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Middle East | November 14, 2024 11:11:52 PM IST

Jerusalem [Israel], November 14 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Air Force jets struck Damascus, targeting Palestinian Islamic Jihad's headquarters and military buildings on Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed. ... read..

British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron meets Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 14, 2024 10:41:51 PM IST

British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, paid a courtesy visit to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his residence in Hyderabad. ... read..

Rahul Shrivastava appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Namibia

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 10:41:48 PM IST

Rahul Shrivastava of the IFS batch 1999 was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Namibia on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..

"One of top three incredible results of India's presidency": Brazilian Ambassador Nobrega on admission of African Union in G20

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 10:11:57 PM IST

Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nobrega praised India's presidency of the G20, highlighting the African Union's admission as a permanent member as one of the top three incredible achievements. ... read..

Pakistan People's Party rejects proposal for new canals on Indus, warns of water crisis in Sindh

Sindh | November 14, 2024 9:41:53 PM IST

Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, the President of the Sindh Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Chairman of the Sindh Assembly's Public Accounts Committee, has stated unequivocally that the party will not accept any project aimed at constructing additional canals on the ... read..

Gabbard has been clear-headed... especially with matters regarding India": Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 9:41:52 PM IST

Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has praised Tulsi Gabbard's appointment as Director of National Intelligence, calling her "clear-headed" and highlighting her strong understanding of India-related matters. ... read..

Red-House Indie Film Festival to feature documentary 'Un-titled' on Tibetans in exile

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 9:11:47 PM IST

The Red House is presenting the second edition of the Red-House Indie Film Festival (RIFF), a three-day celebration of independent filmmaking. ... read..

Islam is religion of peace, says Preacher in Prophet's Mosque at Kozhikode conference

Kozhikode (Kerala) | November 14, 2024 8:11:52 PM IST

Abdullah Al-Buaijan, a preacher at Prophet Muhammad's Mosque, was a Guest of Honour in a peace conference themed "Islam is the religion of humanity and peace" in Kozhikode, Saudi Gazette reported. ... read..

India seeks extradition of Arsh Dalla from Canada: MEA

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 8:11:49 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday called on Canada to extradite Arsh Dalla, a Khalistani terrorist to "face justice in India." ... read..

UAE to celebrate Diwali on November 16 in Dubai

Dubai | November 14, 2024 7:12:00 PM IST

The UAE is gearing up to celebrate Diwali on Saturday, with a spectacular event that will be held in Dubai. The event will be attended by guests including Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Sunjay Sudhir, India ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf prepares for 'final round' march to Islamabad

Peshawar | November 14, 2024 6:11:51 PM IST

Barrister Muhammad Ali Khan Saif, the Information and Public Relations Adviser to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has confirmed that all preparations for the highly anticipated "final round" march to Islamabad are now complete, according to a re ... read..

"Clearly embarked on journey towards Viksit Bharat": Jaishankar at Symbiosis's Dubai campus inauguration

Dubai | November 14, 2024 8:12:08 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasized India's progress toward becoming a developed nation, or "Viksit Bharat," during the inauguration of Symbiosis International University's Dubai campus. ... read..

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia leaves X, calls it a "platform for conspiracy theories and misinformation"

Madrid | November 14, 2024 5:41:51 PM IST

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has announced that it will no longer publish tweets directly on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and will suspend its accounts. ... read..

"Ball is in US court," says Russia's FM Lavrov on contacts with Trump administration: Report

Moscow | November 14, 2024 5:12:09 PM IST

Days after the Kremlin denied media reports that US President-elect Donald Trump held a call with Vladimir Putin, in which he is said to have warned the Russian president against escalating the war in Ukraine, Russia's foreign minister on Thursday said th ... read..

Israeli forces continue fight in southern Lebanon, Gaza

Middle East | November 14, 2024 3:42:14 PM IST

Jerusalem [Israel], November 14 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) forces continue to operate in southern Lebanon and Gaza. ... read..

UAE Embassy in Sofia marks 33 years of diplomatic relations

Middle East | November 14, 2024 3:42:12 PM IST

Sofia [Bulgaria], November 14 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Embassy in Sofia, in collaboration with Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organised an event marking 33 years of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Bulgaria, held at the ministry's headquarters ... read..

India sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nigeria

Abuja | November 14, 2024 3:41:51 PM IST

India sent 15 tons of humanitarian aid to Nigeria as the country reels under devastating floods. ... read..

UAE hosts global cyber diplomacy training programme for women

Middle East | November 14, 2024 3:12:16 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 14 (ANI/WAM): The General Women's Union (GWU), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union and the UAE Cybersecurity Council, on Wednesday wrapped up a two-day international training programme aimed at empower ... read..

Sri Lanka votes in snap elections to parliament called by President Dissanayake

Colombo | November 14, 2024 3:12:07 PM IST

Voting for the 2024 Parliamentary Election commenced at 7 am on Thursday in Sri Lanka in snap elections called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who won the polls this September, local media reported. ... read..

