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US hosts Quad Counterterrorism Working Group meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii
Washington, DC | December 23, 2023 12:21:37 PM IST
The US hosted representatives from India, Japan and Australia, for the Quad Counterterrorism Working Group meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii from December 19-21, "to make tangible progress on pressing challenges within the region and support a free and open Ind ... read..


Pakistan President Alvi, caretaker PM Kakar express concern over police crackdown on Baloch protesters
Islamabad | December 23, 2023 12:21:19 PM IST
Expressing concern over the police crackdown on Baloch protesters in Islamabad, Pakistan President Arif Alvi and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar announced measures to improve the law and order situation in Balochistan, Dawn reported. ... read..


Number of new Covid cases increased 52% globally in past one month: WHO
New Delhi | December 23, 2023 10:21:25 AM IST
The number of new COVID cases increased by 52 per cent during the past four-odd weeks, the WHO said, with over 850 000 new cases reported during the period. ... read..


"Incident hurt sentiments of Indian community": Consulate in San Francisco condemns defacement of Hindu temple in Newark
San Francisco | December 23, 2023 10:21:13 AM IST
Condemning the defacement of the Swaminarayan Mandir at Newark, California, with anti-India graffiti, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday said the incident has hurt the sentiments of the Indian community. ... read..


US: Hindu temple wall defaced by anti-India graffiti, cops treating it as 'hate crime'
By Reena Bhardwaj

California | December 23, 2023 9:21:06 AM IST
Suspected pro-Khalistan activists allegedly defaced the Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California, police said, adding that the incident came to light on Friday (local time). ... read..


Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Middle East | December 23, 2023 7:20:32 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 23 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that an Air Force fighter jet attacked what it described as a terrorist infrastructure of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation in Lebanese territory. ... read..


UNSC passes resolution on Gaza aid as US abstains
New York City | December 23, 2023 7:20:30 AM IST
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday approved a resolution that calls for humanitarian pauses between Israel and Hamas, increased aid to Gaza and the creation of conditions that will allow for a sustainable end to fighting, ending days of ... read..


Israel: 2,450 terror suspects captured outside Gaza since war began
Middle East | December 23, 2023 7:20:28 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 23 (ANI/TPS): Overnight, Israeli security forces arrested 11 wanted terrorists throughout Judea and Samaria. ... read..


Officer injured in car-ramming attack in Israel
Middle East | December 23, 2023 7:20:26 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 23 (ANI/TPS): A border police officer is being treated for light-to-moderate injuries in a car-ramming attack at a junction near the village of Barta'a. ... read..


US Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith's request to fast-track Donald Trump's immunity case
Washington, DC | December 23, 2023 6:20:28 AM IST
The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request by special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office, CNN reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Policeman killed as trailer hits motorcycle near Kemari
Karachi | December 23, 2023 6:20:24 AM IST
A policeman was killed after a fast-moving trailer hit his motorcycle in the Kemari district of Karachi on Friday, ARY News reported, quoting the police. ... read..


Gold prices in Pakistan witness surge of PKR 1800 per tola of 24-karat gold
Islamabad | December 23, 2023 6:20:18 AM IST
Gold prices in Pakistan have witnessed a surge of Pakistani rupee (PKR) 1800 per tola of 24 karat gold, ARY News reported on Friday. ... read..


Two bombs found at Karachi's Cantt railway station
Karachi | December 23, 2023 5:20:42 AM IST
Two bombs were found at a cantonment railway station in Karachi on Friday, ARY News reported. ... read..


ECP decides against letting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf retain its 'bat' electoral symbol
Islamabad | December 23, 2023 4:21:11 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday decided against letting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) retain its 'bat' electoral symbol for the February 8 general election, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..


English edition of EAM Jaishankar's book 'Why Bharat Matters' to be out in early 2024
New Delhi | December 23, 2023 3:20:43 AM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday said the English edition of his new book 'Why Bharat Matters' would be out in early 2024. ... read..


Nepal, India to establish sister city relationship between Janakpur, Ayodhya: Ambassador Shankar P Sharma
New Delhi | December 23, 2023 3:20:39 AM IST
Nepalese Ambassador to India Shankar Prasad Sharma on Friday said that Nepal and India are working to establish a sister city relationship between Janakpur and Ayodhya. ... read..


