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Xi Jinping exposes cracks in China's governance model
Asia | May 28, 2024 8:31:47 AM IST
During President Vladimir Putin's visit to China in mid-May, he said Russia and China are "jointly committed to promoting the establishment of a more democratic multipolar world order". To countries that do consider themselves democratic, Putin's notion w ... read..


UN chief condemns Israeli strike in Rafah, says "horror must stop"
New York | May 28, 2024 6:31:42 AM IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Israeli strike in Rafah, saying that the attack "killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict." He stated that "horror must stop" and added that ... read..


WHO chief addresses World Health Assembly, mentions Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India
Geneva | May 28, 2024 5:30:49 AM IST
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday mentioned the Global Traditional Medicine Centre established in India, and the first global summit on traditional medicine, organised by the WHO and co-hosted by the Min ... read..


Netanyahu calls Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake', says "we are investigating case"
Tel Aviv | May 28, 2024 5:30:48 AM IST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called the country's strike on a displacement camp in Rafah a "tragic mistake." He said that Israel is carrying out investigation into the incident, CNN reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in talks with JUI-F, alliance not formed yet: Gohar Ali Khan
Islamabad | May 28, 2024 5:30:46 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Gohar Ali Khan said on Monday that his party was in talks with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F). However, he noted that an alliance has not been formed yet, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


UAE Accountability Authority, Malaysian National Audit Department discuss enhancing cooperation
Middle East | May 28, 2024 5:30:44 AM IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 28 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) and the Malaysian National Audit Department discussed cooperation between the two bodies in their respective areas of expertise. ... read..


Israel loosening rules on appliance imports to lower prices
Middle East | May 28, 2024 4:31:37 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 28 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure continues to promote an amendment to the "Energy Sources" law, under which an additional import route will be allowed in which it will be possible to import electrical pro ... read..


Israel allocates USD 24.5 million to fight against international boycott
Middle East | May 28, 2024 4:31:35 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 28 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministerial Committee for Innovation Science and Technology Monday approved the allocation of 90 million Shekels (USD 24.5 million) for the fight against the academic boycott of Israel. The program is entitled ... read..


India providing strength to SEARO region on affordable medical counter measures: Union Health Secy
Geneva | May 28, 2024 3:32:20 AM IST
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra chaired the high-level meeting on "Advancing Health and Well-Being of Billions in the WHO South-East Asia Region. He stressed that India, by being the pharma capital of the world, is providing strength to the SEARO re ... read..


"India taking lead in advocating for digital health innovations...:" Union Health Secy
Geneva | May 28, 2024 2:31:32 AM IST
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra stated that the traditional public health approach of focusing on community interventions like information and awareness as well as preventive measures holds the key to better health outcomes. He noted that India has ... read..


Bangladesh: 10 people dead, over 150,000 houses damaged due to cyclone Remal
Dhaka | May 28, 2024 2:31:27 AM IST
As many as 10 people were killed as cyclonic storm Remal made landfall in Bangladesh's coastal area on Sunday night, Dhaka Tribune reported, citing State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman. ... read..


Pakistan: Christians take to streets to protest against yet another mob attack over blasphemy
Lahore | May 27, 2024 10:34:59 PM IST
Angry members of the Christian community took to the streets to protest after a Muslim mob attacked a Christian factory owner in Punjab's Sargodha district for alleged blasphemy, Union of Catholic Asian News reported. ... read..


Baloch Yakjeheti Committee raises concerns over rise in enforced disappearances in Balochistan
Gwadar | May 27, 2024 10:33:59 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjeheti Committee in a statement released on Sunday raised concerns over the alarming rise in the number of enforced disappearances, calling it an endless cycle of pain for the Baloch community. ... read..


Protesters begin long march from Mashkel to Quetta over Pak-Iran border closure
Quetta | May 27, 2024 10:33:54 PM IST
Locals from the Mashkel area of Rakhshan in hundreds (near the Pakistan-Iran border) on Saturday launched a long march towards Quetta, Balochistan over the the closure of the Pak-Iran Maza Sar border crossing, calling it an essential element for their sur ... read..


