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Human rights activist raises alarm over kidnapping of nuclear engineers in Pakistan
Glasgow | January 12, 2025 3:42:18 PM IST
Prominent human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has raised serious concerns regarding the reported abduction of 16 nuclear engineers from a uranium mining site in Lakki Marwat, located in Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan. Mirza alleged that the incident may b ... read..


PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari accuses federal govt of treating Sindh unfairly
Karachi | January 12, 2025 3:12:25 PM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari accused the federal government of treating Sindh unfairly, saying that the region was given "stepchild treatment," The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Pak security forces abduct three individuals from Balochistan amid ongoing enforced disappearances
Balochistan | January 12, 2025 3:12:20 PM IST
Pakistani security forces have been accused of forcibly disappearing three individuals from Balochistan's Kech and Sibi districts. ... read..


Pakistan: Gwadar port faces setbacks due to lack of planning, infrastructure
Islamabad | January 12, 2025 3:12:19 PM IST
Pakistan is struggling to unlock the potential of Gwadar port, a deep-sea port in the southwest, despite significant investment, Voice of America (VOA) News reported. ... read..


Participants at 1 Billion Followers Summit highlight importance of purposeful content
Middle East | January 12, 2025 2:42:17 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): Participants at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, which kicked off in Dubai on Saturday, stressed that purposeful content is essential for effective communication in the digital age as it raises awareness, stimulates criti ... read..


California wildfires claim 16 lives; Donald Trump calls it "One of the worst catastrophes" in US history
California | January 12, 2025 2:12:18 PM IST
US President-elect Donald Trump expressed anger as the southern Californian fires continued to rage on. Calling it "one of the worst catastrophes" in the history of the US, he lashed out over the inability of authorities to put out the fires. ... read..


Israel warns Palestinians in parts of Nuseirat to evacuate
Middle East | January 12, 2025 2:12:16 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): Israel warned civilians in parts of Nuseirat in central Gaza to evacuate on Sunday morning following Saturday's Palestinian rocket fire. ... read..


Human rights wing condemns targeted killing of Zakria Zaheer in Gwadar
Geneva | January 12, 2025 1:42:24 PM IST
The Baloch National Movement's human rights wing, Paank, has condemned the targeted killing of Zakria Zaheer in Gwadar. In their statement, they emphasized that Zakria, who had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance, was viciously murdered, h ... read..


Sierra Leone confirms first Mpox case
Others | January 12, 2025 1:13:12 PM IST
Freetown [Sierra Leone], January 12 (ANI/WAM): Sierra Leone has recorded its first case of Mpox since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared it a public health emergency of international concern in August last year, the country's health authorities ... read..


Pakistan's Defence Minister rejects claims of offering to transfer Imran Khan from jail to residence
Islamabad | January 12, 2025 1:13:10 PM IST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has rejected claims made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that the government offered to transfer PTI founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Bani Gala or place him under house arrest, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, spews hot lava
Asia | January 12, 2025 1:13:09 PM IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], January 12 (ANI/WAM): Mount Ibu in North Maluku in Indonesia erupted on Saturday, spewing hot lava and releasing a column of smoke and ash four kilometres, an official said. ... read..


IHCNBT to organise conference on Nalanda Buddhist tradition in Shimla
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2025 1:13:00 PM IST
The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) is organising a National Seminar-cum-Workshop at Bar Council Hall, Shimla on January 12, 2025. ... read..


Cholera outbreak in Angola leaves 12 dead
Others | January 12, 2025 1:12:59 PM IST
Luanda [Angola], January 12 (ANI/WAM): Angola's Ministry of Health has reported 12 deaths following a cholera outbreak since the first confirmed case was reported on Tuesday. ... read..


"Say No to Olaf Scholz": Elon Musk ahead of Germany's snap elections
Texas | January 12, 2025 12:42:16 PM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections set to take ... read..


Nepal's ex-Home Minister Lamichhane appears in Kathmandu Court as investigation into cooperative fraud heats up
Kathmandu | January 12, 2025 12:42:13 PM IST
Nepal's former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane appeared in the Kathmandu District Court on Sunday for an investigation into the alleged Swarnalakshmi Cooperative fraud case. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader accuses Maryam Nawaz, Khawaja Asif of deliberately trying to derail talks
Islamabad | January 12, 2025 12:12:28 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has accused Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif of deliberately attempting to derail ongoing negotiations, The Express Tribu ... read..


