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Portugal's centre-right coalition secures narrow win as radical right party surges

Lisbon | March 11, 2024 11:56:41 AM IST

Portugal witnessed a closely contested snap election on Sunday, resulting in a narrow victory for the centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition, CNN reported. ... read..

The Body Shop files for bankruptcy, shuts down all US-based stores

New York | March 11, 2024 11:56:26 AM IST

The UK-based cosmetics company, The Body Shop, shut down all of its US-based operations and will soon be closing dozens of Canadian store locations after filing for bankruptcy, CNN reported. ... read..

News agencies retract image of Catherine, Princess of Wales over 'manipulation' concerns

London | March 11, 2024 8:56:33 AM IST

Major news agencies were retracting an image released by Kensington Palace featuring Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her children, citing concerns over potential manipulation, CNN reported. ... read..

Israeli PM Netanyahu reiterates intent to begin military operations in Rafah

Tel Aviv | March 11, 2024 6:55:29 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his stand on Sunday to begin military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, stating that Israel wants to ensure that an attack similar to October 7 won't happen again, as reported by CNN. ... read..

Ukraine rejects Pope Francis's call to negotiate with Russia to end war

Kyiv | March 11, 2024 6:55:24 AM IST

Ukraine has rejected Pope Francis's call to hold negotiations with Russia more than two years into its invasion, saying that Kyiv will "never" surrender, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Rulers of the Emirates congratulate UAE President, VPs on advent of Ramadan

Asia | March 11, 2024 6:55:22 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 11 (ANI/WAM): Supreme Council Members, Rulers of the Emirates and the Ruler's Representatives in Al Ain and Al Dhafra have congratulated President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the advent of Ramadan, wishing him a month full ... read..

Israel criticizes Canada and Sweden's restoring funding for UN Gaza agency

| March 11, 2024 6:55:21 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 11 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli government strongly criticized the decision made by the governments of Canada and Sweden to restore funding to UNRWA (UN Relief Workers Agency for Palestinians) in Gaza. The two nations had suspended such ... read..

Benjamin Netanyahu says Turkish President supports murderers and rapists

Middle East | March 11, 2024 6:55:17 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 11 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong condemnation of the comments made Saturday by the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan declaring his nation's support of Hamas and calling Netanyahu a N ... read..

Hamas, Israel fail to set date for next round of talks to discuss ceasefire negotiations

Tel Aviv | March 11, 2024 4:56:00 AM IST

The Hamas negotiation team and Israeli authorities have not found any common ground, and specific dates have not been finalized to discuss the deal to release the hostages and ceasefire in the war-torn region of Gaza, CNN reported on Sunday. ... read..

Protestors condemn Israeli President's presence at National Holocaust Museum inauguration in Amsterdam

Amsterdam | March 11, 2024 4:55:57 AM IST

Hundreds of protesters held a demonstration on Sunday to condemn the presence of Israeli President Issac Harzog at the inauguration ceremony of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam, ABC News reported. ... read..

Netanyahu 'hurting more than helping Israel' with high death toll in Gaza, says US President

Washington, DC | March 11, 2024 3:55:46 AM IST

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, US President Joe Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that he is "hurting more than helping" Israel by failing to limit casualties, as reported by CNN. ... read..

New Zealand's Deputy PM Winston Peters arrives in Ahmedabad for official visit to India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 11, 2024 2:55:22 AM IST

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters arrived in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Sunday night on an official visit. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar attends 'Viksit Bharat Ambassador Artist Workshop' at Purana Qila

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 12:27:27 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the Viksit Bharat Ambassador Artist Workshop on Sunday and appreciated the event for showcasing the aspirations of people for a 'Viksit Bharat'. ... read..

UK: Driver crashes car into Buckingham Palace gates; arrested

London | March 11, 2024 12:27:18 AM IST

One person was arrested after he crashed his vehicle into the main gates of Buckingham Palace early Saturday morning, the New York Post reported. ... read..

