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G4 nations call for UNSC expansion; support each others candidature
New York | September 22, 2023 10:44:47 AM IST
The Foreign Ministers of G4 countries India, Brazil, Germany and Japan met on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and discussed the reformation of the UN Security Council. ... read..


Canada fails to provide evidence on Nijjar killing, despite claims of having proof
Ottawa | September 22, 2023 9:44:36 AM IST
Despite Canadian PM Justin Trudeau failing to provide any evidence to back his allegations on India's involvement in the death of Khalistani operative Hardeep Nijjar, Canada based news platform CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) claims that Canada ha ... read..


US: Two killed, multiple students injured after bus crashes in New York
New York | September 22, 2023 8:44:55 AM IST
Two adults were killed and multiple students were injured on Thursday (local time) after a bus carrying them tumbled down a 50-foot ravine" on Interstate 84 in Orange County in New York, CNN reported citing New York Governor Kathy Hochul. ... read..


Foreign Ministers of L.69 group of nations call expansion of UNSC "essential" to make body "more representative"
New Delhi | September 22, 2023 7:46:50 AM IST
The Foreign Ministers of the L.69 group of nations on Thursday held a meeting on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to exchange views on reform of the United Nations Security Council. The leaders called the expansion ... read..


UKPNP chairman urges UN to take note of human rights violations in PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan
Geneva | September 22, 2023 7:46:42 AM IST
United Kashmir Peoples National Party (UKPNP) president, Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, urged the United Nations to take note of violations that have been taking place in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan and ask Pakistan to uphold and g ... read..


Canada: Winnipeg Police confirms death of gangster Sukhdool Singh
Ottawa | September 22, 2023 6:47:29 AM IST
Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the death of gangster Sukhdool Singh Gill in Canada's Winnipeg, saying that its homicide unit had identified the victim as Gill and his family members have been informed of his killing. ... read..


Dubai Sports Council to organise UAEs first electric scooter race
Middle East | September 22, 2023 6:47:25 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 22 (ANI/WAM): The Federation for Micromobility and Sport and the Dubai Sports Council has announced the creation of the Dubai Electric Scooter Cup, the pre-eminent showcase for e-scooter racing and micromobility potentiality. As a c ... read..


Environment Minister announces Israel joining calls for global plastics treaty
Middle East | September 22, 2023 5:45:59 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 22 (ANI/TPS): Israels Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman announced Wednesday night at the World Economic Forum in New York that Israel is joining the coalition of countries calling for the creation of a strong i ... read..


US announces new security assistance for Ukraine
Washington, DC | September 22, 2023 5:45:56 AM IST
The US will provide USD 128 million in new security assistance to Ukraine and the Department of Defence will give USD 198 million in arms and equipment under previously directed drawdowns, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday (local ... read..


Pakistan: Islamabad Court summons Imran Khan in 'un-Islamic' marriagecase
Islamabad | September 22, 2023 5:45:50 AM IST
A local court in Islamabad on Thursday summoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on September 25 in a case related to his alleged un-Islamic marriage with Bushra Bibi, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported citing Express News. ... read..


"India is MY country too. I was born here: Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubh amid backlash over social media post
Ottawa | September 22, 2023 4:44:42 AM IST
Facing a massive backlashover his controversial social media post amid the diplomatic sabre-rattling between India and Canada, Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh (popularly known as Shubh) on Thursday said he was "extremely disheartened" with theca ... read..


India, Pakistan attend meeting of Neutral Expert proceedings on Indus Waters Treaty
New Delhi | September 22, 2023 4:44:30 AM IST
A delegation from India attended a meeting of the Neutral Expert proceedings in the Kishenganga and Ratle matter at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Vienna on September 20 and 21, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced in a press release. ... read..


US President Biden, Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy meet at White House
Washington, DC | September 22, 2023 3:44:44 AM IST
US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday (local time) held a meeting at the White House in Washington, DC. ... read..


We have been and will be in contact with India at high levels: US on Canada charge
Washington, DC | September 22, 2023 2:44:58 AM IST
The US has been and will continue to remain in touch with Indians at high levels over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that the Indian government was behind the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, US National Security ... read..


In constant touch with Canadian counterparts and Indian govt: Jake Sullivan on ongoing diplomatic standoff
Washington, DC | September 22, 2023 1:44:35 AM IST
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday (local time) said he will not be going into the substance of private diplomatic conversations. However, he said that the US is consulting with Ottawa closely and is in touch with the Indian government ... read..


