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Pakistan: PTI chairman Gohar Ali Khan summoned in intra-party election case
Islamabad | December 17, 2023 8:20:19 AM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan in an intra-party election case on December 18, ARY News reported. ... read..


UAE: Sharjah shopping promotions kicks off 2023 edition
Middle East | December 17, 2023 7:20:45 AM IST
Sharjah [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah shopping promotions 2023 kicked off on Friday with an opening event that delighted audiences, bringing smiles to the faces of all. ... read..


'Clean UAE' campaign wraps up in Dubai
Middle East | December 17, 2023 7:20:43 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 17 (ANI/WAM): The 22nd edition of the 'Clean UAE' campaign, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, embarked on a monumental journey across all seven Emirates, imprinting a lasting impact on the na ... read..


US destroyer shoots down wave of Houthi drones
Middle East | December 17, 2023 7:20:41 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 17 (ANI/TPS): A US destroyer destroyed a wave of Houthi drones over the Red Sea on Saturday morning, the US Central Command (Centcom) announced. ... read..


US: Hindu Americans organise car, bike rally to celebrate Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir
By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington DC | December 17, 2023 7:20:39 AM IST
To celebrate the upcoming Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Hindu Americans led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad, America, organised a mini car and bike rally at a local Hindu temple, Shri Bhakta Anjaneya Temple, in Maryland. ... read..


"Here's how you spell luck: W-O-R-K": Ramaswamy on how he gets his energy after 40 campaigns this week
Washington DC | December 17, 2023 7:20:35 AM IST
Indian-American leader and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy had participated in 42 campaign stops this week by Saturday, more than any other 2024 candidate, USA TODAY reported. ... read..


"It broke my heart": Israel PM Netanyahu mourns death of three hostages mistakenly killed by IDF
Tel Aviv | December 17, 2023 6:20:45 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the deaths of three Israeli hostages, who were mistakenly killed by the IDF, but said that the ground operation will continue until the terror group Hamas is destroyed, Times of Israel reported. ... read..


I won't let 'Hamastan' turn into 'Fatahstan': Benjamin Netanyahu on control of Gaza after war
Tel Aviv | December 17, 2023 5:20:23 AM IST
Stressing achieving "demilitarisation" of Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he will never allow Palestinian authority to return to the strip, adding that there will be a 'civil government' that won't educate children about "destroy ... read..


Former minister of Imran Khan joins Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party
Islamabad | December 17, 2023 4:20:21 AM IST
Former federal minister of Pakistan, Humayun Akhtar Khan, on Saturday joined the Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP), the new abode for departing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leaders, and was appointed as the party's senior vice president, Dawn reported. ... read..


Afghanistan: GPE announces USD 110 million aid to support child education
Kabul | December 17, 2023 4:20:16 AM IST
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has announced USD 110 million to support children's education in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


"He is orphan now...but doesn't know that yet": Report highlights poor condition of Gaza hospital
Gaza Strip | December 17, 2023 4:20:14 AM IST
As the Israeli counteroffensive rages in the territory of Gaza and the death toll is nearing 20,000, the injured civilians as well as the treating doctors continue to suffer hard times due to the depleting medical infrastructure and mounting toll, a repor ... read..


US: New polls show Trump's 'significant' lead over Biden in key swing states
Washington DC | December 17, 2023 3:20:41 AM IST
Less than a year before election day, recent polls indicate that former President Donald Trump is leading incumbent President Joe Biden in key swing states that will decide the fate of the 2024 presidential race, The Hill reported. ... read..


UK: Indian student goes missing in East London, BJP leader urges EAM Jaishankar for help
London | December 17, 2023 2:20:09 AM IST
An Indian student named GS Bhatia, who studies at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, has been missing from East London since December 15. ... read..


Sri Lankan economy records positive growth for first time since crisis
Colombo | December 17, 2023 2:20:05 AM IST
Sri Lanka recorded positive growth for the first time in around two years since the massive economic crisis that gripped the island nation, Sri Lanka-based Daily Mirror reported. ... read..


Sultan bin Ahmed attends UOS meeting on its strategy for 2024-2030
Middle East | December 16, 2023 11:51:51 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), on Saturday, in the city of Khorfakkan, witnessed part of the meeting with the leadership of the ... read..


Ecopreneurship Programme winners announced during COP28
Middle East | December 16, 2023 11:51:47 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): Winners of the "Ecopreneurship Programme" were announced during COP28, recognising sustainable innovation and advancements within the AI, logistics and agriculture sectors. ... read..


India declares one-day state mourning on passing away of Emir of Kuwait
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 11:51:31 PM IST
India has declared a one-day state of mourning throughout the nation on Sunday as a mark of respect to the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who passed away today. ... read..


