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"Shocked and Saddened": MEA grieves twin blasts near Iran commander Soleimani's grave

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 1:51:45 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday expressed grief over the twin bomb blast in the Kermin city of Iran and also expressed solidarity with the government and people of Iran. ... read..

SC rejects plea for consular access to Nikhil Gupta charged by US in Pannun plot; says it's for government to decide

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 1:51:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined a petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist, for consular access, legal aid and ongoing extradition proceeding ... read..

EAM Jaishankar calls on Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Kathmandu

Kathmandu | January 4, 2024 1:51:40 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Kathmandu on Thursday. ... read..

Israeli forces destroy tunnels under Gaza's Shifa Hospital

Middle East | January 4, 2024 1:51:30 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 4 (ANI/TPS): Israeli combat engineers have destroyed a significant tunnel route below Gaza's largest hospital, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday evening. ... read..

Pakistan's power regulatory authority nods second tariff hike for Karachi resident

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 12:50:58 PM IST

Pakistan's power regulatory authority, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a second increase in the power tariff of Pakistani rupee (PKR) 2.87 per unit within a week for the consumers of K-Electric, Dawn News reported on Thursday ... read..

"Protest camp will be set up outside UN office to seek International community help" warns Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 12:50:36 PM IST

As the seven-day ultimatum given by the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) ended on Wednesday, Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch, has announced that a protest camp will be set up in front of the United Nations (UN) offices, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. She cri ... read..

US: New Jersey Imam shot dead outside mosque in Newark

New Jersey | January 4, 2024 11:52:00 AM IST

An Imam, Hassan Sharif, was shot dead outside a Masjid Muhammad mosque in New Jersey on Wednesday, The New York Times reported quoting the authorities. ... read..

"Look forward to engagements" says EAM S Jaishankar as he arrives in Nepal

Kathmandu | January 4, 2024 11:51:52 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday arrived in Nepal for his first visit of 2024. He stated that he looked forward to the engagements over the next two days. ... read..

"Those involved in Hamas attack signed their own death warrant", says Israel spy agency Mossad's chief

Tel Aviv | January 4, 2024 10:52:26 AM IST

Israel's spy agency Mossad head David Barnea declared on Wednesday that anyone involved in the October 7 Hamas attack "signed his own death warrant," The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Hezbollah chief warns Hamas leader's killing "will not go unanswered and unpunished"

Beirut | January 4, 2024 10:52:01 AM IST

After the death of Hamas deputy chief Salah al-Arouri in an alleged Israeli strike, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel against waging war on Lebanon and said that the killing "will not go unanswered and unpunished," The Times of Israel reporte ... read..

Ebrahim Raisi accuses Israel for twin explosions in Iran, warns "will pay a heavy price"

Tehran | January 4, 2024 10:51:58 AM IST

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has accused Israel of being behind the twin explosions during a memorial ceremony in southeastern Iran on Wednesday, CNN reported. He warned Israel that it would "pay a high price" for this crime. ... read..

Pakistan court bars authorities of using force to remove Baloch marchers

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 9:52:08 AM IST

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) in Pakistan ordered local authorities and police of using force or creating any hinderance to remove the Baloch protesters staging a sit-in outside the National Press Club since December 20, The News International reported o ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to approach SC against Peshawar Court's decision over bat symbol

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 9:52:00 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will challenge the Peshawar High Court's (PHC) ruling, restoring the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) order which had revoked the party electoral symbol 'bat', Pakistan-based The Express Trib ... read..

Pakistan's apex court says convict cannot contest election

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 9:51:56 AM IST

The Pakistan Supreme Court has said that a convict could not contest the election until the decision of that person's sentencing was suspended and that a case that did not involve any criminal aspect should not be proceeded with if the petitioner died, Th ... read..

US: Donald Trump requests SC to overturn Colorado court ruling removing him from 2024 ballot

Washington, DC | January 4, 2024 9:51:52 AM IST

Former US President Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court to overturn the Colorado state Supreme Court ruling that removed him from the state's 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist clause," CNN reported. ... read..

UAE: ZHO celebrates World Braille Day

Middle East | January 4, 2024 7:51:17 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 4 (ANI/WAM): Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) affirmed its commitment to enhance the dissemination and use of the writing system for the blind or visually impaired through touch, known as "Braille," in all a ... read..

