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Middle East | April 7, 2024 4:28:39 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 7 (ANI/TPS): Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Rwanda for meetings with international leaders and to participate in a ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. ... read..

Over 70,000 worshippers gather for record-breaking night of prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Middle East | April 7, 2024 4:28:26 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 7 (ANI/WAM): The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed a record number of worshippers on the 27th night of Ramadan. A total of 70,000 people attended prayers, including 11,589 performing Taraweeh and 59,091 praying Tahajjud, a ... read..

Afghan migrants voice concern as second round of expulsion from Pakistan draws closer

Kabul | April 7, 2024 4:28:19 PM IST

As the second round of the expulsion of Afghan migrants from Pakistan draws closer, some of these migrants have voiced concern about their uncertain fate, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Vehicle carrying Chinese nationals was not even bulletproof, says report

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 4:28:13 PM IST

The preliminary investigation into the Besham suicide attack on Chinese nationals has revealed that neither their vehicle was bulletproof nor bombproof, Geo News reported. ... read..

Four Israeli soldiers killed in ambush as war enters sixth month

Middle East | April 7, 2024 2:28:38 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 7 (ANI/TPS): As Israel's war with Hamas entered its sixth month, the Israel Defence Forces announced that four soldiers were killed in a Hamas ambush on Saturday. ... read..

Czech Republic opens probe into Chinese diplomat accused of tailing Taiwanese Vice President-elect

Taipei | April 7, 2024 2:28:36 PM IST

The Czech Republic government initiated an investigation into an alleged incident concerning a Chinese embassy staff member accused of tailing Taiwan's Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim in the Czech capital, Prague, during her March visit to the country, ... read..

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah targets

Middle East | April 7, 2024 2:28:34 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 7 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that its fighter jets attacked overnight a military compound and three other military infrastructures of the air defence system that were used by the Hezbollah terrorist organi ... read..

"Serious Mistake": Taiwan criticises Bolivia for expressing concern for China after earthquake

Taipei | April 7, 2024 2:28:32 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs frowned on the Bolivian government's expression of solidarity with China after the earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday, calling it a 'serious mistake', Central News Agency (CNA) reported. ... read..

Sharjah to host Drone Champions Race

Middle East | April 7, 2024 2:28:14 PM IST

Sharjah [UAE], April 7 (ANI/WAM): The Drone Champions Race will be held on from 20th to 21st April at Al Majaz Amphitheater, operated by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). MultiGP, the world's largest drone racing league, is co-organising the rac ... read..

UK sends naval ship, announces support for maritime aid corridor to boost aid for Gaza

London | April 7, 2024 2:28:12 PM IST

Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the UK government announced military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza, including the deployment of a navy ship to join the lifesaving mission in the Eastern Mediterranean. ... read..

Taiwan Earthquake: Daily aftershocks drop to 89 from 314

Taipei | April 7, 2024 2:28:08 PM IST

The number of daily aftershocks after a powerful 7.4 earthquake rocked Huwalien City on April 3 has shown a declining trend, reported Central News Agency Focus Taiwan, citing the Central Weather Administration's (CWA) statement on Sunday. ... read..

Pakistan: Paramedics protest in Quetta against privatisation of hospitals

Quetta | April 7, 2024 12:27:53 PM IST

Grand Health Alliance, Balochistan staged a protest on Saturday opposing the government's plan to privatise hospitals in the provincial capital, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader rejects merger with Sunni Ittehad Council over symbol return

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 12:27:41 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday ruled out a merger with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), even if PTI were to regain its election symbol of the 'bat,' reasoning that the two were political parties with different orienta ... read..

PTI leaders hit out at Maryam Nawaz for labelling Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as 'corridor of terrorists'

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 12:27:39 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Saturday lashed out at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for calling Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as 'a corridor of terrorists and smugglers,' Dawn reported, adding that the PTI leaders blamed the Pakistan Democratic Movem ... read..

Slovakia: Peter Pellegrini wins presidential elections, rival Ivan Korcok concedes defeat

Bratislava | April 7, 2024 11:28:55 AM IST

Slovakia's Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini secured a win against pro-West career diplomat Ivan Korcok for the Slovak presidency in a runoff election held on Saturday, Politico reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf nominates Ali Zafar as candidate for Opposition leader in Senate

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 10:27:32 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Senator Ali Zafar as its candidate for Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, The Express Tribune reported, adding that it also named Senator Aon Abbas as its parliamentary leader in the upper house. ... read..

