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India considering merits, risks of Free Trade Agreements: Jaishankar

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 10:20:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday dismissed criticism over delays in signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and its important partners and said the government is considering merits and risks. ... read..

Pakistan: Former caretaker Minister Sarfaraz Bugti joins Pakistan Peoples Party ahead of elections

Turbat (Balochistan) | December 18, 2023 10:20:38 PM IST

Pakistan's former caretaker minister Sarfraz Bugti joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Monday after he resigned from his post of interior minister, The Express Tribune reported on Monday. ... read..

China sees record-low temperatures, cold wave freezes majority of its regions

Beijing | December 18, 2023 10:20:31 PM IST

China has been witnessing severe cold fronts, sending temperatures plunging below freezing and breaking historic extreme low records in the majority of Chinese regions, causing officials to warn relevant authorities to strengthen patrol inspections of sub ... read..

Piyush Goyal meets Oman Minister Qais Bin Mohammed Al Yousef, discuss bilateral trade

NewDelhi | December 18, 2023 9:21:14 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, Qais Bin Mohammed Al Yousef and discussed bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries on Monday. ... read..

"Sri Lanka continues to be an important partner in India's growth story": Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 9:21:08 PM IST

Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, who is currently leading a Parliamentary delegation to India, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, following which Birla emphasised that Sri Lanka continues to be an important partner in I ... read..

Large Indian expatriate community in Kuwait will miss the compassionate care of Kuwait's Emir: Union Minister Hardeep Puri

Kuwait City | December 18, 2023 9:21:06 PM IST

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, visited Kuwait as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy to pay condolences to Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on behalf of India and stressed that the large Indi ... read..

Army Chief Manoj Pande, Tanzanian Defence Force chief discusses ways to boost military ties between two nations

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 9:20:52 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, welcomed Chief of the Tanzanian People's Defence Force, General John Mkunda, on Monday and discussed ways to further strengthen existing military relations between the two defence forces. ... read..

Bhutan honours WHO Regional Director, confers gold medal at its National Day

Thimpu | December 18, 2023 8:20:43 PM IST

Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director WHO South-East Asia, has been awarded Bhutan's prestigious National Order of Merit Gold Medal for her distinguished services to the country.The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk honored Dr Khetrapal ... read..

MoS Muraleedharan pays condolences at Kuwait embassy on Emir Sheikh Nawaf's demise

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 7:21:20 PM IST

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Delhi and paid condolences on the demise of the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. ... read..

Massive protests against disappearances, brutality despite blockades in Balochistan

Dera Ghazi Khan (Balochistan) | December 18, 2023 7:21:18 PM IST

Thousands of people from Dera Ghazi Khan participated in the protest against the Pakistan government's genocide against state terrorism and brutality in Balochistan. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets with his Benin counterpart Olushegun Adjadi Bakari

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 6:21:02 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Benin counterpart Olushegun Adjadi Bakari in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

'Pakistan an exploiter of human rights': Rights Activist Arif Aajikia

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 6:20:52 PM IST

Emphasising the ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan's Balochistan and Sindh, Arif Aajikia, a former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) member and human rights activist from Karachi, Pakistan, said that Pakistan is an "exploiter of human rights, adding ... read..

PoK residents protest against load shedding; shops closed

Muzaffarabad | December 18, 2023 6:20:46 PM IST

A joint protest by scholars, journalists and businessmen was held against load shedding in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). ... read..

Taiwan detects PLA aircrats, 2 Chinese balloons crossing Median Line

Taipei | December 18, 2023 6:20:37 PM IST

Taiwan detected two Chinese balloons across the sensitive median line separating Taiwan from China, the self-ruled island's Defence Ministry said. ... read..

Pakistan High Commission issues 62 visas to Indian pilgrims for visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 5:21:30 PM IST

The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued 62 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit Shree Katas Raj Temples known as Qila Katas in the Chakwal district of Punjab province, according to an official statement. ... read..

Israeli FM Cohen welcomes first ambassador from Singapore

Middle East | December 18, 2023 4:20:17 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 18 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen welcomed on Sunday Ian Mak, the first official ambassador of Singapore to Israel since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Singapore in 1969. ... read..

