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Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests

New York | May 6, 2024 12:00:58 AM IST

Columbia University on Monday canceled its university-wide commencement ceremony planned for next week due to the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus, a university official told CNN. ... read..

Russia could militarily join China in Taiwan war, says US Intelligence

Taipei | May 6, 2024 12:00:38 AM IST

The US Intelligence community highlighted that Russia could coordinate militarily with China to open a second front if it attacked Taiwan, reported Taiwan News. ... read..

Etihad Airways to operate to Jaipur and Bali over next two months

Middle East | May 6, 2024 12:00:36 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 6 (ANI/WAM): Etihad Airways is showcasing its successful growth story, ambitious plans, and investment in guest experience at the Arabian Travel Market, which opened today. ... read..

ISNR 2024 Conference to begin on May 21 in Abu Dhabi

Middle East | May 6, 2024 12:00:34 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 6 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Rabdan Academy, in cooperation with the ADNEC Group, will host the ... read..

Hamas suspends hostage and truce talks with Israel: Report

Tel Aviv | May 6, 2024 12:00:30 AM IST

Hamas will not return to Cairo for continued talks on a possible hostage deal and pause in fighting, The Times of Israel reported citing London-based Qatari outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. ... read..

UAE: Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2024

Asia | May 6, 2024 12:00:25 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 6 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 20 ... read..

UAE: ADNOC Logistics and Services publishes first Annual Report

Middle East | May 6, 2024 12:00:23 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 6 (ANI/WAM): ADNOC Logistics and Services, a global energy maritime logistics leader, has published its first annual report after a record-breaking IPO last year. ... read..

Israel agrees to ensure Karem Shalom crossing "open for humanitarian assistance"

Washington, DC | May 6, 2024 12:00:13 AM IST

Amid Israel's urgent evacuation notice to residents of eastern Rafah, US President Joe Biden on Monday held a telephonic conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and latter assured the former to open the Karem Shalom crossing for th ... read..

PoK: Human rights organizations calls for sit-in on May 11 against skyrocketing inflation, severe unemployment,

Muzaffarabad | May 6, 2024 12:00:07 AM IST

Political and human rights organizations have invoked a long march and called for a sit-in on May 11 to raise the issues faced by the PoK locals in Muzaffarabad,Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). ... read..

Pakistan: People struggle to manage essentials for survival amid inflation

Karachi | May 6, 2024 11:59:55 PM IST

As the purchasing power of a common man in Pakistan nosedives, people are now struggling to have daily needs as they face the challenge of skyrocketing inflation and severe unemployment. ... read..

"World trying to influence our elections...won't be successful": PM Modi

New Delhi | May 6, 2024 11:00:51 PM IST

In a stark acknowledgement of foreign powers trying to influence Lok Sabha elections in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview with Times Now said that the world is trying to do "more than just giving opinions" and asserted that such endeavou ... read..

"No plans to increase Quad membership": Australian envoy Philip Green

New Delhi | May 6, 2024 11:00:26 PM IST

Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, on Monday emphasised that there are no plans to increase 'Quad' membership, adding that it is "very important" for the countries to frame their relations with China. ... read..

"India is an indispensable part of balancing equation for Australia": Australian envoy

New Delhi | May 6, 2024 11:00:23 PM IST

Labelling India as an "indispensable part of the balancing equation for Australia", Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, on Monday, said that the trajectory of India's economy is something that many of Canberra's firms and government ... read..

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif summons meeting over wheat scandal

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 10:00:10 PM IST

Former prime minister and ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has called for an emergency meeting over the wheat scandal, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..

Pakistan SC suspends Peshawar High Court verdict on reserved seats

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 9:01:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday suspended the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) order allocating reserved seats to other parties, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Pakistan farmers announce nationwide protests from May 10 amid wheat crisis

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 9:01:09 PM IST

The Kissan Ittehad Pakistan announced that thousands of farmers would participate in nationwide protests against the ongoing wheat crisis starting from May 10, reported Daily Pakistan. ... read..