After terror attack targeting engineers, Chinese firm flags security concerns in Pakistan

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 10:27:20 AM IST

The recent terror attack in Shangla district, targeting Chinese engineers, resulted in the halting of work on the 765 kV transmission line associated with the Dasu Hydropower Project, the Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

Some PTI leaders in touch with establishment: Imran Khan

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 10:27:16 AM IST

After the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced pressure in the form of arrests and desertions after the violence that erupted on May 9, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday some of his party leaders were still in touch with the estab ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf demands Bushra Bibi's medical examination from Shaukat Khanum Hospital

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 8:28:42 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded that Bushra Bibi, the wife of incarcerated party founder Imran Khan, be examined by doctors of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, founded by him, according to ARY News. ... read..

'Birds of Goodness' executes 26th humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza

Middle East | April 7, 2024 8:28:40 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 7 (ANI/WAM): The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 26th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation. ... read..

Final leg of 5th Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship to take place from April 11-13

Asia | April 7, 2024 8:28:38 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 7 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, the final leg of the 5th Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship for men and women is scheduled to take place from Apri ... read..

Some 'hypocrites' still in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, claims party leader Shehryar Afridi

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 8:28:37 AM IST

Shehryar Afridi, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has expressed his displeasure with the current leadership, alleging that some "hypocrites" are still part of the Imran Khan-founded party, according to ARY News. ... read..

Ramzan: Emirates Red Crescent organises Iftar Programme for 12,000 in Niger

Middle East | April 7, 2024 8:28:31 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 7 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has organised a Ramadan Iftar programme for 12,000 people in a number of cities in the Republic of Niger. ... read..

SIC moves Pak poll body to postpone Senate chairman, deputy chairman election

Islamabad | April 7, 2024 8:28:29 AM IST

In light of the delay in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Senate elections, the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) submitted a plea with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday, seeking postponement of the Senate chairman and deputy chairman elections amid the ... read..

Thousands demonstrate against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest

Budapest | April 7, 2024 8:28:26 AM IST

Tens of thousands of people protested against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration in downtown Budapest on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

UAE: BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi hosts interfaith cultural eve 'Omsiyyat'

Abu Dhabi | April 7, 2024 8:28:24 AM IST

Bringing together over 200 leaders and community members from diverse faiths and backgrounds under one roof during the ongoing month of Ramzan, the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi hosted an interfaith cultural evening called 'Omsiyyat'. ... read..

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice during demonstration in the Netherlands

The Hague | April 7, 2024 8:28:20 AM IST

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by the police during a demonstration in the Netherlands after she protested against fossil fuel subsidies by blocking a major road with a group of marchers on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Two people killed during attemped robbery in Lahore

Lahore | April 7, 2024 8:28:19 AM IST

Two people, including an 18-year-old girl, were killed during an attempted robbery bid in Lahore's Shahdara town on Saturday, according to ARY News. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan

Kabul | April 7, 2024 6:27:05 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. ... read..

At least eight killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Kyiv | April 7, 2024 6:26:58 AM IST

At least eight people were killed and 10 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported, citing regional officials. ... read..

Anti-government protests in Israel for PM Netanyahu's resignation and early elections

Tel Aviv | April 7, 2024 5:27:48 AM IST

The anti-government protesters have once again stormed the streets in Israel, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and demanding early elections in the country amid its ongoing war with Hamas. ... read..

Concerns rise over surge in poverty, malnutrition among women, children in Afghanistan

Kabul | April 7, 2024 3:28:01 AM IST

The United Nations World Food Programme in Afghanistan has warned regarding the rise in malnutrition among women and children in the country, according to Khaama Press. ... read..

UN calls for USD 620 million to support Afghan migrants in Iran and Pakistan

Kabul | April 7, 2024 2:27:45 AM IST

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in South Asia has said that it requires USD 620 million to safeguard and assist Afghan migrants in Iran and Pakistan, reported Khaama Press. ... read..

Sharjah Charity International: AED35.7 mn for medical assistance during 2023

Middle East | April 7, 2024 12:28:20 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has disclosed that it provided therapeutic assistance to 1,377 medical cases in 2023, at a total cost of AED 35.7 million. ... read..

Dubai Police contributes AED 1 million to Mothers' Endowment campaign

Middle East | April 7, 2024 12:28:16 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai Police announced its contribution of AED 1 million to the Mothers' Endowment campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to establi ... read..