One woman wounded in Jerusalem terrorist shooting

Middle East | December 18, 2023 4:20:16 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 18 (ANI/TPS): On Monday morning, a terrorist fired on a vehicle filled with passengers, including children, at the A-Tur Junction/Rabi'a Al-Adawiya junction in the north of Jerusalem. ... read..

Israeli military hits over 150 Gaza terror targets

Middle East | December 18, 2023 4:20:14 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 18 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) struck more than 150 terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours from the air, sea and land. ... read..

Pak polls: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz tells candidates to file nominations for tickets before Dec 20

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 4:20:08 PM IST

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has directed all applicants seeking their tickets to vie in the upcoming national and provincial assemblies' elections to submit their nomination papers before their respective returning officers on Wednesday, Dece ... read..

EAM Jaishankar pays condolences at Kuwait embassy on Emir's passing

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 3:20:22 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Delhi Monday morning to express condolences and pay respects following the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait. ... read..

Pakistan: Thousands join Baloch march against genocide as it organises sit-in at Dera Gazi Khan

Dera Gazi Khan (Balochistan) | December 18, 2023 3:20:02 PM IST

Massive crowds gathered at Dera Gazi Khan in Balochistan as the March against Baloch genocide staged a sit-in against the arrest of several Baloch cadre as well as against the disappearance of Baloch people. ... read..

"Human rights, culture, language, heritage being killed in PoK," says rights activist Arif Aajikia

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 3:19:58 PM IST

Arif Aajikia, a former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) member and human rights activist from Karachi, Pakistan, while shedding light on the pressing issues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), addressed the erosion of human rights in the region, citing the ... read..

China allegedly using TikTok for disinformation in Taiwan elections: Report

Taipei | December 18, 2023 2:21:38 PM IST

Taiwan is gearing up for Presidential elections scheduled for January 13 next year. Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is up against Hou Yu-ih the Taipei Mayor representing the Kuomintan and Ko Wen-jie of the Taiwan People's Par ... read..

Turbat long march: Pak police harass Baloch protesters, block road; 20 detained

Quetta | December 18, 2023 2:21:34 PM IST

In Turbat, Balochistan, the Counter Terrorism Department's (CTD) alleged 'extra-judicial killings' faced resistance as at least 20 participants, including women, were detained as the Baloch Yakjehti Council's (BYC) long march reached Dera Ghazi Khan, Dawn ... read..

Senior MEA official discusses ways to boost bilateral economic cooperation during visit to Madagascar

New Delhi | December 18, 2023 2:21:32 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs' Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi paid a three-day visit to Madagascar from December 15 to 17 and interacted with prominent Malagasy business leaders to discuss ways to enhance trade-economic cooperation between the ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Pakitsan

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 2:21:26 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan on Monday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Pak general elections: Rashid Soomro eyes battle against Bilawal

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 1:23:02 PM IST

Rashid Mahmood Soomro, the Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) in Sindh, is poised to contest elections against Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, pending approval of the party ticket, The News International reported. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 'virtual power show' faces disruptions amid 'unspoken ban' on public gatherings

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 12:24:16 PM IST

In an attempt to overcome an 'unspoken ban' on public gatherings and rallies, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) organised a "virtual power show" on Sunday through social media to energise its supporters ahead of the upcoming polls, Dawn reported. ... read..

UK urges immediate release of Jimmy Lai as Hong Kong trial begins

Asia | December 18, 2023 11:21:05 AM IST

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has gone for a trial for alleged national security offences, hours after the United Kingdom's recent appeal for his prompt release, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

4,35,152 illegal Afghans returned to Afghanistan, says Pakistan government

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 10:21:00 AM IST

The repatriation of illegal foreign nationals, including Afghans, to their homeland, is ongoing in a secure and dignified manner, with 1634 illegal Afghan nationals returning on Sunday, ARY News reported. ... read..

US: Car hits parked SUV in Biden's motorcade during Delaware event

Wilmington (Delaware) | December 18, 2023 10:20:54 AM IST

US President Joe Biden and the First Lady emerged unharmed following a collision between a car and an SUV, which was part of the president's motorcade, while stationed in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday night. ... read..

Pope condemns killing of unarmed women in Gaza Church, calls for end to violence

Gaza Border | December 18, 2023 10:20:50 AM IST

Two women were killed and seven others were injured by an Israeli military sniper inside a Catholic Church in Gaza on Saturday, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, CNN reported. ... read..

