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Well played Team India: PM Modi lauds Indian Team for historic Asia Cup victory
New Delhi | September 17, 2023 11:15:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Team for winning the Asia Cup for a record eighth win with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. ... read..


US Ambassador to UAE visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Middle East | September 17, 2023 10:15:55 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): Martina Strong, the United States Ambassador to the UAE, and the accompanying delegation visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. ... read..


PML-N legal team clears way for Nawaz Sharifs return to Pakistan
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 10:15:51 PM IST
During an important meeting of the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in London, the legal team provided clearance for Nawaz Sharifs return to Pakistan, The News International reported. ... read..


First inbound ships reach Ukraine port after suspension of Black Sea initiative
Kyiv | September 17, 2023 10:15:41 PM IST
Two cargo ships, that had departed on Saturday arrived in one of Ukraines ports, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by the government, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday. ... read..


Chhattisgarh: Final meeting of G20 Framework Working Group scheduled in Raipur
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 17, 2023 10:15:40 PM IST
Chhattisgarhs capital city, Raipur is all set to host the fourth and final meeting of G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) under Indias G20 Presidency. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf president Pervaiz Elahi re-arrested in terrorism case
Lahore | September 17, 2023 10:15:38 PM IST
Shortly after being released from custody in the Master Plan case by a Lahore court, the president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pervaiz Elahi, was re-arrested in a terrorism case on Sunday, ARY News reported. ... read..


ZHO, Emirates Transport sign MoU to launch joint community initiatives
Middle East | September 17, 2023 10:15:34 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Transport to enhance their partnership on providing the best services of ZHOs members of determi ... read..


"We must prepare ourselves for a long war in Ukraine...": NATO Chief Stoltenberg
Kyiv | September 17, 2023 10:15:28 PM IST
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has issued a sttern warning, stating that there will be no swift resolution to the war in Ukraine. In an interview published by Germany's Funke media group on Sunday, Stoltenberg emphasized the prolonged nature of t ... read..


Moscow to develop cooperation with North Korea despite sanctions: Sergei Lavrov
Moscow | September 17, 2023 10:15:27 PM IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow wants to develop equal and fair cooperation with North Korea despite sanctions imposed on Pyongyang by the UN Security Council, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday. ... read..


Inclusion of Santiniketan in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list a proud moment for Indians: PM Modi
New Delhi | September 17, 2023 10:15:25 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the inclusion of West Bengals Santiniketan in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list as a proud moment for all Indians. ... read..


US NSA Sullivan meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, emphasises on importance of peace, stability across Taiwan Strait
Washington, DC | September 17, 2023 10:15:13 PM IST
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, who is also a Chinese Communist Party Politburo member and noted the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. ... read..


PM Modi thanks Mauritius counterpart for wishes on 73rd birthday
New Delhi | September 17, 2023 10:15:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth for good wishes on his 73rd birthday. ... read..


Sharjah Broadcasting Authority delegation reviews latest media technologies at IBC
Middle East | September 17, 2023 10:15:04 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): A delegation from the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) visited the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), which is considered the largest exhibition and conference in broadcast and media technologies in the ... read..


Womens online university stands as beacon of hope for Afghan women under Taliban rule
Kabul | September 17, 2023 9:15:17 PM IST
Through the Women's Online University, a remarkable 14,000 Afghan women are pursuing their aspirations of empowerment and education, at a time when the Taliban has put strict restrictions on Afghan women, reported Khaama Press. ... read..


Pakistan: NAB chairman summons meeting to formulate strategy on restoring graft cases
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 9:15:13 PM IST
Pakistans National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt-Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed Butt summoned a consultative meeting to formulate the upcoming actions for restoring graft cases, Geo News reported on Sunday. ... read..


North Koreas Kim Jong Un receives drones as gifts from Russia
Moscow | September 17, 2023 9:15:09 PM IST
As North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un concluded his visit to Russia on Sunday, the standout moment of his trip was when he received five explosive drones, a reconnaissance drone and a bulletproof vest as gifts from a regional governor on his Moscow visit, ... read..