UAE leaders congratulate President of Kazakhstan on Independence Day
Middle East | December 16, 2023 11:51:25 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. ... read..


Afghanistan: Four people died, six others injured in accident in Herat
Kabul | December 16, 2023 11:51:21 PM IST
Four people have died and six others have been injured after a collision occurred between two vehicles in the Adraskan district of Afghanistan's Herat, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. ... read..


UAE and Azerbaijan sign MoU set to facilitate digital infrastructure investments
Middle East | December 16, 2023 11:51:19 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the digital infrastruc ... read..


Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's visit to India confirms strength of bilateral relations: Oman Foreign Minister
Muscat | December 16, 2023 11:51:17 PM IST
Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's visit serves as a testament to the robust nature of the bilateral relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and India, signifying a new and optimistic phase in its historical evolution, Oman's foreign ministry statement re ... read..


UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegation visits UAE field hospital in Gaza
Middle East | December 16, 2023 11:51:13 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): A delegation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has visited the integrated field hospital that the UAE has established in the Gaza Strip to provide the necessary medical treatment and assistance to the Palestinian ... read..


India's rise in 'non-threatening' manner as responsible power acknowledged by world: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | December 16, 2023 11:51:07 PM IST
Lauding India's standing in the world, the Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, has said that India's rise in a 'non-threatening' manner and as a responsible power is acknowledged by the world community. ... read..


International NGOs express concern over deportation of Afghans by Pakistan
Kabul | December 16, 2023 11:50:56 PM IST
The International Rescue Committee, Danish Refugee Council, Norwegian Refugee Council, Islamic Relief Worldwide, CARE, Intersos, and some other organisations have highlighted the urgent situation of 5,00,000 individuals who have returned to Afghanistan an ... read..


Pakistan: National Accountability Bureau arrests Fawad Chaudhry in corruption case
Islamabad | December 16, 2023 10:51:12 PM IST
Pakistan's former federal minister, Fawad Chaudhry, was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday over corruption charges, Geo News reported. ... read..


President Droupadi Murmu hosts Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 10:51:00 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hosted Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. She received him and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. ... read..


UAE to host 2024 Judo World Championships
Abu Dhabi | December 16, 2023 10:50:52 PM IST
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has approved the UAE's bid to host and organise the 2024 Judo World Championships, the federation's flagship event. ... read..


UAE rulers congratulate King of Bahrain on National Day
Middle East | December 16, 2023 9:51:27 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent congratulatory cables to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, on the occasion of the Kingdom's National Day. ... read..


COP28: Permanent Committee for Human Rights holds event highlighting links between climate change, gender-based violence
General News | December 16, 2023 9:51:25 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): The Permanent Committee for Human Rights in the UAE, in cooperation and partnership with the General Women's Union and the UN Women Liaison Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council in Abu Dhabi, organised an event titled ... read..


PM Modi, Oman Sultan discuss ways to deepen cooperation in commerce, defence, innovation
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 9:51:20 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq held a meeting in Delhi and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in commerce, culture, defence, and innovation. The two leaders reviewed the full range of bilateral ties. ... read..


Artists make portraits of Ram-Sita with grains in Nepal's Janakpur in bid to set world record
Janakpur | December 16, 2023 9:51:18 PM IST
Attempting a world record for a portrait made of grains, artists in Janakpur, Nepal, have made a portrait of Ram and Sita, which covers an area ofof 11,000 square feet. ... read..


UAE President mourns passing of Emir of Kuwait; three-day state mourning declared; flag to fly half-mast
Middle East | December 16, 2023 9:51:14 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned with great sadness and sorrow the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on Saturday, praying to Allah Almighty to rest his soul ... read..


PoK: Human interference triggers environmental crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan | December 16, 2023 9:51:12 PM IST
Pakistan-occupied mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan is a climate-vulnerable region. The infrastructure of the local towns has suffered significant damage due to flash floods, landslides and other calamities that have occurred in the past few years. However, Gi ... read..


PM Modi, Oman Sultan strongly condemn terrorism 'in all its forms and manifestations'
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 9:51:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik have condemned terrorism in "all its forms and manifestations." The two leaders affirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation to combat terrorism. ... read..


India proposes to recreate maritime voyage to Oman, stitched ship to sail from Mandvi to Muscat
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 9:51:06 PM IST
In a landmark development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, have revealed an ambitious proposal to recreate a historic maritime voyage, reviving ancient trade routes between India and Oman. ... read..