Bhutan King unveils Gelephu Mindfulness City SAR Project of 1,000 sq km extending from India to Southeast Asia

Thimphu | December 18, 2023 10:20:46 AM IST

Bhutan's King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, highlighted Gelephu Mindfulness City in his 116th National Day address, emphasising South Asia's ongoing economic transformation and the vast opportunities for the region, home to approximately two billion pe ... read..

North Korea fires 'unspecified ballistic missile' towards East Sea, says South Korea

Seoul | December 18, 2023 8:21:01 AM IST

North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile towards the East Sea in the early hours of Monday, Yonhap news agency reported citing the South Korean military. ... read..

Tibetan spokesperson hails European Parliament resolution on Chinese boarding schools

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 18, 2023 8:20:57 AM IST

Central Tibetan Administration spokesperson Tenzin Lekshay hailed the European Parliament resolution on the abduction of Tibetan children and forced assimilation practises through Chinese boarding schools in Tibet. ... read..

"That's not IDF": Chief of General Staff guides troops on rules of engagement

Tel Aviv | December 18, 2023 7:19:49 AM IST

Days after the Israeli troops mistakenly killed three of their own hostages, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi guided the troops on the rules of engagement in similar situations in the future. ... read..

Serbia: Exit polls show ruling SNS of President Vucic leading in snap election

Belgrade | December 18, 2023 7:19:47 AM IST

The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) led by President Aleksandar Vucic is in the lead in the snap parliamentary election, according to the exit polls, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Jailed Hong Kong activist Kong Jimmy Lai to go on trial under national security law today

Asia | December 18, 2023 6:20:26 AM IST

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the pro-democracy movement and criticism of China, will go on trial on Monday on three counts of "colluding with foreign forces" under sweeping national security law, CNN reported. ... read..

WHO urges member states to continue with 'strong surveillance' amid rising respiratory diseases, JN.1 subvariant

Geneva | December 18, 2023 5:20:43 AM IST

In the wake of the surge in respiratory diseases and new JN.1 COVID sub-variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the virus is evolving and changing and urged the member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing. ... read..

Kuwait: Hardeep Puri calls on Sheikh Meshal, condoles Emir Sheikh Nawaf's demise

Kuwait City | December 18, 2023 5:20:41 AM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri called on the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and conveyed condolences on the demise of former Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. ... read..

"Strengthen India-Africa Partnership": MEA conveys PM Modi's message to Comoros, Madagascar Presidents

Antananarivo | December 18, 2023 5:20:37 AM IST

Dammu Ravi, the Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (Economic Relations), interacted with Comoros President and African Union Chairperson Azali Assoumani in Madagascar. ... read..

Hamdan bin Zayed condoles Emir of Kuwait over passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Middle East | December 18, 2023 5:20:35 AM IST

Kuwait City [Kuwait], December 18 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, today offered his condolences and sympathy to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the passing ... read..

UAE: DP World to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai

Middle East | December 18, 2023 5:20:31 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 18 (ANI/WAM): DP World has announced plans to relocate its global head office to Expo City Dubai, marking the latest milestone in the company's 50-year journey as it continues to expand its global supply chain solutions. ... read..

French Foreign Minister calls for 'universal' recognition of Hamas atrocities

Middle East | December 18, 2023 5:20:29 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 18 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met on Sunday with the visiting French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna. ... read..

BNP cannot win public support through "arson attacks, killing people": Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka | December 18, 2023 3:20:14 AM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) over the violent incidents in the country and said that it can't win elections by "arson attacks and killing people," Dhaka Tribune reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Social media, internet services down amid PTI's virtual gathering

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 3:20:10 AM IST

The internet services in Pakistan faced nationwide disruption as people complained about difficulties accessing social media platforms, Dawn reported citing Internet monitor Netblocks. ... read..

Massive flow of migrants "poisoning" blood of US: Donald Trump

New Hampshire | December 18, 2023 2:20:53 AM IST

Coming out hard at US President Joe Biden over "economic woes" and border security, his predecessor Donald Trump said that the influx of migrants is "poisoning" the blood of the country, New York Post reported. ... read..