NHRC India strives to improve human rights, strengthen National Human Rights Institutions

Geneva | May 6, 2024 9:00:53 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission of India strives to build partnerships and work together to improve human rights and strengthen the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of the region. ... read..

PML-N leader Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail sworn in as Balochistan Governor

Quetta | May 6, 2024 9:00:31 PM IST

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail sworn in as the new governor of Balochistan in a ceremony at the Governor House on Monday, Geo News reported. ... read..

IMF mission to visit Pakistan again this month for new loan program

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 7:00:30 PM IST

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to visit Pakistan this month regarding a new loan program and to discuss policies and reforms, reported Samaa TV. ... read..

Baloch activist raises concerns over Chinese intervention in Balochistan

Paris | May 6, 2024 7:00:26 PM IST

In the wake of the growing intervention of Chinese authorities in Balochistan, the President of the Baloch Voice Association (BVA), Munier Mengal on Monday held a meeting with the French Senator Herve Reynaud, BVA said in an official statement. ... read..

'Resilience is the key to make people feel safe': Mental health experts empower Negev communities

Middle East | May 6, 2024 6:00:45 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 6 (ANI/TPS): In response to unprecedented trauma caused by the October 7 attacks and war with Hamas, more than 30 Israeli mental health organisations gathered in Ofakim to grapple with how to coordinate their efforts. ... read..

Indian envoy Gopal Bagley calls on Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

Canberra | May 6, 2024 6:00:34 PM IST

Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Gopal Baglay on Monday called on the Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong and discussed a wide range of bilateral cooperation between India and Australia. ... read..

Jose Raul Mulino wins Panama's presidency with support from convicted former leader

Panama City | May 6, 2024 4:01:08 PM IST

With the absence of a prominent player in the race, Jose Raul Mulino, a former public security minister, emerged victorious in Panama's Presidential elections held on Sunday, The New York Post (NYT) reported. ... read..

Over 23 million Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid: UNAMA report

Kabul | May 6, 2024 4:00:59 PM IST

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reports that a staggering 23.7 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in 2024, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Pak: Islamabad High Court orders Pervez Elahi to be placed under house arrest

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 4:00:46 PM IST

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a directive to place former Punjab Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Pervez Elahi under house arrest within 15 days, as reported by ARY News. ... read..

Pakistan: 70-year-old man arrested for marrying 13-yr-old girl in Swat

Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) | May 6, 2024 4:00:40 PM IST

In Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, police have apprehended a 70-year-old man for marrying a 13-year-old girl, an act deemed illegal and deeply concerning, ARY News reported. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard intercepts Iranian fishing vessel amid allegations of crew exploitation

Kochi (Kerala) | May 6, 2024 4:00:38 PM IST

In a swift and coordinated sea-air operation, the Indian Coast Guard intercepted and detained an Iranian fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, just off the coast of Kerala. ... read..

Israel strikes Hamas facility located inside UNRWA complex

Middle East | May 6, 2024 4:00:30 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 6 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military struck a Hamas command and control centre located in a UN complex in central Gaza on Sunday night which served as a staging ground for multiple attacks against ground forces and humanitarian efforts ... read..

US push for Qatar to expel Hamas gathers momentum

Middle East | May 6, 2024 4:00:21 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 6 (ANI/TPS): American pressure on Qatar to expel the Hamas leadership is mounting as the Gulf state's mediation of another ceasefire collapsed. ... read..

Israel issues urgent evacuation notice to Gaza's eastern Rafah residents

Tel Aviv | May 6, 2024 1:59:56 PM IST

Israel's military has issued an urgent evacuation notice to residents of eastern Rafah, following a warning from the country's defence minister of impending "intense action" in the area, CNN reported. ... read..

