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10,000 children killed in nearly 100 days in Gaza war: Report

London | January 12, 2024 11:51:50 PM IST

A report published by Save the Children claimed that over 10,000 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza in nearly 100 days of violence. ... read..

US, UK turning Red Sea into "sea of blood": Turkish President Erdogan

Ankara | January 12, 2024 11:51:48 PM IST

Hitting out at the United States and the United Kingdom over the strike against Houthi military facilities in Yemen, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the two countries of using "disproportionate force" and turning the Red Sea into a "sea ... read..

NASA postpones Artemis III mission till at least 2026

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 11:51:46 PM IST

NASA's ambitious Artemis programme, aiming to return astronauts to the moon this decade, has encountered significant delays, as announced by the space agency, CNN reported. ... read..

US Foreign Affairs Committee chairman accuses Taliban of supporting terrorist groups

Kabul | January 12, 2024 11:51:42 PM IST

US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Michael McCaul openly criticised the Taliban, denouncing them as "terrorists" who allegedly support various terrorist groups including Al-Qaeda, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

UAE, Kazakhstan sign agreement on investment cooperation in data centre and artificial intelligence projects

Middle East | January 12, 2024 11:51:27 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Ministry of Investment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Sovereign Wealth Fund ... read..

UAE and Seychelles discuss parliamentary relations

Middle East | January 12, 2024 10:51:54 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC) and Chairman of the UAE Parliamentary Division at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), today ... read..

Emirates Drug Establishment BoD approves 100-day formation plan to build out new regulatory body

Middle East | January 12, 2024 10:51:47 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): Following its formation by the UAE Cabinet in November 2023 and holding of its inaugural meeting last month, the Board of Directors of the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) discussed in its second meeting the first 1 ... read..

Jaishankar discusses India-France convergence with French President's diplomatic advisor Bonne

New Delhi | January 12, 2024 10:51:35 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Diplomatic Advisor to President of France, Emmanuel Bonne, on Friday and discussed India-France convergence on multiple issues and shared perspectives on global developments. ... read..

Israeli intelligence: Hamas spent 'tens of millions' on Gaza terror tunnels

Middle East | January 12, 2024 9:52:05 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): Hamas spent tens of millions of dollars, which were intended for the Gaza Strip, building underground terrorist infrastructure, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday evening, citing intelligence findings. ... read..

'PTI bat symbol': Will not interfere in Election Commission's affairs, says Pakistan Supreme Court

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 9:51:32 PM IST

The Pakistan Supreme Court will not interfere in the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) affairs, over the row regarding iconic 'bat' symbol of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party, Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa said, The News International ... read..

"Shared commitment to freedom of navigation, international commerce": Joint statement by nations after strikes against Houthis

London | January 12, 2024 9:51:30 PM IST

The strikes against Houthi rebels were a demonstration of 'shared commitment' to freedom of navigation, international commerce, and defending the lives of mariners from illegal and unjustifiable attacks, the countries behind the joint assault said in a jo ... read..

As humanitarian crisis worsens, 85 per cent of Afghans living on less than one dollar a day: Report

Kabul | January 12, 2024 9:51:28 PM IST

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in a report highlighted that Afghans are dealing with extreme hardships, and about 85 per cent of them live on less than one dollar a day, as reported by TOLO News. ... read..

Japan: Miyako fish market in Iwate attracting buyers and sellers

Iwate | January 12, 2024 8:51:53 PM IST

A tsunami struck the coastal region of Iwate in Japan in March 2011, after which a large tide embankment was constructed to prevent tsunami damage. ... read..

Crude oil prices surge after US, UK strike Houthi targets

Sanaa | January 12, 2024 8:51:48 PM IST

Crude oil prices experienced a significant uptick, surging more than 2.5 per cent on Friday, after the United States and United Kingdom executed joint strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, CNN reported. ... read..

Taiwan calls on global community to thwart China's interference in democratic nations' polls

Taipei City | January 12, 2024 8:51:41 PM IST

Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jaushieh Joseph Wu, called on the global community to be aware of and thwart China's attempts to intervene in democratic nations' elections, a local weekly newspaper reported. ... read..