Don't have anything to announce on President Bidens visit to India: NSA Sullivan
Washington, DC | September 22, 2023 1:44:29 AM IST
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday (local time) said he did not have anything to announce regarding US President Joe Biden's visit to India in January or any other time. ... read..


Museum of the Future to host ministers, officials, COP28 Committee during Climate Future Week
Asia | September 22, 2023 12:18:01 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): The Museum of the Future will host a Countdown to COP28 session led by Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, alongside Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate ... read..


UAE Disaster Victim Identification team arrives in Libya to identify victims of floods
Middle East | September 22, 2023 12:17:53 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): The UAE team of Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) arrived in Libya today. ... read..


NYUAD researchers develop self-cleaning membranes boosting desalination efficiency
Asia | September 22, 2023 12:17:45 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): A team of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers has developed a new kind of self-cleaning, hybrid membrane that provides a solution that overcomes significant challenges that have, until now, limited desalination techn ... read..


Three South African navy personnel die in submarine accident at sea
Cape Town | September 22, 2023 12:17:41 AM IST
Three South African Navy personnel lost their lives on Wednesday after seven crew members of a submarine were swept off its deck by big sea waves as a helicopter attempted a "vertical transfer" of supplies, reported Al Jazeera, citing the Department of De ... read..


Justin Trudeau presents no evidence to back his allegation against India, repeats charge on Nijjar killing
New York | September 22, 2023 12:17:28 AM IST
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said his country stands by the international rules-based order and repeated his charge on India's role in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar stating that there are "credible reasons" to ... read..


Asian Development Bank allocates USD400 million for Afghans
Kabul | September 22, 2023 12:17:18 AM IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the allocation of USD400 million to protect the livelihoods and well-being of Afghans who are at risk, with a particular focus on women and girls, Khaama Press reported citing the ADB's statement. ... read..


LOral-UNESCO for women in science ME young talents programme honours 11 Arab pioneers
Middle East | September 22, 2023 12:17:12 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): The LOral-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Programme, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, celebrated a decade of empowering female scientists from the G ... read..


ENEC discusses future collaboration with US businesses at US-UAE Business Council briefing
US | September 22, 2023 12:17:08 AM IST
Washington, DC [US], September 21 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) was hosted by the US-UAE Business Council and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) at a business briefing roundtable in Washington D.C., this week. ... read..


Not looking to provoke, cause problems Canada PM Justin Trudeau
New York | September 22, 2023 12:17:04 AM IST
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said that India is a country of growing importance, adding that Canada is not looking to provoke or cause problems and called upon the government of India to work with Ottawa to establish processes to uncov ... read..


Pakistan imported food items worth PKR 374.98 billion in two months
Islamabad | September 22, 2023 12:16:59 AM IST
Pakistan imported food items worth PKR 378.98 billion in the first two months of the ongoing FY 2023-24, ARY News reported, quoting the data shared by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). ... read..


MoF introduces UAE private sector to expansion opportunities in emerging economies
Middle East | September 22, 2023 12:16:57 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in collaboration with the World Bank Groups Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), held two workshops at the headquarters of the Chambers of Commerce in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. ... read..


CAA a lifeline for refugees from Pakistan": Indian NGO representative at UN
Geneva | September 22, 2023 12:16:49 AM IST
Satya Narayan Sharma, a member of an Indian NGO Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS) recently addressed the ongoing 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), shedding light on the significant impact of India's Citizenship Am ... read..


We are not powerless to overcome climate crisis, COP28 President-Designate tells UN Climate Ambition Summit
Middle East | September 22, 2023 12:16:47 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, addressed today the UN Climate Ambition Summit in New York, where he reminded the international community that ... read..


Freedom of expression doesnt mean bullying others": Canada India Foundation convener on extremists hate speech
Toronto | September 21, 2023 11:14:24 PM IST
National Convener of the Canada India Foundation Ritesh Malik on Thursday said the Canadian government should not support those spreading hatred between communities in the guise of freedom of expression and claimed that the government has failed to take a ... read..


"We have seen Canadian diplomatic interference in India's internal affairs": MEA
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:23 PM IST
Citing Canada's diplomatic interference in internal matters, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday and said there should be a parity in diplomatic staff strength. ... read..


Trudeau starting fight with India to cover up Chinese interference in Canada, argues senior journalist Bordman
Toronto | September 21, 2023 11:14:07 PM IST
Describing it as a major scandal, a senior journalist from Canada, Daniel Bordman has said that there is a big spectre of foreign interference from China in the country. ... read..