US President Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for South Carolina, native village of Kwigillingok
Washington DC | January 12, 2025 12:12:25 PM IST
US President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for South Carolina and the native Village of Kwigillingok on Saturday. ... read..


Republic Day 2025: Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto to be Chief Guest, says sources
New Delhi | January 12, 2025 11:12:28 AM IST
The newly elected President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto is to be the Chief Guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations of India, as per sources. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump
New Delhi | January 12, 2025 11:12:23 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump as the 47th US President. ... read..


Republic Day 2025: Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto likely to be Chief Guest, says sources
New Delhi | January 12, 2025 10:42:18 AM IST
The newly elected President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the Chief Guest for the 76th Republic Day celebrations of India, as per sources. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch human rights group holds rally to honour victims of extrajudicial killings
Balochistan | January 12, 2025 9:12:26 AM IST
The Baloch human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organised a rally on Saturday to honour the sacrifices of Baloch victims of extrajudicial killings. ... read..


LS Speaker Om Birla visits BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in London
London | January 12, 2025 8:42:25 AM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on his visit to the United Kingdom offered prayers at the BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Temple in north-west London's area of Neasden. The details of Speaker Birla's visit were shared by the temple authorities on Sunday. ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Literature Festival to begin on January 17
Middle East | January 12, 2025 7:12:21 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah is set to launch the inaugural Sharjah Literature Festival (SLF), which will take place from 17th to 21st January 2025 under the slogan "Emirati Tales Inspire the Future." ... read..


1 Billion Followers Summit: UAE aims to lead global creator economy
Middle East | January 12, 2025 7:12:19 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): The organising committee of the 1 Billion Followers Summit has emphasised the significant positive impact the summit is having on the global economy and the future of investment in the content creator industry, currently ... read..


Four soldiers killed, two injured in northern Gaza combat operations
Middle East | January 12, 2025 7:12:18 AM IST
Jerusalem [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): The names of four fallen soldiers whose families have been notified were cleared for publication. ... read..


Taiwan detects eight Chinese aircraft, six navy vessels near its territory
Taipei | January 12, 2025 7:12:16 AM IST
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected eight aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) near its territory as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Sunday. ... read..


US President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
Washington DC | January 12, 2025 6:42:17 AM IST
US President Joe Biden on Sunday conferred Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, recognising the Pope's significant influence and contributions, just days before leaving the White House. ... read..


Sudanese military forces enter Wad Madani, expel RSF after over a year of control
Khartoum | January 12, 2025 6:42:15 AM IST
Sudan's military on Saturday announced that its forces, along with allied armed groups, have entered the city of Wad Madani and are working to expel the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group from the city in Gezira state, which has been under RSF ... read..


US reaffirms support for Taiwan's defence capabilities, strengthening regional security efforts
Taipei | January 12, 2025 6:12:17 AM IST
The US on Friday reiterated its commitment to supporting Taiwan's defence capabilities, emphasising its ongoing dedication to the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by Taipei Times. ... read..


Pakistan: 9 dead, 11 injured in truck collision in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Karak
Islamabad | January 12, 2025 5:42:15 AM IST
Nine people were killed and 11 others were injured when a truck collided with pedestrians and other vehicles in the Karak region of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, the Dawn reported, citing rescue officials. ... read..


Over 22 million children out of school in Pakistan, says Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad | January 12, 2025 5:12:15 AM IST
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that more than 22 million children in the country were not attending school and also stressed the urgent need for Muslim nations to focus on girls' education, the Dawn reported, citing state media ... read..


"India's biggest strength is its youth," says LS Speaker Om Birla at an event in London
London | January 12, 2025 4:42:18 AM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday (local time) during his official visit to the United Kingdom, addressed over 180 Indian students at an event in London, emphasising the growing importance of India's youth in the global landscape. ... read..


Ukraine captures two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, says President Zelenskyy
Kyiv | January 12, 2025 4:42:17 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday stated that the Ukrainian security forces have captured two North Korean military personnel in the Kursk region amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. ... read..


China: Violent protests erupt in Shaanxi over teenager's death amid alleged cover-up
Beijing | January 12, 2025 3:42:18 AM IST
Violent protests have erupted in China's Shaanxi province following the death of a teenage boy, with accusations of a cover-up by authorities, CNN reported on Saturday. ... read..


