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Taiwan tracks 7 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships, 1 balloon around nation
Taipei | February 17, 2024 6:54:28 PM IST
Taiwan has detected seven Chinese military aircraft, five naval ships, and one balloon around the country in the last 24 hours till 6 am on Saturday, according to Taiwan News. ... read..


Houthis fired missiles at India-bound British oil tanker: US
Sana'a | February 17, 2024 6:54:22 PM IST
The Houthis, a group of armed rebels based in Yemen and backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for a new missile attack on a British oil tanker amid Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Imran Khan seeking US interference in polls against Pakistan's sovereignty: PML-N
Lahore | February 17, 2024 6:54:17 PM IST
Slamming Imran Khan "for seeking United States interference," the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz alleged that the former prime minister is undermining the credibility of general elections through an "organized narrative based on lies", The Express Tribune r ... read..


Pakistan's poll body rejects Rawalpindi commissioner's rigging allegations
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 4:54:57 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan on Saturday rejected the allegations against the Rawalpindi Commissioner, Liaqat Ali Chatha, regarding rigging in the general election 2024, reported ARY News. ... read..


Head of Era Tourism Lin Dajun admits he could not compensate
Asia | February 17, 2024 3:55:10 PM IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 17 (ANI/CNA): Following the closure of Era Travel, its chairman, Lam Dajun admitted that he could not compensate. ... read..


UAE President Cup Purebred Arabian Classic Series to begin tomorrow
Middle East | February 17, 2024 3:55:02 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 17 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club is set to host the 31st UAE President Cup for Purebred Arabian Classic Series, which comprises 4 main competitions, this Saturday, February 17. ... read..


Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif's party boosts efforts to woo independents in Punjab province for coalition government
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 3:55:00 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) has intensified its efforts to woo independent candidates in Punjab ahead of cobbling up a coalition government both in the centre and the province, Dawn reported on Saturday. ... read..


PoK: Gilgit Baltistan observes restricted traffic movement for second day against electricity loadshedding
Gilgit Baltistan | February 17, 2024 3:54:57 PM IST
The residents of Gilgit City protesting against the electricity load shedding observed restricted traffic movement for the second consecutive day on Saturday, Pak vernacular media reported. ... read..


Death of Sindh rights activist Hidayat Lohar receives international condemnation
Lahore | February 17, 2024 3:54:48 PM IST
The death of human rights activist Hidayat Lohar under questionable circumstances is garnering international condemnation across social media platforms. Several human rights organisations and prominent figures who raise their voices against the suppressio ... read..


US House of Representatives passes Uyghur Policy Act 2023
Washington, DC | February 17, 2024 3:54:38 PM IST
Prominent United States (US) Congresswoman and the representative of the 40th district of California Young Kim, announced the undisputed passing of the Uyghur Policy Act 2023 by the US House of Representatives. ... read..


Iran unveils anti-ballistic missile, air defence systems
Tehran | February 17, 2024 3:54:19 PM IST
Iran has unveiled a new anti-ballistic missile system and a new low-altitude air defence system, the country's state news agency reported on Saturday. ... read..


Pak Election 2024: Rawalpindi Commissioner admits rigging under his watch, resigns in protest
Rawalpindi | February 17, 2024 3:54:12 PM IST
Amid the federal government formation hitting a stalemate in Pakistan after a fractured general election mandate, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatta on Saturday resigned from his post in protest against electoral irregularities, especiall ... read..


Japan successfully launched next-gen H3 rocket after two failed attempts
Tokyo | February 17, 2024 2:23:59 PM IST
After two failed attempts, Japan successfully launched its next generation rocket into orbit on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Pakistan poll body to form tribunals in Balochistan and Sindh to address polls' related pleas
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 2:23:53 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday formed election tribunals in Balochistan and Sindh for hearing polls' results related pleas, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Top UN court rejects South Africa's request for additional provisional measures in Gaza
The Hague | February 17, 2024 1:23:27 PM IST
The International Court of Justice rejected South Africa's request for additional provisional measures to safeguard Palestinians on Friday but noted the "perilous" situation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


'India supports comprehensive reform of UNSC across all five clusters...': Ruchira Kamboj
New York | February 17, 2024 1:23:25 PM IST
India's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj on Saturday highlighted that India supports a comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council across all five clusters, including an expansion in both the permanent and non-per ... read..