US: Ramaswamy vows to gut H-1B Visa system if elected to power, calls it lottery system
Washington, DC | September 17, 2023 8:14:34 PM IST
In a major announcement ahead of the presidential election in the US, Indian American entrepreneur and Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to end the H-1B visa program if elected to power, US-based POLITICO reported. ... read..


Poland prohibits entry of Russian-registered passenger cars
Warsaw | September 17, 2023 8:14:30 PM IST
Poland has initiated the enforcement of an EU directive that prohibits all Russian-registered passenger vehicles from entering the country, marking the latest addition to the array of sanctions against Russia, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


West Bengal's Shantiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list
Riyadh | September 17, 2023 8:14:00 PM IST
Santiniketan, the town in West Bengal, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, said UNESCO in a social media post on X. ... read..


Libya floods: Search for missing intensifies as more bodies surface
Derna | September 17, 2023 7:16:25 PM IST
In the aftermath of the devastating floods triggered by Storm Daniel in Libya's eastern city of Derna, a desperate search for missing individuals persists, with bodies still being discovered along its shores and buried beneath debris, even a week after th ... read..


No hurdles in Nawaz Sharifs election participation in Pakistan": Ex-Minister Ishaq Dar
London | September 17, 2023 7:15:50 PM IST
Former Finance Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, has stated that there are no obstacles preventing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif from participating in elections, as reported by ARY News on Sunday. ... read..


Pakistan: Peshawar resident receives life sentence for blasphemy, accused of desecrating Quran
Peshawar | September 17, 2023 7:15:46 PM IST
In a significant verdict, a court in Peshawar has sentenced a local resident to life imprisonment for the desecration of the Holy Quran in the Khazana area approximately five years ago, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Qazi Faez Isa sworn in as new Chief Justice
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 7:15:44 PM IST
Justice Qazi Faez Isa was sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan on Sunday, following the retirement of his predecessor Umar Ata Bandial a day earlier, The News International reported. ... read..


Pak transporters threaten strike against fuel price hike in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | September 17, 2023 7:15:39 PM IST
Transporters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have issued a warning of a potential wheel-jam strike in protest against the recent spike in petroleum prices, a move that has been widely rejected by the business community, transporters, and political activists, D ... read..


Pakistan: Anti-Corruption Establishment gets one-day physical remand of Pervez Elahi
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 7:15:32 PM IST
A local court sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Pervez Elahi to Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) on one-day physical remand in graft cases, Geo News reported on Sunday. ... read..


Ajay Bangas inspiring journey, first Indian to head World Bank
Washington, DC | September 17, 2023 6:14:42 PM IST
World Bank President Ajay Bangas statement that I am the perfect example of Make in India, in a recent interview, shows his remarkable journey but also serves as an inspiring journey of an Indian-educated youth who settled at one of the most influentia ... read..


Italian PM Meloni extends birthday greetings to PM Modi, hails friendship and commitment
Rome | September 17, 2023 6:14:35 PM IST
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday conveyed her birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 73rd birthday via a special message shared on the social media platform 'X'. ... read..


Dalai Lama extends birthday greetings to PM Modi, wishes for continued good health
Dharmshala (Himachal Pradesh) | September 17, 2023 5:15:19 PM IST
The 14th Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, on Sunday extended his birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He wished the Prime Minister continued good health and success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. ... read..


Pakistan: Hike in prices of petroleum products to further fuel inflation, say business leaders
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 4:14:53 PM IST
Business leaders on Saturday said the massive increase in prices of petroleum products would further fuel inflation, intensify misery for the common man and create serious issues for the industry due to the unbearably high cost of doing business, Pakistan ... read..