UAE to mark World Health Day tomorrow

Middle East | April 7, 2024 12:28:14 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates will mark the World Health Day (WHD) tomorrow, April 7th, which this year is themed "My Health, My Right" with the aim of advocating for the right of everyone, everywhere, to access decent healt ... read..

Double amputee joins Israel Army, fulfilling dream alongside twin sister

Middle East | April 7, 2024 12:28:01 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 6 (ANI/TPS): In a moment of unity and determination, Emanuel Olgin, a double amputee with cognitive learning disabilities, realized her lifelong dream of joining the Israel Defence Forces alongside her twin sister, Maayan. ... read..

Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Ecuador following embassy raid

Mexico City | April 7, 2024 12:27:53 AM IST

Mexico has announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with Ecuador after Ecuadorian authorities forcibly entered its embassy in Quito and apprehended former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had sought refuge there, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Unrest grips Jordan as Hamas leader's words ignite protests

Middle East | April 7, 2024 12:27:31 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 6 (ANI/TPS): Tensions between Hamas and Jordan have soared in recent days, with officials in Amman suggesting that the Jordanian citizenship of the terror group's leaders be revoked. ... read..

Israeli youth navigate online minefield of antisemitism and graphic images

Middle East | April 7, 2024 12:27:26 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 6 (ANI/TPS): Findings from an Israeli survey shed light on the challenges youth face navigating offensive content, antisemitic discourse and threats in online spaces. ... read..

Lahore High Court plans new SOPs for receiving posts as senior judges get threatening letters

Islamabad | April 6, 2024 11:28:09 PM IST

After its senior judges received latters containing 'toxic powder', Lahore High Court (LHC) is planning to introduce new SOPs for receiving posts and mails in order to ensure the safety and security of judges, Geo News on Friday. ... read..

Philippines reports 'harassment' by Chinese vessels ahead of joint drills with allies

Manila | April 6, 2024 11:28:01 PM IST

The Philippines has raised concerns over alleged harassment by Chinese vessels targeting Filipino fishing boats within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the contentious South China Sea, just ahead of planned joint military exercises with its allies, Al ... read..

Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts near Kazakh border

Moscow | April 6, 2024 11:28:00 PM IST

Three people have been killed following the flooding after an embankment dam broke in the southern region of Orenburg, near Kazakhstan, CNN reported citing Russian news agency, TASS on Saturday. ... read..

Pak: Senate session set for April 9 amidst pending KP elections

Islamabad | April 6, 2024 10:28:33 PM IST

Preparations are in motion to convene the inaugural session of the Senate on April 9, following the recent House elections, according to sources as reported by ARY News on Saturday. ... read..

Pakistan: Lahore High Court judge receives threatening letter

Islamabad | April 6, 2024 10:28:17 PM IST

A judge of Lahore High Court's (LHC), Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, became the latest judge to receive a threatening letter that has been handed to Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Geo News reported citing sources on Friday. ... read..

Extreme weather batters Southern China, 3 people 'sucked out' of apartments

Beijing | April 6, 2024 10:28:11 PM IST

Typhoon-like winds struck southern China on Saturday, claiming the lives of three individuals as they were 'sucked out' of from their apartment windows, CNN reported. ... read..

South-East Asia region made "notable progress" in advancing right to health: WHO Regional Director

New Delhi | April 6, 2024 9:28:14 PM IST

Echoing with the sentiments of this year's World Health Day's theme - "My Health, My Right" - Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Region, Saima Wazed, on Saturday, said that South-East Asia Region has made "notable progress" in advancing right to hea ... read..

Amid alert in US, Iran again warns Israel of retaliation, says "attack won't remain unanswered"

Tehran | April 6, 2024 9:28:08 PM IST

Iran has once again reiterated its willingness to respond to the Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria and said that the attack "won't remain unanswered," CNN reported, citing Iran's semi-official news outlet, Tasnim on Saturday. ... read..

"Modi ki Guarantee works for all": Jaishankar on repatriation of 17 Indian workers from Laos

New Delhi | April 6, 2024 9:27:54 PM IST

After 17 Indian workers were repatriated from Laos, who were lured into unsafe and illegal work, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his commitment towards the safety of citizens. ... read..

Clash erupts between protestors and police in Kathmandu, 6 injured and 4 arrested

Kathmandu | April 6, 2024 8:29:12 PM IST

At least 6 people have been injured, including two police personnel, after a clash erupted between the members of the National Liberation Movement and the police near Singha Durbar, the administrative capital of Nepal, on Saturday. ... read..

