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PM Modi discusses strategic partnership, West Asia situation with Saudi Crown Prince
New Delhi | December 26, 2023 9:51:48 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the future of the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. ... read..


Nepal PM hints at possible cabinet reshuffle in address on completion of one year in office
Sauraha | December 26, 2023 9:51:28 PM IST
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday hinted at a possible cabinet reshuffle in his address to the nation on the completion of one year in office. In a virtual address, the Prime Minister conveyed his unwillingness to entertain excuses from m ... read..


"Will not hesitate...": US after striking Iran-backed facilities in Iraq
Washington, DC | December 26, 2023 9:51:23 PM IST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday (local time) said that Washington will not hesitate to attack Iran-backed facilities in Iraq if it becomes "necessary" to protect the security of America. ... read..


Hamas thanks Pakistan for unequivocal support amid war against Israel
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 8:51:14 PM IST
The terrorist outfit Hamas thanked the people of Pakistan and Pakistan's political front Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) for their support for the ongoing movement in Gaza, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday. ... read..


Year Ender 2023: India's diplomatic fallout with Canada over killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
New Delhi | December 26, 2023 8:51:08 PM IST
In an unexpected turn of events, diplomatic relations between India and Canada are facing a significant strain, raising concerns about the future of the bilateral partnership. ... read..


"Violation of freedom of worship": IDF accuses Hezbollah of attacking church
Tel Aviv | December 26, 2023 8:50:59 PM IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) accused Hezbollah of attacking St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church in northern Israel on Tuesday. ... read..


Pak court restores Imran Khan party's electoral symbol 'bat'
Peshawar | December 26, 2023 7:51:33 PM IST
In a major legal victory for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Peshawar High Court (PHC) restored its election symbol 'bat' by suspending the order of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), which had called its intra-party polls "illegal," Geo N ... read..


Herd of elephants bring back charm to Nepal's tusker festival
Sauraha | December 26, 2023 6:50:32 PM IST
The charm of the Elephant Festival has returned in Sauraha, a touristic town in the centre of southern Terai, as herd of tuskers has taken to the street after being halted for three consecutive years due to the COVID pandemic. ... read..


Iran releases 52 illegal Afghan citizens from Al-Ghadir prison
Kabul | December 26, 2023 5:51:35 PM IST
The Iranian government released 52 Afghan citizens from Al-Ghadir prison in the city of Zahedan, Khaama Press reported, citing Afghanistan's Nimroz province announcement on Tuesday. ... read..


Pak court hears Imran Khan's party's plea challenging ECP decision on intra-party polls
Peshawar | December 26, 2023 5:51:12 PM IST
The Peshawar High Court began hearing the petition of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) order declaring the intra-party polls illegal and revoking its electoral 'bat' symbol, Geo News reported on Tuesd ... read..


UN food agency announces to cut aid for Afghanistan amid harsh winter
Kabul | December 26, 2023 5:51:06 PM IST
The UN World Food Programme has announced that it will be reducing its aid to Afghanistan due to a budget shortage, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


UAE: EAD completes first Atmospheric Research Expedition in Arabian Gulf
Middle East | December 26, 2023 3:52:24 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 26 (ANI/WAM): The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that it has completed the first-ever Atmospheric Research Expedition in the Arabian Gulf onboard its state-of-the-art marine research vessel - Jaywun. ... read..


Baloch activists allege three men entered their camp at midnight, harassed women
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 3:52:13 PM IST
The Baloch protestors alleged on Tuesday that three men entered their camp at midnight on Monday and harassed the women who were sleeping there, besides other girls. ... read..


Kazakhstan bags leading position in GDP growth among Central Asian countries, CIS States
Astana | December 26, 2023 2:51:16 PM IST
Kazakhstan has bagged a leading position in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) among the Central Asian countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Finprom financial and business analytical service reported, according to a release by the Kazakhis ... read..


Bahraini economy achieves growth of 2.45 per cent in third quarter of 2023
Middle East | December 26, 2023 2:51:14 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 26 (ANI/WAM): National accounts estimates issued by the Information eGovernment Authority of the Kingdom of Bahrain showed that the real GDP of the Kingdom increased by 2.45 per cent at constant prices and by 1.09 per cent at cur ... read..


New evidence links Gaza's Indonesian hospital to hostages and massacre
Middle East | December 26, 2023 2:51:08 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 26 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers operating in Gaza uncovered evidence tying the Indonesian Hospital to Hamas and its October 7 attacks, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday night. ... read..