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid attends Arab Strategy Forum 2024

Middle East | January 4, 2024 7:51:15 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 4 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today attended the Arab Strategy Forum 2024, which is being held under the theme "The Political and Economic State of ... read..

UAE condemns terrorist attack in Iranian city of Kerman

Middle East | January 4, 2024 7:51:13 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 4 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in the city of Kerman, southern Iran, which resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries. ... read..

Death toll in twin blasts near Iran commander Soleimani's grave rises to 103

Tehran | January 4, 2024 7:51:11 AM IST

The death toll has risen to 103 in twin blasts that took place in the Iranian city of Kerman near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani on Wednesday, CNN reported. ... read..

Islamabad Police deny allegations made by Baloch protesters

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 6:51:42 AM IST

The accusations made against Islamabad Police of 'harassing' them by the Baloch demonstrators have been refuted by them, ARY News reported on Wednesday. ... read..

"Solution has to be imposed...": EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Gaza war

Brussels | January 4, 2024 6:51:39 AM IST

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, stated that since neither side can agree on a solution to the Israel-Hamas war that has now entered its 90th day, the international community must impose one, ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Afghanistan

Kabul | January 4, 2024 10:52:24 AM IST

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

Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners in 'biggest' release of war

Kyiv | January 4, 2024 5:49:53 AM IST

In the largest prisoner exchange since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022, hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between Kyiv and Moscow on Wednesday, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

Quake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Balai Pungut, Indonesia

Jakarta | January 4, 2024 3:49:54 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude struck 98 km WSW of Balai Pungut, Indonesia, on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. ... read..

Afghan Red Crescent Society President urges for 'more' humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

Kabul | January 4, 2024 3:49:52 AM IST

The demand for humanitarian help has intensified, said Matiul Haq Khalis, President of the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), as a result of the earthquake in Herat and the forcible expulsion of immigrants from nearby nations, including Pakistan and Iran ... read..

"Discussed how MEA and State Govt could collaborate more closely": Jaishankar meets Mizoram CM Lalduhoma

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 2:52:30 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..

Peshawar High Court grants protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Zartaj Gul

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 1:49:58 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Zartaj Gul was granted protective bail by Peshawar High Court on Wednesday, according to ARY News. ... read..

"Ram, Lakshman, Hanuman": Jaishankar elucidates why his book has references to Ramayana

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 12:22:13 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar opened up on the references to epic 'Ramayana' in his book 'Why Bharat Matters' and described India's rise through anecdotes of Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman and Lord Hanuman. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar, his Ukrainian counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation, strengthening of ties

New Delhi | January 4, 2024 12:21:58 AM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, in a telephonic conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, discussed advancing bilateral cooperation in the upcoming year and exchanging perspectives on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. ... read..

In a first, UK police investigating virtual gang rape of girl's 'avatar' in metaverse

London | January 4, 2024 12:21:45 AM IST

In what seems to be the first of its kind case, the British Police are investigating an alleged gang rape of a girl in a virtual reality game, New York Post reported. ... read..

Israel confirms hostage killed during December rescue attempt

Middle East | January 4, 2024 12:21:43 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that 25 year-old hostage Shahar Baruch was killed during a failed rescue attempt on December 8. ... read..

Jaishankar to discuss various areas of bilateral cooperation during Nepal visit

Kathmandu | January 4, 2024 12:21:33 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a two-day visit to Nepal from January 4 during which the two sides will review the overall state of bilateral relations and discuss various areas of cooperation between the two countries. ... read..

Influenza-causing respiratory illness reported among people across Pakistan

Islamabad | January 4, 2024 12:21:28 AM IST

A subtype H3N2 Influenza, a virus causing severe respiratory illness, has been reported in people across Pakistan, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing the National Institute of Health (NIH) report. ... read..

Shutter-down strike message to Pakistan to take demands seriously: Baloch activist

Balochistan | January 4, 2024 12:21:18 AM IST

The face of the ongoing Baloch protests in Pakistan Mahrang Baloch has said the shutter-down strike in the province is a message to the state to take seriously the demands of the ongoing movement against the Baloch genocide. ... read..

China expands visa-free initiatives to lure foreign tourists amid economic struggles post-pandemic

Beijing | January 4, 2024 12:21:16 AM IST

In a bid to revitalise its tourism industry and boost its struggling economy post-pandemic, China has engaged in a series of diplomatic moves to attract foreign tourists, CNN reported. ... read..