UAE: Dubai Customs foils massive drug smuggling operation
Middle East | September 17, 2023 4:14:51 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Customs' Intelligence Department has achieved a significant milestone by intercepting a major drug smuggling attempt via air cargo. They successfully prevented the trafficking of 200,000 restricted narcotics and ... read..


Bhutan hits milestone in snow leopard conversation with nearly 40 pc increase in population
Thimphu | September 17, 2023 4:14:37 PM IST
Bhutan has hit a milestone in snow leopard conversation with a nearly 40 per cent increase in the animals population in the country, The Bhutan Live reported. ... read..


Former Pakistani envoy calls on Islamabad to reassess its foreign policy
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 4:14:35 PM IST
Former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has called on Pakistan to reassess its foreign policy strategy. He has underscored the need for pragmatism in a rapidly changing global landscape, Khalsa Vox reported citing Haqqani's recent ... read..


PoK residents hold huge protests, declare no electricity bill payments until justice prevails
Kotli | September 17, 2023 4:14:32 PM IST
In a sweeping wave of anti-government demonstrations, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has become the epicentre of discontent as enraged citizens are protesting against the exorbitant electricity bills they are receiving. ... read..


Tajikistans President expresses concern about increasing threats of terrorism, drug trafficking from Afghanistan
Dushanbe | September 17, 2023 4:14:17 PM IST
Tajikistans President Emomali Rahmon has expressed his concern about the increasing threats of terrorism and drug trafficking from Afghanistan into Tajikistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2023 to accelerate multistakeholder momentum on SDGs
US | September 17, 2023 3:14:52 PM IST
New York [US], September 17 (ANI/WAM): More than 1,000 business leaders, policy-makers, leaders from international and civil society organizations, innovators and social entrepreneurs from more than 60 communities will meet in New York for the World Econo ... read..


UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed to lead UAE delegation to 78th UN General Assembly in New York
US | September 17, 2023 2:15:09 PM IST
New York [US], September 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, will lead the United Arab Emirates delegation to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York from September 18 t ... read..


US: South Asian community members march in Seattle, demand respect for Jaahnavi Kandula
Washington, DC | September 17, 2023 2:14:57 PM IST
Members of the Seattle area's South Asian community took out a march to the site where a police officer struck and killed Indian national Jaahnavi Kandula with his patrol car in January, The Seattle Times reported. ... read..


Dubai Culture offers aspiring talent calligraphy courses rooted in innovation, tradition, modernity
Middle East | September 17, 2023 2:14:55 PM IST
Dubai[UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is announcing its Arabic calligraphy, ornamentation, and gilding courses designed to nurture and inspire emerging talent in the realm of Arabic calligraphy. ... read..


EU tourism at decade high in first half of 2023
Europe | September 17, 2023 2:14:49 PM IST
Brussels [Belgium], September 17 (ANI/WAM): The EU tourism industry is experiencing a strong recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first half of 2023, the number of nights spent in tourist accommodations reached its highest level in th ... read..


UAE: Abu Dhabi International Airport trials new Terminal A operations
Middle East | September 17, 2023 2:14:46 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): As part of the ongoing operational readiness trials for the new Terminal A ahead of its opening in November, Abu Dhabi Airports is conducting its largest live trial and testing exercise to date, with more than 6,00 ... read..


Afghanistans saffron exports down from previous years, say businessmen
Kabul | September 17, 2023 1:15:09 PM IST
Afghanistans export of saffron has decreased this year compared to the previous years, according to businessmen in the country, TOLO News reported. ... read..


Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan on October 21: Shehbaz Sharif
London | September 17, 2023 12:15:05 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his brother and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is set to arrive in Pakistan on October 21, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. He said that the Supreme Court's recent decision on the National Acc ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf challenges objections on plea seeking nationwide polls within 90 days
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 11:14:33 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday challenged the objections raised by the Supreme Court (SC) registrar on a petition seeking nationwide elections in the country within 90 days, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, other parties criticise caretaker government over hike in petrol, diesel price
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 11:14:31 AM IST
Political parties have criticised the Pakistan caretaker government for the massive increase in petrol prices, which they claim will further put a strain on the people, who are already battling with inflation and eroding purchasing power, Pakistan-based D ... read..


