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Indian envoy Sandeep Chakravorty presents credentials to Timor Leste President

Dili | December 20, 2023 4:21:46 PM IST

Indian envoy Sandeep Chakravorty presented credentials to the President of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta, on Wednesday. ... read..

Pakistan: Baloch protest enroute Islamabad after big rally in Dera Ismail Khan

Balochistan | December 20, 2023 3:21:33 PM IST

The long March against the alleged Baloch genocide and disappearances started to move towards Islamabad on Wednesday after a successful stop at Dera Ismail Khan where thousands of protesters participated in the rally to raise their voices, Balochistan Yak ... read..

Malaysia bans shipping linked to Israel, condemning 'cruelty against Palestinian people'

Kuala Lumpur | December 20, 2023 3:21:31 PM IST

The Malaysian government has announced a ban on Israeli-owned and flagged ships, as well as vessels destined for Israel, from docking at its ports, CNN reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Leif Erikson Lunar Prize awarded to ISRO for Chandrayaan-3 advancements

Reykjavik | December 20, 2023 3:21:08 PM IST

In a momentous recognition of India's space prowess, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been feted with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize by the Husavik Museum here. ... read..

Pakistan electricity distribution companies propose hike in tariffs

Islamabad | December 20, 2023 3:20:57 PM IST

The Power Distribution Companies (Discos) in Pakistan excluding K-Electric have proposed an increase of Pakistan Rupee (PKR) 4.6617 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in electricity prices, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday. ... read..

As Pakistan continue to deport Afghan refugees, 100 Families on average cross Torkham to Kabul per day: Report

Kabul | December 20, 2023 3:20:55 PM IST

As long as Pakistan is deporting Afghan refugees, 100 families a day on average are crossing into Afghanistan, according to officials at the refugee camps at Torkham Crossing, TOLOnews reported. ... read..

Russian soldiers' families urge Putin to end Ukraine war, accuses him of "driving people to brink"

Moscow | December 20, 2023 3:20:49 PM IST

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the families of Russian soldiers deployed at the forefront have demanded that Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, Moscow Times reported Tuesday. ... read..

Union Minister Piyush Goyal holds bilateral with New Zealand Trade Minister to bolster trade ties

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 2:21:41 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with the New Zealand Minister for Trade, Todd McClay in New Delhi on Tuesday to bolster bilateral relations between the two countries, said the Ministry of Commerce & Indus ... read..

Netizens in China show support for Hamas, glorify terrorist outfit with posts, cosplay: Report

Beijing | December 20, 2023 2:21:39 PM IST

Chinese internet users have been supporting Hamas for the last two months and posting caricatures of the group's fighters on Bilibili, a video-sharing website based in Shanghai and other Chinese social media sites, Voice of America (VOA) reported. ... read..

Former chief of Pak drugs regulatory body arrested for holding fake PhD degree

Islamabad | December 20, 2023 2:21:28 PM IST

The former CEO of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Sheikh Akhtar Hussain, was apprehended in a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), as reported by ARY News on Wednesday. ... read..

China earthquake: Rescue efforts conclude as authorities start post-disaster management in Jishishan County

Beijing | December 20, 2023 2:21:26 PM IST

Rescue work in China after a devastating earthquake is drawing to an end and the focus of authorities has shifted to post-disaster management in the affected region including the treatment of injured and resettlement of displaced people, The Global Times ... read..

"Ready to look into it": PM Modi responds to US allegations of Indian link in foiled Pannun killing plot

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 1:21:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has, for the first time responded to the claims made by the US of an Indian link to an alleged foiled assassination plot against India designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and stated he will "look into" any evidence, ... read..

Israel offers Hamas week-long ceasefire as part of new hostage deal

Tel Aviv | December 20, 2023 1:21:16 PM IST

Israel has proposed to Hamas a week-long cessation of war in Gaza for the release of 40 hostages, CNN reported. ... read..

Bodhgaya: Dalai Lama inaugurates first International Sangha Forum

Bodhgaya (Bihar) | December 20, 2023 12:21:19 PM IST

The Dalai Lama inaugurated the three-day International Sangha Forum 2023 on Bridging Traditions, Embracing Modernity: A Dialogue on the Buddha's Teaching in Today's World on Wednesday morning. ... read..

Chinese balloon detected crossing Taiwan Strait median line: Taiwan Defence Ministry

Taipei | December 20, 2023 11:20:57 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday announced that 8 Chinese Peoples Liberation Army aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected at 6 am UTC. One KJ-500 airborne early warning and control plane--one of the eight People's Liberat ... read..