I2U2 unveils digital platform to strengthen public-private partnership among member nations
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 10:14:18 PM IST
The I2U2 group on Thursday launched a website to strengthen the public-private partnership in several sectors and invited private companies from the four member countries to submit their projects to tackle some of the challenges confronting the world. ... read..


India takes Vienna convention very seriously, expects same from Canada: MEA
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 9:15:00 PM IST
On the reports of threats to Canadian diplomats in India, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that New Delhi takes Vienna's obligations very seriously of providing security to foreign diplomats in India, adding that it expects the same from ... read..


Minority Shias being massacred in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan: Kashmiri activist
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 21, 2023 9:14:58 PM IST
Javed Ahmad Beigh, a prominent socio-political activist, has drawn attention to the dire human rights situation faced by Shias in Pakistan, particularly in the illegally occupied region of Gilgit Baltistan, where a significant Shia population resides. ... read..


IMF chief asks Pakistan PM Kakar to tax the rich
New York | September 21, 2023 9:14:52 PM IST
Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar during his visit to the UNGA session in New York got advice from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to tax rich people in the country and provide relief to the poor, ... read..


78th UNGA session to see three high-level meetings on Health: WHO
New York | September 21, 2023 9:14:39 PM IST
The United Nations General Assembly will hold three high-level meetings on health this year on key concerns, including pandemic preparedness, Universal Health Coverage and ending the TB epidemic by 2030. ... read..


UAE Foreign Minister meets number of counterparts on sidelines of UNGA78
US | September 21, 2023 9:14:33 PM IST
New York [US], September 21 (ANI/WAM): UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met separately with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York. ... read..


Israel: Environment minister participates in HAC meeting
Asia | September 21, 2023 9:14:29 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 21 (ANI/TPS): Israels Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman participated in what her ministry described as a high-level meeting of the HAC (High Ambition Coalition for People and Nature also known as the 3030 coal ... read..


Indian Constitution protects rights of Dalits in India, student activist tells UNHRC
Geneva | September 21, 2023 8:18:44 PM IST
A daughter of a sanitation worker who is pursuing her Ph.D. from Switzerland has informed the United Nations Human Rights Commission about the Indian constitution which provides equal protection to all Indian citizens. ... read..


Media mogul Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp.
New York | September 21, 2023 8:18:06 PM IST
Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch has announced his retirement from the Fox and News Corporation Boards, the New York Times reported. ... read..


"German authorities have granted counsellor access to Baby Ariha": MEA
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 8:17:55 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday highlighted the concerns regarding the Baby Ariha case and said that the German authorities have granted counsellor access to Baby Ariha. ... read..


Take action against those facing terrorism charges, India tells Canada
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 8:17:53 PM IST
Asking Canada to take action against those facing charges related to terrorism, India on Thursday said that Ottawas response to its requests for extradition of anti-India elements has not been helpful. ... read..


Security threats have disrupted normal functioning of consulates: India on suspension of visa service in Canada
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:18:11 PM IST
India said on Thursday that security threats being faced by the countrys High Commission and Consulates in Canada have disrupted their normal functioning and they are temporarily unable to process visa applications. ... read..


Canada needs to look at its growing reputation as a "safe haven" for terrorists: MEA
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 7:17:59 PM IST
Underlining that terrorism as a larger issue is something that should be looked at, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday called it a fact that it is funded and supported by Pakistan and the issue of safe havens, and places to operate have been pro ... read..


No evidence shared by Canada: India on Trudeau administrations claims over Nijjar killing
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 6:16:55 PM IST
Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that no information has been shared by Canada regarding the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. ... read..


"Allegations by Canada primarily politically driven...": India on claims over Nijjar killing
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 6:16:40 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that the allegations made by Canada regarding the "potential links" of India behind the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are Politically driven. ... read..


Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal to visit China this week, discuss bilateral relations
Kathmandu | September 21, 2023 5:15:36 PM IST
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will visit China at the invitation of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang from September 23-30, this year, according to the release from Nepals Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ... read..


Pakistan poll body says elections to be held in last week of January
Islamabad | September 21, 2023 5:15:25 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday announced that the elections will take place next year in January, according to Dawn. ... read..


MEA Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi leads Indian delegation at 18th Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting
New York | September 21, 2023 4:16:22 PM IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary of Economic Relations (ER) Dammu Ravi on Thursday led the Indian delegation at the 18th Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Ministerial Meeting held in New York on the sidelines of UNGA78. ... read..