Thailand to ban cannabis for recreational use; permits only for medical purposes

Bangkok | January 12, 2024 8:51:39 PM IST

Thailand's new government is pushing to ban cannabis for recreational use; however, it has allowed the use of weed for medical purposes. ... read..

Five killed, six injured in strikes in Yemen by US, UK: Houthis

Sanaa | January 12, 2024 8:51:37 PM IST

At least five rebels were killed and six more were wounded in the strikes by the United States and the United Kingdom in the Red Sea, CNN reported, citing Houthi rebels' military spokesperson, Yahya Sare'e, on Friday. ... read..

Japan: JETRO organises exclusive tour for overseas buyers to Sanriku, Fukushima

Fukushima | January 12, 2024 8:51:19 PM IST

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) organised an overseas buyers tour for seafood to Fukushima and Sanriku. ... read..

More than 700 Hamas rocket launchers destroyed since start of war

Middle East | January 12, 2024 8:51:14 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) revealed that it has destroyed more than 700 rocket launchers belonging to Hamas since the beginning of the fighting in Gaza three months ago. ... read..

UK: Modi government to return with higher seats in 2024, Rajnath Singh tells 'Overseas Friends of BJP'

London | January 12, 2024 8:51:12 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a meeting with the Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) UK (OFBJPUK), emphasised with confidence that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government will secure more seats than in the last elections. ... read..

Western air strikes on Houthis a 'Message to Iran,' analyst says

Middle East | January 12, 2024 8:51:05 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): The US and Britain launched airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen in the early hours of Friday morning in what one analyst described as "a message" to Iran. ... read..

UK-Indian experts discuss ways to enhance protection of women, children

Goa | January 12, 2024 7:51:55 PM IST

The UK Government held a roundtable in Goa on Friday that brought leading experts from both countries for the global fight against child abuse, rape, and sexual assault, the UK High Commission informed in a press release. ... read..

India and Japan Coast Guards hold five-day exercise in Bay of Bengal near Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2024 7:51:47 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard ships conducted a five-day joint exercise off the coast of Chennai from January 8-12. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral trade progress with USTR Ambassador Tai

New Delhi | January 12, 2024 7:51:36 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a significant diplomatic encounter, expressed delight at meeting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai in Delhi on Friday. ... read..

At ICJ, Israel rejects 'genocide accusations' brought by South Africa

The Hague | January 12, 2024 6:52:03 PM IST

Israel presented its case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday (local time), and rejected allegations of genocide levelled by South Africa in connection with the ongoing war in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..

Ayodhya: Spiritual resurgence attracts global interest in tourism; search spikes from US, Gulf countries

By Saurabh Trivedi

New Delhi | January 12, 2024 6:51:34 PM IST

Ayodhya, the sacred city, is gaining wide attraction globally, as the travel booking platforms are witnessing a remarkable increase in searches, with notable spikes recorded not only from India but also from international travellers, particularly from the ... read..

Pakistan President accepts resignation of senior-most judge of country's Supreme Court

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 5:51:54 PM IST

Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Friday accepted the resignation of the Supreme Court's senior-most judge, Ijaz Ul Ahsan, according to his office's statement, as reported by ARY News. ... read..

Nepal pays homage to Prithivi Narayan Shah on National Unification Day

Kathmandu | January 12, 2024 5:51:41 PM IST

Nepal celebrated the 302nd Unification Day and birth anniversary of King Prithivi Narayan Shah, the unifier of modern Nepal, on Friday. ... read..

UK Parliamentarians extend support for Baloch protesters in a motion

London | January 12, 2024 5:51:33 PM IST

Nine Ministers of Parliament (MP) across various parties from the UK Parliament have expressed support for a motion addressing the human rights situation in Balochistan, as reported by the Balochistan Post. ... read..

Israel, Germany continue cooperation on new energy development

Middle East | January 12, 2024 4:52:54 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): Germany's Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Habeck and Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Eli Cohen met on Thursday at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in Je ... read..

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman marries longtime partner Oliver Mulherin at picturesque location

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 4:52:53 PM IST

Sam Altman, the CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, the organisation behind ChatGPT, has married his partner Oliver Mulherin in a seaside ceremony, NBC News reported. The pictures of the couple started circulating online on Thursday. ... read..