British Hindus, Indians movement raises concerns over Oxford Union speakers on debate of Kashmir; cites terror links

London | November 14, 2024 3:11:52 PM IST

A social movement of British Hindus and Indians in the UK, INSIGHT UK, on Thursday, sent a formal letter to the Oxford Union Society to express concerns about its decision to host a debate titled "This House Believes in the Independent State of Kashmir," ... read..

'Baloch Martyrs' Day' observed with calls to uphold sacrifices and push for unity and survival

Balochistan | November 14, 2024 3:11:51 PM IST

The people of Balochistan on Wednesday, observed 'Baloch Martyrs' Day', with several organisations honouring the sacrifices of the Baloch leaders, underscoring their pivotal role in the region's history and ongoing struggle. ... read..

Israeli Airstrikes Eliminate 200 Hezbollah Terrorists, 140 Missile Launchers

Middle East | November 14, 2024 2:41:49 PM IST

Jerusalem [Israel], November 14 (ANI/TPS): Israeli airstrikes have killed approximately 200 Hezbollah terrorists and destroyed 140 rocket launchers in the past week, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed on Thursday morning. ... read..

Baloch and Pashtun students unite against Police Crackdown at Quetta's BMC Hostel

Balochistan | November 14, 2024 2:12:27 PM IST

Student unions in Quetta held a joint press conference to denounce the violent police action that took place at the Bolan Medical College (BMC) hostel on Tuesday night. ... read..

"India-UAE ties truly in an era of new milestones": EAM Jaishankar

Dubai | November 14, 2024 3:12:13 PM IST

Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to the UAE in 2015, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the growing strength of India-UAE relations, stating that both countries are now in an "era of new milestones". ... read..

Lawmakers urge UN intervention to protect 48 Uyghurs held in Thai detention

Bangkok | November 14, 2024 1:42:03 PM IST

Over 50 legislators from various countries have urged the United Nations to ensure the safety of 48 Uyghurs who have been held in detention in Thailand for over ten years, Radio Free Asia reported. ... read..

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan sign Energy System Integration Agreement

Astana | November 14, 2024 1:41:57 PM IST

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed a strategic partnership agreement on the production and transfer of green energy during the sidelines of COP29 taking place in Baku. ... read..

"Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps": WHO Southeast Asia Director calls for diabetes management on World Diabetes Day

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 1:12:26 PM IST

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Thursday, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Southeast Asia, highlighted the urgent need to address the growing burden of diabetes in the region. ... read..

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, China to establish Intermodal Cargo Terminal in Port of Baku

Astana | November 14, 2024 1:12:07 PM IST

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and China have signed an agreement on the establishment of an intermodal cargo terminal in the Port of Baku in Alat on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), As ... read..

Pakistan seeks Saudi, Chinese support to bridge USD 5 billion funding gap

Islamabad | November 14, 2024 1:12:02 PM IST

Pakistan is relying on assurances from Saudi Arabia and China to address a USD 5 billion external financing gap, with hopes of securing a debt rescheduling agreement with China and deferred oil payments from Saudi Arabia, despite initial delays, the Expre ... read..

Dominica announces its highest national honour to PM Modi

Roseau | November 14, 2024 1:11:55 PM IST

The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon PM Narendra Modi, in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership betw ... read..

Tibetan activist released but remains under heavy surveillance amid ongoing crackdown

Washington DC | November 14, 2024 12:41:53 PM IST

Tashi Wangchuk, a prominent advocate for Tibetan language rights, was held in detention for 15 days on accusations of "disrupting social order" and allegedly spreading false information online. He is now reportedly under tight surveillance. ... read..

Lahore reports over 15,000 cases in one day due to toxic smog, NASA shares smog photo

Lahore | November 14, 2024 12:12:06 PM IST

The toxic smog which continues to grip Lahore and other parts of Pakistan, has worsened, with the city reporting over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections in just 24 hours, Ary News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: PIA likely to be sold to a foreign government via SIFC

Islamabad | November 14, 2024 11:42:01 AM IST

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) may be sold to a foreign government, with the Privatisation Commission reportedly rejecting a Rs10 billion bid from the Blue World Consortium, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. ... read..

Pakistan: Suicide bomber strikes near police van in Charsadda; no casualties reported

Islamabad | November 14, 2024 11:41:48 AM IST

An incident of suicide bombing occurred near a police van in the Akhun Dheri area of Pakistan's Charsadda on Thursday morning, ARY News reported, quoting police officials. ... read..

"Remove Secularism, Bengali Nationalism, Mujibur Rehman": B'desh Attorney General calls for radical changes in Constitution

Dhaka | November 14, 2024 11:11:52 AM IST

The Attorney General of Bangladesh, Mohammad Asaduzzaman called for substantial amendments to the Constitution of Bangladesh and suggested the removal of key terms from it, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) reported. ... read..