California sues 5 oil companies, accuses them of deceiving public
California | September 17, 2023 11:14:29 AM IST
California is suing oil companies BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and ConocoPhillips and their trade group, the American Petroleum Institute for deceiving the public over the risks associated with fossil fuels and causing billions of dollars in damage to c ... read..


Man arrested in Pakistans Rawalpindi over desecration of Bible
Rawalpindi | September 17, 2023 11:14:26 AM IST
A man was arrested and booked in Rawalpindi on Saturday in connection with the desecration of the Bible, Dawn reported. Dawn is a Pakistani English-language newspaper. ... read..


Justice Isa to take oath as 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan today
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 11:14:24 AM IST
Justice Qazi Faez Isa will take oath as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan on Sunday, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Counter Terrorism Department official shot dead in Quetta
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 10:15:46 AM IST
The head constable of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police was killed after unknown assailants opened fire at him on Quetta's Jail Road late on Sunday night, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Plea in Lahore High Court against recent hike in petrol prices
Lahore | September 17, 2023 10:15:39 AM IST
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been moved against the recent hike in petrol prices in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


People in Turbat hold protest against ban on trade activities at Pakistan-Iran border
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 10:15:27 AM IST
Hundreds of thousands of people, including workers and supporters of the National Party, Haq Do Tehreek, and other parties, held a protest rally and staged a sit-in in the Turbat area of Pakistan's Balochistan against the ban on trade activities at the Pa ... read..


Italy: Child killed as car gets struck with burning debris from jet explosion
Turin | September 17, 2023 9:14:23 AM IST
A five-year-old child was killed, and her nine-year-old brother injured with severe burns after their car was struck with burning debris from a huge fireball after a jet from the Italian Air Forces aerobatics squadron crashed during a practice run near t ... read..


UAE: Hamdan bin Zayed inaugurates Maritime Developments at Sila and Al Fayiyi Island in Al Dhafra
Middle East | September 17, 2023 8:15:00 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, officially inaugurated today Sila Community Harbour and Al Fayiyi Island Marina in Al Dhafra Region as part of a series of mari ... read..


One dead, five injured as roof collapses along with house in Afghanistans Laghman
Kabul | September 17, 2023 7:16:00 AM IST
A person died and five others suffered injuries after the roof as well as the house itself collapsed in Laghman province of Afghanistan on Saturday, reported Khaama Press. ... read..


Newborn found dead on refugee boat off Italian Island amid surge in migrant arrival
Rome | September 17, 2023 7:15:58 AM IST
A newborn baby was found dead on a boat carrying people to Lampedusa even as dozens of the island's citizens protested over a surge in arrivals, reported Al Jazeera citing ANSA News Agency. ... read..


Bangladesh reports over 800 deaths from dengue this year
Dhaka | September 17, 2023 7:15:56 AM IST
The number of dengue fatalities in Bangladesh has crossed 800 now, Dhaka Tribune reported citing the country's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). ... read..


UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Papua New Guinea on Independence Day
Middle East | September 17, 2023 7:15:54 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Sir Bob Dadae Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. ... read..


UAE cultural symposium in Madrid highlights Andalusia's role as civilisational hub
Middle East | September 17, 2023 7:15:52 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 17 (ANI/WAM):The two-day Andalusia: A Crossroads of Civilization and Culture symposium, organised as part of the Andalusia: History and Civilization Initiative and under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ... read..


Political upheaval worsened female illiteracy in Afghanistan, say activists
Kabul | September 17, 2023 6:15:30 AM IST
Amid the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, especially that of women and young mothers, women's rights activists have said the recent political upheaval and repressive policies of the Taliban have not only set the country back by decades but ... read..