"Huge opportunity for Indian version of military-industrial partnership": Anand Mahindra

New Delhi | March 11, 2024 12:26:53 AM IST

Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of the Mahindra Group stressed the importance of private industrial corporations in developing military power while stating that there is a huge opportunity for an Indian version of a military-industrial partnership. ... read..

Pakistan: Two killed in blast near Peshawar's Board Bazaar

Peshawar | March 10, 2024 11:26:26 PM IST

At least two people were killed while one sustained injuries in a blast near the Board Bazaar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Peshawar early Sunday morning, Dawn reported citing officials. ... read..

Negotiations on tariff cuts, investment chapter, human rights took time: Norway Minister on India-EFTA trade pact

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | March 10, 2024 11:26:19 PM IST

Norway Trade Minister Jan Christian Vestre on Sunday informed that tariff cuts; a pivotal human rights clause, and an investment chapter took significant time and effort during the negotiations for the India-EFTA trade agreement. ... read..

Pakistan: Report reveals 'worrisome' statistics on severe human rights abuse in Balochistan

Quetta | March 10, 2024 10:26:33 PM IST

Pakistan's prominent human rights organisation, Baloch National Movement's human rights department, Paank, in their monthly report highlighted worrisome statistics about the human rights oppression in Pakistan. ... read..

WAM launches 2nd Global Media Congress White Paper in Nairobi, calling for decisive leadership in media industry

Middle East | March 10, 2024 10:26:26 PM IST

Nairobi [kenya], March 10 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates News Agency (WAM), strategic partner of the Global Media Congress (GMC), today launched the event's annual White Paper on the trends, challenges and opportunities of the global media industry at an exclusi ... read..

UAE: Abu Dhabi Police implement new traffic regulations for trucks, large worker buses during Ramadan

Middle East | March 10, 2024 10:26:23 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): To improve traffic flow during the holy month of Ramadan, Abu Dhabi Police have implemented new restrictions on large vehicles. Trucks and buses transporting 50 or more workers will be prohibited on the Emirate's roads ... read..

"Watershed moment in bilateral relationship between India, EFTA countries": PM Modi hails signing of free trade pact

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 10:26:19 PM IST

Lauding the free trade pact signed between India and the four-nation bloc European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "watershed moment" , adding that the agreement emphasises New Delhi's unwavering commitmen ... read..

Israeli military spokesman urges Lebanese to contact Mossad

Middle East | March 10, 2024 10:26:18 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 10 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Force's Arabic spokesperson called on Lebanese individuals who want to help Israel to contact the Mossad intelligence service on Sunday. ... read..

Asif Zardari sworn in as 14th president of Pakistan; first civilian to hold post twice

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 10:26:12 PM IST

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Zardari was sworn in as the 14th President of Pakistan on Sunday, officially taking over as the head of the state for a historic second time, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch alleges internet shutdown to hinder Baloch protest in Gwadar

Gwadar | March 10, 2024 9:25:45 PM IST

Prominent Baloch rights activist Mahrang Baloch on Sunday alleged that an internet shutdown has been carried out in Gwadar to disrupt the Baloch protest and awareness session highlighting Pakistan's atrocities on the Baloch community. ... read..

Indian envoy discusses cooperation in hydrocarbon with Kuwait Deputy PM

Kuwait City | March 10, 2024 8:27:03 PM IST

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika called on Kuwait Deputy Prime Minister Imad Mohammad Abdulaziz Al-Ateeqi and apprised him of the strong bilateral cooperation between India and Kuwait in the sector hydrocarbons. ... read..

Negotiations on tariff cuts, chapters on investment, human rights were major contentious issues: Norway Minister on India-EFTA trade pact

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | March 10, 2024 8:26:54 PM IST

Norway Trade Minister Jan Christian Vestre hailed the India-EFTA free trade agreement signed on Sunday and said that issues like tariff cuts, included and excluded commodities; human rights clause and an investment chapter were among the major subjects of ... read..