"In next 2 to 3 months, my PM will visit India": Mauritius Deputy FM Hambyrajen Narsinghen
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2025 2:42:20 AM IST
Mauritius Deputy Foreign Minister Hambyrajen Narsinghen, during his visit to Chennai on Saturday stated that the country's Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, will be visiting India in the next two to three months at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra ... read..


G7 denounces "lack of democratic legitimacy" in inauguration of Maduro as Venezuela's President
Alberta | January 11, 2025 11:42:40 PM IST
The Group of Seven (G7) countries have denounced the "lack of democratic legitimacy" in the inauguration of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela and said this "unacceptable development underscores the urgent need for an environment" in the South Ameri ... read..


Netanyahu holds meeting on hostages, sends team to Doha for negotiations
Middle East | January 11, 2025 11:42:30 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 11 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level meeting on Saturday evening to discuss the issue of Israeli hostages and missing persons. ... read..


Givati Brigade eliminates three armed terrorists in Gaza
Middle East | January 11, 2025 11:42:28 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 11 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that Givati Brigade soldiers successfully neutralized three armed terrorists during operations in the Jabaliya area od Gaza Strip. ... read..


Lebanese PM meets Syrian Leader, calls for swift resolution on 'refugee crisis'
Damascus | January 11, 2025 11:42:25 PM IST
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Saturday, met Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, and the two leaders discussed ways to enable masses of Syrian refugees in Lebanon to head home during his first official visit to Syria to meet with the new government, t ... read..


Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State kills over 40, destroys 500 homes: UN
Naypyidaw | January 11, 2025 11:12:28 PM IST
Over 40 people, including women and children were killed in air attacks by Myanmar's military in the western state of Rakhine this week, AL Jazeera reported citing a United Nations' statement. ... read..


1.25 lakh lamps illuminate Nepal's Janakpur to celebrate first anniversary of Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony
Janakpur | January 11, 2025 11:12:25 PM IST
Nepal's historic city of Janakpur celebrated the first anniversary of the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Lord Ram Lalla's idol at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Saturday by lighting 1.25 lakh lamps. ... read..


China builds specialised barges for 'putative invasion of Taiwan': Report
Taipei | January 11, 2025 11:12:15 PM IST
China is reportedly building a fleet of specialised barges with road bridges or piers extending from the bow designed to facilitate the unloading of tanks and other military equipment, sparking concerns for 'putative invasion of Taiwan', according to Taiw ... read..


Pak: National Assembly Speaker says no request received to hold meeting of negotiating committee
Islamabad | January 11, 2025 10:42:25 PM IST
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that the opposition and the government have not contacted him to convene a meeting of negotiating committee, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Crime rate rises 17 per cent in central Punjab's Sahiwal district
Sahiwal | January 11, 2025 9:42:33 PM IST
Crime rate in Sahiwal district of central Punjab has witnessed a notable increase in 2024, with a total of 23,314 cases registered, marking a sharp rise of 3,393 cases compared to the previous year, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Tibetan community in exile condemns China's education policy at 8th General Conference
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | January 11, 2025 9:42:21 PM IST
The Tibetan exile community has strongly condemned the Chinese government's policies in Tibet, particularly its education system, which it claims is being used to impose Chinese Communist ideology on the Tibetan people. ... read..


Nepal drench in celebration of 303rd National Unification Day
Kathmandu | January 11, 2025 9:42:19 PM IST
Nepal marked the 303rd birth anniversary of then King Prithivi Narayan Shah- the founding father of modern Nepal with fanfare and gaiety on Saturday. ... read..


Pakistan: JUF leader expresses disappointment over government's 'compromise' on democratic values
Karachi | January 11, 2025 9:12:25 PM IST
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticised the Pakistani establishment on Saturday for "mocking" the people's vote and expressed disappointment over its persistent behaviour. ... read..


Lahore: Air quality reaches hazardous levels with AQI at 529
Lahore | January 11, 2025 8:42:23 PM IST
The air quality in Pakistan once again reached dangerous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 529, which is classified as hazardous. ... read..


Philippines installs Japanese radar systems near Taiwan amid China tensions
Taipei | January 11, 2025 8:12:18 PM IST
The Philippines is set to enhance its coastal surveillance capabilities with the installation of Japanese-supplied radars on the Batanes islands, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, youths demand electricity rights outside Secretary's Office
Gilgit | January 11, 2025 9:12:23 PM IST
A group of passionate youths from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) raised voices against the ongoing load shedding in the region, as reported by WTV. ... read..