At least 131 killed in China following deadly quake of magnitude 6.2

Beijing | December 20, 2023 11:20:53 AM IST

At least 131 people were killed and hundreds of others wounded following a deadly earthquake of magnitude 6.2 that struck China on Monday, CNN reported, citing the official media. ... read..

Declassified report reveals Russia, China meddling in 2022 US midterm elections

Washington, DC | December 20, 2023 10:20:54 AM IST

A recently declassified intelligence report has exposed increased efforts by China, Russia, and Iran to interfere in the 2022 US midterm elections compared to what they did in the 2018 midterms, The Hill reported. ... read..

US: Indian envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu meets US Secy of State Antony Blinken

Washington, D.C. | December 20, 2023 10:20:41 AM IST

Indian ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu met Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (local time) at the end-of-year event at the US State Department. ... read..

Pak: Taunsa draws thousands in solidarity with Long March against 'Baloch Genocide'

Taunsa (Punjab) | December 20, 2023 10:20:37 AM IST

In an 'extraordinary' show of unity, thousands convened in Taunsa on Tuesday to rally behind the long march protesting the alleged 'Baloch genocide', The Balochistan Post reported. (ANI) ... read..

Ramaswamy vows to 'withdraw' from Colorado ballot over Trump removal, urges GOP unity

Colorado | December 20, 2023 9:20:40 AM IST

Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to withdraw from the GOP primary ballot in Colorado. This decision comes in response to a recent ruling by the state's Supreme Court, which removed former President Donald Trump from the ballot d ... read..

Colorado Supreme Court removes Donald Trump from state's 2024 ballot

Denver (Colorado) | December 20, 2023 8:20:27 AM IST

The Colorado Supreme Court has removed former US President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot, ruling that he isn't an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban," CNN reported. ... read..

Romanian airline TAROM restarting flights to Israel

Middle East | December 20, 2023 8:20:25 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 20 (ANI/TPS): The Romanian airline TAROM announced it will be restoring flights to Israel. Like most foreign carriers, TAROM's flights were cancelled after the October 7 massacre due to security concerns over the war in Gaza. ... read..

Israel shoots down Hezbollah rockets, hits targets in Lebanon

Middle East | December 20, 2023 7:21:22 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 20 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that its air defense system successfully intercepted six rocket launches from Lebanese territory directed towards Israel. ... read..

'UAE aid delivering essential supplies to communities in need during trying times': Al Falahi

Middle East | December 20, 2023 7:21:18 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 20 (ANI/WAM): Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Director-General of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, has emphasised that the UAE, under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ... read..

Death toll in China earthquake rises to 127

Beijing | December 20, 2023 6:20:56 AM IST

As many as 127 people have been killed and hundreds injured after an overnight earthquake struck north-western China. The earthquake was the most deadly the country has experienced in the past nine years, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Israel rejects claims that two Gazan women were killed in church

Middle East | December 20, 2023 6:20:53 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 20 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) released details of its investigation into allegations that two women--a mother and daughter - were killed by IDF troops while they were inside a church in Gaza. ... read..

India, EU discuss avenues for strategic security, defence cooperation

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 5:20:50 AM IST

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday discussed avenues for EU-India Strategic Security and Defence Cooperation with Chair of the European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) Nathalie Loiseau. ... read..

Pakistan: Imran Khan challenges indictment in cypher case, entire proceedings by special court

Islamabad | December 20, 2023 4:21:01 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday challenged his indictment in the cypher case and the entire proceedings by the special court, established under the Official Secrets Act, Geo News reported. ... read..

Pak authorities attempt to stop Baloch protesters from marching towards Islamabad

Islamabad | December 20, 2023 4:20:59 AM IST

The authorities in Pakistan's Dera Ghazi Khan have attempted to stop hundreds of Baloch protesters from marching towards their destination, Islamabad, The Friday Times reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Top lawyers' bodies raise concerns over poll procedure, conduct of Chief Election Commissioner

Islamabad | December 20, 2023 3:21:07 AM IST

Top lawyers' bodies in Pakistan have raised concerns over the poll procedure and the conduct of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..

Pakistan: ECP orders removal of PM's adviser Ahad Cheema from post

Islamabad | December 20, 2023 3:21:01 AM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday ordered the removal of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Establishment Ahad Cheema from his post, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..