Missing American and Australian tourists found dead in Mexico

Ensenada | May 6, 2024 1:00:06 PM IST

The discovery of three bodies, bearing gunshot wounds to the head and dumped in a well, has been confirmed as those of missing tourists, including a US citizen, Mexican authorities revealed Sunday, CNN reported. ... read..

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams to fly to space again on first crewed mission of Boeing's Starliner

Washington | May 6, 2024 12:59:57 PM IST

Indian-origin astronaut Captain Sunita Williams and her fellow veteran NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore are set to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) on a brand new spacecraft, the Boeing Starliner on Monday. ... read..

Chad Presidential election begins; current PM Succes Masra likely to win

N'Djamena | May 6, 2024 12:59:32 PM IST

In the lead-up to Chad's presidential election, candidates delivered their final campaign messages on Saturday, marking the nation's first vote since the passing of longtime leader Idriss Deby, Africanews reported. ... read..

Pakistani policeman booked for raping transgender

Gujrat (Punjab) | May 6, 2024 12:01:00 PM IST

Amid allegations of mistreatment and a disturbing incident of alleged rape, chaos erupted at a police station in Gujrat city of Punjab province in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..

Paris: Campaigners for Tibet, Xinjiang protest as Chinese president Xi Jinping arrives in France

Paris | May 6, 2024 11:00:40 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in France, Paris on Sunday witnessed a display of activism as campaigners for Tibet and Xinjiang gathered to highlight concerns over human rights abuses in these regions. ... read..

Pakistan: Unchecked street crime, robberies continue to plague Karachi, says report

Karachi | May 6, 2024 11:00:34 AM IST

Karachi, with its turbulent history of crime, stands familiar with the spectre of lawlessness. In recent times, the city has grappled with rampant street crime, robberies, drug-related offences, and encounters with law enforcement. Street criminals operat ... read..

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft breaching its Air Defence Identification Zone

Taipei | May 6, 2024 10:00:59 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence Monday said it detected three military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around the island nation's airspace and waters, adding, that two aircraft entered its southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) ... read..

Pak: 3 men videotape college student unclothed, blackmail him; arrested

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | May 6, 2024 10:00:53 AM IST

Three men lured a college boy to a riverbank, allegedly tried to sexually assault him ended up videotaping the boy in an unclothed state after which they blackmailed him in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Farmers body announces nationwide protests from May 10

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 9:00:27 AM IST

Farmers body, Kissan Ittehad on Sunday announced to begin countrywide protests from May 10 amid the wheat crisis in Pakistan, ARY News reported. ... read..

'Our armed forces will remain a shield for the nation, a pillar of progress', says UAE President on 48th Armed Forces Unification Day

Middle East | May 6, 2024 9:00:21 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 6 (ANI/WAM): On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan delivered the following statement to members of the armed forces. ... read..

UAE: EAHS honors winners of 'Mazyoon Al Awsaf Award'

Middle East | May 6, 2024 9:00:17 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 6 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) crowned the winners of the "Mazyoun Al Awsaf award" for the most beautiful name for local Purebred Arabian Horses born in the year 2024 in the UAE colts and fillies categories, during ... read..

Latifa bint Mohammed visits pavilion showcasing Mohammed bin Rashid's publications at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Middle East | May 6, 2024 9:00:15 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 6 (ANI/WAM): Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Executive Council, visited the pavilion featuring publications by His Highness Sheikh Moham ... read..

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalised with skin infection

Brasilia | May 6, 2024 7:01:00 AM IST

Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalised for the second time in Manaus (AM) on Sunday to treat a bout of erysipelas, a type of skin infection, Brazil's online newspaper Metropoles reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Former caretaker PM Kakar downplays 'wheat scandal' issue, denies allegation of corruption, crisis

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 5:59:34 AM IST

The former caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwar ul-Haq Kakar, has downplayed the wheat import issue, denying the allegations of corruption and crisis on his government, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..

