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WHO urges member countries in Southeast Asia to bolster efforts to end TB
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:42:09 PM IST
The World Health Organization has urged member countries in the Southeast Asia region to build on the momentum created to end TB with accelerated multi-sectoral efforts led by the highest political level to reach every affected and at-risk person, and add ... read..


"Looking to boost Bharat's ties with this beautiful nation": Assam CM lands in Bhutan for three-day visit
Thimphu | December 16, 2024 6:12:47 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accompanied by his wife Riniki, arrived in Bhutan's capital, Thimphu, on Monday for a three-day official visit. ... read..


India, Sri Lanka and UAE to implement multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supply of affordable and reliable energy
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:12:27 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka and UAE have decided to implement a multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supplying affordable and reliable energy, according to the India - Sri Lanka joint statement released following a meeting between Prime Minister Narend ... read..


India, Sri Lanka agree to enhance INR-LKR trade settlements, encourage investments in island nation to enhance its export potential
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:12:22 PM IST
The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked a significant milestone in the relationship between the two nations, with the leaders appreciating the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA) a ... read..


"A new milestone in the India-Sri Lanka partnership": MEA
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:12:08 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday said that India and Sri Lanka have set a "new milestone" in their bilateral partnership, following the discussion held between delegations of India and Sri Lanka led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan ... read..


Pakistan: Balochistan faces severe winter crisis amid gas shortages, power outages
Balochistan | December 16, 2024 6:12:05 PM IST
People in Balochistan have been facing several challenges in their daily life, as they cope with freezing temperatures. The situation has been aggravated by ongoing gas shortages and frequent power outages, which have sparked numerous protests throughout ... read..


Sri Lanka hails India's support in economic recovery, debt restructuring; calls for "durable solution" to fishermen's issue
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 4:42:27 PM IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to the Indian government for its support during their economic crisis and subsequent recovery efforts and acknowledged the country's role in debt-free structuring process. ... read..


XRG, BP close deal to launch new natural gas platform 'Arcius Energy'
Middle East | December 16, 2024 4:42:21 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): XRG and BP today announced they have reached financial close and completed the formation of their new joint venture (JV) and international natural gas platform - Arcius Energy. Announced in February 2024, the JV is ... read..


Moldova's Deputy PM Mihail Popsoi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 4:42:18 PM IST
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mihail Popsoi, who is on his first official visit to India on Monday, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and laid a wreath at Rajghat. ... read..


WHO affiliate to observe annual commemoration day in traditional medicine in India
Asia | December 16, 2024 3:42:23 PM IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI/WAM): The World Health Organisation's (WHO) main centre in India for traditional medicine is to observe the 10th January of every year from next year as "Ayush Medical Coding and Records Day". ... read..


India, Sri Lanka exchange key MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 3:12:17 PM IST
India and Sri Lanka signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..


India, Sri Lanka decides to conclude defence cooperation agreement soon PM Modi
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 3:12:14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and Sri Lanka has decided to soon conclude defence cooperation agreement. He said that both nations have decided to have cooperation on hydrography. ... read..


"Diversity Is the cornerstone of democracy," says Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on new culture
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 3:12:06 PM IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his visit to Delhi, highlighted unity, social protection, and sustainable development as the cornerstones of his administration's vision. ... read..


US officials meet Sikyong Penpa Tsering to discuss Tibetan rights, autonomy
Asia | December 16, 2024 2:42:26 PM IST
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) political leader, Sikyong Penpa Tsering had a series of important engagements in Washington, DC, aimed at strengthening international support for the Tibetan cause and addressing key issues affecting the Tibetan pe ... read..


Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away; tributes pour in from US Embassy
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 2:12:19 PM IST
The world mourns the loss of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, whose groundbreaking contributions to Indian classical music brought the art form to global prominence. ... read..


Former Pakistan PM Yousaf Raza Gillani urges govt to implement agreement signed with PPP
Islamabad | December 16, 2024 1:42:06 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Chairman of the Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani has urged the federal government to honour the agreement it signed with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and reiterated that the PPP has never been part of the federal cabinet and w ... read..


Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 1:12:23 PM IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Monday. ... read..


Moldova Dy PM Mihail Popsoi's official visit to India: Strengthening India-Moldova ties
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 1:12:16 PM IST
Mihail Popsoi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, completed an official visit to India from December 15-16, 2024, at the invitation of India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, an official press re ... read..