Bad governance in Pakistan has reached its peak: Member of opposition in Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly

Gilgit-Baltistan | December 20, 2023 2:21:15 AM IST

Member of Opposition of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly and former provincial finance minister Javed Ali Manwa has said bad governance in Pakistan has reached its peak and the government has failed to solve the public's problems, which is provoking the peop ... read..

Facilities given to Gilgit-Baltistan's people being removed: Islami Tehreek Pakistan member

Gilgit-Baltistan | December 20, 2023 2:21:07 AM IST

The Head of Coordination Committee of Islami Tehreek Pakistan (ITP) Sheikh Mirza Ali and other leaders have said that the facilities that were given to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan are being gradually removed, DailyK2 reported. ... read..

UAE Ambassador meets with Speaker of Jordanian Senate; discusses bilateral relations, cooperation

Middle East | December 19, 2023 11:52:33 PM IST

Amman [Jordan], December 19 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, met with Faisal Al-Fayez, Speaker of the Jordanian Senate, at the headquarters of the UAE E ... read..

Israel hits Syrian army positions in response to missiles launched from Syria

Middle East | December 19, 2023 11:52:20 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 19 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that it attacked a military position of the Syrian army in response to missile launches made from there towards Israeli territory. The attack was carried out with artillery ... read..

New drinking water infrastructure for Gaza being implemented

Middle East | December 19, 2023 11:52:09 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 19 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that on Monday the first phase for establishing a water line from mobile d ... read..

Israeli PM Netanyahu briefs PM Modi on recent developments in Israel-Hamas conflict

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 10:52:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday had a telephonic conversation with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli PM briefed PM Modi on the recent developments in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. ... read..

India needs to openly work with New Zealand in agriculture sector: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 10:52:05 PM IST

Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday said that India and New Zealand need to openly work in agriculture sector. He stressed that New Zealand has great expertise in the agriculture productivities sector. ... read..

Admiral R Hari Kumar attending Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in Thailand

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 9:51:33 PM IST

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar is leading a three-member Indian Naval delegation for the 8th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC). The IONS Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) is being hosted by the Royal Thai Navy in Th ... read..

UAE: DEWA releases thought leadership paper on climate resilience

Asia | December 19, 2023 9:51:18 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 19 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) released a thought leadership paper on climate resilience at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. ... read..

After Armenia order, Philippines, Brazil, Egypt showing interest in Akash air defence missile system

By Ajit Dubey New Delhi | December 19, 2023 9:51:12 PM IST

Amid Indian efforts to expand the export of indigenous military hardware, many countries, including Philippines, Brazil and Egypt have shown interest in procuring the Akash air defence missile system. ... read..

"I believe New Zealand, India can do much more together": New Zealand Minister Todd McClay

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:51:18 PM IST

The New Zealand Minister for Trade, Todd McClay said on Tuesday that India and New Zealand can do much more together and a diverse bilateral relationship is significant to build two-way trade between the two countries. ... read..

UAE welcomes sixth group of wounded Palestinian children, cancer patients

Asia | December 19, 2023 8:51:16 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 19 (ANI/WAM): The sixth group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE today in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to provide medical treat ... read..

Parliamentary delegation from European Union discusses bilateral interests

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:50:41 PM IST

A Parliamentary delegation from European Union on Tuesday discussed various issues of bilateral interest, including the need for more parliamentary exchanges to foster stronger bilateral relations between India and European Union. ... read..

UAE, Austria hold joint economic committee meeting to strengthen cooperation

Asia | December 19, 2023 7:50:59 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 19 (ANI/WAM): Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, and Martin Kocher, Austrian Minister of Economy and Labour, chaired the UAE-Austria Joint Economic Committee, which was attended by several representatives from both c ... read..

India fast emerging as robust economy to rise as developed nation by 2047: LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 7:50:54 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held discussions with the delegation of the European Parliament on Tuesday and emphasised that India and Europe share a common worldview based on values of 'Democracy, Rule of Law and Diversity.' ... read..

PM Modi speaks with Israeli PM, expresses concern over safety of maritime traffic

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 7:50:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and expressed concern over the safety of maritime traffic. ... read..

Pakistan Election Commission defers indictment of Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry in contempt case

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 5:52:29 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday deferred the indictment of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case related to contempt of the electoral body and the chief ele ... read..

Pakistan's voters number exceed 128 million ahead of general elections

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 5:52:05 PM IST

More than 128.5 million people in Pakistan will vote in the upcoming general elections, in which 69.2 million male voters and 59.3 million women voters will cast their vote to choose the next Pakistani government, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Balochistan Yakjehti Committee long march against alleged Balochi genocide heading towards Taunsa Sharif

Balochistan | December 19, 2023 5:51:43 PM IST

The Balochistan Yakjehti Committee's long march against the alleged Balochi genocide has left Dera Ghazi Khan and is now heading towards Taunsa Sharif. ... read..