Indian Navy continues to monitor maritime security in north, central Arabian Sea

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 11:20:55 PM IST

The Indian Navy continues to monitor the maritime security situation in the North and Central Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden and remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping and seafarers in the region, the Ministry of Defence said in a ... read..

Pak's drug regulatory body takes action against counterfeit drug menace in Karachi

Karachi | January 3, 2024 11:20:49 PM IST

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has taken decisive action against the proliferation of fake drugs in Karachi, aiming to curb the presence of these fake medicines in local medical stores, ARY News reported. ... read..

If we had been more Bharat, we would've had less rosy view of ties with China: Jaishankar

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 11:20:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reflected on India's relationship with China, and while shedding light on historical nuances, he provided a perspective on how a more Bharat-centric approach could have shaped the nation's view of its ti ... read..

UAE, Jordan discuss elevating commercial, investment relations

Middle East | January 3, 2024 11:20:33 PM IST

Amman [Jordan], January 3 (ANI/WAM): Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Bisher Khasawneh, Prime Minister of Jordan, discussed ways of enhancing trade and investment relations between the UAE and Jordan to stimulate joint ... read..

UAE: UAQ Crown Prince attends 18th Camel Racing Festival

Middle East | January 3, 2024 11:20:31 PM IST

Umm Al Qaiwan [UAE], January 3 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, attended the third day of activities of the 18th Umm Al Qaiwain Festival for Purebred Arabian Camel Racing at Al Labsa Square. ... read..

More growth in number of children attending early childhood centres in Dubai

Middle East | January 3, 2024 11:20:29 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 3 (ANI/WAM): More parents than ever are choosing early childhood centres in Dubai to give their children a head start, according to figures just released by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). ... read..

Israeli Police bust USD 11 million money laundering ring

Middle East | January 3, 2024 11:20:27 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Police arrested two people suspected of running a USD 11 million money laundering operation following an undercover investigation. ... read..

RTA reports 98 pc compliance in heavy vehicle emission reduction

Middle East | January 3, 2024 11:20:25 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 3 (ANI/WAM): Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has praised commercial transport entities, especially those operating trucks and heavy vehicles, for their adherence to standards to reduce carbon emissions from their exhausts. ... read..

"Last 10 years have been transformational": EAM Jaishankar at his book launch

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 10:21:15 PM IST

Calling his 10-year tenure under the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government "transformational", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that from a time when Indians had to face difficulties regarding visas, today many countries are themselves pursuing ... read..

350 people killed in various natural disasters in Afghanistan in nine months: Report

Kabul | January 3, 2024 10:21:05 PM IST

Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed state ministry for disaster management affairs has said that in the past nine months, 350 people have died in various natural disasters in the country, TOLO News reported. ... read..

Assassination of Saleh Arouri shocks Hamas

Middle East | January 3, 2024 9:21:40 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): The significance of the killing of Hamas deputy Saleh Arouri cannot be overstated. He has been a part of Hamas ever since its founding 36 years ago and was regarded as the terror group's master strategist. ... read..

First-ever Iranian opposition figure speaks at Knesset

Middle East | January 3, 2024 9:21:34 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): It took a war in Gaza for Vahid Beheshti to become, on Tuesday, the first Iranian opposition figure to speak in the Knesset. ... read..

73 killed in blasts near Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani's grave

Tehran | January 3, 2024 9:21:24 PM IST

As many as 73 people have been killed and 170 injured in twin blasts near the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Kerman on Wednesday in what officials called a terror attack, according to state media, as per C ... read..

China organising 'media tours' to change narrative about human rights abuses in Xinjiang: Report

Beijing | January 3, 2024 9:21:10 PM IST

Aiming to change the narrative about the Xinjiang region where China is accused of committing grave human rights abuses, Beijing is organising so-called media tours with friendly countries to somehow propagate a different version of the region, a report b ... read..

Saudi Arabia expresses condolences to Japan in wake of losses caused by powerful earthquake

Riyadh | January 3, 2024 9:21:08 PM IST

Saudi Arabia has expressed its solidarity with Japan and its people amid the losses caused by the massive earthquake that hit the country on Monday. ... read..

US: Kerala Hindus of North America gift 'Rig Veda' to Vivek Ramaswamy's family

Ohio | January 3, 2024 7:21:15 PM IST

The Kerala Hindus of North America gifted the sacred 'Rig Vedam' to the parents of India-American US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, an occasion marked by deep reverence at the Dayton Temple, Ohio. ... read..