Death toll mounts to 75 in Brazil floods, over 100 missing

Brasilia | May 6, 2024 5:59:30 AM IST

The death toll has risen to 75 in Brazil floods, as the calamity continues to wreak havoc in the country's southern Rio Grande do Sul state, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Israeli army says Kerem Shalom crossing closed to aid convoys after rocket strikes from Gaza

Tel Aviv | May 6, 2024 5:00:10 AM IST

Israel has closed the major entry point for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza after a Palestinian armed group launched rockets at a military installation in southern Israel near the site, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

Afghanistan: Rains, floods claim 14 lives, cause widespread destruction

Kabul | May 6, 2024 5:00:08 AM IST

The heavy downpour, followed by floods in Afghanistan, has claimed the lives of at least 14 people, and has also resulted in widespread destruction across the nation, TOLOnews reported, citing the Taliban-led State Ministry for Disaster Management Affairs ... read..

Police seize Al Jazeera's broadcasting equipments as news network close its operation in Israel

Tel Aviv | May 6, 2024 3:59:31 AM IST

As Al Jazeera was pulled off air in Israel on Sunday, the police, too, seized the news network's broadcasting equipment from its Jerusalem offices on Sunday afternoon, according to The Times of Israel. ... read..

Pakistan: KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi vows to bring tensions with Centre down

Islamabad | May 6, 2024 2:59:29 AM IST

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi vowed on Sunday to fix the province's ongoing difficulties, and stated that he will try to mend the province's issues with the federal government. ... read..

Afghan migrants deported from Pakistan, Iran criticises mistreatment

Kabul | May 6, 2024 1:59:40 AM IST

Criticising the mistreatment by the authorities in Pakistan and Iran, the Afghan migrants who have been forcibly deported from the nations have called for international attention to their plight there, according to TOLOnews. ... read..

Australia boosts ties with Philippine military as South China Sea tensions rise

Canberra | May 6, 2024 12:30:44 AM IST

Australia has agreed to boost its security cooperations with the United States, Japan and the Philippines, in response to China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, reported Voice of America (VOA). ... read..

94 pc of financial transactions occur outside branches: Emirates NBD

Middle East | May 6, 2024 12:30:08 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): Marwan Hadi, Group Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates NBD, affirmed the transformative impact of financial technology on the banking sector, revolutionising how services are structured and delivered to c ... read..

"Only blind eyes could ignore genocidal nature": Italian Senator condemns China's severe human rights violation of Uyghurs

Munich | May 5, 2024 11:30:41 PM IST

Italian Senator, Giulio Terzi addressed an event held to mark the 20th anniversary of the World Uyghur Congress, a Uyghur rights advocacy organization and expressed his deepest concerns and support for the struggle of Uyghurs against the oppressions of th ... read..

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decree forming 'Dubai Council'

Middle East | May 5, 2024 11:30:32 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decree No. (35) of 2024 forming the "Dubai Council", chaired by him. ... read..

ACRES Real Estate Exhibition to spotlight 120 projects on May 16

Middle East | May 5, 2024 11:30:26 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): The Organising Committee of the ACRES Real Estate Exhibition declared the completion of its preparations for the inaugural edition launch in Dubai, set to debut this year from May 16 to 19 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. ... read..

ADB Governors approve USD 1.42 billion in 2023 allocable net income

Middle East | May 5, 2024 11:30:19 PM IST

Tbilisi [Georgia], May 5 (ANI/WAM): The Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved the bank's 2023 financial statements and a USD 1.42 billion net income allocation from its ordinary capital resources, the highest in ADB's histo ... read..

Sharjah Chamber concludes participation in International Handicraft Exhibition in Florence

Middle East | May 5, 2024 11:30:17 PM IST

Sharjah [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the "Emirati Goldsmiths" Platform, wrapped up its participation in the International Handicrafts Trade Fair (MIDA) held in Florence, Italy, from April 24 t ... read..