PM Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake meet in Delhi
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 1:12:13 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Monday. ... read..


Czech Parliament adopts resolution supporting Taiwan's international participation
Prague | December 16, 2024 1:12:11 PM IST
On December 12, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Czech Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution addressing the People's Republic of China's (PRC) misinterpretation of United Nations Resolution 2758 and reaffirming support for Taiwan's participation in ... read..


Kazakhstan marks 33rd Independence Day: 'Kazakhstan: Born Bold' campaign emphasises future ambitions
Astana | December 16, 2024 1:12:14 PM IST
Kazakhstan marked a significant milestone on December 16, celebrating the 33rd anniversary of its independence. The day is not only a moment for national pride but a time to reflect on the remarkable transformation Kazakhstan has undergone since gaining i ... read..


Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day of Liberation War
Dhaka | December 16, 2024 12:12:06 PM IST
Bangladesh is celebrating on Monday the anniversary of the victory against Pakistan in the Liberation War. ... read..


Elections in Bangladesh could be scheduled between late 2025 and early 2026, says Chief Adviser Yunus
Dhaka | December 16, 2024 11:42:23 AM IST
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday that Bangladesh's next general elections could be scheduled between late 2025 and the first half of 2026. Yunus made the statement during his address to the nation on Victory Day, marking Bangladesh's victo ... read..


NSA Doval to likely visit China soon for Special Representative talks: Sources
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 11:42:03 AM IST
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will likely visit China soon for Special Representative talks, according to sources. ... read..


Vijay Diwas celebrations start in Dhaka
Dhaka | December 16, 2024 11:12:05 AM IST
Vijay Diwas celebrations in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka have started with a 31 gun salute at sunrise. Six guns of an artillery regiment of the Bangladesh Army saluted the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War by firing 31 ... read..


Pakistan: Centre now wants talks with Kabul, says Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 16, 2024 10:12:13 AM IST
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday criticised the federal government for dismissing his earlier proposal for direct talks with the Afghan interim government, only to now pursue the same strategy, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Haphazard dumping of solid waste causing environmental hazards in Sahiwal
Punjab | December 16, 2024 9:42:16 AM IST
For over two decades, the Sahiwal Metropolitan Corporation has been disposing of the city's solid waste near the Jhal Road Overhead Bridge on the banks of the Lower Bari Doab Canal (LBDC), Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Civil society, trade union activists rally for clean air in Lahore
Lahore | December 16, 2024 9:42:10 AM IST
On Sunday, hundreds of civil society activists and trade union members took to the streets in Lahore to demand climate justice and cleaner air, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Schools to remain closed across Punjab, Islamabad on Monday
Islamabad | December 16, 2024 9:12:10 AM IST
Schools across Punjab and Islamabad will remain closed on Monday due to what officials described as a "security situation," according to notifications issued by authorities on Sunday. ... read..


Deterrence is key to dissuading a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
Asia | December 16, 2024 9:12:03 AM IST
There was a surge in coercive drills by China's military and maritime law enforcement agencies around Taiwan from December 9-11, the largest such activities since the 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis. They represented Beijing's protest against Taiwanese Presiden ... read..


French survey shows overwhelming support for Taiwan
Taipei | December 16, 2024 8:42:07 AM IST
A majority of French respondents believe Taiwan's future should be decided by its people, according to an annual survey conducted by the Descartes Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence, Taipei Times reported. ... read..


Rise in Chinese military incursions around Taiwan
Taipei | December 16, 2024 7:12:15 AM IST
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that it detected five Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Sunday and 6 am (local time) on Monday. ... read..


Israel to close embassy in Ireland because of its ''extreme anti-Israel policy"
Tel Aviv | December 16, 2024 7:12:06 AM IST
Israel will shut down its embassy in Ireland because of Dublin's recognition of a Palestinian state and support for South Africa's genocide case against Tel Aviv at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Pak PM's Advisor accuses PTI of spreading 'fake news'
Faisalabad | December 16, 2024 6:12:08 AM IST
Rana Sanaullah, Advisor to Pakistan's Prime Minister on Political Affairs, said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) social media cell has caused significant damage to the party by attempting to portray lies as truth during the Islamabad's 'do-or-die' ra ... read..