Meta to begin labelling AI-generated content from May to counter manipulated media

California | April 6, 2024 8:29:02 PM IST

Meta will begin labeling a wider range of video, audio and image content as "Made with AI" on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram starting in May to counter manipulated media, according to its official statement. ... read..

Members of ISIS group planning 'suicide attack' at end of Ramzan, arrested: Iran

Tehran | April 6, 2024 8:28:30 PM IST

Iran announced on Saturday that it had apprehended members of the ISIL (ISIS) group who were allegedly plotting an attack at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramzan, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Overseas Friends of BJP Australia commemorates party's 44th foundation day

Melbourne | April 6, 2024 8:28:26 PM IST

The Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Australia celebrated the 44th foundation day of the BJP on Saturday and organised car rallies in different cities of the country, including Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide. ... read..

Crisis deepens in Pakistan as human rights activist warns of complete meltdown

Glasgow | April 6, 2024 6:28:19 PM IST

In a stark warning, prominent human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has expressed concern about Pakistan's escalating crisis, painting a bleak picture of the nation's future. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits Pakistan

Islamabad | April 6, 2024 6:27:46 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale was recorded in Pakistan on Saturday, National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Baloch student's disappearance sparks social media campaign

Quetta | April 6, 2024 5:27:46 PM IST

In a bid to address the alarming trend of enforced disappearances plaguing Balochistan, a social media campaign has been launched demanding the safe release of Shoiab, a student of Operation Theatre Technician at Bolan Medical College Quetta. ... read..

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urges China to address industrial overcapacity

Beijing | April 6, 2024 4:28:51 PM IST

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who is on five-day visit to China, has urged Chinese officials to address its industrial overcapacity, reform its trade practices and create a "healthy economic relationship" with the United States, VOA News reported. ... read..

MEA secretary Dammu Ravi's visit to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya set for April 7-12

New Delhi | April 6, 2024 3:28:43 PM IST

Dammu Ravi, the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (Economic Relations), will embark on a visit to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya from April 7-12, accompanied by the Additional Secretary (East and Southern Africa), Puneet R Kundal. ... read..

Ecuador police storms Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas

Others | April 6, 2024 3:28:32 PM IST

Quito [Ecuador], April 6 (ANI) Ecuadorian police stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former vice president Jorge Glas, who was seeking asylum there, CNN reported. ... read..

Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll increase to 13

Taipei | April 6, 2024 3:28:29 PM IST

Days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, approximately 400 people are still stranded and waiting for their rescue, CNN reported while citing the island's fire department on Saturday. ... read..

Israel: Eight arrested for inciting terrorism in Jerusalem

Middle East | April 6, 2024 3:28:25 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 6 (ANI/TPS): Jerusalem district police on Friday morning arrested eight people on suspicion of inciting and supporting terrorism and terrorists, four of them residents of Jerusalem and four residents of the north of the country. ... read..

Israel signs USD 1.7 billion deal for public housing management and maintenance

Middle East | April 6, 2024 3:28:24 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 6 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing signed an agreement with the Amidar company for the management and maintenance of public housing in the amount of approximately 6.2 billion Shekels (USD 1.7 billion) for 7 ... read..

Dubai Media Council launches Eid In Dubai campaign

Asia | April 6, 2024 3:28:18 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): The Ramadan In Dubai campaign, concluded on Saturday on a high note capping a month-long celebration of the Holy Month. ... read..

World Future Energy Summit to accelerate meeting COP28 climate goals

Middle East | April 6, 2024 3:28:10 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): This month's World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar in Abu Dhabi, is set to accelerate the remarkable progress made at COP28 last year when the landmark 'UAE Consensus' was forged at the first-ever UN climate summit h ... read..

Pakistan: Farmers block highway in Khuzdar to protest against loadshedding

Khuzdar | April 6, 2024 2:28:53 PM IST

Hundreds of landowners and farmers blocked the Quetta-Karachi National Highway in Pakistan's Khuzdar on Friday to protest against prolonged power loadshedding, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

PoK: Awami Action Committee announces protest for affordable flour, electricity

Muzaffarabad | April 6, 2024 2:28:42 PM IST

In a bid to address the pressing concerns of the general public, political activist Shawkat Meer has announced plans for a protest in Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). ... read..