French Chef prepares Japanese delicacy in Fukushima
Fukushima | December 26, 2023 1:51:40 PM IST
Meet celebrity French chef Dominique Corby. He has earned numerous medals from the French government for preparing French cuisine, including the Legion d'honor, or Legion of Honour. ... read..


Japan hosts Grand cycle Tokyo event
Tokyo, | December 26, 2023 1:51:38 PM IST
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government organised "Grand Cycle Tokyo" for Odaiba Tokyo cycling enthusiasts. It was aimed at enjoying a beautiful landscape, getting clean, fresh air and accelerate to grow a healthy life. ... read..


Thousands of Chinese migrants cross border as US Marks 80th anniversary of Repeal of Exclusion Act
Washington, DC | December 26, 2023 1:51:08 PM IST
As the US marks the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act, thousands of Chinese immigrants are crossing the US-Mexico border after witnessing a decline in the Chinese economy, as reported by Voice of America (VOA). ... read..


Sikh community across the World thanks PM Modi for taking "historical" step to celebrate Veer Bal Diwas
Washington, DC | December 26, 2023 12:51:06 PM IST
Members of the Sikh community in the US have extended their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the historical step to celebrate Veer Bal Diwas in India and across the World. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee denies government claim to have released 290 Baloch protestors
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 11:51:08 AM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee denied the claims made by the Islamabad government to have released 290 protestors and highlighted that only 160 protestors had been released until now. ... read..


Deported from France, implicated in alleged trafficking scam, passengers avoid media on arrival in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 10:51:01 AM IST
A plane load of passenger implicated in an alleged Human Trafficking scam landed at Mumbai's Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport on Tuesday after they were deported from France. ... read..


CISF personnel interrogate Indian passengers implicated in alleged trafficking scam
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 26, 2023 10:50:50 AM IST
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officials have been interrogating the Indian passengers implicated in an alleged human trafficking scam following their landing at Mumbai airport. ... read..


Masked men attack Baloch protestors in Islamabad
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 9:50:38 AM IST
On the 32nd day of the Baloch Long March, masked men pulled guns at the protestors during the midnight march on Monday, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee informed. ... read..


Pakistan President Alvi approves removal of PM's adviser Ahad Cheema
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 9:50:36 AM IST
Following the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) order, President Arif Alvi approved the removal of the advisor to caretaker Prime Minister Ahad Cheema, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Putin critic Alexei Navalny found in Siberian penal colony 2 weeks after disappearance
Moscow | December 26, 2023 9:50:34 AM IST
After two weeks of continued search, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been found at a penal colony in Siberia, Russia, according to his team, reported CNN. ... read..


US Military strikes Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq
Washington, DC | December 26, 2023 9:50:26 AM IST
The US military forces conducted air strikes against multiple facilities used by Iranian-sponsored Kataib Hezbollah and its affiliated groups in Iraq, the US Central Command said. ... read..


Netanyahu interrupted by families of hostages during Parliament speech
Tel Aviv | December 26, 2023 8:51:22 AM IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has encountered disruptions from family members of hostages held in Gaza, as he spoke during a special parliamentary session on Monday, CNN reported. ... read..


Iran bans Afghan market vendors in Mashhad amid growing tensions
Kabul | December 26, 2023 8:51:20 AM IST
Authorities in Mashhad, Iran, have issued a ban on mobile Afghan vendors in the city's bazaars, citing concerns and challenges associated with their presence, TOLO News reported. ... read..


Israeli military hits targets in Lebanon after rocket fire
Middle East | December 26, 2023 8:51:14 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 26 (ANI/TPS): According to IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reports in the last few hours two launches of rockets were detected from Lebanese territory towards the Manara area in Israel's north. ... read..


80,000 vaccinations, 142 trucks of aid cross into Gaza
Middle East | December 26, 2023 8:51:12 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 26 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that 218 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza were i ... read..


Defence Minister Gallant warns Hezbollah Israel can do in Beirut what it did in Gaza
Middle East | December 26, 2023 8:51:10 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 26 (ANI/TPS): Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant held a situation assessment in the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) Northern Command, where he was briefed on operational activities conducted along the border in order to defend the ... read..