Cyclone Chido batters France's Mayotte, hundreds feared dead
Mayotte | December 16, 2024 6:12:07 AM IST
Several hundred people are feared killed in the French territory of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido, the most severe storm to hit the French territory hit the archipelago, Al Jazeera reported citing authorities. ... read..


Moldova joins International Solar Alliance
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 6:12:02 AM IST
Moldova has joined the International Solar Alliance, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said on Monday. ... read..


Pak I-B Minister criticises Imran Khan's party over 'politics of violence'
Islamabad | December 16, 2024 5:42:08 AM IST
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership for pursuing a "politics of violence," ARY News reported. ... read..


Sri Lankan President Dissanayake meets Finance Minister Sitharaman to discuss economic cooperation
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 5:42:06 AM IST
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday and held talks on strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations. ... read..


Pakistan: Call for 'Civil Disobedience' was made by Imran Khan, clarifies Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM
Peshawar | December 16, 2024 5:42:05 AM IST
Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said that the announcement of the 'civil disobedience movement' was made by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and not him, ARY News reported. ... read..


Taiwan must invest in asymmetric warfare, US expert says
Taipei | December 16, 2024 5:42:03 AM IST
Noting that traditional weapons would be easy for China to counter, US-based military analyst Eric Gomez has stressed the need for Taiwan to invest in asymmetric weapons, Taipei Times reported citing a new report. ... read..


Pak: Wobbly gas supply irks residents
Karachi | December 16, 2024 5:42:01 AM IST
The residents of multiple neighbourhoods in Pakistan's Karachi were left fuming after the gas supply was suspended there, ARY News reported. ... read..


Mauritius Ship participates in Vizag Navy Marathon
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | December 16, 2024 5:12:01 AM IST
Mauritius National Coast Guard Ship Valiant participated in the Vizag Navy Marathon alongside Indian Navy personnel, the Indian High Commission in Mauritius said on Sunday. ... read..


Netanyahu confirms holding "very warm" phone call with Trump on Israel's need to "complete its victory"
Tel Aviv | December 16, 2024 4:42:01 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed holding a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which he reaffirmed his country's 'determination' to continue acting against Iran and its armed proxies, CNN reported. ... read..


Israeli cabinet approves plan to double settlements in 'occupied' Golan Heights
Tel Aviv | December 16, 2024 3:12:02 AM IST
The Israeli cabinet on Sunday (local time) unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan, which aims to double the settler population in the Golan Heights, Times of Israel reported. ... read..


High Commissioner of India in Mauritius calls on President Murmu
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 2:12:01 AM IST
Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava, before taking over his role in the island nation, called on President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday. ... read..


"Sri Lanka key to India's Neighborhood First policy, SAGAR Outlook": EAM Jaishankar on meeting President Dissanayake
New Delhi | December 16, 2024 1:42:02 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday, highlighted the island nation's prominent role in India's Neighborhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook. ... read..


Car stopped by Israeli Police had 13 illegal Palestinians
Middle East | December 15, 2024 11:42:19 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], December 15 (ANI/TPS): A suspicious car that sparked roadblocks on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway this afternoon was carrying 13 Palestinians who illegally entered Israel looking for work, and was not terror-related as initially feared ... read..


Dubai Women's Board of Directors discusses projects for the first half of 2025
Middle East | December 15, 2024 11:42:15 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The Board of Directors of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) discussed during its fourth meeting for 2024 the initiatives and projects that the establishment intends to implement during the first half of 2025, as part ... read..


Abu Dhabi Fund for Development finances 33 projects worth AED23 bn in Bahrain
Middle East | December 15, 2024 11:42:13 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The enduring partnership between the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the Kingdom of Bahrain stands as a testament to the strength of bilateral cooperation between the two sisterly nations and their shared ... read..


UAE healthcare system sets global standards in preventive medicine: CEO of M42
Middle East | December 15, 2024 11:42:05 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15, (ANI/WAM): Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of M42, emphasised that the UAE's healthcare system has become a global benchmark in preventive medicine, driven by Abu Dhabi and other emi ... read..


Pakistan: Polio cases reported from 8 districts
Islamabad | December 15, 2024 11:42:03 PM IST
The polio cases have been rapidly increasing in Pakistan, causing a health hazard with confirmation of cases in eight districts, ARY News reported. ... read..