"Waste of time," says Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM as he skips Governor Kundi's oath-taking ceremony

Peshawar | May 5, 2024 10:32:47 PM IST

After skipping the oath-taking ceremony of provincial Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said that the event was a "waste of time," Geo News reported on Sunday. ... read..

Israel will not surrender or withdraw IDF troops from Gaza Strip: Netanyahu on Hamas' ceasefire deal

Tel Aviv | May 5, 2024 10:32:30 PM IST

As Hamas indicated a comprehensive ceasefire as part of a hostage release deal, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in no uncertain terms that Israel will not accept an end to the campaign and the withdrawal of IDF troops from the Gaza Strip, re ... read..

Israeli security bars wrestling team from competing in Turkey for Olympic qualifier

Middle East | May 5, 2024 10:32:17 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 5 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) barred a delegation of five wrestlers from flying to Istanbul for an Olympic qualifying event on May 9-13. The ban effectively ends the team's hopes of competing in the Paris Olymp ... read..

China is not qualified to become a UN partner: Taiwan's envoy to Germany

Munich | May 5, 2024 10:31:48 PM IST

Taiwanese Ambassador to Germany, Shieh Jhy-Wey, exposed the atrocities inflicted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) over its occupied territories. ... read..

Pakistan: Awami National Party elects Aimal Wali Khan as party's central president

Peshawar | May 5, 2024 10:31:47 PM IST

Awami National Party's President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Aimal Wali Khan has been unanimously elected as the Party's central president, The News International reported on Sunday. ... read..

Japanese Foreign Minister visits Nepal, holds bilateral talks with Nepali counterpart

Kathmandu | May 5, 2024 10:31:24 PM IST

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko during her stopover visit to Nepal on Sunday held bilateral talks with her Nepali counterpart and called on the Prime Minister and President. ... read..

UKPNP condemns heavy troop deployment against peaceful protests in PoK

Bern | May 5, 2024 10:31:05 PM IST

The top leadership of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) expressed serious concern over the recent militarization of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in a joint statement released on Sunday. ... read..

Australian Police gun down teenager who stabbed man in Perth

Perth | May 5, 2024 10:31:01 PM IST

Australian Police on Sunday gunned down a teenage boy after he attacked a man with a knife in a suburb of Perth, CNN reported. ... read..

PML-N invites Pakistan Peoples Party to join coalition government

Islamabad | May 5, 2024 10:30:56 PM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has again invited the Pakistan Peoples Party to join a coalition government, reported ARY News. ... read..

"If India had not been clear on Russia-Ukraine war, petrol price would have gone up": EAM Jaishankar on foreign policy

Cuttack (Odisha) | May 5, 2024 7:30:52 PM IST

Emphasising that foreign policy today affects every citizen, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that if India had not been clear on the Russia-Ukraine war, petrol price would have gone up. ... read..

"We have nothing to hide...we are inviting them": CEC on 75 international delegates witnessing India's Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | May 5, 2024 7:30:49 PM IST

As 75 international delegates from 23 countries arrived to watch Lok Sabha elections here, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Sunday emphasised that this is to foster a culture of transparency and its commitment to high standards of electoral prac ... read..

"Secularism doesn't mean you deny your own religion, culture": EAM Jaishankar

Cuttack (Odisha) | May 5, 2024 7:30:43 PM IST

Secularism means respect for all religions and it does not mean that you deny your own religion or are somehow not proud of your culture and heritage, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, clarifying what he means by the concept. ... read..

Israel cabinet votes to shut Al Jazeera operations, calls it "Hamas incitement organ"

Tel Aviv | May 5, 2024 7:30:01 PM IST

Israel's cabinet on Sunday unanimously voted to close the Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera's operations in Israel, nearly six months after first announcing its intentions to do so due to security concerns related to the Israel-Hamas war, The Jerusalem Post r ... read..