US officials seek new rules to prevent Biotech technology from reaching Chinese military
Washington, DC | January 11, 2025 7:12:25 PM IST
US lawmakers and industry leaders are calling for stricter export control regulations to prevent US biopharmaceutical companies from collaborating with China's military on biotechnology initiatives. ... read..


Third edition of '1 Billion Followers Summit' kicks off in Dubai
Middle East | January 11, 2025 7:12:23 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025, organised by the UAE Government Media Office, commenced this morning, Saturday, and will run until Monday, 13th January. ... read..


FNC urges acceleration of clean energy transition at IRENA Legislators Forum 2025
Middle East | January 11, 2025 7:12:20 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Federal National Council and Deputy Chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stressed that the rapid climate changes and escalating environmental challenges demand immediate legisla ... read..


Dubai to host top AI game developers competition on January 23
Middle East | January 11, 2025 6:42:29 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with NVIDIA GeForce Middle East, will celebrate innovation in video game development by hosting NVIDIA RTX AI GameCraft, as the emirate cements its reputation as a global h ... read..


NTT R&D Forum unveils cutting-edge technologies for society and industry
Tokyo | January 11, 2025 5:12:26 PM IST
The NTT R&D Forum showcased technologies that are becoming increasingly relevant to both society and industry, including the world's first experiment with an Optical Quantum Computer. ... read..


Pakistan: Six killed, seven others injured in explosion of fireworks in Mandi Bahauddin
Punjab | January 11, 2025 5:12:21 PM IST
At least six people died and seven others were wounded after being trapped under the debris as the roof of a house collapsed due to an explosion at a firework warehouse in Mandi Bahauddin area of Pakistan's Punjab on Saturday, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf terms govt's claims of economic recovery "jugglery of words"
Islamabad | January 11, 2025 5:12:18 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said on Friday that the economy, inflation rate and remittance flow were better under Imran Khan-led government in comparison to the current Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PM ... read..


Pakistan: Balochistan farmers concerned about standing crops due to reduced water supply from Sindh
Balochistan | January 11, 2025 4:42:18 PM IST
Landowners in Usta Muhammad and other areas of Pakistan's Balochistan have expressed fears that their standing crops might get destroyed due to reduced water supply from Sindh, Dawn reported. ... read..


US-Taiwan Working Group meets to expand Taiwan's participation in international forums
US | January 11, 2025 3:42:41 PM IST
Officials from the US and Taiwan held consultations in Washington on Wednesday to expand Taiwan's meaningful participation in the United Nations system and other international forums. The details of the meeting were shared by the US Department of State on ... read..


Sultan bin Ahmed receives 'e&' delegation
Middle East | January 11, 2025 3:42:38 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Communication Technologies Authority, received Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Chief Executive Officer, e& UAE, and his accompanying ... read..


US Deputy Defence Secy Kathleen Hicks outlines four lessons for competition with China
Washington DC | January 11, 2025 3:42:21 PM IST
Deputy Defence Secretary Kathleen Hicks on Friday spoke about "four lessons" she views as critical for prevailing in the US strategic competition with China. ... read..


Bangladesh: Police issues report on communal attacks and claims since August 4, 2024
Dhaka | January 11, 2025 3:42:19 PM IST
Police in Bangladesh have reported on communal attacks and claims since August 2024, Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Saturday. ... read..


South Koreans post record length of generative AI usage time in December: Data
Asia | January 11, 2025 3:12:34 PM IST
Seoul [South Korea], January 11 (ANI/WAM): South Koreans used major generative artificial intelligence (AI) services for the longest amount of time last month, data showed. ... read..


Ten killed in Colombia aircraft crash
Others | January 11, 2025 3:12:27 PM IST
Bogota [Colombia], January 11 (ANI/WAM): At least 10 people have died after a small aircraft crashed in north-western Colombia, authorities confirmed on Friday, reported Xinhua. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan approaches Lahore High Court for bail in May 9 cases
Islamabad | January 11, 2025 3:12:26 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan moved the Lahore High Court, requesting post-arrest bail in several May 9 cases lodged against him, ARY News reported. ... read..


Imran Khan urges transparency in probe into violence cases, addresses lawyers and media from jail
Rawalpindi | January 11, 2025 3:12:16 PM IST
Incarcerated former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to lawyers and media inside Adiala Jail and gave a call for transparent investigation, and formation of a judicial commission on November 26 and May 9 violence cases in Pakistan. ... read..