Trump plans to appoint Ukrainian envoy to lead talks on ending war with Russia

Moscow | November 14, 2024 11:11:50 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint a special envoy to hold talks on a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine according to US TV channel Fox News which cited multiple sources. ... read..

India to participate in Bahrain International Air Show

Sakhir Airbase | November 14, 2024 10:42:14 AM IST

The Indian Air Force is set to participate in the Bahrain International Air Show at the Sakhir Air Base in Bahrain. ... read..

German Chancellor Scholz to request vote of confidence on Dec 16, paving way for snap-election in Feb

Berlin | November 14, 2024 10:42:13 AM IST

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will request a vote of confidence on December 16, which could lead to early parliamentary elections in February, as reported by Al Jazeera on Wednesday. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 hits Afghanistan

Kabul | November 14, 2024 10:41:49 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter scale jolted Afghanistan on Wednesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

One dead after explosions near Brazil's Supreme Court

Brasilia | November 14, 2024 10:11:59 AM IST

The federal police in Brazil have started an investigation after explosions took place in the country's capital, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Indian Ambassador Kwatra meets top US leaders to discuss strengthening of bilateral partnership

Washington DC | November 14, 2024 10:11:48 AM IST

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra met several top US leaders, and discussed the further strengthening of Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership between the two nations. ... read..

China removes memorials at site of car ramming attack amid public outrage

Beijing | November 14, 2024 9:41:56 AM IST

Authorities in Zhuhai, a city in southern China, have removed memorials, including wreaths, candles, and bottles of Chinese alcohol, placed at the site of a deadly car-ramming attack, Al Jazeera has reported. ... read..

Jaishankar arrives in UAE to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance cooperation

Abu Dhabi | November 14, 2024 8:41:52 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thrusday for an official visit. ... read..

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military presence, detects 5 aircraft, 9 naval vessels

Taipei | November 14, 2024 7:41:53 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Chinese military activity on Thursday, detecting five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, and nine People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and 1 official ship. ... read..

78 deaths, 122 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

Middle East | November 14, 2024 7:41:51 AM IST

Beirut [Lebanon], November 14 (ANI/WAM):The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that Israeli airstrikes across various areas in Lebanon resulted in the death of 78 people while 122 others were wounded over the past 24 hours. ... read..

COP Presidencies Troika explore in COP29 building on outcome, outputs of COP28

Middle East | November 14, 2024 7:41:50 AM IST

Baku [Azerbaijan], November 14 (ANI/WAM): The COP Presidencies Troika which includes the United Arab Emirates (COP28), Azerbaijan (COP29), and Brazil (COP30), met today within the framework of COP29 to assess the '"Roadmap to Mission 1.5C". ... read..

Mohammed bin Salman, Putin discuss Ukraine-Russia conflict

Middle East | November 14, 2024 7:41:48 AM IST

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 14 (ANI/WAM): Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a phone call, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Over 115,000 users leave X after US presidential election

New York | November 14, 2024 7:11:52 AM IST

After the 2024 United States Presidential election that confirmed Donald Trump's victory, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) experienced its largest user exodus since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022, with users migrating to alternatives like Bluesky ... read..

Biden to meet Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in Peru for third in-person talks: White House

Washington, DC | November 14, 2024 6:11:50 AM IST

United States President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a White House briefing on Wednesday. ... read..

FBI raids Polymarket CEO's apartment, seizes devices after platform accurately predicts Trump's win in US polls

New York | November 14, 2024 5:11:55 AM IST

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents raided the Manhattan apartment of Shayne Coplan, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Polymarket, a prediction market platform that accurately forecasted Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential elec ... read..

US President-elect Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Washington, DC | November 14, 2024 5:11:53 AM IST

After his victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election, President-elect Donal Trump on Wednesday nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General of the United States. ... read..

"PM Modi's visit to Nigeria first in 17 years": Economic Relations Secretary Dammu Ravi

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 5:11:51 AM IST

Secretary of Economic Relations, Dammu Ravi, while addressing a press briefing about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Nigeria on November 16-17, said that the visit is happening after a gap of 17 years. ... read..

India-Philippines mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, unveil special logo

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 4:11:48 AM IST

As India and the Philippines celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) unveiled a special logo to commemorate the milestone. ... read..

"Everything to make sure you're accommodated": Biden meets Trump at White House, pledges smooth transition

Washington, DC | November 14, 2024 2:11:47 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met President Joe in the Oval Office of the White House. Biden welcomed Trump and congratulated him following his 2024 presidential election victory, saying that he looks forward to a smooth transition. ... read..

Priorities of the Brazilian G20 presidency align well with those India championed in 2024: Foreign Secretary Misri

New Delhi | November 14, 2024 1:41:50 AM IST

African Union, which was inducted as a G20 member during India's presidency, will attend the Brazil meeting of the grouping for the first time as a member, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Wednesday, noting that India will join two of the three pill ... read..

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