Indian visa services in Canada suspended with immediate effect, says service provider
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 4:15:24 PM IST
Visa services provider BLS International has with immediate effect suspended Indian visa services in Canada, amid a diplomatic standoff between the countries ... read..


Yahsat increases interim cash dividends to AED 201 million for H1-23
Middle East | September 21, 2023 3:15:15 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange on Wednesday said that it will pay an interim cash dividend of 8.23 fils [USD 2.24 cents] per share, equivalent to AED 201 m ... read..


Gangster Sukhdool Singhs murder in Canada, part of series of gangwar revenge killings
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:15:05 PM IST
The murder of gangster Sukhdool Singh, alias Sukha Duneke in Canada was revenge for the murder of Gurlal Brar, a close relative of US-based gangster Goldy Brar according to sources. ... read..


Canadian High Commission, consulates in India operational, continue to serve clients
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 3:15:03 PM IST
The Canadian High Commission, consulates in India are open, operational and continue to serve clients, the High Commission informed on Thursday. ... read..


Anwar Gargash Academy completes 2nd Innovate for a Sustainable World hackathon
Middle East | September 21, 2023 3:14:35 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) has concluded the Accelerator Programme as the second phase of the "Innovation for a Sustainable World" hackathon. ... read..


Saif bin Zayed attends Rabdan Academy's graduation 2023
Middle East | September 21, 2023 3:14:25 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, attended Rabdan Academy's Graduation 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). ... read..


BRICS members strongly condemn terrorism in all forms; commend India's G20 Presidency
New York | September 21, 2023 3:14:23 PM IST
The Foreign Ministers of BRICS member nations held their annual meeting on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, chaired by the Russian Federation in its capacity as the incoming BRICS Chair for 2024. ... read..


Israeli police find stolen army tank in junkyard
Middle East | September 21, 2023 3:14:17 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 21 (ANI/TPS): An obsolete and disarmed tank was returned to Israels defence establishment after it was stolen from an army training base overnight Tuesday, the army said. ... read..


Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif rushes to London with 'important message' for brother Nawaz
London | September 21, 2023 2:16:06 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rushed back to London with an important message for his brother and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, Geo News reported citing sources. ... read..


Bhutans Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graces opening ceremony of art exhibition
Thimphu | September 21, 2023 2:16:04 PM IST
Bhutans Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck graced the opening of the exhibition titled ART UNITED: A Contemporary Vision, The Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


Chinas list of disappearing leaders continues to grow
Asia | September 21, 2023 2:15:54 PM IST
First it was Chinas top diplomat, then the commander and political commissar of the Peoples Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF), and now the countrys minister of defense. The list of disappearing leaders just continues to mount, as Beijing draws a vei ... read..


India Visa suspension notice for Canadian residents removed by Visa Authority
Ottawa | September 21, 2023 2:15:52 PM IST
The Indian Mission in Canada has once again updated its Visa Application page on BLS International removing an earlier ticker that had cited temporary suspension of Visa services till further notice for operational reasons. ... read..


Visa Authority suspends Indian visa for Canadian residents
Ottawa | September 21, 2023 2:15:27 PM IST
The Indian Mission in Canada has once again updated its Visa Application page on BLS International reinstating a ticker that cites temporary suspension of Visa services till further notice for operational reasons. ... read..


Pakistan: 12-year-old boys body found hanging from tree in Sindhs Matiari
Sindh | September 21, 2023 1:16:23 PM IST
A 12-year-old boys body was found hanging from a tree in the Matiari city of Pakistans Sindh, ARY News reported on Wednesday, quoting the police. ... read..


Indian Visa services in Canada suspended till further notice
Ottawa | September 21, 2023 1:15:52 PM IST
The Indian Mission in Canada on Thursday suspended visa services till further notice citing operational reasons, according to BLS International. ... read..


Vishwakarma Puja: A shared tradition of fervour, devotion between India and Bhutan
Thimphu | September 21, 2023 12:15:29 PM IST
Vishwakarma Puja is not an ancient Bhutanese tradition, but has made its mark in Bhutans cultural canvas, particularly in factories, industrial areas, and construction sites, Bhutan Live reported on Thursday. ... read..


Humanity has opened gates to hell: UN Secretary General Antnio Guterres
New York | September 21, 2023 12:15:21 PM IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has said Humanity has opened the gates to hell. He made the remarks at a high-level summit on the climate crisis, CNN reported. ... read..