Europe-Israel relations take a hit, orders Spain to stop consular services for Palestinians from June 1
Tel Aviv | May 27, 2024 10:33:48 PM IST
Israel on Monday told the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem to stop offering consular services to Palestinians from June 1 over Madrid's recognition of a Palestinian state. ... read..


German chancellor expected to visit India later this year: Envoy Philipp Ackermann
Asia | May 27, 2024 10:33:26 PM IST
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and a big part of his cabinet are likely to travel to India for intergovernmental consultation in the second half of 2024, said German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann on Monday. ... read..


India-funded high-impact community development project inaugurated in Kathmandu
Kathmandu | May 27, 2024 10:33:24 PM IST
The buildings of Mangala Devi Singh Memorial Girls Hostel of Shree Padmakanya Secondary School at Dillibazar, Kathmandu, built with the Government of India's financial assistance was inaugurated on Monday. ... read..


Empowering Startups, MSMEs for inclusive growth: India-US CEO Forum launches bilateral knowledge-sharing platform
New Delhi | May 27, 2024 10:33:03 PM IST
The India-US CEO Forum's Working Group 7 (WG7) on Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Growth, and Promoting Small Businesses, together with the United Services Institute (USI) and CyberPeace Foundation, inaugurated a bilateral knowledge-sharing platform between I ... read..


MP murder case: Bangladeshi probe team visits crime site in Kolkata, commends local police
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 27, 2024 7:32:23 PM IST
The Chief of the Bangladesh Detective Department, Harun-or-Rashid, who is currently in India to investigate the murder case of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar on Monday visited the crime site and praised the Kolkata police for their assistance. ... read..


WHO jury comprising Nandita Das awards films themed on burnout, ageing, climate change
Geneva | May 27, 2024 7:32:21 PM IST
Indian actor-filmmaker Nandita Das has emphasised on the need to celebrate films that focus on health through a host of issues ranging from war trauma to burnout, climate change, mentall health and healthy ageing. ... read..


"Deeply saddened": EAM Jaishankar expresses grief after landslide claim numerous lives in Papua New Guinea
New Delhi | May 27, 2024 7:31:35 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday expressed grief on the loss of lives in Papua New Guinea following the recent landslide in which around 2000 people are feared buried as of now. ... read..


East Turkistan Government in Exile urgently calls on US Senate to pass Uyghur Policy Act without delay
Washington | May 27, 2024 7:31:25 PM IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) urgently called on the US Senate to pass the Uyghur Policy Act without delay to establish a Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues within the US State Department. The East Turkistani people have been advocating ... read..


Golden glimpse into the past: 2,300-year-old ring found in Jerusalem
Middle East | May 27, 2024 4:31:03 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 27 (ANI/TPS): Archaeologists discovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,300-year-old ring of a child from the Hellenistic period at an excavation in Jerusalem's City of David archaeological park, the Israel Antiquities Authority annou ... read..


Around 2000 people feared buried in Papua New Guinea landslide
Port Moresby | May 27, 2024 3:32:45 PM IST
Around 2000 people are feared to have been buried by the massive landslide that hit Papua New Guinea, reported CNN, citing the country's National Disaster Centre. ... read..


WHO's new fund raising mechanism seeks USD 7 bn for global health challenges
Geneva | May 27, 2024 3:32:35 PM IST
The World Health Organization has launched a new 'Investment Round' aiming to raise USD 7 billion of funds. This comes ahead of the 77th World Health Assembly that begins Monday at the headquarters of the 194-member strong United States agency. ... read..


Taiwan Army finds propaganda flyers allegedly from China on Erdan island
Taipei | May 27, 2024 3:32:21 PM IST
A package of flyers with propaganda slogans written, was found on one of Taiwan's islands, Focus Taiwan reported, citing army officials, adding that it had been allegedly dropped there by the Chinese troops. ... read..


WHO Chief, Union Health Secy perform yoga at 'Walk the Talk' event in Geneva ahead of International Yoga Day
Geneva | May 27, 2024 2:35:25 PM IST
Ahead of International Yoga Day, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra and World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus performed yoga aasanas at the 'Walk the Talk' Yoga session event held in Geneva. ... read..