Dharamshala: Tibetan government-in-exile commemorates 65th Tibetan National Uprising Day

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 10, 2024 7:26:33 PM IST

The Tibetan government-in-exile commemorated the 65th Tibetan National Uprising Day on Sunday in Dharamshala and highlighted Chinese atrocities in Tibet including environmental destruction due to hydropower electric projects. ... read..

PM Modi's outreach to Putin helped prevent "potential nuclear attack" on Ukraine in late 2022: CNN Report

Washington DC | March 10, 2024 7:26:24 PM IST

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict raged in 2022, the United States started "preparing rigorously" for a potential nuclear strike by Moscow against Kyiv, in what would have been the first nuclear attack since the US dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Naga ... read..

"India will be world's premier manufacturing, service hub": Swiss Secretary lauds India-EFTA Trade Economic Partnership Agreement

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 7:26:16 PM IST

Lauding the USD 100-billion free trade pact between India and the four-nation bloc European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, affirmed that India will be world's premier manufacturing and s ... read..

Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch urges human rights organisations to act after enforced disappearance of another Baloch student

Gwadar | March 10, 2024 6:25:55 PM IST

Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch expressed concern over another enforced disappearance of a Baloch student and urged human rights organisations to address the issue. ... read..

UAE: Kalimat Foundation announces new Board of Trustees, presided by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi

Middle East | March 10, 2024 5:27:14 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): Kalimat Foundation (KF), a UAE-based global non-profit organisation founded to advance literacy and uphold children's rights to read, particularly for forcibly displaced, disadvantaged and visually impaired children - ... read..

UAE: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque completes preparations to welcome Holy Month of Ramadan

Middle East | March 10, 2024 5:27:13 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has completed its preparations to receive masses of worshippers and visitors during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1445. ... read..

Airstrike eliminates terrorist who killed Israeli officer in Gaza

Middle East | March 10, 2024 5:27:11 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 10 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military eliminated the terrorist who killed a reserve officer, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday morning. ... read..

Thousands of devotees throng Ubon Ratchathani, pay respect to Lord Buddha's relics

Ubon Ratchathani | March 10, 2024 5:27:09 PM IST

Thousands of devotees paid respects to the holy relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples at Wat Maha Wanaram in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, on Sunday. ... read..

"Today is a day for history books": Norway's Trade Minister on signing of free trade pact with EFTA

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 5:27:03 PM IST

Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Jan Christian Vestre said "today is a day for the history books" after India signed the Trade and Economic Participation Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on Sunday. ... read..

'India to attract more foreign investment from EFTA': Swiss Federal Councillor after trade pact

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 5:27:01 PM IST

After a landmark trade agreement was signed between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin said New Delhi will attract more foreign investment from the EFTA, which will lead to an increase in good jobs. ... read..

"A win-win situation for all nations": PM Modi after India inks free trade pact with European bloc

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 2:26:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the negotiators and signatories on the signing of the Trade and Economic Participation Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), saying that despite structural diver ... read..

India signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 1:26:27 PM IST

India signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc, on Sunday. ... read..

Pak: 2 killed, 1 injured in suicide blast in Peshawar

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 12:26:15 PM IST

Two people were killed and one injured in a suicide blast in Peshawar Board Bazar, Pakistan, on Sunday morning, reported ARY News, citing police. ... read..

Balochistan cabinet to be finalised within two weeks: CM Sarfraz Bugti

Balochistan | March 10, 2024 12:26:01 PM IST

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the provincial cabinet will be finalised within the next two weeks, Dawn reported. ... read..

Iran condemns UN's report on protest crackdown, calls it "false and biased"

Tehran | March 10, 2024 11:26:16 AM IST

Iran has condemned the United Nations report stating that Iran's violent crackdown in 2022 on peaceful protests and the specific targeting of women and girls were serious rights violations, many amounting to crimes against humanity, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..