US: Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang hold "constructive" talks in Munich
Europe | February 17, 2024 1:23:24 PM IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held "candid and constructive" discussion during their meeting at the Munich Security Conference on Friday. ... read..


Pak: PML-N, PPP to hold coordination committee's meeting today, to finalise government formation in centre
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 11:24:54 AM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) coordination committee's meeting will be held today (Saturday) to finalise government formation in the centre, after it got postponed on Friday, according to Geo News. ... read..


US Under Secy of State Allen to visit Mumbai; will hold talks on boosting women's participation in formal economic sector
Washington, DC | February 17, 2024 11:24:38 AM IST
US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Elizabeth Marie Allen is expected to visit Mumbai between February 12 to 22 and will hold talks focusing on increasing women's participation in the formal economic sector. ... read..


Earthquake of 4.4 magnitude strikes Myanmar
Naypyidaw | February 17, 2024 11:24:34 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Myanmar on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


UK govt summons Russian embassy after Putin-critic Navalny's death, holds authorities responsible
London | February 17, 2024 10:24:25 AM IST
Following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the United Kingdom (UK) government has summoned the Russian Embassy to clearly state that they hold the Russian authorities "fully responsible for his death." ... read..


Army Chief visits Defence Innovation Unit in San Francisco; visit reflects India-US partnership
San Francisco | February 17, 2024 10:24:21 AM IST
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande, during his four-day visit to the US, visited the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU), the forefront military innovation unit of the US Army in San Francisco. ... read..


Islamabad authority denies permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to hold protests in capital
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 10:24:06 AM IST
Following the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announcement to protest demonstration in the capital, the Islamabad Deputy Commissioner refused to grant permission to hold protests on Saturday, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan downgraded to "authoritarian regime", records greatest deterioration in Asia, Australia: Report
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 9:23:37 AM IST
Pakistan becomes the only Asian country to be downgraded to an "authoritarian regime", registering the greatest deterioration of any country in the region classified as "Australia and Asia", according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Democracy I ... read..


Trump criticises judge's ruling ordering him to pay nearly USD 355 mn, calls it "total sham"
Washington, DC | February 17, 2024 8:23:40 AM IST
Former US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) blasted a ruling by a judge in New York, ordering him and his companies to pay nearly USD 355 in the civil fraud case. He called the decision a "complete and total sham." ... read..


Pakistan: Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement condemns killing of Sindhi activist Hidayatullah Lohar
Karachi | February 17, 2024 8:23:37 AM IST
Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has condemned the brutal killing of its senior activist Hidayatullah Lohar in Sindh and urged global organisations to investigate the incident. ... read..


In today's Russia, free spirits are sent to Gulag...: French President Macron on Navalny's death
Paris | February 17, 2024 7:23:56 AM IST
Reacting to the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, French President Emmanuel Macron said that free spirits are sent to the Gulag and condemned to death in today's Russia, CNN reported. ... read..


Jaishankar, Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly hold talks on bilateral ties
Munich | February 17, 2024 6:24:05 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday (local time). The talks between the two leaders focused on the present state of bilateral ties. ... read..


Israel: Five wounded in Sabbath eve terrorist shooting
Middle East | February 17, 2024 6:24:03 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 17 (ANI/TPS): A terrorist opened fire on innocent people at a bus stop at a major highway intersection in central Israel on Friday afternoon, wounding five people, including one soldier. The attack occurred at the Bne Re'em Int ... read..


UAE: Crisis and emergency management community forum concludes in Abu Dhabi with wide local and international participation
Middle East | February 17, 2024 3:54:55 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 17 (ANI/WAM): With the participation of a large number of officials, experts and professionals, the activities of the Crisis and Emergency Management Community Forum organised by the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Manage ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to sit in opposition in Centre, Punjab
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 6:23:53 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday announced that it will sit in opposition in the Centre and Punjab as the political parties make efforts to finalise the process of government formation in Pakistan and provinces after the general elections held ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Airport Authority reveals plans to develop Cargo Centre, enhance its logistics services
Middle East | February 17, 2024 6:23:51 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], February 17 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) showcased its major developments that are currently underway and planned for its Cargo Centre during the three-day Air Cargo India 2024 in Mumbai, India. ... read..


US: New York judge orders Donald Trump to pay nearly USD 355 million in civil fraud case
New York | February 17, 2024 5:24:25 AM IST
A New York judge on Friday ordered former US President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization to pay a fine of nearly USD 355 million in a civil fraud case. ... read..


