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Israeli military kills dozens of terrorists in Gaza over last 24 hours

Middle East | January 18, 2024 3:53:45 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 18 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported on a number of attacks its forces made against both the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations in Gaza over the past 24 hours, during which dozens of terrorists wer ... read..

Top US official bids farewell to outgoing Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Washington, DC | January 18, 2024 3:53:44 PM IST

Top US officials bid farewell to outgoing Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The event was hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIC) in Washington on Wednesday. ... read..

Israel's debt increased due to war in Gaza

Middle East | January 18, 2024 3:53:40 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 18 (ANI/TPS): The Accountant General of the Ministry of Finance published a first estimate of the debt-to-GDP ratio in Israel for 2023. ... read..

Khalifa Fund continues to support food and beverage businesses

Middle East | January 18, 2024 3:53:38 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 18 (ANI/WAM): Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and Cari, a food delivery application, have announced their strategic partnership, which comes as part of Khalifa Fund's efforts to support local FB businesses with their deliv ... read..

UN: No indication Hamas was building elaborate tunnel system

Middle East | January 18, 2024 3:53:29 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 18 (ANI/TPS): Despite the presence of a Hamas terror tunnel system in the Gaza Strip now thought to be larger in scale than the London Underground, the United Nations insists it had no idea the tunnels were being built. ... read..

Top US officials bid farewell to outgoing Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Washington, DC | January 18, 2024 3:53:27 PM IST

Top US officials bid farewell to outgoing Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The event was hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIC) in Washington on Wednesday. ... read..

Trump says NBC, CNN should be taken off air for not broadcasting Iowa speech

Washington DC | January 18, 2024 1:55:01 PM IST

Former US President Donald Trump has said NBC, CNN should be taken off air for not broadcasting the full speech he gave in Iowa following his win in Monday's caucuses, The Hill reported. ... read..

In response to Red Sea crisis, US designates Yemen's Houthis as 'global terrorist'

Washington, DC | January 18, 2024 1:54:55 PM IST

The United States has announced the designation of Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in response to their continuing threats and attacks. ... read..

Pakistan says it launched "precision military strikes" into Iran, kills "terrorists"

Islamabad | January 18, 2024 1:54:51 PM IST

Pakistan said on Thursday that it has launched missile strikes into Iran and that "a number of terrorists were killed during the intelligence-based operation," codenamed "Marg Bar Sarmachar". ... read..

Britain's King Charles III seeks treatment for enlarged prostate: Buckingham Palace

London | January 18, 2024 1:54:22 PM IST

Britain's King Charles III will visit a hospital next week for a procedure to treat his enlarged prostate, the Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday, CBS News reported. ... read..

UN's legitimacy threatened by concentration of power in hands of five permanent UNSC members: TDF President

New York | January 18, 2024 11:55:22 AM IST

The Democracy Forum (TDF) President Lord Bruce has said the UN's legitimacy continues to be threatened by the inequitable concentration of power in the hands of the five permanent members (P5) of the Security Council. ... read..

Pakistan military conducts retaliatory strikes against Iran: Reports

Islamabad | January 18, 2024 11:55:16 AM IST

The Pakistan Air Force on Thursday conducted retaliatory airstrikes on alleged Baloch separatist camps inside Iran, according to multiple media reports. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar to lead Indian delegation at 19th NAM Summit in Kampala, Uganda

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 11:55:12 AM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation at the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to be held in Kampala, Uganda on January 19-20. ... read..

Bhutan secures its place as 'outstanding destination' for Chinese travellers

Thimphu | January 18, 2024 11:54:40 AM IST

At a time when China' growing interest in Bhutan is prominently seen and cannot be overlooked, Bhutan has secured its place as an outstanding travel destination in the Chinese market, reported Bhutan Live. ... read..

Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran charged with multiple offences including corruption

Asia | January 18, 2024 9:54:49 AM IST

Singapore Transport Minister S Iswaran was on Thursday charged in court with multiple offences, including corruption and receiving gratification as a public servant, months after a probe into him was made public, Channel News Asia (CAN) reported. ... read..