French authorities ground flight carrying people mostly of Indian origin on "technical halt"; India says probe on
Paris | December 23, 2023 2:21:05 AM IST
A flight from Dubai to Nicaragua carrying 303 people, mostly of Indian origin, has been "detained on a technical halt" by French authorities at an airport in France. ... read..


India looks forward to receiving French President Macron as chief guest at 75th Republic Day: PM Modi
New Delhi | December 23, 2023 2:21:03 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India looks forward to receiving French President Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day. ... read..


Pakistan: Jailed Imran Khan's nomination papers submitted despite disqualification
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 11:22:22 PM IST
Despite being disqualified from contesting the upcoming general elections in Pakistan, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had his nomination papers submitted from his home constituency in Mianwali on Friday, as reported by Geo News. ... read..


Residents of Judea, Samaria fear return of Palestinian labourers
Middle East | December 22, 2023 11:22:20 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): The Berkleys live on a quiet street in Karnei Shomron in Samaria where almost every second house is undergoing necessary renovations. The homes, built in the 1980s when the town was first established, need weather ... read..


China's prominent business analysts' subject to social media restrictions: Report
Beijing | December 22, 2023 11:22:14 PM IST
To silence critics of the ailing economy, prominent Chinese business analysts' social media accounts have been restricted. ... read..


"Important to respect freedom of expression": Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad condemns crackdown on Baloch protestors
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 11:21:55 PM IST
The Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad has reacted to the crackdown on Baloch protestors in Islamabad, stressing the importance of respecting freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. ... read..


UAE, Mauritius conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Middle East | December 22, 2023 11:21:51 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates and Mauritius have concluded the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking the first concluded by the UAE with an African nation and paving the way for increase ... read..


India-Nepal digital payment gateway expected to start from February 2024: Indian Envoy
Kathmandu | December 22, 2023 11:21:45 PM IST
The digital payment gateway between India and Nepal is expected to start in the first phase from the end of February 2024, Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava announced on Friday. ... read..


Omran Sharaf participates in UNSC Arria-formula meeting on impact of AI on hate speech, disinformation, misinformation
Middle East | December 22, 2023 10:20:56 PM IST
New York [US], December 22 (ANI/WAM): At a UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting on the impact of AI on hate speech, disinformation, and misinformation jointly organised by the UAE and Albania, Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister of Advanced Scie ... read..


President Herzog tells Christian leaders Hamas attack was against Christianity
Middle East | December 22, 2023 10:20:50 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel's President Isaac Herzog Thursday, hosted leaders of different Chrisitian communities of the Holy Land ahead of the Christmas holiday. In place of the traditional reception, under the shadow of the ongoing ... read..


Israel's Christian population grew 1.3 per cent in 2023
Middle East | December 22, 2023 10:20:48 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Christian population grew 1.3 per cent in 2023, according to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday, ahead of the Christmas holiday. ... read..


UAE: Inaugural Hatta Festival continues to captivate crowds with exciting lineup of community events and activities
Middle East | December 22, 2023 10:20:41 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): Celebrations are in full swing at the inaugural edition of the Hatta Festival with plenty more in store, as community events and sports activities bring together residents and visitors by the thousands to partake in the ... read..


Senator Michael Bennet arrives in New Delhi to strengthen India-US ties
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 9:21:38 PM IST
US Senator Michael Bennet arrived in New Delhi on Friday to hold meetings with Indian government officials and partners to further strengthen ties between India and the United States. ... read..


Fashion designers hail Indian 'handloom' at BRICS+ Fashion Summit, lauds Moscow's efforts in bringing art together
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 9:21:17 PM IST
Bringing together 200 fashion players on the stage, Moscow hosted the BRICS+ Fashion Summit this month with an aim for a holistic evolution of fashion featuring collections by Indian designers, among others. ... read..


London-bound flight returns to New Delhi after indication of fire
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 9:21:11 PM IST
A British Airways flight to London returned to New Delhi shortly after takeoff on Friday due to an indication of fire, airport officials said. ... read..


China air pollution worsens in 2023, first time in decade
Beijing | December 22, 2023 9:21:02 PM IST
China's air pollution worsened in 2023 for the first time in a decade. This is the first year since 2013 that China's national average PM2.5 level has increased year-on-year, a report by research organisation the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Ai ... read..