Pakistan Election Commission refutes claims of allocating 'bat' symbol to any party
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 6:50:40 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a clear rebuttal to reports suggesting the allocation of the 'bat' symbol to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


100 Airbus employees fall ill in France after company Christmas party
Paris | December 26, 2023 6:50:37 AM IST
Approximately 100 employees of an Airbus subsidiary in France fell ill after a company Christmas party earlier this month, CNN reported. ... read..


Nigeria: Armed groups kill over 100 in attacks amid rising ethnic, religious tensions
Abuja | December 26, 2023 5:50:05 AM IST
In a string of attacks, armed groups targeted towns across central Nigeria, killing over 100 people, marking another tragic episode in a region plagued by persistent religious and ethnic tensions, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Baloch Long March protestors stage sit-in at Islamabad's National Press Club
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 5:50:03 AM IST
Activists participating in the Baloch Long March against the Baloch genocide staged a sit-in at Islamabad's National Press Club on the 32nd day of their movement late Monday night. ... read..


Kremlin critic Navalny found in Arctic prison, weeks after contact lost
Moscow | December 26, 2023 4:50:57 AM IST
Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny, a prominent critic of the Kremlin, has been located in a prison north of the Arctic Circle, after supporters lost touch with him for more than two weeks, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Pak: Hindu woman in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner eyes seat in general elections
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 26, 2023 2:51:33 AM IST
In a first, a Hindu woman in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner district has filed her nomination papers for a general seat in the upcoming polls in Pakistan, Dawn reported. ... read..


Israel doubling coastal railway lines
Middle East | December 26, 2023 12:22:22 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety is moving forward with plans to double the country's coastal railway's capacity, expecting that soon people will be able to travel between Haifa and Tel Aviv in ... read..


Jaishankar meets leading representatives of Russia; discuss connectivity, multilateralism and regional conflicts
Moscow | December 26, 2023 12:22:16 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with leading representatives of the Russian strategic community on Monday and discussed connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition and regional conflicts. They spoke about the importance of r ... read..


"We, Christians and Hindus...people of faith": US Singer Mary Millben extends Christmas wishes
Washington, DC | December 26, 2023 12:22:14 AM IST
African-American actress and singer Mary Millben on Monday extended her warm wishes on the occasion of Christmas and said that Christians and Hindus have a connection of love, adding that the US and India are nations of faith. ... read..


Pakistan Election Commission receives over 28000 nominations for upcoming elections
Islamabad | December 26, 2023 12:22:12 AM IST
The Pakistan Election Commission (ECP) received a total of 28,626 nomination papers from candidates who showed interest in contesting the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, 2024, Geo News reported on Monday. ... read..


Indian Navy deploys major warships to counter attacks in Arabian Sea
New Delhi | December 26, 2023 12:22:08 AM IST
After the attack by a suspected drone on merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto on December 23, the Indian Navy deployed multiple Guided Missile Destroyers including INS Mormugao, INS Kochi and INS Kolkata in various areas of the Arabian Sea to maintain a deterren ... read..


UAE: Hamdan bin Mohammed interacts with dignitaries and senior officials at Zabeel majlis
Asia | December 26, 2023 12:21:58 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 25 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, met today with a number of dignitaries and senior officials at Zabeel majlis keenly enquiring about the pr ... read..


UAE stocks generate over AED 1 billion cash flows Monday
Asia | December 26, 2023 12:21:56 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 25 (ANI/WAM): UAE stocks generated strong cash flows Monday, with market liquidity surpassing AED1 billion. International Holding Company (IHC) and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) topped the market in terms of number ... read..


Israel: 29 fatalities recorded in automobile accidents November 2023
Middle East | December 26, 2023 12:21:48 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in November 2023 there were 622 road accidents in the country that resulted in some form of injury, of which there were a total of 1,015 people harmed. ... read..


We aren't stopping and won't stop until victory...: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Tel Aviv | December 26, 2023 12:21:42 AM IST
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said Israel is making "every effort" to bring back the hostages held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, adding that this effort requires "military pressure" to succeed. He said Israel is not stopping unt ... read..


Sheikh Zayed Festival hosts second edition of Abu Dhabi Perfumes Exhibition
Asia | December 26, 2023 12:21:28 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 25 (ANI/WAM): The organising committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently taking place at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, has announced that it will host the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Perfume Exhibition from 27th December to 1 ... read..


Maersk to resume shipping in the Red Sea
Others | December 26, 2023 12:21:18 AM IST
Shipping giant Maersk will resume operations in the Red Sea after temporarily halting activity due to attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on commercial vessels, CNN reported. ... read..