Afghanistan: UNICEF announces it will establish thousands of educational classes in country

Kabul | January 18, 2024 9:54:39 AM IST

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has declared that it will shortly open approximately a thousand educational classes in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Smriti Irani highlights importance of normalizing conversation around women's health

Davos | January 18, 2024 7:52:21 AM IST

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday highlighted the importance of normalising conversations around women's health. ... read..

New UN coordinator for Gaza visits Egypt to 'expedite all areas' of aid

US | January 18, 2024 7:52:19 AM IST

New York [US], January 18 (ANI/WAM): The UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza visited Al-Arish, Egypt, on Wednesday in efforts to scale-up assistance to the Gaza Strip. ... read..

Indian envoy Sanjay Sudhir visits BAPS Hindu Temple in UAE to see its progress

Abu Dhabi | January 18, 2024 7:52:17 AM IST

India's Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir visited the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi to see the progress of its construction. The temple announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 is nearing its completion. ... read..

US condemns Iran's strikes in Syria, Pakistan and Iraq

Washington, DC | January 18, 2024 5:53:52 AM IST

The US has condemned Iran's recent strikes in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan. US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller said Iran, in the past couple of days, has violated the sovereign borders of three of its neighbours. ... read..

Central Bank of UAE reports 8.6 per cent growth in cash deposits in 12 months

Middle East | January 18, 2024 5:53:48 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17 (ANI/WAM): The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) reported an increase in cash deposits to AED682.3 billion in November 2023, marking a YoY growth of 8.6 per cent, or the equivalent of AED54 billion, compared to A ... read..

Call on two sides to exercise restraint: China amid Iran-Pakistan tensions

Beijing | January 18, 2024 4:54:25 AM IST

Following Iran's strikes on the bases of a terrorist group in Pakistan, China has called on both sides to exercise restraint and avoid actions that escalate tensions. ... read..

UAE-EU Working Group on Human Rights holds its 12th meeting

Europe | January 18, 2024 4:54:23 AM IST

Brussels [Belgium], January 18 (ANI/WAM): The UAE-EU Working Group on Human Rights held its 12th meeting, at the headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, where participants from the UAE and the European Union reviewed key developments and effo ... read..

Ruchira Kamboj shares India's development journey at UNDP high-level policy dialogue for Asia-Pacific

New York | January 18, 2024 4:54:19 AM IST

India's permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said that she is honoured to share India's development journey at the United Nations Development Programme high-level policy dialogue for the Asia-Pacific. She stated that India is comm ... read..

India's semiconductor mission focussed on talent development, designing entire chip: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Davos | January 18, 2024 3:52:58 AM IST

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that India's semiconductor mission is focussed on talent development and designing the entire chip. ... read..

Thailand: At least 22 people killed in explosion at fireworks factory

Bangkok | January 18, 2024 3:52:46 AM IST

At least 22 people were killed in an explosion at a Suphan Buri fireworks factory in Thailand on Wednesday, Bangkok Post reported. About 10 people are said to be missing. ... read..

Pakistan: JSFM holds rally to mark 120th birth anniversary of Sindhi nationalism's founder Sain GM Syed

Karachi | January 18, 2024 1:53:10 AM IST

Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) held a grand rally on the 120th birth anniversary of the founder of modern Sindhi nationalism, Sain GM Syed. ... read..

"We understand actions that countries take in self-defence": India on Iran airstrikes in Pakistan

New Delhi | January 18, 2024 12:24:54 AM IST

India has a complete zero tolerance for terrorism and understands the actions that countries take in their self-defence, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in an official statement over the Iranian airstrikes in Pakist ... read..

UAE: CBUAE reports 8.6 percent growth in cash deposits in 12 months

Asia | January 18, 2024 12:24:38 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17 (ANI/WAM): The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) reported an increase in cash deposits to AED682.3 billion in November 2023, marking a YoY growth of 8.6 percent, or the equivalent of AED54 billion, compared to AE ... read..