Pakistan: PML-N senior leader Ishaq Dar out of Finance minister race

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 10:25:48 AM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ishaq Dar is out of the race to become the new Finance Minister, ARY News reported, citing sources. ... read..

Ten terrorists killed in separate operations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 9:26:23 AM IST

Ten terrorists were killed by Pakistan security forces in separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district, Dawn reported quoting the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). ... read..

Iceland's Foreign Minister arrives in Delhi to further boost ties in trade, investment

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 9:26:21 AM IST

The Foreign Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, arrived in the national capital on Sunday. ... read..

UAE: Abu Dhabi to host Saudi Super Cup in April

Asia | March 10, 2024 8:25:31 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi will host this year's edition of the Saudi Super Cup in two stadiums across the emirate on 8th and 11th April, marking the first time the tournament has been hosted in the Middle East outside of Saudi Arabia. ... read..

Sharjah Ruler attends closing ceremony of Sharjah Theatre Days

Middle East | March 10, 2024 8:25:29 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, on Saturday, the closing ceremony of the 33rd edition of Sharjah Theatre Days, which was held at the Cultural Palace in Sh ... read..

UAE welcomes Security Council Resolution calling for ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan

Middle East | March 10, 2024 8:25:27 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 10 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution which calls for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation. ... read..

Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler arrives in India on official visit

New Delhi | March 10, 2024 8:25:25 AM IST

Liechtenstein Foreign Minister, Dominique Hasler arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for an official visit. ... read..

US State Secy Antony Blinken discusses Haiti crisis with Kenyan President William Ruto

Washington, DC | March 10, 2024 8:25:24 AM IST

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday to discuss the ongoing political and security crisis in Haiti. ... read..

Pakistan braces for high prices as fruit, vegetable costs surge before Ramadan

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 7:25:38 AM IST

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on Sunday, people in Pakistan are bracing themselves for a hike in essential commodities, including food items, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Iran condemns Meta's removal of Ayatollah Khamenei's FB, Instagram accounts as 'violation of freedom of expression'

Tehran | March 10, 2024 6:26:06 AM IST

Iran has condemned the US-based tech giant Meta's decision to remove the Facebook and Instagram accounts of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "violation of freedom of expression," as reported by The Times of Israel on Sunday. ... read..

Canada, Sweden resume UNRWA funding after pause over terror allegations against staff

Ottawa | March 10, 2024 6:26:04 AM IST

Amid the Israel war in Gaza, Canada has announced to resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) after several countries cut their aid as Israel accused dozens of the agency's employees in Gaza of taking par ... read..

49 gold sculptures worth over USD 1.3 million stolen from exhibition in Italy

Rome | March 10, 2024 6:26:00 AM IST

Nearly 50 gold pieces of art created by Italian sculptor Umberto Mastroianni were stolen from an exhibition near Lake Garda, Italy, on Wednesday night, CNN reported, quoting the host of the exhibition, the Vittoriale degli Italiani estate. ... read..

Irish govt fails to replace constitutional references on family, women's role in home

Dublin | March 10, 2024 4:56:15 AM IST

The Irish government faced defeat on Saturday in its attempt to replace two constitutional references, one stating that the family unit was "founded" on marriage, the other that a woman supports the Irish state through "her life within the home," as repor ... read..

UN Security Council calls for ceasefire, humanitarian response in Sudan during Ramadan

Khartoum | March 10, 2024 4:56:13 AM IST

Amid the prevailing violence in Sudan, the United Nations Security Council called for a ceasefire to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and allow aid to reach 25 million people in 'desperate need of food' with the humanitarian response at brea ... read..

Pakistani journalist Imran Riaz granted bail in Zaman Park attack case

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 2:56:42 AM IST

Pakistan's anti-terrorism court granted bail to Pakistani journalist Imran Riaz on Saturday, who was arrested in the Zaman Park attack case. ... read..