Israel: Millions allocated for urban renewal projects
Others | December 26, 2023 12:21:16 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Government Authority for Urban Renewal announced the 3 entrepreneurial companies that won an economic feasibility completion grant to carry out urban renewal projects in 4 different complexes located in t ... read..


UK King Charles III calls for compassion amid world conflicts in Christmas address
London | December 26, 2023 12:21:10 AM IST
Britain's King Charles III has called for compassion in the face of the global conflict as the war between Israel and Hamas as well as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, CNN reported. ... read..


Philippines behaviour in South China Sea "extremely dangerous": Chinese state media
Beijing | December 25, 2023 10:20:41 PM IST
The Chinese state media on Tuesday accused the Philippines of ignoring China's 'goodwill' and 'restraint' and warned the country against "causing trouble and chaos" in the South China Sea, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Year Ender 2023: US-China tensions continue to simmer
Washington, DC | December 25, 2023 10:20:24 PM IST
Tensions between the United States and China continue to simmer despite the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in November and high-level visits by Biden administration officials to China to ease differences on t ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to challenge Election Commission's verdict on intra-party polls in Peshawar Court tomorrow
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 10:20:16 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday announced that it will challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan's decision to declare its intra-party polls as unconstitutional and revoke the 'bat' symbol in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday. ... read..


Indian Embassy thanks authorities for safe return of detained passengers held in France
Paris | December 25, 2023 10:20:14 PM IST
The Indian Embassy in France thanked the French government and the Vatry Airport authorities on Monday for their hospitality and quick resolution of the situation that allowed Indian passengers to return home. ... read..


US: One person killed, three others injured in mall shooting in Colorado
Washington DC | December 25, 2023 9:21:18 PM IST
One person was killed and three others were injured after a shooting in a mall in US' Colorado on Sunday (local time) as people wrapped up their Christmas shopping, according to police, CNN reported. ... read..


UN Special Rapporteur urges Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women working in NGOs
Kabul | December 25, 2023 9:21:12 PM IST
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has urged the Taliban to lift the ban on women working in non-governmental organisations, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. ... read..


US President Joe Biden extends greetings to people on Christmas
Washington, DC | December 25, 2023 9:20:51 PM IST
US President Joe Biden has extended greetings to the people of the US on the occasion of Christmas. ... read..


Israel moving to electric school buses
Middle East | December 25, 2023 9:20:49 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25 (ANI/TPS): In a move towards offering "green transportation" for school children, Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection is supporting the regional councils of Meta Asher, the Jordan Valley and Nahal Sorek in the purc ... read..


Pakistan witnsesses highest number of suicide attacks this year since 2014
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 9:20:37 PM IST
Pakistan, known for sponsoring cross-border terrorism, witnessed the highest number of suicide attacks this year after 2014, with nearly half of them targeting the security forces, Dawn News reported. ... read..


Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-backed party to contest all seats in general elections in Pakistan
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 7:21:40 PM IST
Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), a political entity of the 26/11 terror attacks mastermind and founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, has fielded candidates for each and every national and provincial assembly constituency across Pakistan ... read..


Talks between Baloch protesters, Pakistan govt reach dead-end
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 7:21:10 PM IST
The communication between the Pakistan government and Baloch protesters has reached a 'dead end' as the agitators alleged that the authorities have not released all individuals participating in the protest highlighting the issue of Baloch people's disappe ... read..


"Look forward to my engagements": EAM Jaishankar arrives in Moscow
Moscow | December 25, 2023 6:21:43 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Monday for a four-day visit to Russia. Upon his arrival in Moscow, Jaishankar said he looked forward to his engagements in Russia. ... read..


Severe load shedding adds to winter woes of people in Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan | December 25, 2023 6:21:20 PM IST
The mountainous region of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan faces intense cold during the winter. People struggle with scarce resources and face many obstacles in their daily lives in the chilly weather. And with the worst load shedding in the region, th ... read..


Escorted by Coast Guard ship, merchant ship attacked by 'drone' arrives outside Mumbai port
New Delhi | December 25, 2023 6:21:14 PM IST
The Merchant ship MV Chem Pluto which was attacked two days ago by a drone arrived outside the Mumbai port under the protection of Indian Coast Guard ship Vikram, Defence officials said on Tuesday. ... read..