N Korea says will launch next satellite into space; Japan, China, S Korea calls for denuclearisation
Tokyo | May 27, 2024 2:34:54 PM IST
North Korea has notified Japan of its plans to launch a satellite-carrying rocket before June 4, the Japanese government announced Monday, according to a report by Kyodo news agency citing the country's coastguard. ... read..


Pakistan: Police detain 3 suspects in murder case of journalist Nasrullah Gadani
Islamabad | May 27, 2024 2:34:17 PM IST
Pakistan police have detained three suspects in Kamal Lond village for the killing of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, according to Geo News. ... read..


Israeli airstrikes hit Rafah, kills two senior Hamas commanders
Tel Aviv | May 27, 2024 2:33:32 PM IST
Israel airstrikes that hit Rafah on Sunday night, killed two senior Hamas commanders after targeting a Hamas compound, reported The Times of Israel. ... read..


US Congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan after China holds 2-day military drills
Taipei | May 27, 2024 11:33:28 AM IST
Following a two-day large-scale military exercise by China surrounding Taiwan, a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers arrived in Taipei to hold talks on US-Taiwan relations with the newly-sworn president Lai Ching-te administration, reported Taiwan News. ... read..


18 dead after tornadoes hit central US; millions face severe weather threats
Washington, DC | May 27, 2024 11:33:07 AM IST
Deadly tornadoes in the central United States claimed 18 lives, including four children, while millions more face continued severe weather threats, reported CNN. ... read..


"Won't let that happen": PM Sheikh Hasina on 'plot' to carve out new state out of Bangladesh, Myanmar
Dhaka | May 27, 2024 10:32:53 AM IST
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed that a plot is being hatched to carve out "a Christian state like East Timor," from parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar and asserted that she "won't let this happen," as reported by The Daily Star. ... read..


Lithuanian President wins landslide re-elections
Vilnius | May 27, 2024 9:31:52 AM IST
Lithuania's President, Gitanas Nauseda, has been re-elected in the final round of the Baltic nation's presidential elections, as partial results showed him far ahead in the two-way race against his opponent, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, reported Al Ja ... read..


Pakistan asks Afghanistan to turn in TTP terrorists involved in attack on Chinese nationals
Islamabad | May 27, 2024 9:31:45 AM IST
Pakistan has demanded the Taliban government in Afghanistan to hand over outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) terrorists, who were involved in the attack on Chinese engineers in Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan: Rana Sanaullah calls for creating mechanism to stop interference of institutions in each other's domain
Islamabad | May 27, 2024 8:31:59 AM IST
Adviser to Pakistan's Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has called for creating a 'mechanism' so that institutions do not interfere in each other's domain, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. His statement comes after judges wrot ... read..


Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval and 4 coast guard vessels near its territory
Taipei | May 27, 2024 8:31:57 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Monday that it has detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 Chinese naval vessels and four Chinese coast guard vessels operating near its territory from 6 am (local time) on Sunday to 6 am (local time) ... read..


Afghanistan: 16 people killed in floods in Baghlan and Badakhshan
Kabul | May 27, 2024 7:32:20 AM IST
As many as 16 people, including women and children, have died in the recent floods in Baghlan and Badakhshan provinces of Afghanistan, TOLO News reported. ... read..


Imran Khan's party to hold talks when its concerns are addressed: Pakistan's former National Assemby speaker
Islamabad | May 27, 2024 6:31:23 AM IST
Pakistan's former National Assembly (NA) speaker Asad Qaiser on Sunday criticized the political victimization of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He said that PTI will only hold talks when the Imran Khan-founded party's concerns are addressed, Pakistan-bas ... read..


At least 35 people killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah: Palestinian Health Ministry
Tel Aviv | May 27, 2024 6:31:22 AM IST
At least 35 people were killed and dozens more were injured in Israel's strike in Gaza on Sunday, CNN reported, citing the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. ... read..


UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure organises session on zero bureaucracy in maritime sector
Middle East | May 27, 2024 6:31:18 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], May 27 (ANI/WAM): The UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) hosted a session titled Zeroing Government Bureaucracy in the UAE Maritime Sector, in line with the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, an initiative launched by the ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolts Tonga Islands
Nuku'alofa | May 27, 2024 5:31:12 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted Tonga Islands on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


Israel strikes rocket launchers aimed at border crossing expediting aid deliveries
Middle East | May 27, 2024 5:31:08 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 27 (ANI/TPS): An Israeli airstrike overnight destroyed a pair of rocket launchers in Rafah that were aimed at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday. ... read..


Pakistan: Police implicates Shah Mahmood Qureshi in eight more cases
Islamabad | May 27, 2024 4:31:00 AM IST
The police on Sunday implicated incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in eight more cases in connection with the May 9 protests, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


Israel allocates millions to establish local government youth departments
Middle East | May 27, 2024 3:32:52 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 27 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience allocated over 30 million Shekels ($8.2 million) for the establishment and development of youth departments in local authorities. ... read..


Officials of India, Maldives hold review meeting, take stock of Indian grant-funded community development projects
Male | May 27, 2024 3:32:47 AM IST
Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Munu Mahawar and Ahmed Naseer, Ambassador at Large, Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-chaired the India Maldives Review meeting. The two officials took stock of Indian grant-funded high-impact community developme ... read..


Sirens sound in Tel Aviv, parts of central Israel after first rocket attack in months
Tel Aviv | May 27, 2024 3:32:41 AM IST
Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and parts of central Israel on Sunday after rockets were fired at the city, according to the Israeli health ministry, CNN reported. It marked the first time rockets were fired on the city since last January. ... read..


President Murmu extends wishes to Guyana on its Independence Day
New Delhi | May 27, 2024 2:31:48 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu has extended greetings to Guyana counterpart Irfaan Ali and the people of Guyana on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. ... read..


Nepal opposition launches protest, demands Home Minister's resignation ahead of Tuesday budget
Kathmandu | May 26, 2024 11:01:40 PM IST
Building pressure from all fronts, the Nepali Congress has launched a full-fledged protest from parliament to the roads, demanding an investigation into Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane. ... read..


Protests likely to resume in Taiwan over controversial bill that raises 'concerns on democracy'
Taipei | May 26, 2024 10:02:50 PM IST
Protests in Taiwan are expected to resume on Friday next week, regarding a controversial bill that that would significantly increase the parliament's investigative authority, reported Al Jazeera on Sunday. ... read..


12 injured after Doha-Dublin Qatar Airways flight hits turbulence
Dublin | May 26, 2024 10:02:19 PM IST
A Qatar Airways flight QR017 from Doha landed safely as scheduled at Dublin Airport after it was hit by severe turbulence on Sunday. However, 12 people aboard the aircraft sustained injuries, the Dublin Airport said. ... read..


Germany: Free Balochistan Movement raises alarm on Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Dortmund | May 26, 2024 8:01:55 PM IST
The Free Balochistan Movement (Germany chapter) staged a demonstration in Dortmund, Germany, on May 25, aiming to draw attention to the consequences of Pakistan's nuclear tests in Balochistan on May 28, 1998. ... read..


Hajj 2024: Indian Hajis to use high-speed train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah for first time
Riyadh | May 26, 2024 7:02:46 PM IST
In a historical moment, Indian Hajis are set to use a high-speed train directly from the Jeddah Airport to Makkah for the very first time, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said. ... read..


UN Migration Agency says death toll mounts to over 670 from landslide in Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby | May 26, 2024 7:02:15 PM IST
Following a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, the International Organization for Migration has raised its estimate of the death toll to more than 670 now, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..


47 killed in Sudan's el Fasher region as conflict rages
Khartoum | May 26, 2024 4:03:36 PM IST
At least 30 civilians and 17 soldiers were killed in attacks in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, as fighting in the country shows no sign of abating since the conflict started in mid-April last year, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


Pakistan reports third polio case amid concerns of widespread transmission
Islamabad | May 26, 2024 4:03:35 PM IST
Amidst efforts to combat the debilitating poliovirus, Pakistan grapples with the emergence of the third polio case of the year, raising alarm bells across health authorities, Dawn reported. ... read..