Sharjah and Sfax Chambers discuss advancing ties between UAE, Tunisia

Middle East | January 12, 2024 4:52:51 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sfax, Tunisia, held a meeting to discuss advancing cooperation and joint efforts to further develop the relations between th ... read..

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches 4th edition of Research Grant Programme

Middle East | January 12, 2024 4:52:45 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched the fourth edition of the Research Grant Programme to support researchers in the Arabic language to submit high-quality projects that help advance the language, enh ... read..

Car imports to Israel decline due to war

Middle East | January 12, 2024 4:52:39 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Tax Authority reported a sharp decline in the Import of private vehicles to Israel in 2023 that it attributed to the ongoing war in Gaza. ... read..

UAE: Traditional Food Festival concludes in Al Wathba

Middle East | January 12, 2024 4:52:23 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): The Traditional Food Festival for families, which was held as part of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award in its second edition, concluded yesterday at the Award Pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Festiv ... read..

Greek students rally to protest against government's plans for private universities

Athens | January 12, 2024 4:52:21 PM IST

Thousands of Greek students demonstrated against proposed education changes that would permit the establishment of private institutions in the nation in Athens and other towns on Thursday, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

Travelled to Islamabad for an end to dehumanising genocidal policies in Balochistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 4:52:17 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Saturday said that the sit-in against the Baloch genocide continues for 50th day and added that they have travelled from Turbat to Islamabad not only for the love of their loved ones and an end to "dehumanising genoc ... read..

Elite Hamas commanders killed in Israeli airstrikes

Middle East | January 12, 2024 3:51:28 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): Dozens of Hamas terrorists, including several commanders, were killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning. ... read..

Russia requests UNSC to convene meeting after US, UK carries out strikes in Yemen

Moscow | January 12, 2024 2:52:41 PM IST

Russia has requested the United Nations Security Council to convene on January 12 in connection with strikes carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom in Yemen, the Russian Permanent Mission to the UN said on its Telegram channel, Russia-bas ... read..

"We are the largest economy in Europe, despite pressure from every side": Russian President Putin

Moscow | January 12, 2024 2:52:11 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the country has become Europe's first economy and stands at number fifth in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, according to Russian media outlet TASS. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announces candidates for national and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly seats from Peshawar

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 2:52:03 PM IST

Ahead of the general elections set to be held on February 8, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the names of its candidates for national and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies' seats from Peshawar, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: HRCP calls for establishment of national commission for rights of minorities

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 1:52:19 PM IST

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday called for setting up a statutory national commission for the rights of minorities according to the recommendation of the 2014 Supreme Court Jillani judgement, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. The de ... read..

"We are fighting terrorists, and we are fighting lies": Netanyahu slams South Africa over genocide case at ICJ

Tel Aviv | January 12, 2024 1:51:56 PM IST

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed South Africa over its genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague during its war against Hamas in Gaza on Thursday. ... read..

Pak: Baloch Yakjahti Committee appeals for global solidarity amid security concerns

Balochistan | January 12, 2024 12:53:06 PM IST

Fearing state-sponsored violence, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), which is spearheading the protest in Islamabad, has appealed for international support, according to The Balochistan Post. ... read..

Pakistan: Islamabad Court seeks report from govt on cases lodged against journalists

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 12:52:39 PM IST

Islamabad High Court's (IHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Thursday sought a report from the government over the cases lodged against the late journalist Arshad Sharif, Sami Abraham, and Moeed Pirzada, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

US: Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 12:52:33 PM IST

US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, pleaded not guilty on Thursday (local time) to the tax fraud charges that he faces in California for allegedly failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes, according to CNN. ... read..

"Will have to pay heavy price": Houthis say retaliatory strikes launched on US, UK warships

Sanaa | January 12, 2024 11:52:25 AM IST

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have initiated retaliatory assaults on the warships of the United States and the UK (United Kingdom) in the Red Sea in response to the assault by Western partners, a senior member of the Houthi group, Abdul Salam Jahaf, said in a ... read..