EAM S Jaishankar meets counterparts from Germany, Argentina
Munich | February 17, 2024 4:23:55 AM IST
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) held a meeting with counterparts from Germany and Argentina. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolts Pakistan
Islamabad | February 17, 2024 3:23:57 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolted Pakistan on Saturday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


US Deputy Secy of State Richard Verma to visit India from February 18
Washington, DC | February 17, 2024 3:23:51 AM IST
United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to India, Maldives and Sri Lanka from February 18-23. The visit is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the US and each of these Indo-Pacific partners. ... read..


Putin responsible for Navalny's death: US President Joe Biden
Washington, DC | February 17, 2024 2:23:27 AM IST
US President Joe Biden said that he is "outraged" by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. He blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death. ... read..


Indian students safe...: India's Consulate in New York on fire in Jersey City residential building
New York | February 17, 2024 2:23:22 AM IST
The Consulate General of India in New York said that they have learned about a fire incident in a residential building in Jersey City and added that Indian students and professionals residing there are safe. ... read..


Jaishankar meets EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Munich
Munich | February 16, 2024 11:54:38 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday, on the sidelines of the security conference in Munich. ... read..


Iran Consulate organises 10-day Iranian Food Festival in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 16, 2024 11:54:33 PM IST
The Iranian Consular Assistant at the Tehran Consulate General, Mohsen Moghaddami on Friday inaugurated the 10-day food festival organized by the Iran Consulate at The Park Hotel in Hyderabad from February 16 to 25. ... read..


"His death is shocking": Family members of Indian student who died in Canada of cardiac arrest grieve his death
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 16, 2024 11:54:13 PM IST
The family members of the Indian student, named Shaik Muzammil Ahmed, who died of a cardiac arrest in Canada, continue to grieve his death and said that it is very shocking that he passed away. ... read..


"Russia is responsible": US Vice President Kamala Harris on jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's death in prison
Munich | February 16, 2024 11:54:11 PM IST
United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday blamed Russia as reports came of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison, CNN reported. ... read..


UAE's nuclear and radiation sector boasts over 20,000 employees: Hamad Al Kaabi
Asia | February 16, 2024 11:54:06 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): The UAE celebrates over 20,000 trailblazers shaping the future in the nuclear and radiation sector. This is not just a number, it's a testament to the country's ambitious vision and dedication to empowering generati ... read..


UAE President, King of Bahrain discuss fraternal relations, regional developments
Asia | February 16, 2024 11:53:56 PM IST
Manama [Bahrain], February 16 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain discussed the fraternal ties between the two nations, the depth of their cooperation, and collective efforts ... read..


Saqr Ghobash to head FNC delegation to visit Jordan, Egypt
Asia | February 16, 2024 11:53:52 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), will head an FNC delegation visiting Jordan and Egypt from 17th to 22nd February. ... read..


Rishi Sunak's conservative party loses two seats in Britain's Parliamentary Elections
London | February 16, 2024 11:53:47 PM IST
In a setback for the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, his ruling Conservative Party on Friday suffered crushing defeats in two parliamentary elections held to replace two conservative lawmakers who had quit parliament, The New York Times reported. ... read..


Section 144 imposed in Hub Chowki, Balochistan after crossfire between rival political groups
Balochistan | February 16, 2024 10:54:38 PM IST
Hub Chowki, an industrial city in Balochistan, was rocked by a protest on Thursday as hundreds of citizens of the area came together to raise their voices against a violent crossfire that took place between two rival election candidates and their supporte ... read..


EAM Jaishankar, US State Secy Blinken hold talks on sidelines of security conference in Munich
Munich | February 16, 2024 10:54:33 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Munich and held talks on the sidelines of the ongoing security conference in the German capital. ... read..


Japan approves Bill to tackle declining birth rate by boosting child allowances
Tokyo | February 16, 2024 10:54:24 PM IST
The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a Bill to deal with the country's declining birth rate by expanding the coverage of monthly child allowances to high school-age children, Kyodo News reported. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts China's Southern Xinjiang
Xinjiang | February 16, 2024 10:54:20 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Southern Xinjiang region of China on Friday evening, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Munich Security Conference: EAM Jaishankar, his Bulgarian counterpart discuss Ukraine Conflict
Munich | February 16, 2024 10:54:13 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met with his Bulgarian counterpart, Mariya Gabriel and discussed the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. ... read..