Book titled 'Terror Financing in Kashmir' exposes region's complex web of terror

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 4:52:07 PM IST

As the Indian Army and agencies work hard to end the scourge of terrorism from Kashmir, the book, 'Terror Financing in Kashmir' authored by Abhinav Pandya released recently delves deep into the intricacies of how terror funds are generated by the terror o ... read..

Gilgit Baltistan: University students protest against unprecedented fee hike

Gilgit-Baltistan | December 19, 2023 4:51:47 PM IST

The students of Karakoram International University in the Gilgit-Baltistan region are staging a protest against fee hikes and administrative mismanagement. ... read..

Pakistan poll body announces guidelines for intending election candidates

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 3:51:23 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) made public the rules it would follow for candidates wishing to file nominations for seats in the national and provincial assemblies, ARY News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Ex-Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says he won't contest general elections

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 3:51:18 PM IST

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has declared not to run for the general elections that are slated to take place in February next year, ARY News reported. ... read..

EU delegation calls on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla; discuss India-Europe ties

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 3:51:16 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with the European delegation from the security and defence committee of the European Parliament at the Parliament House in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

Issues of mutual interests discussed between nations as Benin foreign minister concludes India visit

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 3:51:04 PM IST

The visit by the foreign minister of Benin, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, to India has been concluded as the leaders of the two countries exchanged views on various regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. ... read..

Hamas, Iranian hackers seek to leverage Israeli people's stress

Middle East | December 19, 2023 3:51:00 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 19 (ANI/TPS): The Israel National Cyber Directorate announced on Monday that Iran and Hezbollah were behind an attempted cyberattack on the Ziv Medical Centre in Safed in late November. ... read..

15 per cent increase in air traffic at UAE airports during COP28: GCAA Director-General

Middle East | December 19, 2023 3:50:55 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 19 (ANI/WAM): Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said the UAE's airports witnessed a 15 percent increase in air traffic during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) held at ... read..

Brand Dubai showcases local entrepreneurial flair at Hatta Festival

Middle East | December 19, 2023 3:50:49 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 19 (ANI/WAM): Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is organising the 'Proudly from Dubai Market' at the Hatta Festival. The unique market, one of the key highlights of the festival, runs until Decemb ... read..

Ahead of general elections, former Pak PM Imran Khan addresses supporters using AI from prison

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 2:52:19 PM IST

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to construct a voice clone, the former Pakistan prime minister, Imran Khan, addressed his supporters as part of his campaign months ahead of the much-anticipated general elections in the country, CNN reported. ... read..

US announces security operation to counter challenges in Red Sea after Houthi attacks on commercial shipping

Tel Aviv | December 19, 2023 2:52:00 PM IST

The US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, announced a new US-led operation focusing on the "security challenges in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden" following recent attacks by Houthi forces on commercial marine traffic in the region, CNN report ... read..

Response to Xi Jinping's recent Hanoi visit muted as atmostphere of fear persist in critics, activists

Hanoi | December 19, 2023 2:51:58 PM IST

Vietnamese activism has always revolved around anti-China rallies, but the reaction to Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam on December 12-13 was subdued since Hanoi has imprisoned critics, and activists and academics point to a culture of fear ... read..

Volcano erupts in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense quakes

Reykjavik | December 19, 2023 2:51:28 PM IST

After weeks of seismic activity forced the evacuation of a nearby village, a volcano in Iceland erupted suddenly on Monday, dazzling the night sky with spurts of lava and smoke, CNN reported. ... read..

Amnesty International condemns arrests of Baloch protesters in Pakistan, seeks investigation into enforced disappearances

Balochistan | December 19, 2023 1:51:41 PM IST

A global human rights group, Amnesty Asia, condemned the arrests and detention of people who participated in the Baloch protest in Dera Ghazi Khan to raise a voice against the terrorism and brutality against the Baloch people on Monday. ... read..

Pakistan: Protesters resume long march to Islamabad against alleged extrajudicial killings in Balochistan

Balochistan | December 19, 2023 1:51:15 PM IST

The Balochistan Yakjehti committee started its march from Dera Ghazi Khan to Islamabad to protest against the blocking of transport and threats to protesters on Tuesday. ... read..