England: RAF pilot dies as World War II era plane crashes
London | May 26, 2024 4:03:09 PM IST
A British Royal Air Force pilot was killed when the World War II era plane, Spitfire, he was piloting crashed into a field in England, CNN reported. ... read..


UAE Floating Hospital in Gaza expands services, specialties
Middle East | May 26, 2024 4:02:40 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 26 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish, established under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has announced the addition of new specialised medical staff, including neurosurgeons and maxillofacial and dent ... read..


Arab Youth Media Forum: A dynamic platform stimulating creativity among young professionals
Middle East | May 26, 2024 4:02:38 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 26 (ANI/WAM): The Arab Youth Media Forum is a dynamic platform that brings together a selection of the most prominent media industry inspirers to share their experiences and expertise with talented youth, media students, and creative ... read..


"Conspirator may have escaped to US": Bangladesh detective chief to collaborate with Interpol to probe MP Anar murder case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 26, 2024 4:02:35 PM IST
In a significant development in the investigation of the murder case of Bangladesh Member of Parliament (MP) Anwarul Azim Anar, chief of the Bangladesh Detective Department, Harun-or-Rashid, revealed that the main conspirator, Akhtaruzzaman, may have fled ... read..


Pakistan affirms support for 'One China' policy amidst Taiwan issue
Islamabad | May 26, 2024 4:02:14 PM IST
In a recent post on social media Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, reiterated Islamabad's unwavering support for China's stance on Taiwan. ... read..


Pakistan electricity company K-Electric warns of power cut to Sindh over unpaid dues
Islamabad | May 26, 2024 4:02:12 PM IST
Electricity supplying company in Pakistan, K-Electric issued a stern warning to cut off power supply to the departments of the Sindh government over remaining dues amounting to billions of rupees, reported ARY News, citing sources. ... read..


"Labour don't have a clear plan," British PM Sunak slams Opposition, vows to bring back mandatory national service
London | May 26, 2024 4:01:58 PM IST
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday, unveiled his first new policy before "snap elections", saying that his Conservative Party will bring back mandatory national service for 18-year-old Britons, which has been dubbed "desperate" by the opposing L ... read..


Zelenskyy urges world leaders to join Global Peace Summit amid war with Russia
Kyiv | May 26, 2024 4:01:56 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday urged the global leaders to participate in the Global Peace Summit, which begins on June 15, stressing that Russia is run by men who want to make it a norm of burning lives and dividing people. He emphasis ... read..


Chile authorities arrest firefighter for allegedly starting deadly fire in February
Santiago | May 26, 2024 4:01:52 PM IST
Over three months after the deadly fire in Chile, the authorities have arrested a firefighter and a forestry official on suspicion of starting a blaze that killed 137 people in the resort city of Vina del Mar in February, reported Al Jazeera. ... read..


Mexican cartel figure 'El Nini', once in America's most wanted list, extradited to US
Washington, DC | May 26, 2024 4:01:48 PM IST
Mexican cartel figure, known as 'El Nini,' once a top target on America's most-wanted list for his alleged involvement in the fentanyl trade, has now been successfully extradited to the United States, CNN reported. ... read..


Taiwan detects Chinese military aircraft, vessels operating around its vicinity
Taipei | May 26, 2024 1:01:34 PM IST
Taiwan Ministry of Defence, on Sunday, detected seven China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, as well as over 10 China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels around Taiwan. ... read..


China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan could become regular, warn US experts
Washington, DC | May 26, 2024 1:01:29 PM IST
Following China's Joint Sword-2024A military exercise around Taiwan, US experts analysed that Beijing has an intent to make large-scale military drills around the island a regular move with the China Coast Guard (CCG) to play a more important role in a bl ... read..


NASA launches small climate satellite to study earth's poles
Mahia | May 26, 2024 1:01:27 PM IST
The first of a pair of climate satellites designed to study heat emissions at Earth's poles for NASA is in orbit after lifting off atop Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from the company's Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 7:41 pm NZST (3:41 am EDT) on ... read..