UAE's tech industry set to achieve record growth in 2025
Middle East | January 11, 2025 2:42:31 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): The UAE's technology industry is set to achieve record growth in 2025, driven by significant expansion in digital innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. This growth further solidifies the UAE's sta ... read..


Qatar, US hold talks on Gaza ceasefire efforts
Middle East | January 11, 2025 2:42:20 PM IST
Doha [Qatar], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, held talks today in Doha with Steve Witkoff, President-elect Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle Eas ... read..


China: Uyghur woman sentenced to 17 years for giving religious lessons to her sons, neighbour
Beijing | January 11, 2025 2:42:16 PM IST
A devastating sentence was handed down to Seylihan Rozi, a 49-year-old Uyghur woman from Kashgar's Konasheher county. She's been sentenced to 17 years in a Xinjiang prison for teaching religious verses to her sons and a neighbour, deemed "illegal undergro ... read..


Australia: Offensive graffiti spray-painted on synagogue, house in Sydney; investigations underway
Sydney | January 11, 2025 2:12:24 PM IST
Police have launched an investigation after offensive graffiti was spray-painted on a synagogue and a house in Australia's Sydney, ABC News reported. ... read..


US Supreme Court likely to uphold federal law imposing ban on TikTok
Washington, DC | January 11, 2025 1:12:33 PM IST
A majority of the judges on the US Supreme Court on Friday seemed inclined to uphold a federal law that would impose a ban on the video-sharing app TikTok in the US after January 19 if the Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance divests from the platform, ... read..


South Korea: Black boxes of Jeju Air crash lack last four minutes of data
Seoul | January 11, 2025 1:12:26 PM IST
The black boxes from the Jeju Air Co. passenger plane that crashed last month have been found to lack crucial data from the final four minutes before the explosion, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing South Korean investigators. ... read..


NTT showcases revolutionary IOWN technology at R&D Forum in Tokyo
Tokyo | January 11, 2025 12:42:22 PM IST
NTT's annual R&D Forum, held in Tokyo, unveiled ground-breaking advancements in telecommunications, with a spotlight on the company's Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) technology. ... read..


China-Taiwan conflict major concern for US: Report
Washington DC | January 11, 2025 12:12:35 PM IST
A survey by the US think tank Council on Foreign Relations, released on January 7 for the fifth consecutive year, found a "moderate" likelihood of a cross-strait conflict in 2025 that could have a "high" impact on US interests, according to a report by Fo ... read..


Canada FM Melanie Joly opts out of leadership race, cites tariff threats from Trump
Ottawa | January 11, 2025 12:12:24 PM IST
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly announced her decision not to run for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, citing the need to focus on addressing international challenges, including economic pressures and tariff threats from th ... read..


Anti-terrorism court grants bail to 153 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers in D-Chowk protest case
Islamabad | January 11, 2025 11:42:20 AM IST
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday approved the bail of 153 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers who were arrested on November 26 when law enforcement agencies conducted a crackdown on protesters at D-Chowk in Islamabad, Dawn reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Families of disappeared individuals to hold rally in Balochistan tomorrow
Balochistan | January 11, 2025 11:42:18 AM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) brought to attention recent cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, and stated that families of abducted individuals will hold a peaceful rally on Sunday to bring attention to the cause. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf expresses willingness to extend deadline for talks with govt
Islamabad | January 11, 2025 11:12:16 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed willingness to extend the deadline for talks with the government beyond the January 31 deadline, Dawn reported. ... read..


Baloch human rights body raises concern on escalating enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings
Balochistan | January 11, 2025 11:12:14 AM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee brought to attention the escalating cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, highlighting the recent incident of security forces abducting local shopkeepers in Khuzdar. ... read..


US: California Governor Newsom invites Trump to survey wildfire damage
California | January 11, 2025 10:42:24 AM IST
After US President-elect Donald Trump blamed him for the Los Angeles wildfires, California Governor Gavin Newsom invited the incoming president to visit the destruction site and meet the victims of the fire. The devastating wildfires in California have cl ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Afghanistan
Badakhshan | January 11, 2025 10:42:14 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Afghanistan on Saturday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported. ... read..


Biden, Zelenskyy discuss US support, sanctions on Russian energy sector
Washington DC | January 11, 2025 10:12:23 AM IST
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held discussions on Friday to reaffirm the United States' support for Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression. ... read..