Pakistan: NDM leader Mohsin Dawar's vehicle attacked in KP's North Waziristan

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 7:21:13 PM IST

Pakistan-based National Democratic Movement (NDM) leader Mohsin Dawar's vehicle was attacked by unidentified gunmen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district, Pakistan-based ARY News reported citing the police ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party suffers setback as Peshawar HC restores order stripping it of 'bat' symbol

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 7:21:01 PM IST

In a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), the Peshawar High Court on Wednesday restored the Election Commission of Pakistan's previous order stripping the party of its iconic 'bat' electoral symbol, Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Election Commission indicts Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry in contempt case

Rawalpindi | January 3, 2024 7:20:54 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday indicted former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case of contempt against the electoral body and the chief election commissioner, Geo News reported. ... read..

Ukraine FM briefs Jaishankar on escalating Russian attacks, proposes Global Peace Summit

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 6:21:28 PM IST

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba apprised his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, of the alarming escalation of terror and mass air attacks by Russia in Ukraine. ... read..

'One District One Product' expresses India's diversity in very unique, tangible way: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 6:21:22 PM IST

Laying emphasis on the correlation between the country's foreign policy, its foreign economic policy and its foreign commerce policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the three were not distinct but phases of the same policy. ... read..

Pakistan: ECP summons applications for postal ballots for 2024 general elections

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 6:21:15 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned applications for postal ballots for the 2024 general elections, ARY News reported. ... read..

PoK: People hold massive protests against high wheat prices despite chilling cold

Skardu | January 3, 2024 6:21:01 PM IST

Massive protests have continued for the eighth day against the Pakistan government despite chilling cold, over the new hike in wheat prices and non-fulfilment of promises, vernacular media Daily K2 reported. ... read..

Pakistan: PPP accuses PML-N and JUI-F of 'conspiring together' to delay elections

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 4:21:42 PM IST

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Tuesday accused Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) of 'conspiring together' to delay the upcoming elections set to be held on February 8 after sensing their defeat, Pakistan-based ... read..

Saudi Arabia deploys AI to enhance dissemination of guidance content in Grand Mosque

Asia | January 3, 2024 4:21:38 PM IST

Makkah [Saudi Arabia], January 3 (ANI/WAM): The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and a range of digital techniques to offer guidance and counselling content to visitors and pi ... read..

Israeli forces find tunnel shaft in Gaza school with photos of weapons for children

Tel Aviv | January 3, 2024 9:20:59 PM IST

Israeli soldiers in Gaza discovered a tunnel shaft located inside a school, the Israel Defence Forces said on Wednesday. ... read..

UAE: University of Sharjah, Fujairah Research Centre sign research partnership

Asia | January 3, 2024 4:21:17 PM IST

Fujairah [UAE], January 3 (ANI/WAM): The University of Sharjah and Fujairah Research Centre have announced a new research partnership to establish the 'Fujairah Chair in Applied Science and Technology' in the University of Sharjah. ... read..

Jaishankar set to co-chair meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission in Kathmandu tomorrow

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 3:20:50 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a two-day visit to Kathmandu from January 4, during which he will co-chair the 7th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission with his counterpart NP Saud. ... read..

Israel to fund network reception in bomb shelters

Middle East | January 3, 2024 3:20:44 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Communications Ministry announced that it will fund communications infrastructure for nearly 4,000 public shelters in 65 border-area local authorities on Tuesday. ... read..

Pakistan: Complete shutter-down strike observed in support of Baloch protest

Balochistan | January 3, 2024 3:20:32 PM IST

In the wake of ongoing protests in Balochistan, a complete shutterdown strike was observed in multiple areas of Pakistan against the extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances of Baloch people, the Yakjethti Committee said on Wednesday. ... read..

EAM S Jaishankar signs copies of his new book 'Why Bharat Matters'

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 2:21:31 PM IST

Amid the buzz over his new book 'Why Bharat Matters', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar signed some of the copies of his book. ... read..

Govt intends to terminate Free Movement Regime with Myanmar to curb influx of illegal migrants: Officials

Asia | January 3, 2024 2:21:29 PM IST

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Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 64

Tokyo | January 3, 2024 2:21:25 PM IST

At least 64 people were killed in the massive earthquake of 7.5 magnitude that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas in central Japan on Monday, Kyodo News reported. The rubble and severed roads still prevent search and rescue operations in the ... read..