Czech Republic declares one-day mourning after 14 killed in Prague mass shooting
Prague | December 22, 2023 8:21:37 PM IST
The Czech Republic has declared a day of mourning after a horrific mass shooting incident in which a 24-year-old student shot dead his father, before killing 14 people and wounding 25 more people at his Prague university, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. ... read..


UAE: MoHAP awarded prestigious global accreditation in institutional agility
Middle East | December 22, 2023 11:21:53 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has received the global accreditation certificate for corporate agility from the Business Agility Institute, becoming the first government entity in the UAE to claim thi ... read..


UAE ranks first among Arab economies in competitiveness
Asia | December 22, 2023 8:21:31 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has cemented its position as the most economically competitive nation in the Arab world, securing the top spot in the latest Arab Economic Competitiveness Index released by the Arab Monetary ... read..


Argentina: Court of Appeal hearing takes place against Chinese repression of Uyghurs
Buenos Aires | December 22, 2023 8:21:21 PM IST
The Court of Appeal in Buenos Aires, heard an appeal in the universal jurisdiction case in Argentina regarding repression and crimes against humanity committed against the Uyghur people by the Chinese government. ... read..


"Milestones...emergence of Bharat": Jaishankar hails passage of three new criminal bills
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 8:20:53 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday hailed the passage of three criminal bills from the Parliament and called it "milestones in decolonization" to replace colonial-era laws and the emergence of 'Bharat'. ... read..


"I'll be here to celebrate with you!": Emmanuel Macron thanks PM Modi for Republic Day invitation
Paris | December 22, 2023 8:20:47 PM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday confirmed his visit as Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations next year and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invitation. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan won't come out of jail despite getting bail in cipher case
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 7:21:18 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan won't be coming out of jail despite getting bail in the cipher case by the country's top court, Geo News reported on Friday. ... read..


French President Macron to be chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 7:21:14 PM IST
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, will be visiting India as the Chief Guest for the January 26 Republic Day celebrations at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


Year Ender: India's confident revival under PM Modi's leadership in 2023
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 7:21:03 PM IST
Diplomacy is all about communication. Nimbleness and swift actions are integral to it and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a master at foreign policy since his first term. He relished global engagements. ... read..


Moro Hub presents General Secretariat of Dubai Executive Council with green certificate
Asia | December 22, 2023 7:20:59 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), presented a Green Certificate to The General Secretariat of Dubai Executive Council. ... read..


Pak: SC orders Election Commission to address Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf complaints about level-playing field
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 7:20:57 PM IST
The Pakistan apex court has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to address all the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s complaints about not having a level playing field in the general elections, as reported by The News International. ... read..


Pakistan: Top media bodies decry suppression of press freedom, vow to take legal steps
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 7:20:55 PM IST
Top media bodies in Pakistan have expressed concern over the suppression of press freedom in the country and denying people the right to information, Geo News reported. ... read..


Israel Defence Force calls on Gaza's Bureij residents to move south as military's ground offensive expands
Tel Aviv | December 22, 2023 6:21:55 PM IST
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) has called on the residents of central Gaza's Bureij town to move to the south and head for shelters in Deir al-Balah as they plan to expand the military's ground offensive, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


French President Macron confirms to visit India as Chief Guest for 2024 Republic Day celebrations
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 6:21:31 PM IST
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, will be visiting India as the Chief Guest for the January 26 Republic Day celebrations at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


China proposes new rules on online video games, curbs minors from tipping live steamers
Beijing | December 22, 2023 6:21:14 PM IST
The Chinese regulators announced some new restrictions on online video games aimed at tightening the management of the industry and protecting the country's minors, The New York Times reported on Friday. ... read..


Pak: Peaceful protest is everyone's right, says Islamabad High Court on Baloch protestors' crackdown
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 5:21:12 PM IST
Highlighting the police crackdown on Baloch protestors, the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) said that peaceful protest is everyone's right and the Baloch protestors cannot be "forcefully" sent back to their province, reported ARY News. ... read..