Singapore President to visit India next week to focus on non-traditional areas of cooperation
By Naveen Kapoor

New Delhi | January 11, 2025 9:42:57 AM IST
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is set to visit India on January 15, marking a significant milestone in the 60th year of diplomatic ties between the two nations. ... read..


Death toll rises to 11 in California wildfires
California | January 11, 2025 9:42:55 AM IST
At least 11 people have lost their lives in the wildfire crisis in Southern California, officials reported, according to a report by NBC News. ... read..


Mark Zuckerberg reveals Biden Administration coerced FB into censoring content on COVID vaccine
Washington DC | January 11, 2025 9:42:49 AM IST
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Friday that the Biden administration coerced Facebook into censoring content around COVID-19 vaccines. ... read..


Bangladesh arrests main accused in Hindu man's murder
Dhaka | January 11, 2025 8:42:25 AM IST
Police in Bangladesh on Friday arrested the main accused, Md Subaj Hossain, in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old Hindu man, Tarun Chandra Das in the northern Natore district. ... read..


UAE winter tourism shines with vibrant festivals
Middle East | January 11, 2025 7:42:21 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): The vibrant festival scene has taken centre stage during the current winter tourism season in the UAE, offering diverse and enriching events that have attracted a significant number of local and international visitor ... read..


UAE dispatches 700 tonnes of food supplies to victims of floods in Somalia
Middle East | January 11, 2025 7:42:19 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): As part of the UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts to support nations impacted by natural disasters, the UAE has dispatched 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to the victims of floods that hit several areas in Soma ... read..


PM Modi to attend AI Action Summit in France on February 10-11: French President Macron
Paris | January 11, 2025 7:42:17 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France from February 10 to 11, in what will be a significant visit to the European nation, announced French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday,, according to ... read..


Taiwan reports eight Chinese aircraft, five navy vessels near its territory
Taipei | January 11, 2025 7:12:23 AM IST
The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected eight aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and five naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) near its territory as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Saturday. ... read..


UAE expresses solidarity with United States, offers condolences over victims of wildfires
Middle East | January 11, 2025 7:12:21 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the United States over the victims of wildfires that took place in California, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, as well the evacuati ... read..


"Chances to revoke 22nd amendment very little": German envoy on Trump's potential third term
Pune (Maharashtra) | January 11, 2025 6:12:25 AM IST
German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday offered his views on the potential for US President-elect Donald Trump to secure a third term in the White House by revoking the 22nd amendment, stating that the chances to do so were "ve ... read..


Brazil issues 72-hour deadline to Meta over fact-checking practices
Brasilia | January 11, 2025 5:42:18 AM IST
Brazil's federal government issued an extrajudicial notice to Meta on Thursday (local time), demanding clarification on its practices for fact-checking to address hate speech and disinformation on its platforms, as reported by Anadolu News Agency. ... read..


Pakistan: Four dead, eight still trapped in mine explosion in Quetta
Quetta | January 11, 2025 5:42:16 AM IST
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Quetta's Sanjdi area has resulted in the deaths of four miners, with efforts still underway to rescue eight trapped inside, ARY News reported on Friday. ... read..


Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term as Venezuela's President amid election dispute
Caracas | January 11, 2025 4:42:22 AM IST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term on Friday, following a controversial election in which his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, accused him of voter fraud and declared himself the legitimate winner, as reported by Al Jaze ... read..


"Great pleasure to be here": Leaders, Diplomats express delight at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 11, 2025 4:42:17 AM IST
Leaders, diplomats and foreign ministers expressed great pleasure and support on the concluding day of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar, noting the optimism for future collaborations and development among the participants there. ... read..


Delhi: Smriti Irani addresses launch of 'Her Skill, Her Future' initiative to empower 100,000 widows
New Delhi | January 11, 2025 4:42:16 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani on Friday addressed the launch event of "Her Skill, Her Future: Empowering 100,000 Widows," an initiative with contributions from the Loomba Foundation aimed at supporting widows by providing them with skil ... read..


MoS for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21
New Delhi | January 11, 2025 3:12:16 AM IST
The Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, will visit the Philippines, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) from January 14 to 21, as per a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on ... read..


"India can boast of having one of the largest Defence Industrial Ecosystems in Asia": Rajnath Singh at Aero India
New Delhi | January 11, 2025 2:12:14 AM IST
In the lead-up to Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Ambassadors Round Table, highlighting India's expanding defence capabilities and the reforms aimed at strengthening its defence industry. ... read..


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