FIR against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders for holding unauthorized rally demanding Imran Khan's release

Quetta | April 6, 2024 2:28:40 PM IST

The Civil Lines Police registered a case against the provincial president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and several other party leaders for organizing a rally without the permission of the Quetta deputy commissioner, Dawn reported. ... read..

Taiwan detects seven Chinese naval vessels, one aircraft around nation

Taipei | April 6, 2024 2:28:22 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that it detected seven Chinese naval vessels and one aircraft around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Friday and 6 am (local time) on Saturday. ... read..

Uyghur activists rally in Istanbul against Chinese oppression on Baren Revolution Anniversary

Istanbul | April 6, 2024 2:28:13 PM IST

Uyghur activists and supporters gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate in Sariyer, Istanbul to protest Chinese oppression and religious persecution in East Turkestan. ... read..

UAE: Abu Dhabi Chamber establishes 54 new working groups within Advocacy Hub initiative

Middle East | April 6, 2024 2:27:58 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced the establishment of 54 working groups within the Advocacy Hub initiative. ... read..

Dubai welcomes 3.67 million overnight visitors in January-February 2024

Middle East | April 6, 2024 2:27:47 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): Dubai welcomed 3.67 million overnight visitors in January-February 2024, with an increase of over 18 per cent year-on-year (YoY), figures released by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) showed. ... read..

Committed to neighbourhood first, SAGAR policies: EAM Jaishankar after Maldives minister thanks India for essential exports

New Delhi | April 6, 2024 11:27:39 AM IST

Responding to Maldivian minister Moosa Zameer remarks thanking India for the decision to export essential commodities to the island nation for the fiscal year 2024-2025, Union minister S Jaishankar has reiterated New Delhi's commitment to its policies of ... read..

Israeli military dismisses two officers over drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza

Tel Aviv | April 6, 2024 9:28:06 AM IST

The Israeli military said that it has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in an attack in Gaza that killed seven aid workers, Al Jazeera reported. The Israeli military said that the officers had mishandled critical informat ... read..

"I asked them to do what they're doing": Biden after Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing to allow aid into Gaza

Baltimore | April 6, 2024 8:28:28 AM IST

A day after Netanyahu government approved the reopening of the Erez border crossing to allow the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, United States President Joe Biden said that Israel is responding to his demand for actions to limit humanitarian suffering ... read..

'Birds of Goodness' executes 25th humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza

Asia | April 6, 2024 8:28:24 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 25th airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard evacuates Sri Lankan fisherman with heart ailment

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 6, 2024 8:28:22 AM IST

The Indian Coast Guard on Friday evacuated a Sri Lankan fisherman who developed a life-threatening heart condition after his boat drifted to Indian waters due to engine failure. ... read..

Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre witnesses first birth of an Arabian Tahr

Middle East | April 6, 2024 8:28:21 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], April 6 (ANI/WAM): The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced the first birth of the Arabian Tahr at Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre. This took place in the centre's new expansion, which was opened at t ... read..

4.0 magnitude aftershock rattles New Jersey hours after morning quake

New Jersey | April 6, 2024 6:27:38 AM IST

Hours after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake, New Jersey was hit by another aftershock of 4.0 on Friday (local time), authorities confirmed. ... read..

Indian student dies in US state of Ohio, police investigation underway: Indian Consulate in New York

New York | April 6, 2024 5:28:21 AM IST

An Indian student has died in the US state of Ohio, and the police investigation is underway, said the Indian Consulate in New York on Friday. ... read..

US President Biden says "going to move heaven and earth" to rebuild collapsed bridge in Baltimore

Baltimore | April 6, 2024 5:28:19 AM IST

President Joe Biden visited the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Friday (local time) and vowed to "move heaven and Earth" to rebuild the structure, The Hill reported. ... read..

"Signifies longstanding friendship": Maldives Foreign Minister thanks India for allowing export of essential commodities to island nation

Male | April 6, 2024 4:27:53 AM IST

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer "sincerely thanked" India on Saturday for allowing the export of essential goods to the island nation, despite the downturn in relations amid rising Chinese influence in Male. ... read..

Ramzan: Three killed during evening prayers in Farah province of Afghanistan

Kabul | April 6, 2024 3:28:18 AM IST

Three people were killed when unidentified assailants opened gunfire during evening prayers (Taraweeh) in the Farah province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported, citing local sources on Friday. ... read..

NY earthquake: Indian consulate in New York in touch with diaspora members

New York | April 5, 2024 11:58:57 PM IST

Following the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New York and New Jersey on Friday, the Consulate General of India in New York said that no Indian national has reportedly been hurt so far, and they are in touch with members of the Indian diaspora. ... read..