Pakistan: Policymakers call for effective implementation of track and trace system for foreign cigarettes

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 2:21:23 PM IST

In wake of the widespread smuggling of foreign cigarettes, Pakistani officials have called for the effective implementation of a track and trace system and bringing the informal sector into the tax net, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday. ... read..

'Calculated Risk': Israel to fight Pretoria's genocide 'Blood Libel' at The Hague

Asia | January 3, 2024 2:21:13 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): Israeli representatives will appear before the International Court of Justice in The Hague next week to challenge South Africa's "blood libel" accusing the Jewish state of committing genocide against Palestinians in ... read..

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi passes on baton to Randhir Jaiswal

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 2:21:07 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi passed on the baton to Randhir Jaiswal, who assumed the charge as official MEA spokesperson on Wednesday. ... read..

Pakistan: Court to indict Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Iddat case on January 10

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 1:20:44 PM IST

A local court has decided to indict Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, in the Iddat case on January 10, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan to contest election from hometown constituency

Dhaka | January 3, 2024 1:20:38 PM IST

Bangladesh Star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, currently captain of the one-day team, is contesting from his hometown constituency, Magura, for the incumbent Awami League (AL) party, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Israel: Terrorists involved in October massacre captured

| January 3, 2024 1:20:34 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): During what was described as face-to-face battles in Gaza, many terrorists who were part of the October 7 Hamas massacre surrendered to IDF (Israel Defense Forces) units. The terrorists had been hiding among civilia ... read..

Venezuela agrees to supply oil to India in lieu of pending dividend, says Petroleum Secy

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 1:20:19 PM IST

Venezuela has agreed to supply crude oil to ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) in lieu of the pending dividend, Secretary Petroleum Pankaj Jain said. ... read..

Turkey detains 33 people suspected of spying for Israel's Mossad

Istanbul | January 3, 2024 12:20:58 PM IST

Turkish authorities have detained 33 people on suspicion of engaging in espionage activities on behalf of Israel's foreign intelligence service Mossad, Anadolu Agency reported citing security sources on Tuesday. ... read..

Pakistan: Police warn JUI-F chief's son of possible terrorist attack

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 12:20:40 PM IST

The Dera Ismail Khan police in Pakistan warned former federal minister Maulana Asad Mahmood, the son of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman of a possible terrorist attack and asked him to restrict his movement, Dawn News reported ... read..

Baloch protestors announce shutterdown strike across Pakistan on January 3

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 12:20:36 PM IST

Amid the ongoing protests in Islamabad, Baloch protestors have called for a shutterdown strike across Pakistan on January 3, The Balochistan Post reported. The announcement about the shutterdown strike comes at a time when protestors have been voicing the ... read..

Pakistan: Balochistan govt suspends 44 employees for participating and facilitating protest sit-in against killing of Balaach Bakhsh

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 11:20:50 AM IST

Amid the ongoing Baloch protest in Islamabad, the Balochistan government has suspended 44 government employees in Turbat and Kohlu, including some officers, for allegedly participating in and facilitating a protest sit-in and rally against the alleged kil ... read..

China mediating between Myanmar junta, ethnic rebels mainly due to self-interest: Experts

Washington, DC | January 3, 2024 11:20:25 AM IST

Regional experts believe China's efforts to mediate between the Myanmar junta and ethnic rebels on its northern border are motivated mainly by self-interest. However, Beijing's efforts will unlikely have a significant effect on the conflict, VOA News repo ... read..

"We are not another star in American flag": Israel minister dismisses US criticism over emigration of Gazan civilians

Tel Aviv | January 3, 2024 10:20:40 AM IST

Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, dismissed the US State Department's condemnation of his statement for urging Palestinians in Gaza to be resettled outside the strip on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

US: Man dies after crawling into engine of flight at Salt Lake City Airport, police launches investigation

Washington, DC | January 3, 2024 10:20:36 AM IST

Police in Utah are carrying out an investigation into the death of a man who crawled into the engine of a Delta Air Lines jet on the ground at Salt Lake City International Airport late Monday (local time), CNN reported. ... read..

Baloch protesters vow to continue protests as Pak caretaker PM calls agitation "provocative, irresponsible'

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 10:20:13 AM IST

The Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul-haq-Kakar on Tuesday termed the ongoing Baloch protest against alleged extrajudicial killings in the province as 'irresponsible' and 'provocative', Dawn News reported. ... read..