UK: Rishi Sunak to delay climate targets to ease burden on people
London | September 21, 2023 12:15:09 PM IST
The United Kingdom will delay a series of key climate targets to ease the burden on working people, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday. ... read..


Hindu Forum Canada seeks security for country's Hindu community in face of threats from Khalistani elements
Ottawa | September 21, 2023 11:14:59 AM IST
Members of 'Hindu Forum Canada' have written to Canadas Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc seeking security for the country's Hindu community in the face of direct threats from Khalistani elements. ... read..


Poland to stop providing weapons to Ukraine amid dispute over grain imports
Warsaw | September 21, 2023 11:14:45 AM IST
Amid a growing dispute over a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports, Poland said on Wednesday that it will stop providing weapons to Kyiv, which happens to be an ally of Warsaw, CNN reported. ... read..


Justin Trudeau refused presidential suite at hotel during G20 Summit: Sources
New Delhi | September 21, 2023 11:14:53 AM IST
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during his visit to India for the G20 Summit, refused to stay at the presidential suite, and stayed at a regular room in the same hotel, informed sources. ... read..


South Korea will not stand idly if North Korea receives Russian help on nuclear weapons: President Yoon Suk Yeol
Seoul | September 21, 2023 11:14:35 AM IST
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said his country and its allies will not stand idly if North Korea receives Russian help to boost its weapons of mass destruction. This comes just days after the leaders of the two nuclear-armed nations ... read..


Singapores Changi Airport to go passport free starting 2024
Asia | September 21, 2023 10:14:49 AM IST
Singapores Changi Airport is set to go passport-free starting 2024 with automated immigration clearance, CNN reported. ... read..


Canada: Liberal party MP Chandra Arya alleges threats against Hindus by extremists
Ottawa | September 21, 2023 10:14:47 AM IST
Amid the India-Canada diplomatic standoff, Canadian MP Chandra Arya alleged that the extremist elements are attacking and threatening Hindu-Canadians to go back to India. ... read..


Opinion polls: Trump dominates race in New Hampshire, Ramaswamy chasing from behind with 3 others
Washington, DC | September 21, 2023 10:14:23 AM IST
Former President Donald Trump continues to lead far ahead of other Republican hopefuls in the GOP primary polls in New Hampshire, but a close contest has emerged for the second place between Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy and three others, according to a ... read..


Chinese property giants hit hard with nearly USD 3 billion in forex losses
Beijing | September 21, 2023 9:15:34 AM IST
China's leading real estate firms have reported nearly USD 3 billion in foreign exchange losses for the first half of this year, primarily due to the depreciation of the yuan against the US dollar. This has exacerbated their challenges in generating fund ... read..


Ukrainian President Zelenskyy holds talks with Brazilian counterpart Lula
New York | September 21, 2023 8:15:48 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday (local time) held a meeting with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two leaders held talks about the importance of p ... read..


Republic Prez hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy to unveil plan to declare "independence from China"
Washington, DC | September 21, 2023 8:15:46 AM IST
Indian American entrepreneur and Republican Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy on Thursday will unveil his plan on how the US will "declare independence from China." ... read..


UAE Commander of Joint Operations meets US Commander of Ninth Air Force
Middle East | September 21, 2023 7:14:15 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 21 (ANI/WAM): Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of Joint Operations at the UAE Ministry of Defence, met with Lieutenant General Alexus G. Grynkewich, US Commander of Ninth Air Force, at his office at th ... read..


Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami to begin three-day sit-in in Lahore against rising inflation today
Islamabad | September 21, 2023 7:14:10 AM IST
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday announced the schedule of a sit-in in Lahore against the rising inflation, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. The JI will begin its three-day sit-in in Lahore on Thursday, with the party workers gathering outside the g ... read..


UAE delegation continues meeting during second day of high-level week of 78th UNGA session
US | September 21, 2023 6:14:02 AM IST
New York [US], September 21 (ANI/WAM): On the second day of the high-level week of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the UAE delegation, led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, held bilateral and ... read..


Canadian PM Justin Trudeau accuses Russia of weaponising energy and food
New York | September 21, 2023 6:13:58 AM IST
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday (local time) accused Russia of weaponising energy and food. He said countries need to support Ukraine as well as back the sustainable development goals (SDG) and global development, calling it the only r ... read..


India, Brazil, Germany, Japan should be permanent members of UNSC: UK Foreign Secy
New York | September 21, 2023 6:13:56 AM IST
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly called for an expansion of the United Nations Security Council, backing India's bid for a permanent membership of the UN body, along with Brazil, Germany and Japan. ... read..