Brazil: 14 dead as medium-sized aircraft crashes in Barcelos
Rio De Janeiro | September 17, 2023 6:15:28 AM IST
As many as 14 people, including passengers and crew, died after a medium-sized aircraft crashed in Barcelos, Brazil on Saturday afternoon, CNN Brasil reported. ... read..


Thousands without power as storm 'Lee' approaches northeast US, Canada
Washington DC | September 17, 2023 5:15:54 AM IST
Tens of thousands of people were left without power as post-tropical storm 'Lee' barrelled towards northeast United States and areas in neighbouring Canada, bringing heavy rainfall and snapping power lines, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Libya floods: Top prosecutor to probe deadly dam collapse
Derna | September 17, 2023 5:15:53 AM IST
Days after a catastrophic flood killed thousands of people in Libya, the country's top prosecutor will investigate the collapse of two dams in the eastern port of Derna that launched a fast-moving wall of water, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


On Mahsa Amini's death anniversary, her father detained by Iranian authorities
Tehran | September 17, 2023 3:16:17 AM IST
Even as Saturday marked the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a progressive Iranian woman who stood up against the draconian Hijab rule and whose alleged custodial death sparked furious protests,the Iranian authorities detained her father, C ... read..


Pakistan International Airlines starts partial suspension of flights amid financial crisis
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 2:15:04 AM IST
Pakistan International Airlines has started partial suspension of both its domestic and international flights amid the ongoing fiscal crunch, The Express Tribune reported on Saturday. ... read..


Pakistan: Residents of Battagram, KP block Karakoram Highway amid crackdown on power theft
Islamabad | September 17, 2023 2:15:02 AM IST
Amid protests raging across the country over inflated electricity bills, the residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Battagram on Saturday blocked a stretch of the Karakoram Highway near the Khatm-i-Nabuwat Chowk even as authorities cracked down onpower theft, ... read..


Sharjah Ruler inaugurates phase 2 of commercial buildings in Kalba
Middle East | September 17, 2023 12:15:34 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 16 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, confirmed that the development projects in the city of Kalba are continuing, which include buildings, roads, and infrastructure, provid ... read..


UAE Ambassador presents credentials to President of East Timor
Middle East | September 17, 2023 12:15:32 AM IST
Dili [East Timor], September 16 (ANI/WAM): Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and ASEAN, presented his credentials as non-resident Ambassador of the UAE to the Democratic Republic of East Timor to Jos Ramos-Horta, Presi ... read..


Rising thunderstorm activity may indirectly accelerate global warming: Researchers
Middle East | September 17, 2023 12:15:30 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 16 (ANI/TPS): Israeli researchers have uncovered a compelling connection between thunderstorms and the proliferation of wispy cirrus clouds, potentially accelerating global warming. ... read..


Ex-Afghan President Karzai, US special envoy discuss economic situation in Afghanistan
Kabul | September 17, 2023 12:15:26 AM IST
Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai met US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West via video conference and discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan under the Taliban administration, The Khaama press reported on Saturday. ... read..


UAE continues sending aid to Libya for 5th day in row
Middle East | September 17, 2023 12:15:24 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 16 (ANI/WAM): For the fifth day in a row, the UAE continued sending humanitarian and relief aid and search and rescue teams to Libya to alleviate the repercussions of Storm Daniel through an airbridge in implementation of the di ... read..


Nepal PM embarks on visit to New York for UN General Assembly
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu | September 17, 2023 12:15:22 AM IST
Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda departed for New York, United States on Saturday evening leading a delegation to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. ... read..


ICG ship Samudra Prahari on overseas deployment of ASEAN nations for marine pollution response
New Delhi | September 17, 2023 12:15:18 AM IST
The Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Prahari, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, is on an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries as part of Indias initiatives for Marine Pollution Response, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday. ... read..


Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese military aircraft, 10 naval ships around nation
Taipei | September 17, 2023 12:15:13 AM IST
Till 6 am on Saturday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) monitored nine Chinese military planes and 10 naval vessels in the vicinity of Taiwan. ... read..


Nepal: Tibet border closure affects livelihoods in mountain villages
Kathmandu | September 17, 2023 12:15:11 AM IST
Since the closure of the border between Nepal and Tibet, the livelihoods of the people residing there have been adversely affected. ... read..


Pakistan: Ex-LoP Raja Riaz meets Nawaz Sharif in London, joins Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz
London | September 17, 2023 12:14:55 AM IST
Former Pakistan leader of the opposition Raja Riaz joined Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ahead of the PML-N supremo's return to Pakistan from London, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


Trump says Biden 'not too old' for 2024 US Presidential elections but 'grossly incompetent'
Washington, DC | September 17, 2023 12:14:53 AM IST
Slamming US President Joe Biden for his 2024 election bid stating that his age and suitability for the highest position are separate issues, Donald Trump has said that the US President is "not too old" but "grossly incompetent," The Hill reported. ... read..


EU ends restrictions against Ukraines agricultural exports, Zelenskyy welcomes move
Brussels | September 16, 2023 11:17:22 PM IST
Welcoming the decision taken by the European Commission to end the restrictive measures on Ukraine against its agricultural exports, President Volodymr Zelenskyy said that it is "important" that European unity works on a bilateral level, CNN reported. ... read..


First inbound ships to reach Ukraine through new Black Sea corridor
Kyiv | September 16, 2023 11:17:19 PM IST
For the first time after the suspension of the Black Sea grain initiative, two merchant ships approached Ukrainian ports to collect about 20,000 tons of wheat for Africa and Asia on Saturday morning, CNN reported citing Kyiv officials. ... read..


"We can part ways with European Union if necessary:" Turkey President Erdogan
Istanbul | September 16, 2023 11:16:59 PM IST
Ahead of his participation in the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations, the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that according to his evaluation very clearly, the European Union is trying to break away from Turkey, and added that the ... read..


Pakistan: PML-N plans to hold public rally in Lahore to welcome Nawaz Sharif
Lahore | September 16, 2023 11:16:47 PM IST
A public gathering in Lahore will be held on October 21 by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to welcome party leader Nawaz Sharif, who will be returning to Pakistan from the United Kingdom after a roughly four-year exile, reported ARY News. ... read..


Sharjah Ruler inaugurates 1st phase of Al Saf Residential Complex
Asia | September 16, 2023 11:16:44 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], September 16 (ANI/WAM): Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, affirmed that providing adequate and safe housing for the Emirati family is a major part of His Highnesss project, supporting the ... read..


Winter is coming but not for this French ski resort, as theres not enough snow
Paris | September 16, 2023 11:16:26 PM IST
Unusually high temperatures have caused snow to melt, forcing French ski resorts to close. As winter approaches, there isnt enough snow to continue operations at yet another ski resort in France, CNN reported. ... read..


Russian-installed officials selling Ukrainian properties including Zelenskyys in Crimea
Moscow | September 16, 2023 10:15:25 PM IST
A number of Ukrainian-owned properties in annexed Crimea, including one owned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have been announced for sale by Russian-installed officials, CNN reported. ... read..


Russia likely to increase its missile arsenal capacity for winter onslaught against Ukraine: Report
London | September 16, 2023 10:15:19 PM IST
The UK Ministry of Defence stated Saturday that Russia is "likely able to generate a significant stockpile" of air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs) and that there is a "realistic possibility" that it will deploy them against Ukrainian infrastructure targe ... read..


China's economic slowdown continues, real estate at persistent risk
Beijing | September 16, 2023 10:14:53 PM IST
The troubles of Chinas real estate sector continue to cast a long shadow over the countrys economic prospects as property investments continue to plummet, The New York Times reported on Friday. ... read..


UAE leaders congratulate President of Mexico on Independence Day
Middle East | September 16, 2023 10:14:51 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], September 16 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. ... read..