Pakistan Election Commission notifies appointment of 24 judges for election tribunals
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 6:21:10 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) notified the appointment of 24 judges as appellate tribunals who will dispose of the appeals filed against rejection or acceptance of nomination papers of candidates for the upcoming elections, the Geo News report ... read..


Nepal PM completes one year in office, to address nation tomorrow
Bharatpur | December 25, 2023 6:21:06 PM IST
Commemorating his first anniversary in office as Nepal's PM, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will address the nation tomorrow, December 26, 2023. ... read..


UAE-Israel land corridor expanding to Egypt
General News | December 25, 2023 3:20:54 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25 (ANI/TPS): A land corridor for the delivery of cargo between the Gulf states and Israel through Saudi Arabia and Jordan is being extended to Egypt, as alternate sea routes have come under attack during the war with Hamas in ... read..


After Taiwanese denied entry, govt asks public to put off travel plans to Cuba
Taipei | December 25, 2023 3:20:52 PM IST
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan issued a travel advisory to the public on Monday after a Taiwanese man told CNA that he and some of his family were denied admission to Cuba on Sunday "due to the strained relations between Taiwan and China ... read..


Pakistan: Four dead, 5 injured after car collides with motorcycle
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 3:20:51 PM IST
At least four people were killed in a collision between a car and a motorbike on the Islamabad expressway near Dhok Kala Khan in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday. ... read..


"Will be remembered by generations to come": EAM Jaishankar pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary
New Delhi | December 25, 2023 3:20:37 PM IST
In a tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed that he will be remembered by generations for his significant contributions to India's economy, security, and diplom ... read..


Israeli Navy shells Hamas positions in Gaza
Middle East | December 25, 2023 3:20:33 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli Navy struck a number of Hamas terror squads operating near ground forces in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday morning. ... read..


Abu Dhabi Police urge parents to protect children from violent online games
General News | December 25, 2023 3:20:31 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 25 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) warned parents against violent electronic games, noting that the serious effects of these games include addiction, isolation and separation from reality. ... read..


Taiwan detects 4 Chinese naval ships, 2 military aircraft around nation
Taipei | December 25, 2023 2:21:11 PM IST
The Ministry of Defence of Taiwan, has tracked four Chinese Naval vessels and two military aircraft around Taiwan. ... read..


Ukraine, Russia report six people killed in attacks
Kyiv | December 25, 2023 1:20:45 PM IST
At a time when the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow is about to mark two years since it began, Russia and Ukraine reported that at least six people were killed on Sunday as a result of shelling, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Police set up 'special desk' for release of detained Baloch activists
Balochistan | December 25, 2023 12:21:00 PM IST
As more than 100 Baloch students are reported missing as a result of a crackdown on their long march, Pakistan police established a 'special help centre' on Sunday to assist in the release of those who have been imprisoned, according to Dawn. ... read..


Serbia police fire tear gas as protesters storm streets over 'unfair elections'
Belgrade | December 25, 2023 12:20:50 PM IST
Riot police fired tear gas and pepper spray at opposition supporters in Serbia on Sunday demanding the annulment of elections tainted by extensive fraud charges, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..


Pakistan: Seven, including 5 children, sustain burns in gas leak explosion in Quetta
Quetta | December 25, 2023 11:20:26 AM IST
Seven people, including five children, sustained burn injuries in a gas leakage explosion in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, according to The Balochistan Post. ... read..


Woman activist calls for action against ban on girls' education in Afghanistan
Kabul | December 25, 2023 11:20:24 AM IST
A woman activist in Afghanistan has come out openly against the Taliban's draconian policies, putting curbs on the education of girls in the country, Khaama Press reported, adding that she called for strict action against the ban. ... read..


Pakistan: Poll prep enter next phase as deadline for filing nomination ends
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 11:20:10 AM IST
After the extended deadline for submitting nomination papers for national and provincial constituencies ended on Sunday evening, the 2024 general elections entered the next phase, according to Dawn. ... read..


Baloch protesters issue three-day ultimatum in aftermath of police crackdown in Islamabad
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 10:20:56 AM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) issued a three-day ultimatum to Pakistani authorities in the aftermath of a police crackdown on the 'Baloch Genocide' march in Islamabad, resulting in the arrest of over 300 demonstrators, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


Balochistan: Sit-in protest enters 64th day in Chaman as thousands gather against border restrictions
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 10:20:44 AM IST
The sit-in protest in Balochistan's Chaman area has entered its 64th day, drawing attention to the border restrictions that remain persistent, and the government's harsh visa policy, as reported by The Balochistan Post. ... read..