Pakistan: Punjab governor's swearing-in ceremony deferred till May 7

Lahore (Punjab) | May 5, 2024 7:29:31 PM IST

The swearing-in ceremony of Sardar Saleem Haider Khan as Punjab governor, scheduled for May 5, has been postponed till May 7, "due to inevitable reasons," The News International reported on Sunday. ... read..

Israel: Five terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

Middle East | May 5, 2024 5:32:01 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 5 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police special forces together with units of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Saturday eliminated five terrorists who had barricaded themselves in a building in Tulkarm. One IDF soldier was injured and referre ... read..

US: Security tightened for university graduation ceremonies amid Gaza protests

New York | May 5, 2024 5:31:55 PM IST

Amid rising tensions in West Asia around the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, university commencement ceremonies across the US are facing unprecedented challenges as protests and counter-protests erupt on campuses from coast to coast, CNN reported, add ... read..

UAE Armed Forces unification anniversary is rich in lessons and experiences: Dubai's First Dy Ruler Maktoum bin Mohammed

Middle East | May 5, 2024 5:31:50 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, highlighted the significance of the UAE Armed Forces unification anniversary. ... read..

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko arrives in Nepal for official visit

Kathmandu | May 5, 2024 5:31:46 PM IST

Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa Yoko arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday for a one-day official visit to the Himalayan nation. ... read..

Israel: New hospital planned for Be'er Sheva

Middle East | May 5, 2024 5:31:44 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 5 (ANI/TPS): The government of Israel is set to approve the construction of an additional public hospital in Be'er Sheva. ... read..

Arabs pushing for roadmap leading to Palestinian state within 3 yrs

Middle East | May 5, 2024 5:31:10 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 5 (ANI/TPS): Sixty foreign dignitaries from moderate Arab countries, convening at a conference in Saudi Arabia, jointly called upon the United States to chart a clear path towards the establishment of a Palestinian state within thre ... read..

Taiwan pursues homegrown satellite network amid tensions with China

Hsinchu | May 5, 2024 5:30:58 PM IST

Amid the persistent tensions with China, Taiwan is forging ahead with an ambitious venture: the development of its own satellite network, aimed at safeguarding the island's connectivity during emergencies, CNN reported. ... read..

"PoK is very much a part of India...we were made to forget about it": EAM Jaishankar

Cuttack (Odisha) | May 5, 2024 5:30:56 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is part of India and added that there is a resolution of the Indian Parliament which states that PoK is part of the country. ... read..

"It's about balancing our interests with theirs": EAM Jaishankar on Nepal currency row

Cuttack (Odisha) | May 5, 2024 5:30:37 PM IST

Addressing the controversy surrounding Nepal's depiction of certain Indian territories on its currency notes, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar highlighted the complexities of managing relationships with neighbouring countries. ... read..

Pakistani Hindus undertake spiritual journey in Haridwar, immerse ancestors' ashes in Ganga

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | May 5, 2024 5:30:32 PM IST

A group of 223 Hindu pilgrims from the Sindh province of Pakistan embarked on a religious journey to India. Arriving at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, they performed a solemn ceremony, immersing the ashes of their ancestors in the sacred waters of the River Ga ... read..

India will get permanent member seat at UNSC faster if country has Prime Minister to whom no one can say 'no': Jaishankar

Cuttack (Odisha) | May 5, 2024 5:30:13 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday reiterated that India will get a permanent member seat at the United Nations Security Council and this would happen faster if the country has a Prime Minister to whom no one can say 'no'. ... read..

Pakistan: People hold rally against enforced disappearances of Hafiz Tayyab, others in Balochistan

Balochistan | May 5, 2024 2:30:24 PM IST

People held a rally against the enforced disappearances of Hafiz Tayyab and numerous other missing people in the Khuzdar district of Pakistan's Balochistan on Saturday, The Balochistan Post reported. During the rally, protesters called for action and the ... read..