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan underscores need for military leaders to adapt to changing character of war

Wellington (Tamil Nadu) | April 5, 2024 11:58:53 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has highlighted the need for military leaders to adapt to the changing character of war and underscored the importance of inter-services synergy, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release. ... read..

Canada's spy agency claims India tried to interfere in 2019, 2021 elections

Ottawa | April 5, 2024 11:58:59 PM IST

The Canadian spy agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has claimed that the Governments of India and Pakistan have attempted to interfere in Canada's federal polls in 2019 and 2021, reported Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). ... read..

Israel: Galilee Tourism Industry reinvents itself as war enters sixth month

Middle East | April 5, 2024 11:58:13 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 5 (ANI/TPS): Six months since October 7, the tourism industry in Israel's Galilee and Golan regions is reinventing itself as it navigates the adversities of war. ... read..

Aggregate capital, reserves of UAE-based banks increase to AED500 billion by end of January 2024

Middle East | April 5, 2024 11:58:11 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 5 (ANI/WAM): The aggregate capital and reserves of banks operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached AED 500 billion at the end of January 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). ... read..

Pakistan's human rights body urges action to end decades-long pattern of enforced disappearances in Balochistan

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 11:58:07 PM IST

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) chairman Asad Iqbal Butt demanded an end to the decades-old problem of forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan province. ... read..

UAE: Saeed Ahmed Lootah Charity Foundation donates AED15 mn to Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital

Middle East | April 5, 2024 11:58:05 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 5 (ANI/WAM): Al Jalila Foundation, which leads the giving mission of Dubai Health, announced that Saeed Ahmed Lootah Charity Foundation has donated AED15 million to support the development of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, D ... read..

Indian Embassy advocates for India-US collaboration in education sector

Washington, DC | April 5, 2024 11:57:49 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Washington DC on Friday highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration between India and the United States in the field of education. ... read..

International tattoo convention brings artists from Asian sub-continent to Nepal

Lalitpur | April 5, 2024 11:57:47 PM IST

Hundreds of tattoo artists from the Asian sub-continent have arrived in the Heritage Garden of Lalitpur, Nepal to showcase their skills at the 11th International Nepal Tattoo Convention 2024. ... read..

US: Earthquakes in New York, New Jersey; might impact some air traffic facilities

New Jersey | April 5, 2024 10:59:37 PM IST

The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that the earthquake that affected several regions in the US might impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore. ... read..

Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, to outline federal response efforts

Washington, DC | April 5, 2024 9:58:14 PM IST

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Baltimore on Friday to assess the situation following a significant bridge collapse in the city and articulate the federal response efforts undertaken in the ten days since the incident occurred, The Hill reported ... read..

Despite war with Ukraine, number of Indian students in Russia remains steady: Russian official

New Delhi | April 5, 2024 9:58:07 PM IST

Despite the war with Ukraine, nearly 25,000 to 30,000 Indian students are studying in Russia, as it is a popular choice for Indian students to pursue a medical career. Moreover, the country is the sixth most popular destination for Indian students to stud ... read..

India votes in favour of UNHRC's resolution to support 'right to self-determination for Palestinians'

Geneva | April 5, 2024 9:58:03 PM IST

India has voted in favour of the UN Human Rights Council's Resolution, supporting the "right to self-determination for Palestinian people", whereas it abstained from voting on the resolution on the "human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Terri ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 rattles New Jersey, New York

New Jersey | April 5, 2024 9:57:59 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck 7 km north-northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. ... read..

India allows export of certain quantities of essential commodities at Maldives request

Male | April 5, 2024 7:59:03 PM IST

Amid the India-Maldives row, India has allowed for the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for 2024-25 under a unique bilateral mechanism, at the request of the Maldives government. ... read..

UNHRC adopts anti-Israel resolution; Israeli ambassador walks out of session in protest

Geneva | April 5, 2024 7:58:37 PM IST

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted an anti-Israel resolution, and in response, the Israeli ambassador walked out of the plenary session in protest at the end of her speech, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release. ... read..

IMF ready to "engage" with Pakistan on fresh bailout in "coming months"

Islamabad | April 5, 2024 6:58:28 PM IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that they are ready to "engage" with Pakistan on a fresh bailout in the "coming months" to help the country resolve "fiscal and external stability challenges," reported Geo News. ... read..

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