Sultan AL Jaber ranks first among CEOs in Middle East and North Africa

Asia | January 18, 2024 12:24:30 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17 (ANI/WAM): Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has been ranked first among CEOs in the Middle East and N ... read..

UAE: MoIAT contributes projected AED197bn to UAE GDP in 2023

Asia | January 18, 2024 12:24:28 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has announced its key achievements for 2023, topped by the sector's contribution to the country's GDP reaching a projected AED197 billion in 2023. ... read..

Airstrikes caused serious damage to bilateral ties, says Pakistan's foreign minister to his Iranian counterpart

Islamabad | January 18, 2024 12:24:06 AM IST

Pakistan Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani had a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Wednesday and said that the airstrikes in Balochistan have caused serious damage to bilateral ties between the two countrie ... read..

US designates Yemen-based Houthi group as 'global terrorist'

Washington, DC | January 17, 2024 11:23:00 PM IST

Amid the ongoing tensions in the Red Sea, the United States on Wednesday formally designated the Yemen-based Houthi group as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" and said that the designation is important to impede terrorist funding to the Houthis. ... read..

Iranian Foreign Minister spokes to his Pakistan counterpart over airstrikes on Balochistan

Tehran | January 17, 2024 11:22:58 PM IST

Amid the diplomatic standoff between Iran and Pakistan over Tehran airstrikes on Balochistan province, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdullahian had a telephonic conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Iranian news agency Tasnim News reported on Wedn ... read..

Pakistan has become hub of terrorism, Iran has sent strong message: Foreign affairs experts on strikes by Tehran

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 10:24:06 PM IST

Following Iran's strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan, security and foreign affairs experts have said that the question needs to be asked why neighbours of Pakistan are blaming it for harbouring terrorists and underlined that the attack is a very i ... read..

Imran Khan out of election race as LHC upholds rejection of nomination papers

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 10:23:58 PM IST

Ending hopes for Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan, the Lahore High Court on Wednesday upheld the rejection of his nomination papers for the February 8 general elections, Dawn News reported. ... read..

Imran Khan out of election race as Lahore HC upholds rejection of nomination papers

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 10:23:54 PM IST

In a setback for Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan, the Lahore High Court on Wednesday upheld the rejection of his nomination papers for the February 8 general elections, Dawn News reported. ... read..

Pakistan receives tranche of USD 700 mn from IMF amid economic crisis

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 10:23:41 PM IST

Under crisis, Pakistan has received USD 700 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of its ballout programme, Geo News reported quoting State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Jameel Ahmed on Wednesday. ... read..

Iran airstrike 'unprovoked' and 'blatant' breach of country's sovereignty: Pakistan

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 10:23:35 PM IST

Pakistan termed the Iranian airstrike as an 'unprovoked' and 'blatant' breach of its sovereignty and said that Iran violated international law, Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday. ... read..

"Targeted Iranian terrorists on Pakistan soil" says Iranian Foreign Minister after Pakistan expels Iran envoy

Davos | January 17, 2024 10:23:21 PM IST

Amid the diplomatic standoff over Iranian airstrike on a terror camp in Balochistan, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahain said the air attacks in Pakistan targeted an "Iranian terrorist group" and Tehran government had asked Pakistan several t ... read..

NAM Summit: MoS Rajkumar Ranjan highlights inclusion of African Union at India's G20 summit

Kampala | January 17, 2024 10:23:08 PM IST

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Rajkumar Ranjan on Wednesday spoke at the 19th Non-aligned Movement Summit, Ministerial Meeting in Kampala, Uganda and highlighted India's advocacy at the New Delhi G20 summit for the inclusion of the African ... read..

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action on climate change and AI

Davos | January 17, 2024 7:23:23 PM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged leaders to tackle the existential threats posed by climate change, the unchecked development of artificial intelligence (AI) and international governance reforms. ... read..