China: Rescuers struggle in sub-zero temperatures as 116 killed after massive quake

Beijing | December 19, 2023 12:51:07 PM IST

At least 116 people were killed and hundreds sustained injuries after a powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jolted an ethnic county in northwest China's Gansu Province, CNN reported citing the state media. ... read..

Afghanistan: Taliban calls on nations to not use Afghan refugees as 'political tool'

Kabul | December 19, 2023 11:51:05 AM IST

Amid the ongoing deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, the Taliban urged the nations not to use Afghan immigrants as a 'political tool' on Monday, according to TOLOnews. ... read..

Pakistan: Protesters to resume long march to Islamabad against extrajudicial killings in Balochistan

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 10:50:28 AM IST

The Balochistan Yakjehti Council will continue its long march against alleged genocide by Pakistani forces on people of Balcohistan after it called of a sit-in at Dera Gazi Khan on Monday night. The Baloch Long march will now start to move towards Islamab ... read..

Pak parties bet big on women, youth ahead of February general elections

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 9:50:34 AM IST

As political parties get ready for the upcoming general elections in February, they ought to think about feeling the pulse of a populace that is eager for change, according to Dawn. ... read..

Pakistan's business community refrain from idea of extending caretakers' tenure

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 9:50:32 AM IST

The business community in Pakistan as a whole does not support the notion of prolonging the duration of the caretakers' governance, even if they acknowledge that Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has improved the economic situation of the country, an opin ... read..

China: Death toll from earthquake rises to 111, President Xi calls for 'all-out' operation

Beijing | December 19, 2023 7:51:05 AM IST

At least 111 people have been killed in China's Gansu and neighbouring Qinghai provinces after the strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake, state media Xinhua reported, citing local earthquake relief headquarters. ... read..

Witnesses against Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai mistreated to drive out confessions: Report

Asia | December 19, 2023 7:51:01 AM IST

The witnesses against Hong Media media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai were strongly mistreated by the Chinese authorities to bring out the 'desired' confessions, raising questions about whether his testimony will be voluntary and reliable, an investigative ... read..

China: Death toll from earthquake jumps to 86; 96 injured

Beijing | December 19, 2023 6:51:17 AM IST

The death toll from the earthquake in China's Gansu Province rose to 86 in the early hours of Tuesday, state media Xinhua reported citing provincial earthquake relief headquarters. ... read..

Afghan migrants open up about hardships and mistreatment by Pakistan officials

Islamabad | December 19, 2023 6:51:15 AM IST

Afghan refugees who were evacuated from Pakistan through the Chaman border have described the hardships they faced, including being locked up and forced to pay money for leaving by Pakistani officials, Pakistan vernacular media Jang reported. ... read..

Training rifles, UNICEF donations found in Gaza elementary school

Middle East | December 19, 2023 6:51:11 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 19 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers discovered wooden training rifles along with training brochures explaining attack methods in an elementary school compound in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the Tazpit Press Service has learned. ... read..

UAE: 68 pc growth in trade volume between Ajman and Qatar in 2023

Middle East | December 19, 2023 6:51:09 AM IST

Ajman [UAE], December 19 (ANI/WAM): Mohamed Ali Al Janahi, Executive Director of the Member Support Services Sector at the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), revealed that the volume of trade between Ajman and Qatar increased by 68 per cent un ... read..

UAE Rulers congratulate Egyptian President on re-election

Middle East | December 19, 2023 6:51:08 AM IST

Emirates [UAE], December 19 (ANI/WAM): The Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on his re-election. ... read..

Operation Prosperity Guardian: US announces 10-nation maritime task force to combat Houthi rebels

Washington DC | December 19, 2023 6:51:06 AM IST

The US announced the creation of an international coalition against Houthi attacks on international maritime trade in the Red Sea, The Hill reported. ... read..

"We would welcome India's constructive engagement...": US on resolving Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas wars

Washington DC | December 19, 2023 5:50:19 AM IST

The US State Department has expressed its willingness to engage with India in resolving ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. ... read..

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacking two cargo vessels in Red Sea

Sanaa | December 19, 2023 5:50:16 AM IST

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed to have launched a drone attack on two cargo vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting maritime trade and causing freight companies to avoid the area, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

China: 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Gansu province; 8 killed

Beijing | December 19, 2023 4:50:24 AM IST

At least eight people were killed in China after a strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the country's Gansu province late Monday evening, state media Xinhua reported. ... read..