EU President expresses grief at jailed Kremlin critic Navalny's death, says "Grim reminder of what Putin..."
Rome | February 16, 2024 9:54:02 PM IST
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen condoled the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and said that Russian President Vladimir Putin fears nothing more than dissent of his people. ... read..


"Global community more fragmented and divided than in past 75 years": UN chief at Munich Security Conference
Munich | February 16, 2024 9:54:00 PM IST
Stressing that the global order is not working for anyone, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Friday said the global community was more fragmented and divided than in the past 75 years. ... read..


Nepal: Kathmandu University hosts AIU North Zone Vice Chancellors meet
Kathmandu | February 16, 2024 9:53:58 PM IST
The Kathmandu University in Nepal hosted the prestigious AIU North Zone Vice Chancellors meet under the theme of "Globalisation and Internationalisation of Higher Education & The Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit" from February 15 to 17. ... read..


Aggression towards Taiwan, if left unchecked, will be felt far beyond Taiwan and China, says envoy
Taipei | February 16, 2024 8:54:17 PM IST
Taiwan's Representative to Canada, Harry Tseng, stated in an iPolitics opinion piece published Tuesday that the international community should support Taiwan as it continues to confront political and military intimidation from Beijing, according to Taiwan ... read..


World Sindhi Congress condemns brutal murder of national activist Hidayat Lohar in Pakistan
Sindh | February 16, 2024 8:54:11 PM IST
Amid reports of the brutal killing of a social activist Hidayat Lohar in his hometown Nasserabad in the Larkara district of Sindh province in Pakistan, the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) on Friday vehemently condemned the death and said that "This cowardly a ... read..


Egypt boosts security at border amid Israel's plans to push ahead with Rafah offensive
Cairo | February 16, 2024 7:55:04 PM IST
Amid plans by the Israeli armed forces to push ahead and intensify its ongoing military operations in southern Gaza and Rafah where thousands of Palestinians are taking refuge, Egypt began tightening security measures on its border with the Gaza Strip, CN ... read..


Imran's lawyer challenges Cypher, Toshakhana sentences in Islamabad High Court
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 7:55:00 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's lawyer, Barrister Ali Zafar, filed separate petitions before the Islamabad High Court against the former's sentences in the Toshakhana and cypher cases, according to Dawn. ... read..


Deputy NSA Misri highlights India's support for Afghanistan at Bishkek meet
Bishkek | February 16, 2024 7:54:58 PM IST
The Deputy National Security Advisor, Vikram Misri on Friday highlighted India's consistent and steadfast policy in support of peace, security and stability in Afghanistan and said that India has legitimate economic and security interests in Afghanistan, ... read..


UKPNP spokesperson condemns probable referendum in PoK, Gilgit Baltistan
Bern | February 16, 2024 7:54:54 PM IST
The spokesperson for United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan, on Friday said the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) has suggested holding a referendum in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. ... read..


Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navlany found dead in prison: Reports
Moscow | February 16, 2024 6:54:57 PM IST
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison, Al Jazeera reported on Friday, citing state media. ... read..


Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison: Reports
Moscow | February 16, 2024 6:54:48 PM IST
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in prison, Al Jazeera reported on Friday, citing state media. ... read..


Pakistan apex court to hear petition to declare February 8 polls null and void
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 5:55:11 PM IST
A three-judge bench of the Pakistan Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking to declare the February 8 general elections null and void on Monday, as reported by The Express Tribune. ... read..


Pakistan: Shah Mehmood Qureshi moves court against conviction in cypher case
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 5:55:00 PM IST
Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the vice chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a former foreign minister moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday against his conviction in the Cypher case, ARY News reported. ... read..


US: Former FBI informant charged with "lying" about Joe and Hunter Biden's involvement with Ukrainian firm
Washington DC | February 16, 2024 4:55:50 PM IST
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, has been charged with lying about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden's involvement in business dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings, CNN reported. ... read..


Protests erupt in Balochistan over unannounced road closures, severe load-shedding
Balochistan | February 16, 2024 4:55:37 PM IST
Major road closures and unannounced load shedding in Balochistan's Kharan and Pasni areas resulted in massive protests by the public on Friday, the Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar begins engagements at Munich Security Conference, meets his UK, Peru counterparts
Munich | February 16, 2024 4:55:22 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday began his engagements on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference by meeting United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Peru Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf discusses possibility of its backed candidates joining Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 3:54:21 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) legal team is deliberating on the possibility of its backed candidates joining Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), as reported by Geo News. ... read..