Archaeologists find first temple-era coin ahead of Judean Hills roadwork

Middle East | January 17, 2024 7:23:18 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI/TPS): Archaeologists working at a site in the Judean Hills ahead of planned infrastructure work uncovered an extremely rare silver coin dating back 2,550 years to the Persian period, the Israel Antiquities Authority anno ... read..

UAE banking sector demonstrates resilience amid global challenges

Middle East | January 17, 2024 7:23:12 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 17 (ANI/WAM): Jamal Saleh, Director-General of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), has underscored the robustness of the UAE banking sector in the face of global challenges. Saleh attributed this success to the effective strategies implem ... read..

Indian Naval helicopter rescues ailing man from French merchant vessel

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 6:23:17 PM IST

The Indian Navy on Tuesday rescued a patient from a French-flagged vessel, CMA CGM Palais Royal, which was about 65 nautical miles from Mumbai port, the Indian Navy said. ... read..

Pakistan expels Tehran ambassador in response to Iranian airstrike on terrorist camps

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 6:23:09 PM IST

Following Iran's launch of a barrage of missiles on Pakistan, Islamabad on Wednesday expelled the Iranian ambassador and recalled its ambassador from Tehran, Geo News reported. ... read..

Pakistan expels Iran ambassador, recalls envoy to Tehran in response to Iranian airstrikes in Pakistan

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 6:22:58 PM IST

Following Iran's launch of a barrage of missiles on Pakistan, Islamabad on Wednesday expelled the Iranian ambassador and recalled its ambassador from Tehran, Geo News reported. ... read..

"We see India as 'extraordinary success story', Modi govt policies benefited allies": US Secy of State Antony Blinken

Davos | January 17, 2024 5:23:49 PM IST

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the United States sees India as an 'extraordinary success story' and added that India's leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has benefited the relations of many ally countries. ... read..

Israel-Hamas agree on deal to get medicines for hostages in exchange for aid to Gaza

Tel Aviv | January 17, 2024 4:24:36 PM IST

Israel and Hamas have agreed upon a Qatar brokered-deal that will allow medicines to be delivered to Israeli hostages in Gaza, according to CNN. ... read..

Israel kills Nablus terror leader Abdullah Abu Shalal

Middle East | January 17, 2024 4:24:30 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) and the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) eliminated the leader of the terrorist infrastructure in the Balata camp in Nablus, Abdullah Abu Shalal in an air str ... read..

"Much needed message for Pakistan," say experts after airstrike by Iran

New Delhi | January 17, 2024 3:24:09 PM IST

Following Iran's strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan, several foreign affairs and defence experts have termed Pakistan's age-old policy of supporting terrorists on their soil as the reason behind the attack and said that it was a "much needed" mes ... read..

US Presidential Elections 2024: Key dates and events, what lies ahead

Washington, DC | January 17, 2024 3:24:03 PM IST

The 2024 presidential election began this week in Iowa, with the state holding its first-in-the-nation caucuses, where former US President Donald Trump registered a huge victory with an unprecedented margin. ... read..

Maldives, Sri Lanka achieve control against Hepatitis B: WHO

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2024 3:23:51 PM IST

Maldives and Sri Lanka have achieved control over hepatitis B disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday. ... read..

Israel launches 'significant wave' of strikes against Hezbollah

Middle East | January 17, 2024 3:23:45 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI/TPS): Israel launched air and artillery strikes on dozens of Hezbollah targets in the area of Wadi Saluki in Lebanon, including observation posts, weapons infrastructure, and other facilities, the Israel Defense Forces s ... read..

UAE launches new 'EcoMark' green accreditation framework for MSMEs

Middle East | January 17, 2024 3:23:41 PM IST

Davos [Switzerland], January 17 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has announced plans to develop the first-ever sustainability accreditation framework explicitly for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). EcoMark Global Accreditation has been designed to boo ... read..