Taliban intensified suppression of human rights in Afghanistan: Human Rights Watch

Kabul | January 12, 2024 11:52:09 AM IST

Human Rights Watch has released a new report stating that the Taliban has intensified its suppression of human rights, especially women's rights, in Afghanistan, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Man dies after sustaining injuries while resisting robbery in Karachi's Surjani

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 10:51:48 AM IST

While resisting robbery, a man and his son were critically wounded, following which the latter succumbed to his injuries in Karachi's Surjani Town, ARY News reported on Friday, citing police sources. This comes amid a rise in street crimes in Karachi in r ... read..

UK PM Rishi Sunak says RAF conducted 'targeted strikes' against Houthi rebel sites, calls it 'proportionate action'

London | January 12, 2024 10:51:44 AM IST

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the Royal Air Force has conducted targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, calling it "limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence." ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Myanmar

Naypyidaw | January 12, 2024 9:51:59 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

"Won't tolerate hostile actors": Joe Biden after US, UK launch coalition strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 9:51:53 AM IST

After the United States, along with its allies, launched attacks in Yemen, President Joe Biden said on Thursday (local time) that the targeted strikes were a clear message that the escalation of attacks by the Houthi rebels against commercial vessels woul ... read..

Afghanistan: Two people killed, 12 injured in explosion in Kabul

Kabul | January 12, 2024 9:51:49 AM IST

Two people were killed and 12 others were injured after an explosion in Kabul on Thursday, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported citing officials. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Afghanistan

Kabul | January 12, 2024 7:52:35 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US State Secy Blinken, two leaders share concern over growing tensions in Red Sea

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 7:52:33 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed on Thursday, adding that the two leaders discussed the recent attacks on merchant ships by the Yemen ... read..

IMF approves USD 700 mn loan for Pakistan

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 7:52:31 AM IST

Amid the crippling economic woes in Pakistan, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its first review of the country's economic reform programme and allowed the immediate disbursement of USD 700 million, ARY News reported o ... read..

Pakistan's caretaker govt used threats, abuse, and detention to coerce Afghans: Report

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 7:52:27 AM IST

Pakistan's caretaker government clamped down on dissenting media, the political opposition, and nongovernmental organisations in 2023, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2024 on Wednesday. ... read..

Pakistan elections: PML-N, four allied parties agree on seat sharing in Sindh

Sindh | January 12, 2024 6:52:06 AM IST

Ahead of the general elections in Pakistan, five political parties agreed over seat adjustment on the national and provincial assemblies' seats in Singh, ARY News reported, citing sources, on Thursday. ... read..

Dubai Sports Council continues partnership with Gov Games for its fifth edition

Asia | January 12, 2024 6:52:04 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): The Dubai Sports Council is supporting the fifth edition of the Gov Games as a Partner after signing a memorandum of understanding with the games' Organising Committee. ... read..

Social media heavyweights discuss key issues of creators at 1 Billion Followers Summit

Asia | January 12, 2024 6:52:03 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): There are more than 200 million content creators worldwide. However, only a tenth of the community, approximately two million, make USD 100,000 or more per year. So, what does it take to flourish in this field? Gurpreet ... read..

1 Billion Followers Summit concludes 2nd edition

Asia | January 12, 2024 6:51:59 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 12 (ANI/WAM): The 1 Billion Followers Summit concluded its second edition in Dubai on Thursday reiterating the importance of digital content creation and its rapidly evolving role in communication, learning, and entertainment, in the ... read..

Ahead of polls, leader of Imran's PTI shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | January 12, 2024 5:51:20 AM IST

A leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Shah Khalid, was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swabi, The News International reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Taiwan gears up to elect next President, VP amid tensions with China; US keeps watch

Taipei | January 12, 2024 4:51:54 AM IST

Taiwan is all set to elect its next president, vice president and legislative representative on January 13, Al Jazeera reported, adding that the elections will be closely watched by the US and China amid geopolitical tensions in the region. ... read..

Palestinian statehood best way to marginalise Iran, says Blinken amid Israeli offensive in Gaza

Cairo | January 12, 2024 4:51:52 AM IST

Amid the ongoing military operations in Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said the best way for Israel to normalise regional ties and isolate Iran is to agree on a Palestinian state for the resolution of the conflict, The Jerusalem Po ... read..

Pakistan: Girl gang-raped at gunpoint in Islamabad

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 3:52:39 AM IST

A Pakistani girl was allegedly gang-raped at gunpoint within the limits of Shalimar police station in Islamabad, ARY News reported on Thursday. ... read..