As part of South China Sea deployment, INS Kiltan arrives in Brunei
Muara | May 26, 2024 1:01:02 PM IST
Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea. This visit is poised to further strengthen t ... read..


Pak: Man throws two daughters into canal over dispute with wife, one dead
Islamabad | May 26, 2024 11:02:34 AM IST
In a heinous incident, a man in Pakistan threw his two daughters into a canal in Chechawatni after a dispute with his wife, reported ARY News. ... read..


Hamas representative denies new negotiations with Israel amid Gaza truce talks
Gaza City | May 26, 2024 11:02:30 AM IST
A senior Hamas representative Osama Hamdan has firmly rejected the notion of engaging in new negotiations with Israel, countering Israeli media reports suggesting a potential revival of talks for a Gaza truce, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..


India extends warm greetings to Georgia on National Day, highlights growing bilateral relations
New Delhi | May 26, 2024 11:02:12 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended warm greetings to his Georgian counterpart Ilia Darchiashvili and the people of Georgia on their national day, expressing hopes for the continued growth of bilateral relations. ... read..


Pakistan: Enraged residents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa restore electricity after storming into grid station
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | May 26, 2024 9:02:10 AM IST
Angry residents of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday restored electricity by storming into the Hazar Khawani grid station, after prolonged loadshedding led to protests amid the scorching weather, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Rights Group condemns blasphemy allegations, mob attack on Christian family in Sargodha
Sargodha | May 26, 2024 9:02:08 AM IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has strongly condemned the violent mob attack on a Christian family in Sargodha following false blasphemy allegations. The victims, Nazir Masih and his son Sultan Masih, owners of a small shoe factory in Gill Wala, Mujah ... read..


Restrictions imposed on Afghan girls will increase child marriages by 25 pc: UN agencies
Kabul | May 26, 2024 7:01:16 AM IST
United Nations agencies have said that the restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls will increase the number of child marriages among Afghan girls by 25 per cent, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Vanuatu
Port-Vila | May 26, 2024 7:01:14 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Vanuatu on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). ... read..


US: Former CIA officer pleads guilty to providing national defence information to China
Washington, DC | May 26, 2024 6:00:38 AM IST
A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer targeted in an FBI undercover operation pleaded guilty on Friday to providing national defence information to China, the US Justice Department said, CNN reported. ... read..


At least 10 people, including children killed in drone strike in Gaza: Report
Gaza City | May 26, 2024 6:00:36 AM IST
At least 10 people, including children, were killed in Gaza on Sunday after a drone strike hit the school they were sheltering, CNN reported, citing local health workers. ... read..


UAE Football Association congratulates UAE President on Al Ain's win of AFC Champions League title
Middle East | May 26, 2024 6:00:34 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 26 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) tonight congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Al Ain FC Football Club's tonight win of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 title following a 5-1 vi ... read..


US "deeply concerned" over China's military drills in Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan
Washington, DC | May 26, 2024 4:01:21 AM IST
The US is "deeply concerned" over the Chinese army's joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. US Department of State official spokesperson Matthew Miller urged China to act with restraint. ... read..


WMO warns of up to seven major hurricanes in North Atlantic in 2024
Europe | May 26, 2024 4:01:19 AM IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 26 (ANI/WAM): The UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has issued a warning for an "above average" hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Based on data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (N ... read..


US envoy Garcetti, ISRO Chairman Somanath discuss space collaboration
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 26, 2024 3:02:13 AM IST
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Bengaluru to meet with space sector business leaders and entrepreneurs. Garcetti, along with US Consul General Chris Hodges held a meeting with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somanath and ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf files petition in court against Capital Development Authority's action at party's secretariat
Islamabad | May 26, 2024 3:02:09 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the Capital Development Authority's (CDA) action at the party's central secretariat in Islamabad, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: At least five people killed, 11 others injured in accident in Sindh
Islamabad | May 26, 2024 3:02:06 AM IST
At least five people were killed and 11 others were injured after a pickup truck collided with a trailer in the Jhirk area of Thatta in Pakistan's Sindh, Pakistan-based Dawn reported, citing police. ... read..