Taiwan tracks eight Chinese military aircraft, seven naval ships; deploys missile systems to monitor action
Taipei | February 16, 2024 3:54:11 PM IST
Amid escalating tensions, the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence tracked eight Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around Taiwan, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Taiwan: Era Travel shut down, around 430 people must be fully refunded
Asia | February 16, 2024 3:54:01 PM IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 16 (ANI/CNA): About 430 people who have purchased itineraries must be fully refunded and compensated for their trips. Today, the Tourism Administration ordered Age Travel to suspend operations for three months. Currently, there a ... read..


UAE: Alketbi, Hammadi, Almatrooshi clinch medals at Dubai 2024 Para Athletics GP
Middle East | February 16, 2024 3:53:55 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): Paralympic stars and home favourites Noura Alketbi and Mohamed Hammadi put up a decent show as the hosts United Arab Emirates claimed two silver and three bronze medals on the penultimate day of the 15th Fazza Internati ... read..


UAE: GPSSA explains provisions of new Federal Law No. 57 of 2023
Middle East | February 16, 2024 3:53:49 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) explained that the newly introduced Federal Law No. 57 of 2023 regarding pension and social security applies to all Emirati employees first employed on or af ... read..


Israel PM Netanyahu rejects unilateral recognition of Palestinian state
Tel Aviv | February 16, 2024 3:53:41 PM IST
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday rejected a plan for international recognition of a Palestinian state and international dictates regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians. ... read..


Black-tailed gulls welcome visitors to Gao Ping River, but "black collars" are seen, indicating the problem of marine waste
Asia | February 16, 2024 3:53:37 PM IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 16 (ANI/CNA): Black-tailed gulls welcomed tourists in Taiwan's Gaoping River, but "black collars" showed the problem of marine waste. The Spring Festival at the outlet of Gaoping River ushered in hundreds of black-tailed gulls to ... read..


Balochistan protests persist amid allegations of election rigging
Quetta | February 16, 2024 3:53:35 PM IST
Despite the reopening of national highways after six days of blockade, protest sit-ins and rallies continued across various regions of Balochistan, including the provincial capital Quetta, on February 15, against alleged election rigging, reported Dawn ne ... read..


Islamabad implements 'Section 144' amidst election disputes
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 3:53:33 PM IST
The Islamabad Police have declared a ban on illegal gatherings within the federal capital under the enforcement of Section 144, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Sharjah Museums Authority participates in 'UAE Innovates 2024'
Middle East | February 16, 2024 3:53:27 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is set to participate in UAE Innovates 2024, the nation's largest event dedicated to innovation, creativity, and visionary minds. ... read..


ADAFSA, WHO organise National Training Workshop to assess burden of foodborne diseases
Middle East | February 16, 2024 3:53:25 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), organised a national workshop on estimating the burden of foodborne diseases as part of their ... read..


US passes Quad Bill to strengthen cooperation with partner countries
Washington DC | February 16, 2024 2:55:33 PM IST
The United States House of Representatives on Thursday (local time) passed the 'Quad Bill' which aims to establish a working group for bolstering cooperation between the partner countries. ... read..


Imran Khan's party to hold protests across Pakistan tomorrow against alleged poll rigging
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 2:55:31 PM IST
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced protests across the country on Saturday against what it called widespread rigging in the general elections. ... read..


CBI facilitates returns of murder accused from Abu Dhabi
New Delhi | February 16, 2024 2:55:11 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in close coordination with the Interpol channels in Abu Dhabi facilitated the return of accused Narender Singh wanted in a murder and riot case against whom Red Corner Notice was issued, an official statement said ... read..


PML-N leaders holding consultations with allies over Balochistan CM
Quetta | February 16, 2024 2:54:54 PM IST
Leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Balochistan stated that they have not yet reached an agreement regarding the forthcoming chief ministerial appointment, reported by Dawn ... read..


Pakistan: Bushra Bibi falls sick in Adiala Jail after eating 'harmful food', claims her sister
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 2:54:52 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi has taken ill after consuming food provided at the Aidala Jail where she is serving her imprisonment in Toshakhana and 'un-Islamic' Nikkah cases, ARY News reported on Friday citing allegations b ... read..