India-Moldova sign declaration of intent on Migration and Mobility Partnership
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 11:12:25 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi signed the declaration of intent on Migration and Mobility in the national capital on Sunday. ... read..


Nepali COAS General Ashok Raj Sigdel successfully concludes visit to India
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 11:12:14 PM IST
The visit of Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India from December 11 to 14 marked a significant milestone in strengthening the longstanding ties between the Nepali and Indian Armies. ... read..


"Viksit Bharat means India's rise": Jaishankar charts out plan for India's progress in the world
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 11:12:04 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke about the various strategies that India needs to balance to emerge as a leading power in the world. He also touched upon the need for supply chain reformulations, moving over from the hangovers of past and chan ... read..


UAE participates in 113th ministerial meeting of Arab Energy Organisation
Middle East | December 15, 2024 10:42:14 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The UAE participated in the 113th ministerial meeting of the Arab Energy Organisation (AEO), which took place today in the State of Kuwait, with the participation of ministers of oil and energy from the member state ... read..


Pakistan: JUI-F warns of protests over delay in Madrassa Registration Bill
Karachi | December 15, 2024 10:42:07 PM IST
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Punjab has urged its supporters and workers to prepare for protests as the party accused the government of taking back its commitments regarding the 26th Amendment. ... read..


India-Malaysia conclude exercise Harimau Shakti in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur | December 15, 2024 10:42:02 PM IST
India and Malaysia concluded exercise Harimau Shakti at Bentong Camp in Malaysia on Sunday. ... read..


Israel Eliminates Dozens of Hamas Terrorists in Beit Hanoun
Middle East | December 15, 2024 10:12:07 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], December 15 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers eliminated dozens of Palestinian terrorists in Beit Hanoun, an area of northern Gaza where Hamas has been trying to regroup, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed on Sunday. ... read..


Israeli Army's 91st Division Seizes Over 10,000 Hezbollah Weapons
Middle East | December 15, 2024 10:12:06 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], December 15 (ANI/TPS): Israeli troops from the army's 91st Division operating in southern Lebanon have confiscated more than 10,000 Hezbollah weapons in recent months, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed on Sunday. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, Deputy PM Popsoi jointly inaugurate Embassy of Moldova in Delhi
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 9:42:14 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with the Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova Mihai Popsoi jointly inaugurated the Embassy of Moldova in Delhi on Sunday. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, Moldovan Deputy PM Popsoi jointly inaugurate Embassy of Moldova in Delhi
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 9:42:10 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with the Deputy Prime Minister of Moldova Mihai Popsoi jointly inaugurated the Embassy of Moldova in Delhi on Sunday. ... read..


Sri Lanka President Dissanayake arrives in India for three-day state visit
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 9:12:25 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan welcomed Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Delhi for his three-day state visit to India. ... read..


Social worker criticizes PoGB government for failing to address the growing healthcare crisis
Gilgit | December 15, 2024 9:12:05 PM IST
Residents of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are grappling with a worsening healthcare crisis as overcrowded hospitals, a severe shortage of diagnostic equipment, and the high cost of medical services continue to put immense pressure on the loca ... read..


"Digital era calls for foreign policy requirement of its own," says EAM S Jaishankar
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 8:12:09 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted the need to adapt a foreign policy as per the changing requirements of the digital era. ... read..


India expanding its footprint: EAM Jaishankar lists elements of multigenerational Indian Foreign Policy
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 7:42:14 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted concepts for understanding Indian Foreign Policy to create a multigenerational foreign policy. ... read..


Turkiye calls for dismantling of Kurdish groups in Syria
Ankara | December 15, 2024 6:42:03 PM IST
Turkiye Defence Minister Yasar Guler on Sunday emphasised on the dismantling of Khurdish groups PKK/YKG in Syria, Anadolu Ajansi reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Court to hear plea on 'killings' in PTI protest on Dec 23
Islamabad | December 15, 2024 6:12:12 PM IST
A district court in Pakistan's Islamabad will hear a petition on December 23 about the alleged killing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters during the party's protest, demanding the release of its founder Imran Khan in the capital in last month, Dawn re ... read..


Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists slams crackdown on journalists, warns against attacks on press freedom in Pakistan
Islamabad | December 15, 2024 5:12:12 PM IST
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Saturday issued a strong condemnation regarding the arrest orders of 150 journalists, including Asif Bashir Chaudhry, the general secretary of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ), and an ... read..


BNM holds debate on Balochistan's Human rights crisis in UK Parliament
London | December 15, 2024 4:42:10 PM IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a debate in the British Parliament, highlighting the ongoing human rights abuse in Balochistan. ... read..


Pakistan: Political parties announce strike in Murree against Punjab's government's controversial development plan
Murree | December 15, 2024 4:42:02 PM IST
Political parties and traders united to voice their opposition to the Murree Development Plan introduced by the Pakistan Punjab government, expressing concerns that it could lead to the loss of jobs and livelihoods for local residents, the Dawn reported. ... read..


Islamabad orders FIA action after 5 Pakistan nationals die in Greece boat capsize
Islamabad | December 15, 2024 3:12:40 PM IST
After Pakistani nationals lost their lives attempting to illegally enter Europe by boat, Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a nationwide crackdown on human smuggling networks, The Ne ... read..


Israeli Justice Minister threatens to renew contentious judicial overhaul initiative
Middle East | December 15, 2024 3:12:17 PM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], December 15 (ANI/TPS): Raising the spectre of a constitutional crisis, Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatened to renew a judicial overhaul stalled by war, accusing the High Court of Justice of overstepping its authority by und ... read..


Bali Nine members return to Australia after 20 years, Anthony Albanese thanks Indonesian President for showing "compassion"
Canberra | December 15, 2024 3:12:13 PM IST
The remaining five Australian members of the "Bali Nine" heroin-trafficking group have returned to Australia after serving nearly two decades in Indonesian prisons, following a deal between Canberra and Jakarta, according to a report by CNN. ... read..


Camel Trek embarks on epic journey across Western Desert
Middle East | December 15, 2024 3:12:11 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): In a bold celebration of the UAE's heritage, the 11th edition of the Camel Trek is well into its 13-day desert odyssey, with 33 participants from 17 countries, each embodying the spirit of the UAE. ... read..


UAE wraps up COP16 participation
Middle East | December 15, 2024 3:12:06 PM IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The UAE concluded its participation in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) by emphasising the importance of strengthenin ... read..


US lawmakers demand to scrap China science agreement renewal deal
Washington DC | December 15, 2024 2:12:10 PM IST
Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee of Chinese Communist Party (SCCP) and his colleagues have strongly criticised the Joe Biden administration's decision to extend the US-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for another five years. ... read..


Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of AIS spoofing to stir public alarm in Zambales
Manila | December 15, 2024 2:12:06 PM IST
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, accused China of using automatic identification system (AIS) spoofing to mislead the international community and create public unrest. ... read..


"China is bullying Taiwan": NATO Secy General Mark Rutte, condemns lack of transparency in nuclear expansion
Brussels | December 15, 2024 1:42:07 PM IST
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte criticised China's stance towards Taiwan and said that "China is bullying Taiwan, and pursuing access to critical infrastructure in ways that could cripple societies." ... read..


General Sigdel's visit marks "significant milestone" in boosting ties between Nepal-Indian Army
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 1:42:06 PM IST
The visit of General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, to India, marked a significant milestone in "strengthening the longstanding ties" between the Nepali and Indian Armies. The visit saw high-level engagements with key ... read..


Pakistan secures USD 330 million loan from Asian Development Bank
Islamabad | December 15, 2024 12:42:11 PM IST
The Pakistan government on Saturday entered into a USD 330 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Integrated Social Protection Development Programme (ISPDP), Dawn reported on Sunday. ... read..


Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head President's Intelligence Advisory Board
Washington DC | December 15, 2024 11:42:09 AM IST
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes as Chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. ... read..


Section 144 imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ahead of anti-polio campaign launch
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 15, 2024 11:42:01 AM IST
In preparation for the anti-polio campaign set to be launched on December 16, Section 144 has been imposed in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for seven days, as reported by ARY News on Sunday. ... read..


Trump names Richard Grenell as Presidential Envoy for Special Missions, will focus on Venezuela, North Korea
Washington DC | December 15, 2024 11:12:07 AM IST
US President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Richard Grenell as the Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. ... read..


Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihail Popsoi arrives in India for first official visit
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 10:42:08 AM IST
Mihail Popsoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, arrived in India on Sunday, on his first official visit to India. ... read..


ABC News settles defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for USD 15 million, to issue apology statement
Washington DC | December 15, 2024 10:42:05 AM IST
ABC News has agreed to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by US President-elect Donald Trump, and will pay USD 15 million to a "presidential foundation and museum," according to a report by CNN. ... read..


Italy grants citizenship to Argentine President Javier Milei
Buenos Aires | December 15, 2024 9:42:06 AM IST
The Italian government has granted Argentine President Javier Milei citizenship in recognition of his Italian heritage, a move that has sparked outrage across Argentina, according to a report by The New York Times. ... read..


MEA highlights Odisha's role in maritime at Purvodaya Perspectives Conference
Bhuvaneshwar (Odisha) | December 15, 2024 9:12:07 AM IST
Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the importance of expanding discussions on regional cooperation and maritime heritage beyond New Delhi and highlighted the significance of states like Odisha, which have hi ... read..


US Ambassador Garcetti reaffirms commitment to safeguard religious minorities worldwide amid atrocities in Bangladesh
Dumka (Jharkhand) | December 15, 2024 8:42:00 AM IST
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Saturday raised concern over the ongoing atrocities against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and reiterated that the cornerstone of democracy is peace in the world. ... read..


Taiwan reports 4 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory
Taipei | December 15, 2024 7:42:06 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 4 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval vessels were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time). ... read..


Baloch activist calls for 'immediate action' to secure release of missing teacher
Balochistan | December 15, 2024 7:42:05 AM IST
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has called on human rights organisations to take immediate action following the 'disappearance' of Master Fareed Ahmed, a respected teacher from Nushki, Balochistan. ... read..


US reaffirms 'ironclad' commitment to South Korea amid political turmoil following Yoon's impeachment
Washington, DC | December 15, 2024 7:42:03 AM IST
The United States reiterated its strong support for Korea, its citizens, and the country's democratic processes, hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached as President following a row over his brief declaration of martial law. ... read..


King of Jordan receives Abdullah bin Zayed, participants in Aqaba Meetings on Syria
Middle East | December 15, 2024 6:42:11 AM IST
Aqaba [Jordan], December 15 (ANI/WAM): King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan received Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with Arab and foreign ministers and intern ... read..


Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 supports Gaza with water, sanitation trucks
Middle East | December 15, 2024 6:42:10 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has implemented a project to support local authorities in Gaza by providing trucks for potable water and sanitation services. ... read..


Hazza bin Zayed receives sheikhs, officials, citizens at Al Maqam Palace in Al Ain
Middle East | December 15, 2024 6:42:07 AM IST
Al Ain [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, received sheikhs, senior officials, citizens, and well-wishers at Al Maqam Palace in Al Ain. ... read..


Footballer-turned far-right leader Mikheil Kavelashvili appointed new Georgian President
Tbilisi | December 15, 2024 6:42:05 AM IST
Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream on Saturday appointed Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer turned far-right politician, as the country's new president, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Nepali artists use visual elements to call for action against development-induced destruction
Kathmandu | December 15, 2024 6:42:03 AM IST
Amit Machamasi, a photographer based in Nepal's Bhaktapur has documented landscapes over the years around his locality. Starting in 2022, Machamasi's exhibit "Not the Same Anymore" shows the destruction around the hills of Bhaktapur with rapid unplanned u ... read..


Mango fashion tycoon Isak Andic dies in 'accident'
Spain | December 15, 2024 4:42:02 AM IST
Isak Andic, the founder of the Spanish fashion giant Mango, has died in an apparent accident, the company announced on Saturday. ... read..


India sends 60 tonnes of medical assistance to Jamaica
New Delhi | December 15, 2024 3:42:01 AM IST
India has dispatched a fresh consignment of around 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities to Jamaica which will support the country's healthcare needs and enhance their disaster preparedness. ... read..


US in direct contact with Syrian rebel group which seized power, confirms Blinken
Washington, DC | December 15, 2024 3:12:04 AM IST
The United States is in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which has gained control of Damascus after overthrowing the over two-decade regime of Bashar al-Assad, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken confirmed on Saturd ... read..


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