"Other nations are joining us": US vows to protect ships from Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 3:52:35 AM IST

US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, John Kirby, on Thursday said the attacks on merchant ships by Houthi rebels needed to stop. ... read..

"Political witch hunt": Donald Trump addresses court in USD 370 mn civil fraud trial

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 2:52:08 AM IST

Former US President Donald Trump addressed the defence table during the hearing of the USD 370 million civil fraud trial, saying that the case was 'politically motivated'. ... read..

IMD approves USD 700 mn loan for Pakistan

Islamabad | January 12, 2024 2:52:06 AM IST

'Nation First, Business Later': EaseMyTrip reaffirms stand to suspend travel bookings to Maldives amid row

New Delhi | January 12, 2024 1:51:39 AM IST

Amid the row over the distasteful remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, Indian travel company EaseMyTrip on Thursday reiterated its stand to suspend all bookings ... read..

US: Federal Aviation Administration investigating Boeing aircraft after mid-air panel incident

Washington, DC | January 12, 2024 1:51:37 AM IST

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the launch of a formal investigation into whether aerospace giant Boeing followed rules to ensure that the aircraft it built were safe for operation, The Washington Post reported on Thursday. ... read..

UAE: Hamdan bin Zayed reviews energy, water projects, initiatives in Al Dhafra Region

Middle East | January 11, 2024 11:52:48 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, met with Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy's (DoE) at Nakheel Palace. ... read..

Australia-India people-to-people ties in their strongest period: MP Andrew Charlton

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 11:52:46 PM IST

Australian Member of Parliament (MP) Andrew Charlton has said that Australia-India people-to-people relations are in their strongest period now. ... read..

UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates Morocco on winning presidency of Human Rights Council

Middle East | January 11, 2024 11:52:13 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated the Kingdom of Morocco on the winning of the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council by Morocco's Permanent Representative to the UN. ... read..

LeT founder, 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhuttavi "Confirmed Deceased", says UNSC

New York | January 11, 2024 11:52:01 PM IST

The founding member of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhuttavi, is "Confirmed Deceased", the United Nations Security Council stated. ... read..

Fujairah to host International Solving Contest

Middle East | January 11, 2024 11:51:53 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): The Fujairah Chess and Culture Club announced the hosting of the 5th Fujairah Endurance Chess Solving Championship, which will feature both the Endurance Blitz tournament and the 20th International Solving Contest, w ... read..

UAE, Kosovo sign entry visa requirement exemption MoU

Middle East | January 11, 2024 11:51:51 PM IST

bu Dhabi [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kosovo have signed a memorandum of understanding on the mutual exemption of visa requirements for holders of ordinary, diplomatic, special and mission passports. ... read..

Pakistan apex court senior-most judge Ijaz Ul Ahsan resigns

Islamabad | January 11, 2024 10:52:56 PM IST

In a shocking development, the Pakistan Supreme Court's senior-most judge, Ijaz Ul Ahsan, resigned on Thursday, a day after Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi resigned from office, marking significant changes in the leadership structure of the top court. ... read..

Indian Navy discusses measures to boost naval cooperation with Royal Saudi Naval Forces

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 10:52:48 PM IST

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces Chief of Staff, Admiral Fahad Abdullah S Al-Ghofaily, called on Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy, on Thursday in New Delhi and held discussions on collaborative mechanisms and measures to further ... read..

India-Maldives spat: Foreign tourists, locals vouch for Indian destinations

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 9:51:47 PM IST

The Maldives is facing a boycott from one of its biggest sources of tourism income after three of its officials made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

UK-India Defence Partnership more important than ever: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps

London | January 11, 2024 9:51:38 PM IST

British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said the UK-India Defence Partnership is more important than ever and the two countries have signed historic agreements to increase joint exercises, deepen research partnerships and send UK Carrier Strike Group t ... read..

Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after violent protests kill 16

Port Moresby | January 11, 2024 8:53:33 PM IST

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday declared a two-week state of emergency in the capital, Port Moresby, and suspended the Pacific island nation's chief of police after violent protests killed as many as 16 people in the country, The ... read..