"Tulips are witness of good relations between two countries", says Netherlands envoy on attending Delhi's Tulip festival
New Delhi | February 16, 2024 1:53:45 PM IST
Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards on Friday attended the Tulip Festival at the roundabout crossing of Shanti Path and stressed that these tulips are a witness of the good relations between the two countries. ... read..


In landmark change, Greece legalises same-sex marriage
Athens | February 16, 2024 1:53:43 PM IST
The Greek parliament passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage making it the first majority Orthodox Christian country to establish marriage equality for all, CNN reported. ... read..


US: 'Catfished' woman sentenced to 99 years for killing 'best friend' on being offered USD 9 million
Alaska | February 16, 2024 1:53:31 PM IST
An Alaska woman has been sentenced to 99 years of imprisonment as she admitted to killing her best friend after being "catfished" by someone offering to pay USD 9 million for images of the crime, as reported by New York Post. ... read..


Canada: Indian student dies of cardiac arrest, family urges EAM Jaishankar for help
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 16, 2024 12:54:47 PM IST
An Indian student named Shaik Muzammil Ahmed died of cardiac arrest in Canada after which his family has requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to arrange for the student's mortal remains to be sent back to Hyderabad. ... read..


Despite pressure from China, Taiwan affirms cooperation with Palau
Taipei | February 16, 2024 11:55:13 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday affirmed that the country will continue to push for peace, prosperity and stability with Palau in the Indo-Pacific region, even though China has encouraged the Pacific ally to cut ties with Taipei, C ... read..


Amazon's "Poacher" series, previewed at US embassy, highlights India's fight against wildlife crime
New Delhi | February 16, 2024 11:54:59 AM IST
The US Embassy organized a preview screening of the first episode of the Amazon Original series Poacher, an investigative crime series that unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. ... read..


US State Secy Blinken to meet China's Wang Yi at Munich Security Conference: Report
Washington | February 16, 2024 11:54:50 AM IST
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, the US State Department said, as cited by Japan's Kyodo news agency. ... read..


"Military op in Rafah should not proceed without plan for civilians safety," Biden tells Netanyahu again in call
Washington, DC | February 16, 2024 10:54:36 AM IST
US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) about the situation in city of Rafah in the Gaz strip amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, emphasizing the need for a "credible and executable plan" for e ... read..


Pakistan: Clarity on power sharing expected after today's meeting between Sharif, Zardari parties
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 10:54:30 AM IST
Amid the suspense regarding the next government in Pakistan, the next meeting between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is expected on Friday, during which more clarity on the coalition's power-sharing formula is expect ... read..


Canada: Police forms national team to investigate extortion cases targeting South Asians
Ottawa | February 16, 2024 10:54:17 AM IST
A national team of police forces has been formed in Canada to coordinate investigation and information sharing about extortion cases targeting South Asian people and businesses, Canada-based Global News reported. ... read..


Army Chief visits US, explores training synergies with specialist units
Washington, DC | February 16, 2024 10:54:15 AM IST
As part of his four-day official visit to the United States, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande visited Headquarters of 1 Corps of the US Army, where he received briefings on the Stryker Unit, Multi-Domain Task Force, and the Special F ... read..


Australia: Indian national found dead in Queensland floodwaters
Canberra | February 16, 2024 9:54:21 AM IST
An Indian national in Australia was found dead in the floodwaters near Mount Isa in Queensland amid inclement weather in the region, the Indian High Commission in Canberra said on Friday. ... read..


12th edition of naval excercise MILAN to be held in Visakhapatnam with over 50 countries
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 16, 2024 9:53:56 AM IST
The 12th edition of the MILAN exercise will be held from February 19 to 27 in Visakhapatnam and will see the participation of over 50 countries. ... read..


White House confirms Russia developing "anti-satellite capability", calls it "troubling"
Washington DC | February 16, 2024 7:53:54 AM IST
The White House has confirmed that Russia is developing a capability to target satellites in space and called Moscow's pursuit of this particular capability "troubling." ... read..


Imran Khan calls on US to raise voice over transparency of polls in Pakistan
Islamabad | February 16, 2024 7:53:47 AM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the US of not fulfilling responsibility against the anti-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) measures in Pakistan. ... read..


UAE Foreign Minister, UNESCO DG explore prospects for joint cultural, educational cooperation
Middle East | February 16, 2024 6:55:17 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 16 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, met here with Audrey Azoulay, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), to explore pro ... read..


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