Pakistan: Baloch people carry out massive protests; block highways, hold shutter-down strikes
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 5:21:07 PM IST
Baloch people carried out rallies and demonstrations against alleged "state terrorism" and acts of forced disappearances, extra-judicial killings and fake encounters by the Pakistan government at multiple locations across the country. ... read..


Indian-American CEO of Wayfair urges employees to embrace longer work hours
Boston (Massachusetts) | December 22, 2023 4:22:15 PM IST
Wayfair's CEO, Niraj Shah, has delivered an end-of-year message encouraging employees to embrace longer work hours and blend work with life for continued success, CNN reported. ... read..


Nine Abu Dhabi parks secure World Disability Union's prize
Middle East | December 22, 2023 4:22:12 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced that nine parks for People of Determination (POD) across the Abu Dhabi Islands and the mainland received the World Disability Union Prize for 2023. ... read..


Indian envoy Santosh Jha presents credentials to Sri Lankan President
Colombo | December 22, 2023 4:22:07 PM IST
The Indian envoy to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, presented credentials to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said. ... read..


UAE: ADDED unveils platform to enhance manufacturers' access to financing
Middle East | December 22, 2023 4:22:02 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched 'Business Financing Facilitation Platform' to enhance manufacturers' access to financing and achieve the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strat ... read..


Ahmed bin Saud attends opening of 'Ras Al Khaimah Heritage Day' festival
Middle East | December 22, 2023 4:21:59 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah, on Thursday attended the opening of the second edition of Ras AlKhaimah Heritage Days, which runs until December 25 ... read..


Israel presses Gaza offensive, seizes large amounts of weapons
Middle East | December 22, 2023 11:21:50 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas on Thursday night as soldiers uncovered and destroyed rocket launchers and other weapons, the Israel Defence Forces said on Friday morning. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan's family members to not contest upcoming general elections
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 4:21:34 PM IST
Neither Imran Khan's wife nor his sisters would contest the upcoming general elections in Pakistan slated for February 8, said former prime minister's sister Aleema Khan, The Geo News reported on Friday. ... read..


Pakistan: Five labourers gunned down by unidentified men in South Waziristan
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 3:22:00 PM IST
At least five labourers were gunned down in the Shin Warsak neighbourhood of South Waziristan in Pakistan by unknown assailants, ARY News reported on Friday. ... read..


Concerns mount over 'snatching' of Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf nomination papers
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 3:21:44 PM IST
As the electoral process unfolds, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has raised concerns about the mishandling of its candidates, alleging state machinery interference even during the filing of nomination papers, Dawn reported. ... read..


Ukraine legalises use of Marijuana to help treat trauma of war
Kyiv | December 22, 2023 3:21:25 PM IST
The Ukraine's parliament adopted a new law legalising medical marijuana to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and oncological diseases acquired as a result of war, The Hill reported, quoting the official website of Ukraine's parliament, the ... read..


Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar visits INS Kadmatt in Thailand
Bangkok | December 22, 2023 3:21:10 PM IST
The chief of naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, visited INS Kadmatt in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. ... read..


Pak Supreme Court grants Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi Bail in Cypher Case
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 3:21:04 PM IST
The Pakistan Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cypher case, Dawn reported. ... read..


Widow of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi granted political asylum in US
Dubai | December 22, 2023 2:21:21 PM IST
The widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was granted political asylum late last month in the United States, according to the New York Times. ... read..


White House prepares new proposal to secure release of American journalist jailed in Russia
Washington, DC | December 22, 2023 2:20:59 PM IST
The White House announced on Thursday that it is formulating a fresh proposal to Russia aimed at securing the release of journalist Evan Gershkovich and another American currently jailed, the Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..


Election Commission of Pakistan revises schedule for general election 2024
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 2:20:50 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday revised the schedule for the general election, which is slated to be held on February 8 next year, by extending the date of submission of nomination papers by two days, ARY News reported. ... read..


Online gamers leak US military secrets to War Thunder forums: Report
Moscow | December 22, 2023 1:20:48 PM IST
In a bizarre, online gaming enthusiasts leaked several pages from a manual for the US-built M2A2 AIFV to the War Thunder forums as part of a heated discussion about the precise technical details of their favourite military tech, RT news agency reported on ... read..