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to attend Davos World Economic Forum

Middle East | January 17, 2024 3:23:39 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI/TPS): President of Israel Isaac Herzog together with First Lady Michal Herzog will depart Wednesday for a day-long visit to the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. His office said that the trip is part of Israel' ... read..

"Great time for Indian companies to invest in Russia": Moscow Minister Sergey Cheremin

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | January 17, 2024 3:23:26 PM IST

India and Russia enjoy a "great partnership," and it is a great time for Indian companies to invest in the Russian market, Minister of Moscow City, Sergey Cheremin said on Wednesday. ... read..

"It's time for Republican Party to come together as one team": Donald Trump

New Hampshire | January 17, 2024 2:24:11 PM IST

Coming fresh off a commanding victory in the Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump came out heavily against GOP leader and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday (local time), New York Times reported. ... read..

US: In stern message to Biden, Democratic 'rebels' vote in favour of freezing aid to Israel

Washington DC | January 17, 2024 1:24:14 PM IST

Further complicating the situation for President Joe Biden, a group of Senate Democrats on Tuesday, voted in favour of advancing a resolution to potentially freeze US military aid to Israel, The Hill reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Two killed, 25 injured as passenger bus overturns in Hub city

Balochistan | January 17, 2024 1:24:10 PM IST

At least two people were killed and 25 others were injured after a passenger bus overturned in Hub City, Balochistan, on Wednesday, according to ARY News. ... read..

Despite political challenges, Imran Khan confident of PTI's 'surprise' in polls

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 12:23:30 PM IST

Despite the 'protracted crackdown' on his political party, loss of the iconic 'bat' symbol and being incarcerated for months, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed confidence that his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party will spring a ' ... read..

Polls may be delayed due to 'symbol dispute', warns EC of Pakistan

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 12:23:28 PM IST

If orders keep coming to change the election symbols, the elections scheduled for February 8 may have to be delayed again, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) warned, Dawn reported on Wednesday. ... read..

New Zealand's first 'refugee' MP Golriz Ghahraman resigns over allegations of shoplifting

Auckland | January 17, 2024 12:23:22 PM IST

A New Zealand legislator, Golriz Ghahraman resigned on Tuesday after claims surfaced that she had shoplifted from two clothing stores, which she said were caused by stress and hurt to her mental health, according to The New York Times. ... read..

PoK: University teachers protest against backlog in payments, demand long-due salary hike

Bagh | January 17, 2024 12:23:16 PM IST

University teachers took out a protest against the Pakistan administration in Bagh town in the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) region, demanding a long-due salary hike and alleging discrimination by the administration. ... read..

China: Population decline for second straight year deepens demographic challenge amid stumbling economy

Beijing | January 17, 2024 11:24:09 AM IST

China's population shrank for the second year in a row, marking a deepening of a demographic challenge that is set to have significant implications on the world's second-largest economy. ... read..

PML-N prioritised state over politics: Former Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 11:23:45 AM IST

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, stated that his party, the Pakistan Muslim League (N) will run in the 2024 general elections with a programme aimed at putting the country on the path to progress and prosperity, ARY News reported. ... read..

18 fishermen from Tamil Nadu apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy

Ramanathapuram | January 17, 2024 10:24:27 AM IST

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 18 Indian fishermen and seized two Indian poaching trawlers in Lankan waters on Tuesday evening. ... read..

"He's gonna be working with us for a long time...": Trump thanks Ramaswamy for endorsement

New Hampshire | January 17, 2024 9:24:05 AM IST

A day after the Iowa caucuses result, former President Donald Trump, who registered a big win, held a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire on Tuesday (local time) with fellow GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy and thanked the Indian-American leader for endorsing him. ... read..

Reckless attacks by Houthi threatened navigation in one of most vital waterways: Jake Sullivan

Davos | January 17, 2024 8:23:36 AM IST

United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the US has been working with nations in the international response to new aggression by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. ... read..