"Not here to dictate timelines or terms": US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Israel-Hamas war

Tel Aviv | December 19, 2023 4:50:20 AM IST

The US Secretary of Defence, during his visit to Israel, weighed in for a transition into more "targeted" and "surgical" operations in Gaza, however, also clarifying that the US won't be "dictating" any timelines or terms, Times of Israel reported. ... read..

"This is not only our war but, in many ways, yours because...": Netanyahu to US

Tel Aviv | December 19, 2023 3:50:16 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel's aim of achieving "total victory" against Hamas, stating that the war is not just Israel's but also the US's, as it is also a battle against the "Iranian axis." ... read..

"Those having dominance will create systems that appear fair even if they are not": EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 2:50:34 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised the division of power in the global structure and the importance of negotiating and shaping narratives to create fair systems. ... read..

Afghanistan: Women's rights activist released from prison after three months

Kabul | December 19, 2023 1:49:31 AM IST

Julia Parsi, a women's rights activist in Afghanistan, has been released from prison by the Taliban administration after three months on Monday, Khaama Press reported citing sources. ... read..

PM Modi congratulates el-Sisi on being re-elected as Egypt's President

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 12:20:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Egypt presidential election winner Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for the third time and expressed his hope to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries. ... read..

China's defence budget could be far greater than declared

Asia | December 19, 2023 9:50:54 PM IST

Everyone acknowledges that China's declared defence budget is lower than its real expenditure. The only question is by how much, and it turns out it could be several times higher than what most think. ... read..

PoK: Awami Action Committee, All-Party Alliance to protest across Gilgit-Baltistan from December 21 against rise in wheat prices

Gilgit Baltistan | December 19, 2023 12:20:31 AM IST

The Awami Action Committee and the All-Party Alliance have announced a protest movement in the entire Gilgit-Baltistan from December 21 against the surge in the price of wheat and reduction in subsidies, a local Urdu newspaper, DailyK2 reported. ... read..

Sharjah Events Festival wraps up attracting 20,000 visitors

Asia | December 19, 2023 12:20:21 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], December 18 (ANI/WAM): The third edition of the Sharjah Events Festival, hosted by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, wrapped up successfully, on Sunday, on the lawns of Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Al Majaz Island. Organised under the slogan ... read..

PM Modi extends wishes to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for speedy recovery from Covid-19

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 12:20:19 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his wishes to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for a speedy recovery from COVID-19. ... read..

UAE: BEEAH announces commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040

Middle East | December 19, 2023 12:20:17 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 18 (ANI/WAM): BEEAH has announced its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 within its operations by methodically building on its initiatives and projects that are already working towards this target and in line with ... read..

Arab Breeders Championship starts tomorrow under patronage of Mansour bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi

Asia | December 19, 2023 12:20:16 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 18 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse ... read..

UAE: Sharjah Art Foundation announces winners of 6th Sharjah Film Platform Awards

Middle East | December 19, 2023 12:20:14 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 18 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) revealed on Sunday the winning works in the 6th edition of the Sharjah Film Platform awards, held from December 9 to 17, 2023. ... read..

Training rifles and UNICEF donations found in Gaza elementary school

Middle East | December 19, 2023 12:20:08 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 18 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers discovered wooden training rifles along with training brochures explaining attack methods in an elementary school compound in the Gaza Strip on Monday, the Tazpit Press Service has learned. The tr ... read..

UAE Media Council meeting approves media sector priorities for next three years

Asia | December 19, 2023 12:20:06 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 18 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Media Council, has chaired the meeting of the council's Board of Directors at the National Media Office headquarters in Abu Dhabi. ... read..

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to visit Nepal on December 20

Kathmandu | December 18, 2023 11:21:18 PM IST

The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister will visit Nepal on December 20 to attend the Nepal-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting, sources from the foreign ministry confirmed ANI. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar, Benin counterpart discuss UN reforms, global issues in Delhi

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 11:20:50 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday discussed United Nations (UN) reforms and global issues with his Benin counterpart Olushegun Adjadi Bakari in New Delhi. ... read..

Pakistan: Sikh warrior Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue to be installed in Kartarpur Sahib

Lahore | December 18, 2023 11:20:38 PM IST

Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue will be installed on the premises of Gurudwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, The Express-News reported on Monday. ... read..

Egypt's el-Sisi re-elected President, third term to begin in April

Cairo | December 18, 2023 10:20:59 PM IST

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is headed towards a landslide victory in Egypt's presidential elections on Monday securing a third term as leader of the Middle East's most populous nation, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

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