Pak elections 2024: PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto to contest election from Lahore
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 1:20:44 PM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has decided to challenge the Sharif brothers in their stronghold of Lahore in the upcoming general elections to be held on February 8, Geo News reported, citing sources on Friday. ... read..


Pak: Mother reunites with missing son after 7 years, finds him begging in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi | December 22, 2023 1:20:42 PM IST
In an emotional reunion, a mentally challenged former policeman, missing since 2016, was found begging by his mother at Rawalpindi's Tahli Mohri Chowk on Tuesday, Dawn reported. ... read..


EAM S Jaishankar expresses condolences as Prague University shooting leaves 14 dead
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 12:21:12 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep sorrow following the tragic shooting incident at Prague's Charles University. ... read..


Correspondent's house raided for reports on PTI leaders in Pakistan, Pak journalists denounce act
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 12:21:02 PM IST
Police broke into the house of a Pakistani correspondent, Khursheed Anwar Khan, late Thursday night without any warrants and searched his house, harassing the family, according to Dawn. ... read..


US bars Pentagon from utilising Chinese port logistics platform
Washington, DC | December 22, 2023 11:21:37 AM IST
The US Congress has approved a measure prohibiting the Pentagon from using any seaport worldwide reliant on the Chinese logistics platform LOGINK, the Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..


French President Emmanuel Macron invited as Chief Guest to India's 2024 Republic Day celebrations
New Delhi | December 22, 2023 11:21:31 AM IST
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has been invited to attend India's January 26 Republic Day celebrations in 2024, according to sources. ... read..


Magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattles Islamabad, Rawalpindi
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 11:21:24 AM IST
In the early hours of Friday morning, an earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale shook Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Top US, Chinese military officials hold first high-level talks in over a year
Washington, DC | December 22, 2023 10:20:24 AM IST
In a significant development, the highest-ranking US and Chinese military officials engaged in dialogue on Thursday, ending a year-long silence that had raised concerns within the Pentagon, CNN reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Free Sindh textbooks being sold illegally to scrap dealers, probe ordered
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 10:20:20 AM IST
An investigation into the distribution of free Sindh Text Board textbooks to scrap dealers in the Badin area was ordered by the Education Department on Thursday, according to ARY News. ... read..


Movement against Baloch Genocide: Over 200 men remain in Islamabad police detention, protests to continue
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 9:20:46 AM IST
The Islamabad Police have released the detained women protesters after enduring 26 hours of alleged humiliation, harassment, and torture on the 28th day of the movement against the Baloch Genocide. ... read..


Israel: Smuggling of thousands of weapons components to Nablus thwarted
Middle East | December 22, 2023 8:20:55 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that an attempt to smuggle thousands of weapon parts into the territories of the Palestinian Authority (PA) was uncovered and three suspects were arrested. ... read..


Study finds bias against older people in Israeli hiring practices
Middle East | December 22, 2023 8:20:53 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of the Negev, the Galilee and National Resilience, which handles matters concerning senior citizens in the State of Israel, commissioned a study that found most Israeli employers are biased again ... read..


No more functioning hospitals in Northern Gaza: WHO Director-General
Geneva | December 22, 2023 7:21:21 AM IST
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that Northern Gaza has no more functioning hospitals, The New York Times reported. ... read..


Over 1 million Afghan children facing severe malnutrition: WHO
Kabul | December 22, 2023 7:21:15 AM IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that over one million children in Afghanistan are facing severe malnutrition, TOLO News reported. ... read..


Israrel: Smuggling of thousands of weapons components to Nablus thwarted
Middle East | December 22, 2023 7:21:13 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police reported that an attempt to smuggle thousands of weapon parts into the territories of the Palestinian Authority (PA) was uncovered and three suspects were arrested. ... read..


Israel President Herzog tells Christian leaders Hamas attack was against Christianity
Middle East | December 22, 2023 7:21:09 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Thursday hosted leaders of different Christian communities ahead of the Christmas holiday. In place of the traditional reception, under the shadow of the ongoing war against Hama ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to move Supreme Court against IHC's verdict in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 6:20:32 AM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday announced that it will move the Supreme Court against the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) verdict in the Toshakhana case, Geo News reported. ... read..


Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
New York | December 22, 2023 6:20:28 AM IST
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Thursday filed for bankruptcy in New York's southern district court, CNN reported. ... read..


