:04 PM IST

The United States has strongly criticised China for imposing a life sentence on Rahile Dawut, a prominent Uyghur academic. ... read..

State of emergency declared in Israeli prison over missing bars

Middle East | October 1, 2023 9:15:57 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 1 (ANI/TPS): A state of emergency was declared in Israels Maasiyahu prison after guards noticed some bars were missing from a cell window on Saturday. ... read..

No mention of Belt and Road Initiative after Nepal PM Dahal arrives in Kathmandu from China

Kathmandu | October 1, 2023 9:15:47 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' arrived in Kathmandu after his two-week-long visit to China and New York. Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Dahal did not speak about Chinese President Xi Jinpings flagship project Be ... read..

Major General Alok Kacker concludes his visit to Nepal

Kathmandu | October 1, 2023 9:15:44 PM IST

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Madhya Uttar Pradesh Sub Area (MUPSA) Major General Alok Kacker and Colonel of the 9th Gorkha Rifles Regiment 9 went on a six-day official visit to Nepal. ... read..

Netanyahu corruption hearings postponed after judges father dies

Middle East | October 1, 2023 9:15:35 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 1 (ANI/TPS): Next weeks Jerusalem District Court hearings in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus corruption trial have been postponed following the death of the father of Justice Rivka Friedman-Feldman, one of the presiding jud ... read..

Paks Federal Investigation Agency offloads 16 alleged beggars from Saudi Arabia-bound flight

Islamabad | October 1, 2023 9:15:27 PM IST

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has intercepted and offloaded 16 alleged 'beggars' disguised as Umrah pilgrims, from a flight bound for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Multan airport, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Brother shoots woman for stopping him from playing PUBG

Islamabad | October 1, 2023 8:16:23 PM IST

In a disturbing incident, a man has fatally shot his sister after she intervened to stop him from playing Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), ARY News reported. ... read..

Fire breaks out at nightclub in Spain, at least 7 killed

Madrid | October 1, 2023 8:16:07 PM IST

At least seven people were killed and four others sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a nightclub in Spain's Murcia on Sunday morning, reported CNN citing the local authorities. ... read..

Former Slovakian PM Robert Fico wins parliamentary elections

Bratislava | October 1, 2023 8:15:55 PM IST

Former Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico's party on Sunday won the Slovakian parliamentary elections, CNN reported, adding that his party accounted for 23.3 per cent of the total votes polled. ... read..

Turkish Parliament starts new term hours after deadly blast outside govt building in Ankara

Ankara | October 1, 2023 7:17:02 PM IST

The Turkish Parliament reconvened for a new term hours after a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the ministry building in Ankara, leaving two policemen injured, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

US accuses China of disinformation, Beijing labels State Dept report as disinformation

Washington, DC | October 1, 2023 7:16:49 PM IST

The US State Department's accusation of China expanding its disinformation efforts has been met with a counterclaim from Beijing's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CNN reported, adding that the Chinese ministry said the State Department's report itself consti ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits China's Qinghai

Beijing | October 1, 2023 7:16:38 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale hit China's Qinghai, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said on Sunday. ... read..

EU condemns attack on Turkish Interior Ministry in Ankara

Brussels | October 1, 2023 7:16:36 PM IST

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned the attack in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Sunday, expressing solidarity with the country. ... read..

Pakistan: Man killed, minor injured in 'targeted attack' in Karachi

Islamabad | October 1, 2023 6:15:46 PM IST

A young man was shot dead and a seminary student injured in what the police called a targeted attack in the Samanabad area of Pakistan's Karachi on Saturday, Pakistan-based Dawn reported citing police and rescuers. ... read..

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