Israel: One billion Shekels allocated to local governments affected by Gaza war

Middle East | January 17, 2024 6:22:56 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI/TPS): In what it is calling a "significant achievement," Israel's Ministry of the Interior gained an addition of about one billion Shekels (USD 270 million) in Israel's new state budget for local authorities, of which hu ... read..

US has never been racist country: Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley

Washington, DC | January 17, 2024 6:22:54 AM IST

Indian-American Republican leader Nikki Haley, who finished third in the Iowa caucuses, has said that the US has never been a "racist country" and their goal is to make sure that "today is better than yesterday," Fox News reported. ... read..

US carries out new strikes against Houthis in Yemen

Washington, DC | January 17, 2024 6:22:50 AM IST

The United States carried out new strikes against Houthi ballistic missiles in Yemen on Tuesday, according to the US Central Command. ... read..

Israel doing away with refrigerants that harm environment

Middle East | January 17, 2024 5:23:38 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 17 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection is publishing a new guide that it says will help businesses and factories prepare for Israel's transition to green refrigerant gases that will reduce damage to the clim ... read..

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights impact of AI at World Economic Forum in Davos

Davos | January 17, 2024 5:23:36 AM IST

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has highlighted the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science. Nadella said science is probably the place where they will start witnessing "real acceleration." ... read..

UAE chairs 52nd meeting of Arab ICT Permanent Committee in Abu Dhabi

Middle East | January 17, 2024 5:23:34 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 17 (ANI/WAM): The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, hosted the 52nd session of the Arab ICT Permanent Committee on 15th January 2024, for two days. ... read..

Arctic blast sweeps across US, bringing record-low temperatures

By Reena Bhardwaj Washington, DC | January 17, 2024 5:23:24 AM IST

More than 142 million people across the US are under a wind chill alert on Monday, as frigid Arctic air hangs over much of the country. ... read..

"India's G20 Presidency ensured gender issue not reduced to sidelines": Smriti Irani at Davos

Davos | January 17, 2024 3:22:40 AM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani said on Tuesday that the New Delhi G20 summit ensured that the gender issue was discussed in the mainstream and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to ensure that women's issues must be addressed through concrete ... read..

"This not additive relationship": Eric Garcetti on US, India ties

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2024 3:22:36 AM IST

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti on Tuesday highlighted the relationship with India and said that it was not based on convenience and calculation, adding that the ties were "multiplicative." ... read..

Pakistan 'strongly condemns' violation of its airspace by Iran

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 3:22:34 AM IST

Following Iran's strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan, Pakistan has strongly condemned the "unprovoked violation" of its airspace by Iran, which claimed the lives of two children and injured three girls, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said ... read..

Iran strikes bases of terrorist group in Pakistan with drones, missiles

Tehran | January 17, 2024 2:23:11 AM IST

Iran has attacked the headquarters of a terrorist group opposed to Tehran with drones and missiles in Pakistan, Al Arabiya News reported citing Tasnim news agency. ... read..

Punjab BJP Chief calls for US action against Khalistani terrorist Pannun

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 17, 2024 2:23:06 AM IST

Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar must tell the US administration to act against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun who has been issuing threats to Punjab CM and DGP. ... read..

China "few more months" away from US in race for AI supremacy: US senator in Davos

Davos | January 17, 2024 2:23:00 AM IST

The race for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI) is so critical that the United States gauges its lead over rivals in a matter of "months," as revealed by Republican Senator Mike Rounds during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, ... read..

Islamic Jihad commander describes Iranian training to Israeli interrogators

Middle East | January 17, 2024 12:23:29 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 16 (ANI/TPS): A Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander arrested in Gaza described to Israeli interrogators how terror operatives were trained in Iran in video footage released by the Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday. ... read..

Israel's FM thanks Australian, Austrian FMs for their support

Middle East | January 17, 2024 12:23:14 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 16 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, met with the visiting Foreign Minister of Australia, Senator Penny Wong, on Tuesday and spoke on the telephone with Austria's Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg. ... read..