Pakistan: PPP chairman expresses desire to contest election from Lahore
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 5:21:19 AM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his desire to contest the upcoming general election from Lahore, ARY News reported. ... read..


No doubt about polls on February 8: Pakistan caretaker PM
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 5:21:15 AM IST
Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said there should be no doubt about polls on February 8 as the election process had started with the candidates filing their nomination papers and the political parties busy in building n ... read..


Islamabad police locks up women protesters in van: Baloch Yakjehti Committee
Islamabad | December 22, 2023 4:20:48 AM IST
The Islamabad police on Thursday locked up Baloch women protesters in a van, as per the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (Islamabad). ... read..


14 killed, 25 wounded in shooting at Prague university
Prague | December 22, 2023 4:20:44 AM IST
As many as 14 people were killed and 25 wounded in a shooting at a university in Prague on Thursday, CNN reported. ... read..


Afghanistan: One year since education ban, girls demand reopening of universities
Kabul | December 21, 2023 11:52:40 PM IST
After the completion of one year of the ban on girls' education, women in Afghanistan are demanding that the Taliban regime reopen universities, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Security and UK Minister for Armed Forces discuss strengthening relations
Middle East | December 21, 2023 11:52:38 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 21 (ANI/WAM): Rashed Al Kaabi, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Security and Military Affairs, met with James Heappey MP, Minister of State for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom. ... read..


UAE: Abdullah bin Zayed meets Secretary General of PLO's Executive Committee to discuss humanitarian conditions in Gaza
Middle East | December 21, 2023 11:52:27 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 21 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, in Abu Dhabi to discuss the hu ... read..


UAE: PCFC reserves best of Dubai for cruise ship passengers and crews while ensuring top-notch safety
Middle East | December 21, 2023 11:52:23 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 21 (ANI/WAM): UAE: PCFC reserves best of Dubai for cruise ship passengers and crews while ensuring top-notch safety ... read..


Pakistan caretaker govt releases all women, children arrested during Baloch protest in Islamabad
Islamabad | December 21, 2023 11:52:17 PM IST
The Pakistan caretaker government has released all women and children who were arrested during the police crackdown against Baloch protestors in Islamabad, ARY News reported. ... read..


Israel: New 20-building development in Tel Aviv area, submitted for approval
Middle East | December 21, 2023 11:52:15 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 21 (ANI/TPS): The Tel Aviv District Committee submitted a "huge" plan of the Governmental Authority for Urban Renewal in cooperation with the Bat Yam Municipality for urban renewal in the city. ... read..


Hamas fires massive rocket salvo at Tel Aviv, central Israel
Middle East | December 21, 2023 11:52:11 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 21 (ANI/TPS): Hamas fired at least 30 rockets at Israel's central region on Thursday afternoon, in the heaviest barrage in weeks. ... read..


Afghanistan: US Envoy calls Taliban year-long university ban for girls "indefensible"
Kabul | December 21, 2023 11:51:53 PM IST
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West called the Taliban regime's ban on women attending universities as "indefensible" after marking one year since the ban was imposed, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Several dead, dozens injured after shooting in Prague; shooter eliminated: Czech Police
Prague | December 21, 2023 10:52:01 PM IST
A deadly shooting at a university in Prague has killed several people and injured dozens others, Czech Police said. The police said that the shooter has been eliminated and the people from the building have been evacuated. ... read..


UK: Missing Indian student found dead, police appeals for more information
London | December 21, 2023 10:51:59 PM IST
Indian student Gurashman Singh Bhatia, who was missing for around a week in the United Kingdom, was found dead inside a lake in Canary Wharf in London, the UK Metropolitan police informed in a statement. ... read..


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz seeks two-day deadline extension for filing nomination papers for polls
Islamabad | December 21, 2023 10:51:45 PM IST
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has sought a two-day extension in the December 22 deadline to file nomination papers for the upcoming general elections, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


Year Ender: Pakistan's political unrest intensifies amid Imran Khan's arrest, Nawaz Sharif's return
Islamabad | December 21, 2023 10:51:43 PM IST
Pakistan's short history as a country has been very turbulent, oscillating between military rule and democratic governments, moreover, the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and return of another former PM, Nawaz Sharif, have intensified the polit ... read..


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