Rajasthan CM Sharma holds meeting with Czech PM Petr Fiala in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 11, 2024 8:53:19 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma met Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala in Jaipur and held meetings with him on Thursday. ... read..

Powerful storm hits large parts of eastern US

Washington, DC | January 11, 2024 7:51:55 PM IST

A powerful storm has battered large areas of the eastern US. The storm has knocked out power across several states, leading to multiple rescues. It delivered its final blow to New England on Wednesday, CNN reported. ... read..

Iran looms large as UN Security Council condemns Houthis

Middle East | January 11, 2024 7:51:53 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 11 (ANI/TPS): The United Nations Security Council didn't name Iran explicitly, but the message was clear, stating that Yemen's Houthis wouldn't be able to threaten global trade if not for the Islamic Republic's support. ... read..

6.0 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Pakistan

Islamabad | January 11, 2024 7:51:51 PM IST

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Pakistan on Thursday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Dawn reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi, Pakistan

Kabul | January 11, 2024 6:52:45 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

International Court of Justice hears South Africa genocide case against Israel

The Hague | January 11, 2024 6:52:10 PM IST

Proceedings began on Thursday in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, where Israel is being accused of committing "genocidal" acts during its war against Hamas in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Israel fines Meta/Facebook millions over 'monopolistic' practices

Middle East | January 11, 2024 5:53:00 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 11 (ANI/TPS): Meta, the parent company of Facebook, will pay 25 million Shekels (USD 6.8 million) as part of a settlement over the company's failure to issue proper notification to Israel's Competition Authority about its acquis ... read..

ISIS-Influenced terrorists planning Jerusalem attacks arrested

Middle East | January 11, 2024 5:52:56 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 11 (ANI/TPS): Israeli security forces arrested two Palestinians planning terror attacks in Jerusalem in support of Islamic State (ISIS), it was cleared for publication on Thursday morning. ... read..

Pakistan: Islamabad Court revokes stay order in cypher case trial, declares proceedings after Dec 14 null and void

Islamabad | January 11, 2024 4:53:05 PM IST

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) revoked the stay order in the cypher case trial on Thursday. The court declared all proceedings after December 14 null and void, Pakistan-based The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

Israel presses offensive in Khan Yunis

Middle East | January 11, 2024 4:52:59 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 11 (ANI/TPS): Israel pressed its Gaza offensive with overnight military operations in southern and central Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said on Thursday morning. ... read..

Vidhu P Nair appointed as India's ambassador to Angola

Luanda | January 11, 2024 4:52:40 PM IST

Vidhu P Nair, who is presently India's ambassador to Turkmenistan, has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to Angola, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat Summit: Haryana CM meets Japanese delegation in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 11, 2024 3:52:24 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar held a meeting with the Japanese delegation in Gandhinagar on Thursday during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. ... read..

UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor voices concern over reports of police harassment of Baloch protestors

Islamabad | January 11, 2024 3:52:17 PM IST

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor on Wednesday voiced concerns over reports of police harassment of protestors against enforced disappearances in Balochistan, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Hope India, Ukraine will continue strengthening economic cooperation: Ukrainian Dy Economy Minister

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 11, 2024 2:52:37 PM IST

Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Economy Volodymyr Kuzyo on Wednesday said that it is the first time that the official delegation of Ukraine is participating in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Kuzyo said he hoped that Ukraine and India will continue to strengthen ... read..

India-UAE Business Summit held to strengthen bilateral ties

Gujarat (Gandhinagar) | January 11, 2024 1:52:12 PM IST

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, the India-UAE Business Summit was held on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. ... read..

Chief of Staff of Royal Saudi Naval Forces recieves Guard of Honour in New Delhi

New Delhi | January 11, 2024 12:51:55 PM IST

Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghafili was accorded a Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns in the national captial on Thursday. ... read..

US-Indian satellite to monitor frozen surfaces in Earth's ice and snow-covered environments

Washington, DC | January 11, 2024 11:52:36 AM IST

NISAR, the radar satellite, set to be launched this year in joint collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), will measure some key Earth vital signs, including ... read..

Rajnath Singh, David Cameron appreciate momentum of India-UK partnership

London | January 11, 2024 11:52:18 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who is on a visit to the UK held a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on boosting ties between the two nations. ... read..

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