PTI demands probe into 'manipulation' of Pak poll results after heated exchange between Kakar, Abbasi

Islamabad | May 5, 2024 2:30:17 PM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded an independent inquiry after Pakistan's former caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hanif Abbasi got into a heated exchange, The Express Tribune reporte ... read..

"People linked to organised crime in Punjab welcomed in Canada": Jaishankar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 5, 2024 1:31:05 PM IST

In a fresh critique of the Justine Trudeau-led dispensation for giving space and legitimacy to "extremism, separatism, and advocates of violence" in the name of free speech, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Canada has been issuing visas to peop ... read..

"Investigation ongoing, not limited to 3 people": Canada PM Trudeau on arrests linked to Nijjar killing

Toronto | May 5, 2024 1:30:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sunday that the investigation into the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is "not limited" to the arrest of three Indian nationals and is ongoing. ... read..

Pak: New governors appointed for three provinces

Lahore | May 5, 2024 12:30:17 PM IST

President Asif Ali Zardari has given the nod to the appointment of governors for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, adhering to the power-sharing arrangement among coalition parties, primarily led by the PML-N, post the Feb 8 general elections, ... read..

Pak wheat scam probe: Evasive response of govt raises concerns, says report

Lahore | May 5, 2024 12:30:15 PM IST

The Pakistani government's response to the wheat scam investigation appears to be evasive, despite Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's assurance to safeguard farmers' interests, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Milk price soars to PKR 210 per litre in Karachi

Karachi | May 5, 2024 10:30:47 AM IST

The price of milk at Karachi in fiscally-stressed Pakistan shot up to 10 per litre after the city's commissioner approved a hike, acceding to the demands of the Dairy Farmers Association, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: JUI-F chief says no proposal to form grand alliance against government

Islamabad | May 5, 2024 10:30:45 AM IST

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday said that no proposal to form a grand alliance against the government was currently being considered, Pakistan-based The News International reported. ... read..

Pak: Woman, four minor daughters die after 'consuming' toxic food

Lahore | May 5, 2024 10:30:35 AM IST

A mother and her four young daughters lost their lives after ingesting toxic food in Tandlianwala, Punjab, according to ARY News. ... read..

Pakistan: Drug inspectors tasked to ensure availability of critical drugs, take action against hoarders

Islamabad | May 5, 2024 9:30:05 AM IST

District drug inspectors were tasked with ensuring that life-saving drugs are widely available and accessible to Karachi residents, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Taiwan detects seven Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels around nation

Taipei | May 5, 2024 9:30:03 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) said it detected seven Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Saturday and 6 am (local time) on Sunday. ... read..

Taiwan detects seven Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels near its waters

Taipei | May 5, 2024 9:29:59 AM IST

Russia adds Zelenskyy to list of 'wanted' criminals', Ukraine calls it act of 'desperation'

Moscow | May 5, 2024 9:29:46 AM IST

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues with Kremlin troops being relentless in their pursuit of attacking Ukraine, the interior ministry of Russia on Saturday announced that they have a new addition to Moscow's list of 'wanted criminals' - Ukrain ... read..

Russia adds Ukrainian President to 'wanted' criminal list, Zelenskyy denies

Moscow | May 5, 2024 7:30:07 AM IST

Don't fear AI, learn to use it well, says expert at SCRF 2024

Middle East | May 5, 2024 7:30:03 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): New-age technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) can play a transformative role in education by delivering personalised learning experiences and improving student performance. ... read..

Algeria requests UN Security Council meeting on mass graves in Gaza

Middle East | May 5, 2024 7:30:01 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): Algeria has called for a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council next Tuesday to discuss the mass graves discovered in the Gaza Strip, according to the Algeria Press Service. ... read..

Artists as young as eight craft their own story books at SCRF 2024

Middle East | May 5, 2024 7:30:00 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], May 5 (ANI/WAM): A lively buzz of creativity hummed through the air at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) on Friday as children as young as eight transformed into budding authors at the Wooden Books workshop. With vibrant ima ... read..

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