Afghanistan: Truck drivers urge Taliban, Pakistan to facilitate reopening of Torkham border crossing

Kabul | January 17, 2024 12:23:10 AM IST

Truck drivers have urged the Taliban and Pakistan to sit for negotiations and facilitate the immediate reopening of the Torkham border crossing, TOLO News reported. ... read..

Lahore High Court reserves decision on plea against rejection of Imran's nomination papers

Islamabad | January 17, 2024 12:22:54 AM IST

A Lahore High Court (LHC) reserved the decision on a writ petition filed by Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan against the election appellate tribunal's dismissal of his appeal regarding the rejection of his nomination papers by the Returning off ... read..

Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi in 'un-Islamic' Nikah case

Islamabad | January 16, 2024 11:24:12 PM IST

A local court on Tuesday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the Iddat case, ARY News reported. ... read..

Emirates Health Services completes integration of school health programme with 313 government schools

Middle East | January 16, 2024 11:23:56 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 16 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has achieved a major milestone by electronically integrating the school health programme with 313 government schools from Dubai to Fujairah. This marks the first phase of a wider initia ... read..

China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan's President-elect

Beijing | January 16, 2024 11:23:52 PM IST

In swift action after the Taiwan election results, China summoned the Philippines ambassador as Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Gaza terrorists launch largest rocket barrage at Israel in weeks

Middle East | January 16, 2024 11:23:48 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 16 (ANI/TPS): Palestinian terrorists in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday launched over 50 rockets into southern Israel, according to local authorities. ... read..

UAE: Mansoor bin Mohammed opens Intersec 2024

Asia | January 16, 2024 11:23:36 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 16 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, today inaugurated Intersec 2024, the world's leading trade fair for safety, security and fire protection. ... read..

Iran defends "precise and targeted" strikes in Iraq, Syria amid regional tensions

Tehran | January 16, 2024 10:24:15 PM IST

Iran's foreign ministry on Tuesday defended the recent strikes by the Revolutionary Guards in Iraq and Syria, labelling them as a "precise and targeted" operation aimed at deterring security threats, CNN reported. ... read..

"Putin embodies war": Zelenskyy urges Western unity in Davos to counter Russia

Davos | January 16, 2024 10:24:14 PM IST

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the West to unite and amp up support for his embattled country, amid the military conflict with Russia, during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. ... read..

PoK: Protesters give ultimatum to govt to reverse price hike of wheat

Gilgit-Baltistan | January 16, 2024 10:23:58 PM IST

In the wake of ongoing agitation against the hike in the prices of wheat in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Provincial President of Majlis Wahdat al-Muslimeen Syed Ali Rizvi and All party Alliance leader Ghulam Hussain Athar issued an ultimatum for the gov ... read..

Taliban tightens grip on book stores, publishing houses in Afghanistan: Report

Kabul | January 16, 2024 10:23:54 PM IST

The Taliban is tightening its grip on books in Kabul. They have visited bookstores with a list of banned books, seizing works by Afghan authors, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi meets Archbishop of Armenia

Asia | January 16, 2024 10:23:53 PM IST

Yerevan [Armenia], January 16 (ANI/WAM): Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), who is currently heading the FNC delegation visiting the Republic of Armenia, has met wit ... read..

US: Four killed, one injured in hot air balloon crash in Arizona desert

Arizona | January 16, 2024 10:23:45 PM IST

Four passengers were killed and one critically injured after a hot air balloon crash-landed in the Arizona desert, CNN reported. ... read..

Investment Corporation of Dubai reveals new visual identity

Middle East | January 16, 2024 10:23:43 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 16 (ANI/WAM): Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, has revealed a rebranding of its visual identity, incorporating a new logo. ... read..

2,700 wanted terrorists captured outside of Gaza since war began

Middle East | January 16, 2024 10:23:41 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 16 (ANI/TPS): Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israeli security forces have captured approximately 2,700 wanted terrorists throughout Judea and Samaria Division the Jordan Valley region, approximately 1,300 of whom are as ... read..

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