British boy missing for six years found in France, returns home

London | December 18, 2023 2:20:49 AM IST

Alex Batty, a British boy who was missing for six years after going on a holiday in Spain, was found in France and has returned safely to the UK, CNN reported citing local police. ... read..

7-year-old killed at wedding in aerial firing in Pakistan's Karachi

Karachi | December 18, 2023 12:21:19 AM IST

A seven-year-old boy lost his life after the members of the marriage party started aerial firing on Sunday in Pakistan's Karachi, as reported by ARY News. ... read..

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in private ceremony

Kuwait City | December 18, 2023 12:21:18 AM IST

Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 86, who passed away on Saturday, was laid to rest in a private ceremony today, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Israeli forces raid vacation homes of Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas leaders

Middle East | December 18, 2023 12:21:16 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 17 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers in Khan Yunis raided the vacation homes of several senior Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Sunday. ... read..

UAE: Thani Al Zeyoudi honours winners of Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup

Middle East | December 18, 2023 12:21:12 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, today honoured the winners of the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup in Abu Dhabi. The event, held at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City over the weekend ... read..

UAE: Fifth edition of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon sets new women's record

Middle East | December 18, 2023 12:21:10 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): The fifth edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon witnessed a new women's record set by first-timer Brigid Kosgei, as more than 25,000 participants from 168 different nationalities took to the streets of the UAE cap ... read..

Pakistan Election Commission resumes training of returning officers, district returning officers

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 12:21:08 AM IST

After the announcement of the election schedule, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has resumed the training of returning officers (ROs) and district returning officers (DROs) in Pakistan, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

UAE: Third batch of UAE medical volunteers depart for Gaza

Middle East | December 18, 2023 12:21:06 AM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): The third batch of volunteers, heading to the Gaza Strip, left the country today to join the field hospital that the UAE had established in the Gaza Strip to provide Palestinians with the necessary medical treatment and ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: Second Crossing for aid to Gaza operating

Middle East | December 18, 2023 12:20:57 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 17 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that starting Sunday Dec. 17 UN aid trucks will undergo security checks an ... read..

Russian President Putin rejects Biden's claim that Russia could attack NATO, calls it "completely nonsense"

Moscow | December 18, 2023 12:20:51 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the assertions by the United States that Moscow might launch an attack on a NATO country in the future, dismissing such claims as "complete nonsense," Al Jazeera reported." ... read..

Jamaat-e-Islami denies any electoral alliance with PML-N, PPP

Islamabad | December 18, 2023 12:20:34 AM IST

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Sirajul Haq on Sunday said that they will not form an electoral alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..

"West dragged it into NATO": Russian President Putin warns of 'problems' with Finland

Moscow | December 17, 2023 11:20:44 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of "problems" with neighbouring Finland after it joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) earlier this year, CNN reported. ... read..

US: New York City Mayor Eric Adams issues travel alert over heavy rains, flooding

New York | December 17, 2023 11:20:36 PM IST

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a travel alert on Saturday, predicting heavy rains and flooding on Sunday and Monday, The Hill reported. ... read..

UN women's division urges international community to stand with Afghan girls and women

Kabul | December 17, 2023 11:20:18 PM IST

The United Nations Women's Division has urged the international community to hear the voices of women and girls in Afghanistan, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. The organisation called on nations to support Afghan women and girls and invest in the ... read..

Bodhgaya to host global Buddhist leaders at first International Sangha Forum

New Delhi | December 17, 2023 11:20:14 PM IST

The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Buddhist Centre, is set to organise the First International Sangha Forum (ISF) from December 20 to 23. ... read..

Israeli forces uncover biggest Hamas tunnel, claims it a project led by Sinwars

Tel Aviv | December 17, 2023 11:20:13 PM IST

Amid the ongoing tension between Israel and Hamas, a massive tunnel system was discovered by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday, which the IDF claimed to be Hamas' biggest tunnel system, the construction of which was led by Mohammad Sinwar, brother ... read..

"Would soon bring own prime minister": Pakistan People's Party leader Murad Ali Shah

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 10:21:12 PM IST

As the general elections drew near, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Murad Ali Shah stated on Sunday that his party was well positioned to form the next government at the Centre. ... read..