October 7 revisited: When terror came knocking and Israeli intelligence was caught unawares
Tel Aviv | December 25, 2023 4:21:36 PM IST
The globally renowned Shin Bet and Mossad, the two unshakeable pillars of Israeli intelligence or espionage operations, were made to look criminally fallible, for once. ... read..


Year Ender 2023: G20 stands out as India's diplomatic achievement of year
New Delhi | December 25, 2023 8:19:58 AM IST
As the year comes to an end, one can befittingly say that 2023 turned out to be a lucky star for Indian diplomacy with the G20 standing out as the country's diplomatic achievement of the year. ... read..


China in 2023: Xi doubles down on his "struggle"
Beijing | December 25, 2023 8:19:56 AM IST
Throughout 2023, China struggled to emerge from under COVID-19's shadow, after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) inexplicably reversed course on its policy of draconian lockdowns at the end of 2022. Nobody really knows how many died in the explosive surge ... read..


Netanyahu tells world in Christmas message 'we're facing monsters'
Middle East | December 25, 2023 7:20:43 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday evening released a Christmas message to Christians around the world in which he reminded people that Israel does not yet know peace. ... read..


Afghan economy impacted by ban on women working in NGOs: OCHA
Kabul | December 25, 2023 7:20:39 AM IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a report that the ban on women working in NGOs in Afghanistan has had a major impact on the country's economy, TOLO News reported. ... read..


Mohammed bin Rashid congratulates Professor Waciny Laredj for winning Great Arab Minds Award in Literature, Arts
Middle East | December 25, 2023 5:20:09 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 25 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that literature chronicles the rich tapestry of a people's culture while fostering vibrant dialogues between civilizations, ... read..


Kabul's air quality deteriorating: Afghanistan's NEPA
Kabul | December 25, 2023 5:20:07 AM IST
Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) has reported a significant deterioration in Kabul's air quality over the past month, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Trump urges federal appeals court to grant him immunity in election subversion case
Washington, DC | December 25, 2023 4:20:56 AM IST
Former US President Donald Trump has urged a federal appeals court to throw out the federal election subversion criminal case in Washington, DC, arguing that he is protected under presidential immunity, CNN reported. ... read..


Beijing records its longest cold wave since 1951
Beijing | December 25, 2023 4:20:52 AM IST
Beijing has recorded its longest cold wave since records began in 1951, CNN reported. ... read..


Pakistan: ECP releases fresh list of registered political parties
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 3:19:49 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released a fresh list of registered political parties in the country, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah's car crashes into tractor in Faisalabad
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 3:19:47 AM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former interior minister Rana Sanaullah's car on Sunday crashed into a tractor-trolley on Saddhar Bypass near Faisalabad, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: PPP chairman Bilawal demands judicial investigation of cypher case
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 3:19:42 AM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded a judicial investigation of the cypher case, ARY News reported. ... read..


UN says Afghan children vulnerable to grave violations
Kabul | December 25, 2023 3:19:40 AM IST
The UN Secretary-General's special representative on Children and Armed Conflict in Afghanistan in a new report said that children in the country remain highly vulnerable to grave violations, TOLO News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: FIR filed against activists for welcoming Baloch Long March in DI Khan
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 12:21:14 AM IST
An FIR was registered against several Pashtun political activists including nationalist leader Ali Wazir for welcoming the Baloch Genocide, Balochistan Post reported on Sunday. ... read..


Year Ender 2023: How Hamas attack diminishes chances of resolution to Israel-Palestine conflict
Tel Aviv | December 25, 2023 12:21:06 AM IST
The decades old Israel-Palestine issue has been a matter that has kept the world divided at large. Although almost all major nations have advocated for a two-state solution, it was never other than the Oslo Accords (1993), that the two parties ever came c ... read..


Pakistan: Industries and trade associations stress boosting remittances amid low FDI
Lahore | December 25, 2023 12:20:39 AM IST
Amid low foreign direct investment (FDI) and nominal export growth, the Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) on Sunday said that foreign remittance flows are crucial to supporting the country's financial balance, Frontier Post reporte ... read..


Inflation in Pakistan continues to rise, says All Pakistan Business Forum
Islamabad | December 25, 2023 12:20:31 AM IST
The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has observed that the inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) continued to witness a rise in the wake of higher prices of food and energy, Pakistan-based The Frontier Post reported. ... read..


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