Pak election panel to hold meeting with parties in October to discuss code of conduct for polls
Islamabad | September 21, 2023 5:14:14 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday announced that it has scheduled a meeting with political parties in October to discuss the code of conduct for elections, which it expects to hold in January, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


US President, Israel PM hold talks on UNGA sidelines, welcome announcement of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
New York | September 21, 2023 4:14:53 AM IST
US President Joe Biden and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) held a meeting in New York City on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The two leaders welcomed the announcement made at the G20 Summit to dev ... read..


US "coordinating" with Canada and also "engaging" with Indian govt: White House amid diplomatic standoff
Washington, DC | September 21, 2023 4:14:51 AM IST
The spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, Adrienne Watson, on Wednesday rejected reports of the US rebuffing Canada after the latter accused the Indian government of behind the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Ni ... read..


West selectively turns to principles of UN Charter based on parochial geopolitical needs: Lavrov
New York | September 21, 2023 2:15:27 AM IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday (local time) accused the West of selectively turning to principles of the UN Charter on a case-by-case basis based on their "parochial geopolitical needs." ... read..


AIIBs debut operational office opens in Abu Dhabi
Asia | September 21, 2023 12:15:44 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 20 (ANI/WAM): Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), and the UAEs Alternate Governor on the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), along with Luky Eko ... read..


UNHRC urged to protect rights of religious minorities in Pakistan
Geneva | September 21, 2023 12:15:42 AM IST
Victims of blasphemy and human rights activists urged the United Nations to protect the minorities in Pakistan by bringing urgent reforms. ... read..


Israel unveils next generation artificially intelligent tank
Middle East | September 21, 2023 12:15:16 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 20 (ANI/TPS): Israels Defence Ministry unveiled its next-generation tank, the artificially intelligent Barak, on Tuesday. ... read..


Israel's Netanyahu meets US President Biden, says 'Working Together We Can Make History
US | September 21, 2023 12:15:12 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 20 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday met with US President Joe Biden in New York where the two are attending the opening of the 78th UN General Assembly session. ... read..


Oman chairs 9th meeting of GCC Ministers of Social Development
Middle East | September 21, 2023 12:15:10 AM IST
Muscat, [Oman], September 20 (ANI/WAM): The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Social Development, today chaired the 9th meeting of the Ministerial Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Development and Social Affairs, in Muscat, the official ... read..


UAE participates in 19th Meeting of GCC Ministers and Heads of Civil Service in Muscat
Middle East | September 21, 2023 12:14:56 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 20 (ANI/WAM): The UAE government participated in the 19th Meeting of GCC Ministers and Heads of Civil Service and Administrative Development Departments, which was held in the Omani capital, Muscat, in the presence of Jasim Al-Badaw ... read..


UNCTAD projects USD5 trillion+ investment needed to achieve SDGs by 2030
Middle East | September 21, 2023 12:14:54 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 20 (ANI/WAM): A new report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) finds that the world needs to invest between USD1,179 and USD1,383 per person, per year, to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. ... read..


Pakistan: Cash van driver flees with PKR 60 million in Karachi
Karachi | September 21, 2023 12:14:48 AM IST
A van driver of a security company has allegedly fled with PKR 60 million in Karachis Korangi Industrial area, ARY News reported on Wednesday. ... read..


Russia continues to engage in reckless nuclear rattling": US State Secy Blinken at UN Security Council
New York | September 21, 2023 12:14:39 AM IST
US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that Russia is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine on a daily basis and violated the UN charter of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations. ... read..


Net Zero Nuclear announces GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy as first corporate partner
US | September 20, 2023 11:15:50 PM IST
New York [US], September 20 (ANI/WAM): Net Zero Nuclear, the initiative calling for collaboration among government, industry leaders and civil society to triple global nuclear capacity to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, today announced GE Hitachi Nucle ... read..


Putin accepts Xis invitation to visit China for Belt and Road Initiative: Russian State Media
Moscow | September 20, 2023 11:15:47 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was pleased to accept an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit China in October for the Belt and Road Forum, Russian State Media reported. ... read..


UAE, Philippines discuss strengthening financial and investment relations
Asia | September 20, 2023 11:15:45 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 20 (ANI/WAM): Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, received a high-level delegation from the Republic of the Philippines at the Ministry of Finances Dubai office, in the presence of Younis Haji Al Khoo ... read..


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