Pak poll body bans registration, deletion, change of votes in electoral rolls

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 10:20:58 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has prohibited the registration of new voters, as well as the deletion, revision, and correction of votes on electoral rolls, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..

UAE supports Ukrainian health sector with 2nd batch of ambulances in ongoing relief efforts

Middle East | December 17, 2023 10:20:54 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Embassy in Poland, today received a ship carrying 27 fully equipped ambulances to support the health sector in Ukraine. ... read..

Philippines President says "more assertive" China poses challenge to Asian neighbours, calls for bringing new solutions

Manila | December 17, 2023 10:20:50 PM IST

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr highlighted the significance of addressing the challenges posed by a "more assertive" China, emphasizing the need for the Philippines and its Asian neighbors to devise "new solutions," CNN Philippines reported. ... read..

IDF says it conducted strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon

Tel Aviv | December 17, 2023 9:21:06 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said it conducted strikes on Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon in response to the attack carried out on the border, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

UAE: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority unveils its digital strategy 2023-2030

Middle East | December 17, 2023 9:21:02 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled its Digital Strategy 2023-2030, with 82 projects and initiatives at a total investment of AED1.6 billion. ... read..

Pakistan Peoples Party to launch election campaign on December 27

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 9:21:00 PM IST

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has announced that it will launch its election campaign on December 27, the 16th death anniversary of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..

Pakistan government bans leaves of employees ahead of general elections

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 9:20:54 PM IST

The Pakistan government has banned the leaves of all government employees ahead of the general elections, which are to be held on February 8 next year, ARY News reported. ... read..

Israeli soldiers uncover Hamas tunnel shaft underneath baby's crib

Middle East | December 17, 2023 9:20:52 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 17 (ANI/TPS): Soldiers discovered a tunnel shaft underneath a baby's bed in a children's room in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday. ... read..

Pakistan: Protest staged at Karachi fishing harbour over vendor's murder

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 9:20:49 PM IST

A protest was staged at the Karachi fish harbour on Sunday over the murder of a cart vendor, ARY News reported. ... read..

Pakistan Peoples Party leader Sardar Latif Khosa joins Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Imran Khan's wish

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 9:20:45 PM IST

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sardar Latif Khosa said he was joining the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on the wish of the party's founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan, according to Geo News. ... read..

US: Three people die after small plane crashes into power lines in Oregon

Washington DC | December 17, 2023 9:20:39 PM IST

Three people died after a small plane crashed into power lines in Oregon and caused fire on Saturday afternoon (local time), CNN reported citing authorities. ... read..

Australia announces USD 20 million aid to Afghanistan

Kabul | December 17, 2023 9:20:37 PM IST

The Australian government announced USD 20 million to support Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Museum of the Future welcomes world leaders, delegates during official visit to UAE for COP28

Middle East | December 17, 2023 9:20:30 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): The Museum of the Future welcomed over 30 presidents, prime ministers and delegates from 30 different countries around the world as the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) successfully concluded at Expo City D ... read..

Serbians vote in snap elections amid unrest over high inflation, corruption

Belgrade | December 17, 2023 8:20:37 PM IST

The voting process for the parliamentary and local elections started in Serbia on Sunday, which will put the country's ruling party to the test amid dissatisfaction over rising inflation, corruption, and gun violence, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Israel Defence Forces hit 200 Hamas sites in past day

Tel Aviv | December 17, 2023 8:20:30 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have carried out strikes against some 200 Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip over the past day, according to The Times of Israel. ... read..

Pakistan: many arrested as Long March against `Baloch genocide' reaches Kohlu

Kohlu | December 17, 2023 8:20:20 PM IST

Pakistani security agencies detained a large number of protesters, a majority of them women, who joined the long march against the Baloch Genocide in Balochistan province on Sunday. ... read..

Pakistan: Two Sindh govt officials dismissed for forgery

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 7:19:53 PM IST

Two Sindh government officials have been dismissed in Pakistan after being charged with forgery in the Sindh Public Service Commission (PSC) examination 2020, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..

'US, Canada issues not same': EAM Jaishankar on allegations regarding pro-Khalistani elements

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 17, 2023 7:19:51 PM IST

On the issue of allegations made by the US and Canada regarding pro-Khalistani elements, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar emphasised that the two issues are not the same, adding that India is open to looking into the matter. ... read..