Australian climber Pepper announces plan to summit Annapurna-I without supplementary oxygen

Kathmandu | March 10, 2024 2:56:38 AM IST

Australian climber Allie Pepper has announced her bid to summit Mount Annapurna-I without supplementary oxygen as part of her 14-peak summit bid aimed to be completed within two years. ... read..

Pakistanis demand swift restoration of social media platforms amid prolonged disruption

Karachi | March 10, 2024 12:26:45 AM IST

Pakistanis are demanding the uninterrupted restoration of social media platforms, particularly X, as its suspension enters the fourth week, prompting concerns among citizens. ... read..

Asif Zardari set to take oath as Pakistan's 14th President tomorrow

Islamabad | March 10, 2024 12:26:05 AM IST

After the successful presidential election, President-elect Asif Zardari is scheduled to take the oath of office at the prestigious President's House on Sunday, as reported by Samaa TV. ... read..

Baloch Yakjehti Committee announces to hold awareness session highlighting deteriorating conditions of Gwadar

Gwadar | March 10, 2024 12:25:39 AM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee and prominent Baloch leader Maharang Baloch announced on Saturday that they would hold an awareness session on March 10 to unearth the real condition of Gwadar post-flood. ... read..

In post-COVID China, masks off, but Xi's tight control persists: Report

Beijing | March 9, 2024 11:26:49 PM IST

For the first time in four years, thousands of delegates attending the annual meetings of the national legislature, China's top political advisory body, did not have to wear face masks or observe social distancing rules in Beijing's Great Hall of the Peop ... read..

Residents of Chilas in Gilgit Baltistan block roads in protest against severe load-shedding

Chilas (Gilgit Baltistan) | March 9, 2024 10:26:38 PM IST

On Friday, residents of Chilas in Gilgit Baltistan staged a protest against severe load shedding in the area. ... read..

Nepal PM to take third vote of confidence on March 13 after switching alliance

Kathmandu | March 9, 2024 10:26:16 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is prepared to take his third vote of confidence on March 13. The latest round of vote of confidence, which comes amid a change in the coalition, is his third since he came to power about 15 months ago. ... read..

Pakistan poll panel announces Asif Ali Zardari's victory in presidential election

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 10:25:56 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari secured victory with 411 votes in the presidential election, while his opponent PkMAP Chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai got only 181 votes, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pak elections: Zardari's election as president is the continuity of democratic values," says PM Shehbaz

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 9:26:05 PM IST

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President-elect Asif Ali Zardari on his success in Pakistan's 14th presidential election, stating that elected members of all provincial and national legislative bodies had expressed confidence in the ruling coa ... read..

Asif Ali Zardari elected as 14th Pakistan President

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 8:26:17 PM IST

Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), has been elected as Pakistan's 14th President, Geo News reported. ... read..

China's claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland

Taipei | March 9, 2024 8:25:53 PM IST

Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Pakistan presidential election: Counting begins as voting concludes; Zardari sweeps Balochistan, Achakzai leads in KP

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 7:26:38 PM IST

The voting in the presidential election in Pakistan concluded in the National Assembly and all provincial assemblies at 4 pm. The counting process is now in progress. ... read..

US made 'rigorous' preparations for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in 2022: Report

Washington, DC | March 9, 2024 7:26:29 PM IST

In late 2022, meticulous preparations were undertaken by the United States for a potential threat of a Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine, a scenario not witnessed since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki almost eight decades ago. Senior officia ... read..

Taiwan's defence ministry detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships around nation

Taipei | March 9, 2024 6:26:59 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has reported tracking nine Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around the nation from 6 am on Friday to 6 am on Saturday, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Pakistan to elect its 14th president today amid parties boycotting polls

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 6:26:48 PM IST

Several parties, like Maulana Fazlur Rehman's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) and Jamaat-e-Islami, are not participating in the election of Pakistan's 14th president, with polling underway in the national and provincial assemblies as well as the Senate, ARY Ne ... read..

Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari campaigns for father as presidential election nears

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 5:26:33 PM IST

Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari continued his campaign efforts for his father on the eve of the presidential election, hosting lawmakers from the National Assembly and the Senate at Sindh House in Islamabad, Dawn reported. ... read..

Israeli diplomat mourns death of Indian national killed in Hezbollah attack

Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) | March 9, 2024 4:25:12 PM IST

Israeli Consul General to South India, Tammy Ben-Haim has mourned the loss of Pat Nibin Maxwell, who was killed earlier this week while working in Israel, and said that she will work to provide Israeli support for his family. ... read..

Former Security Chief reveals missed opportunities to eliminate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Middle East | March 9, 2024 3:26:43 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 9 (ANI/TPS): The former head of Israel's National Security Agency (Shin Bet) disclosed on Thursday that Israel had several opportunities to eliminate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly reje ... read..

UAE: Emirates Foundation, PureHealth to launch Active Abu Dhabi initiative

Middle East | March 9, 2024 3:26:41 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): In the presence of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, Emirates Foundation has partnered with PureHealth to launch the Act ... read..

UAE President issues a number of federal decrees

Middle East | March 9, 2024 3:26:37 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued several federal decrees outlining key appointments and the establishment of a new office within the Presidential Court. The decrees include: ... read..

Our policy of 'nation first' helped manage oil prices despite global conflicts: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 3:26:30 PM IST

Stating that India's policy was 'Nation First' and the consumer was 'paramount', Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the Centre was able to keep oil prices from shooting up despite global turbulence amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and drone attac ... read..

India-Bangladesh hold Director-General-level border talks in Dhaka

Dhaka | March 9, 2024 2:25:49 PM IST

The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh held Directors General Level Coordination Conference from March 5-9 in Dhaka and discussed prevention of trans-border crimes and building border infrastructure, an official statement said. ... read..

"He suffers from Trump derangement syndrome": Trump blasts Biden over State of Union address

Washington DC | March 9, 2024 2:25:42 PM IST

Coming out hard against US President Joe Biden over his State of Union address, his predecessor Donald Trump called his speech "terrible" and said that he suffers from "terminal case of Trump derangement syndrome," Fox News reported. ... read..

Indian tourists in Maldives drop by one-third amid diplomatic row

Male | March 9, 2024 1:25:52 PM IST

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has dropped by 33 per cent as compared to last year, Maldivian website Adhadhu reported, citing data from the Maldives Tourism Ministry. ... read..

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha travelling from India arrive in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani city

Ubon Ratchathani | March 9, 2024 1:25:45 PM IST

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples, which are on an exposition in Thailand, reached the city of Ubon Ratchathani on Saturday. ... read..

US: Hours ahead of shutdown deadline, Senate passes USD 460 billion spending package

Washington DC | March 9, 2024 12:25:24 PM IST

The US Senate passed a package of six government funding bills worth USD 460 billion, Friday evening (local time), averting the shutdown just hours ahead of the deadline, CNN reported. ... read..

Jaishankar's Japan visit explores ways to transform Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Tokyo | March 9, 2024 11:25:31 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his three-day visit to Japan, during which he held meetings and interactions with several top leaders to explore ways to qualitatively transform the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, the Ministry of ... read..

Imran Khan's party terms oath-taking of members on reserved seats "unconstitutional"

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 11:25:20 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has termed the oath-taking of Members of the National Assembly on reserved seats "unconstitutional," citing the Peshawar High Court's verdict, The News International reported. ... read..

Video footage of India designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar's killing in Canada surfaces

Ottawa | March 9, 2024 10:26:02 AM IST

The purported video footage of the killing of India designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has surfaced, showing Nijjar being shot by armed men in what has been described a 'contract killing', Canada-based CBC News reported. ... read..