UAE takes part in Budapest Demographic Summit
Asia | September 16, 2023 10:14:50 PM IST
Budapest [Hungary], September 16 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has participated in the Budapest Demographic Summit, which took place in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, from 14th to 16th September, under the theme Family is the key to security. ... read..


Israel: Netanyahu tells security leaders to leave politics at the door
Middle East | September 16, 2023 10:14:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 16 (ANI/TPS): Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, held toasts with the security services leaders from the Mossad, the ISA and the IDF General Staff. ... read..


Minerals Security Partnership continues to expand with India: US
Washington, DC | September 16, 2023 10:14:44 PM IST
The US State Department on Saturday said that the US ties with India have been elevated in terms of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) to combat climate change effectively and will continue collaboration to bolster supply chain and sustainable future ... read..


UAE: DEWA adopts new Microsoft generative AI tool to drive digital transformation
Middle East | September 16, 2023 10:14:42 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], September 16 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted Microsoft Power Platform and its AI-powered tool Copilot. ... read..


Sharjah Social Security Fund offers service period purchase option
Asia | September 16, 2023 10:14:38 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], September 16 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Social Security Fund (SSSF) has allowed the possibility of acquiring the service period for insured employees in accordance with the regulations outlined in Law No 5 of 2018 concerning social security in ... read..


Pakistan: 2000 graft cases likely to be restored against political leaders after SC verdict
Islamabad | September 16, 2023 10:14:37 PM IST
About 2000 graft cases are expected to be restored after the Pakistan Supreme Court verdict in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law amendments case, Geo News reported on Saturday. ... read..


Delhi: Qutub Minar illuminates to celebrate Mexican Independence Day
New Delhi | September 16, 2023 9:14:41 PM IST
The iconic monument of Qutub Minar was illuminated in the national colours of Mexico on the occasion of Mexican Independence Day. ... read..


US imposes more sanctions on Iran on Mahsa Amini's death anniversary
Washington, DC | September 16, 2023 9:14:39 PM IST
More than 20 Iranian individuals and entities connected to the harsh repression of protests after Mahsa Amini's death one year ago were subject to penalties by the Joe Biden administration on Friday, reported CNN. ... read..


Pakistan: Six children die by malaria in a week as cases rise in Sindh
Sindh | September 16, 2023 8:15:31 PM IST
The death toll of children dying from malaria has risen to six in a week as the disease continues to wreak havoc across Sindh, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


Pak: Sister of bride gunned down in Karachi wedding ceremony
Karachi | September 16, 2023 8:15:27 PM IST
In a ruthless incident, a bride's sister was fatally shot at the wedding ceremony in Karachi, ARY News reported. ... read..


Thin, tight, short clothes banned in Afghanistans Bamiyan
Kabul | September 16, 2023 8:15:15 PM IST
Fresh restrictions have been put in place in Afghanistans Bamiyan as shopkeepers have been instructed to remove thin and tight-fitting women's clothing from their shops. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan expresses delight at SC verdict on NAB amendments, says counsel
Islamabad | September 16, 2023 8:15:02 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is currently incarcerated in Attock Jail in a graft case expressed his delight at the Supreme Courts verdict on amendments made to the country's accountability laws, The News International reported citing ... read..


Pakistan: Security forces kill three people in Balochistan
Balochistan | September 16, 2023 7:15:37 PM IST
Pakistan security forces killed two people whom they termed as terrorists in the Jaffarabad area of Balochistan, which they also claimed to be associated with a banned outfit, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


Libya floods: Death toll soars to 11,300, over 10,000 listed missing
Derna | September 16, 2023 7:15:31 PM IST
The death toll in Derna, a coastal city in Libya, has risen to 11,300 as search efforts continue in the wake of a catastrophic flood caused by the breaching of two dams after heavy rains, Al Jazeera reported citing The Libyan Red Crescent. ... read..


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