Baloch activists highlight Pakistan's atrocities on international stage
Oslo | May 25, 2024 10:06:24 PM IST
The Norway chapter of Pen International, an organization of social activists involved in the protection of freedom of speech organised a discussion amongst activists from across the world in Oslo Norway, wherein prominent Baloch leader, Mahrang Baloch hig ... read..


West Bengal: Police continue search for slain Bangladesh MP's minced body
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 25, 2024 10:05:56 PM IST
West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted a search operation in Bhangar for the second consecutive day on Saturday to retrieve the minced pieces of the body of Bangladesh member of parliament Anwarul Azim Anar ... read..


Emirates Drug Establishment developing plans for regulatory practices in UAE's pharmaceutical sector
Middle East | May 25, 2024 10:05:47 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 25 (ANI/WAM): The Board of Directors of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) held its fourth meeting since its establishment at the end of last year, to review and develop the main initiatives to be taken for the regulation and manag ... read..


Pakistan: Mob assaults Christian man, torches house over 'blasphemy' in Sargodha
Sargodha | May 25, 2024 10:04:10 PM IST
An angry mob assaulted a Christian person, vandalized his house, and torched properties alleging an incident of 'blasphemy' in Sargodha city in Pakistan on Saturday, Geo News reported. ... read..


Sindhi journalist Nasrullah Gadani murdered, World Sindhi Congress calls for justice
London | May 25, 2024 10:04:02 PM IST
The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) has expressed sorrow and outrage over the murder of a Sindhi journalist, Nasrullah Gadani, bringing the total number of media workers reported killed nationwide in 2024 to five, according to Voice of America (VOA). ... read..


PoGB residents raise concerns over poor medical facilities
Gilgit | May 25, 2024 10:03:47 PM IST
The local patients in Gilgit city of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) on Thursday raised concerns over the poor medical facilities in the area, a local news outlet reported. ... read..


Pakistan approves compensation for Chinese workers killed in Bisham suicide attack
Islamabad | May 25, 2024 10:02:16 PM IST
Pakistan's Federal Cabinet approved a package for families of Chinese nationals who died in a suicide attack at the Dasu dam project, ARY News reported on Saturday citing sources. ... read..


Quad remains crucial despite emergence of 'Squad': Foreign affairs expert
Sydney | May 25, 2024 10:01:53 PM IST
Following the successful inaugural US-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit and joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea in April this year, a new multilateral group, the 'Squad' has emerged - a four-way counterbalance to China amid escalating tensions ... read..


Kerala: IAF chief reviews Naval Academy passing out parade
Ezhimala (Kerala) | May 25, 2024 10:01:36 PM IST
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Saturday reviewed the Passing Out Parade at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, where 216 trainees, including 34 women cadets got commissioned into the Indian Navy. ... read..


Schools built with India's financial assistance inaugurated in Nepal's Dang district
Kathmandu | May 25, 2024 3:02:28 PM IST
Two schools in Nepal, constructed with the Indian government's financial assistance under 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation', were inaugurated in the presence of government officials, embassy officials, and political representatives. ... read..


US Defence Secy Austin resumes duties after medical procedure; set to hold talks with Chinese counterpart in Singapore
Washington, DC | May 25, 2024 2:03:40 PM IST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is planning to hold talks with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Singapore on the sidelines of a security conference, the Pentagon said Friday. ... read..


Israel calls ICJ's ruling to halt operations in Rafah "false, outrageous and morally repugnant"
Tel Aviv | May 25, 2024 2:03:01 PM IST
Following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order for Israel to halt its operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Israel called the order "outrageous, morally repugnant and disgusting", adding that the accusations it is committing genocide in ... read..


US coordinates closely with Taiwan as China continues military drills
Washington, DC | May 25, 2024 11:01:41 AM IST
After China launched military drills for two days in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas, the US State Department, said that it was "monitoring very closely" in coordination with the island nation, expressing confidence in its current force posture an ... read..


Cyclonic storm likely to hit Bay of Bengal today evening; Severe Cyclonic Storm expected in Bangladesh tomorrow
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 25, 2024 11:01:34 AM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) highlighted that the "Deep Depression" over the East-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by this evening (Saturday). ... read..


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