US National Guard helicopter crashes near Mexico border; 2 killed

Texas | March 9, 2024 10:25:58 AM IST

At least two people were killed after a National Guard helicopter with one National Guardsman and three Border Patrol agents on board crashed near the US-Mexico border in Texas, the New York Post reported. ... read..

In another setback to Imran Khan, IMF refuses to interfere in Pakistan's electoral dispute

Islamabad | March 9, 2024 9:25:36 AM IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has refused to interfere in Pakistan's domestic policies after Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf demanded it review the country's February 8 polls before sanctioning any new economic package, the Express Tri ... read..

Former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez found guilty in drug trafficking case

Tegucigalpa | March 9, 2024 7:25:22 AM IST

Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former president of Honduras, was found guilty on Friday of drug trafficking by an American jury following a two-week trial in federal court in Manhattan, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Grand Democratic Alliance announces to boycott presidential election

Sindh | March 9, 2024 7:25:20 AM IST

The leader of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Pir Sadaruddin Shah Rashdi, has announced that his party will abstain from the March 9 presidential elections that are slated to take place in Pakistan later today, according to ARY News. ... read..

President Macron seals historic amendment, guarantees abortion as constitutional right in France

Paris | March 9, 2024 7:25:18 AM IST

With the official inclusion of the right to abortion in its constitution, France has become the first nation in the world to do so. President Emmanuel Macron has pledged that he "will not rest" until women in Europe are afforded the same protections, acco ... read..

UAE, Kuwaiti collaborate to seize 3,750,000 'Lyrica' Narcotic Capsules

Middle East | March 9, 2024 7:25:16 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): The UAE anti-narcotics agents successfully apprehended an individual with 2,750,000 of narcotic drugs in the Emirate of Ajman. This operation followed the recent arrest by the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait of two individua ... read..

MBRSG, GCHRAGD collaborate to explore healthcare's role in peace-building initiatives

Middle East | March 9, 2024 7:25:14 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), in partnership with the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue (GCHRAGD), hosted an interactive panel discussion to examine the most effective an ... read..

President of UAE receives written message from Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Middle East | March 9, 2024 7:25:13 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], March 9 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, on bilateral relations between the two countries. ... read..

Five killed, several injured as parachute fails to open during aid drop in Gaza

Tel Aviv | March 9, 2024 6:25:03 AM IST

After a humanitarian airdrop's parachute failed to open, a pallet crashed into a group of civilians queuing for food north of Gaza City's Shati refugee camp, killing five and injuring several others on Friday, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

India's moves not conducive to peace and tranquility at border, says Chinese Foreign Ministry

Beijing | March 9, 2024 5:25:27 AM IST

In a stern reply to India amid the diplomatic standoff between the two nations, China has said that deploying more troops at the border would not ease tensions. It said that it is committed to upholding peace and tranquility in the border areas. ... read..

UNAMA chief Roza Otunbayeva urges Taliban to end constraints on women and girls

Kabul | March 9, 2024 5:25:23 AM IST

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the UN Deputy Mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otenbayeva, has once again drawn attention to the growing risk that prohibitions on women would drive Afghanistan even deeper ... read..

Former President Karzai calls for reopening schools, universities for girls in Afghanistan

Kabul | March 9, 2024 3:25:14 AM IST

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called upon the Taliban regime to allow girls back into schools and universities, and stressed that the active involvement of both men and women is essential to Afghanistan's future, reported Khaama Press. ... read..

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: BRICS CCI WE's 4th Annual Summit highlights women's achievements

New Delhi | March 9, 2024 3:25:12 AM IST

With the emphasis on Women-Led Development in India's G20 Presidency and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of fostering inclusivity and driving positive change, BRICS CCI WE, the Women Empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... read..

Women in Afghanistan call on Taliban for full rights on International Women's Day

Kabul | March 9, 2024 2:25:13 AM IST

On the occasion of International Women's Day, women in Afghanistan have called on the Taliban to "ensure their rights" fully, according to TOLOnews. ... read..

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