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri pays homage to Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf

Kuwait City | December 17, 2023 7:19:37 PM IST

Kuwait City [Kuwait], December 17 ... read..

Election Commission to hear plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding member tomorrow

Islamabad | December 17, 2023 7:19:35 PM IST

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hear the plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding member Akbar S Babar against intra-party polls on December 18, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina sworn in for third term amid opposition boycott

Antananarivo | December 17, 2023 7:19:24 PM IST

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina was sworn in on Saturday for a third term amid opposition boycott and concerns of the international community regarding the future of the island, Le Matinal, a Mauritius-based media platform reported. ... read..

61 migrants drown in shipwreck off coast of Libya

Tripoli | December 17, 2023 5:20:45 PM IST

As many as 61 migrants, including women and children, have drowned following a "tragic shipwreck" off the coast of Libya, said the UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM), CNN reported. ... read..

"Like an old club, set members don't want to let go of the grip: Jaishankar takes dig at UN Security Council

New Delhi | December 17, 2023 5:20:24 PM IST

Taking a sharp dig at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is like an "old club" where member nations are unwilling to admit new members as they perceive it as losing the grip. ... read..

India's G20 presidency diplomatic achievement of 2023: EAM Jaishankar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 17, 2023 4:19:57 PM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday said India's G20 presidency was its diplomatic achievement of the year. ... read..

Pakistan: Over 260,000 immigrants leave for Afghanistan via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Kabul | December 17, 2023 4:19:38 PM IST

Over 260,000 illegal Afghan immigrants have left Pakistan for Afghanistan using the border crossings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dawn newspaper reported. ... read..

Ajman Ruler mourns passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Middle East | December 17, 2023 3:20:49 PM IST

Ajman [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, mourned Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Emir of Kuwait, who passed away on Saturday. ... read..

Fujairah Ruler mourns passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Middle East | December 17, 2023 3:20:47 PM IST

Fujairah [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, mourned Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Emir of Kuwait, who passed away on Saturday. ... read..

UAE: Ministry of Economy participates in 7th Mena RegTech Conference

Middle East | December 17, 2023 3:20:45 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): UAE's Ministry of Economy (MoEc), represented by the Anti-Money Laundering Department, took part in the seventh edition of the MENA RegTech Conference, an event dedicated to exploring the innovative applications of ... read..

Pakistan: People join protest rally in Kohlu against "Baloch Genocide"

Balochistan | December 17, 2023 2:20:51 PM IST

A large number of people have joined the Long March, a protest rally, in the Kohlu district of Balochistan against the "Baloch Genocide," The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri visiting Kuwait to pay condolences on demise of Emir

New Delhi | December 17, 2023 2:20:44 PM IST

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is visiting Kuwait on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Special Envoy to pay condolences on the passing away of Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. ... read..

Oman Sultan's India visit paves way for new, positive stage in developing ties: Foreign Minister Albusaidi

New Delhi | December 17, 2023 11:19:22 AM IST

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi has said Sultan Haitham bin Tariq's India visit constitutes a major milestone that builds on historical relations and paves the way for a new, positive stage in developing bilateral ties, Oman News Agency repo ... read..

Third Oman-India Joint Investment Fund's establishment builds on success of first two funds: OIA Chairman

Muscat | December 17, 2023 11:19:18 AM IST

Oman Investment Authority (OIA) Chairman Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi has said the establishment of the third Oman-India Joint Investment Fund builds on the success of the first two joint funds, Oman News Agency reported. ... read..

Benin's Foreign Minister arrives on official visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties

New Delhi | December 17, 2023 10:20:08 AM IST

Benin's Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari arrived here on Sunday on an official visit to further strengthen bilateral ties with India. ... read..

Pakistan: 4 killed after man opens fire on ex-wife, family in Lahore

Lahore | December 17, 2023 10:19:58 AM IST

A man allegedly killed four people, including his ex-wife and her father, in Lahore's Salamatpura area, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..

Women survivors of gender-based violence being jailed by Taliban: UN Report

Kabul | December 17, 2023 8:20:23 AM IST

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is sending Afghan women to prison to protect them from gender-based violence, Khaama Press reported, citing the Office of the Deputy of the United Nations in Afghanistan. ... read..

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