Baloch protesters vow to continue protests as Pak caretaker PM calls agitation 'provocative, irresponsible'

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 10:20:07 AM IST

Parliament delegation led by Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh departs for Uganda to attend 27th CSPOC

By Amit Kumar

New Delhi | January 3, 2024 10:20:05 AM IST

A delegation of the Indian Parliament led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh departed for Uganda on Wednesday to attend the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), set to be held in Kampala from January 4-6, P ... read..

Australians on board Japan Airlines plane are 'safe,' says PM Albanese

Canberra | January 3, 2024 9:20:49 AM IST

Following the collision of a Japan Airlines aircraft and a Japan Coast Guard plane, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clarified that the 12 Australians on board the Japan Airlines flight are safe. ... read..

US: Donald Trump files appeal in court to overturn Maine Secy of State's decision to remove him from 2024 primary ballot

Washington, DC | January 3, 2024 9:20:45 AM IST

Former US President Donald Trump has requested a Maine court to overturn the Secretary of State's decision to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot there due to his role in the US Capitol insurrection that occurred on January 6, 2021, CNN reported. ... read..

Pak security forces kill 4 terrorists, including suicide bomber in North Waziristan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | January 3, 2024 9:20:43 AM IST

Pak security forces killed four terrorists, including a suicide bomber, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Geo News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed offers condolences on passing of Mahra bint Khaled Al Nahyan

Middle East | January 3, 2024 8:20:57 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 3 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has offered his condolences on the passing of Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Khaled bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at Al Bateen mourning majlis in Abu Dhab ... read..

Prosecutors charge US Senator Menendez for receiving gifts from Qatar, aiding it in new allegations

Washington, DC | January 3, 2024 8:20:55 AM IST

The United States Senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, is accused by federal prosecutors of accepting racing car tickets and other gifts from Qatar as part of a corruption plot, as reported by CNN. ... read..

Israel-Hamas War: 163 aid trucks cross into Gaza

Middle East | January 3, 2024 8:20:53 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], January 3 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that a total of 163 trucks carrying humanitarian aid, including food, water, ... read..

UAE President and WHO chief discuss cooperation and health challenges in Gaza

Middle East | January 3, 2024 8:20:51 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], January 3 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday. ... read..

Snoop Dogg joins NBCUniversal's coverage team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Lausanne | January 3, 2024 7:20:17 AM IST

American rapper and actor Snoop Dogg will be a part of the NBCUniversal Olympic coverage crew in Paris in 2024, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). ... read..

Ahead of General Elections, Pakistan's first Hindu candidate vows to strengthen ties with India

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 6:20:40 AM IST

Dr Saveera Parkash, a Hindu woman in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner district who is running in the upcoming general elections on a ticket from the Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP), has vowed to improve ties with India if she wins, as reported by Geo News. ... read..

Death toll from 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Japan rises to 57

Tokyo | January 3, 2024 6:20:36 AM IST

The death toll in Japan has now risen to 57 following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that rattled the nation on Monday, NHK World reported, citing officials from Ishikawa prefecture. ... read..

No possibility of postponing elections in Pakistan, says Caretaker Information Minister

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 6:20:34 AM IST

Pakistan's caretaker minister for parliamentary affairs, information, and broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi, ruled out the possibility that the elections, which are set for February 8 this year, would be postponed, according to ARY News. ... read..

US condemns Israeli ministers' remarks on resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza

Washington, DC | January 3, 2024 6:20:28 AM IST

The United States has strongly rejected the Israeli ministers' statements on the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza and said that the rhetoric is "inflammatory and irresponsible." ... read..

Over 500,000 Afghan immigrants repatriated so far, says Pak Interior Ministry

Islamabad | January 3, 2024 4:20:31 AM IST

Over 500,000 Afghan immigrants had been sent home as a result of the government's deportation campaign against them, Pakistan's Interior Ministry told the Senate on Tuesday, according to Dawn. ... read..

Afghanistan: Residents of Nuristan complain of serious challenges due to damaged roads

Kabul | January 3, 2024 4:20:27 AM IST

The residents of Nuristan province in Afghanistan have expressed concerns over damaged roads and have therefore called on the Taliban to fulfil their promises in this regard, TOLOnews reported. ... read..

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