Election Commission Sindh cancels weekend holidays in run-up to general elections 2024
Islamabad | December 16, 2023 8:51:31 PM IST
In a significant move, the Election Commission of Sindh has decided to suspend general weekend holidays for its staff until the conclusion of all stages of the upcoming general election in 2024, scheduled for February 8, ARY News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Anti-terrorism court sends Khadija Shah to another 7 days of police custody
Islamabad | December 16, 2023 8:51:28 PM IST
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Quetta remanded fashion designer Khadija Shah in police custody for another seven days, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. She was presented before Judge Sadat Bazai again after the expiry of her three-day police remand on ... read..


Israeli troops violated rules by killing hostages who waved white flag: Report
Tel Aviv | December 16, 2023 8:51:18 PM IST
The Israeli soldiers shot and killed three hostages in Gaza who were unarmed and waving a white flag, violating Israel Defence Forces' (IDF) rules of engagement, CNN reported, citing an IDF official. ... read..


Bangladesh Vijay Diwas: PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina's bond strengthens India-Bangladesh ties, says envoy
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 16, 2023 8:51:05 PM IST
On the occasion of Bangladesh Vijay Diwas, Andalib Elias, Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner, highlighted the strong personal relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. ... read..


Negotiations on economic pact between India, Oman have made substantial progress: Foreign Secy Kwatra
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:50 PM IST
The negotiations between India and Oman for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement have only recently started and have made substantial progress in the last few rounds of discussions, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Saturday. ... read..


India, Oman sign MoU on establishment of ICCR Chair of Indian Studies-Hindi language
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 7:51:18 PM IST
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Oman's Dhofar University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishment of the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies - Hindi language, according to a release issued by Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..


"Possibility of Rupee trade with Oman... still at exploratory stage": FS Vinay Kwatra
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:59 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Saturday said that discussions are underway between India and Oman about utilising the UPI stack, adding that talks on the possibility of Rupee trade which is an "important element of cooperation,' is still at the "explo ... read..


Vice President Dhankhar meets Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:44 PM IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in the national capital on Saturday. ... read..


Ongoing developments in West Asia discussed during talks between PM Modi, Oman Sultan: FS Kwatra
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:42 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq discussed the ongoing developments in West Asia and the emerging challenges from the conflict including the catastrophic humanitarian situation during their talks in Delhi, Foreign Secretary V ... read..


India, Oman strengthen economic ties with announcement of 3rd tranche of Joint Investment Fund
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 5:51:34 PM IST
In a significant development in the India-Oman economic partnership, the third tranche of the Oman-India Joint Investment Fund has been announced, marking a major milestone in trade and capital cooperation between the two nations. ... read..


Discussions between PM Modi, Oman Sultan were "comprehensive and constructive": FS Kwatra
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 5:51:26 PM IST
Discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik were "comprehensive and constructive," Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Saturday. He stated that PM Modi and Oman Sultan shared concern about terrorism and discussed ... read..


Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah passes away at 86
Kuwait City | December 16, 2023 5:51:11 PM IST
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah died at the age of 86 on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..


"A partnership for future": PM Modi, Oman Sultan adopt new joint vision
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 3:51:47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..


UAE: Mohamed Al Hussaini meets Irish Minister of Finance
Asia | December 16, 2023 3:51:37 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, met with Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance in the Government of Ireland, at the UAE Ministry of Finance's office in Dubai. During the meeting, th ... read..


UAE, Turkiye presidents review bilateral ties, regional developments
Asia | December 16, 2023 3:51:35 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey, to discuss bilateral ties between the two nations. ... read..


Tokyo Metropolitan Government completes construction of underground water reservoir
Tokyo | December 16, 2023 1:50:44 PM IST
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government focuses on creating a city that is safe and secure. ... read..


"Boost to India-Oman Strategic Partnership", PM Modi holds bilateral with Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 1:50:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday and discussed future collaborations between the two countries. ... read..


JFOODO appoints foreign researcher to study Japanese culture and traditions
Fukushima | December 16, 2023 1:50:28 PM IST
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the evacuation orders in the Fukushima Prefecture towns of Okuma and Namie were partially lifted. ... read..


Pak: Former PML-N leader Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan to contest polls as Independent
Rawalpindi | December 16, 2023 12:51:04 PM IST
Pakistan's former federal minister, Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan, announced that he will contest the upcoming general elections as an independent candidate, saying that the country's dignity has been lost due to political leaders and rulers, The Express Tribu ... read..


Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 11:50:19 AM IST
The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, was accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday, the second day of his state visit to India. ... read..


India calls for zero tolerance for terror actors, sponsors at UN
New York | December 16, 2023 10:51:03 AM IST
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, called on the UN on Friday to exercise zero tolerance against the terror groups and their sponsors, adding that the illicit traffic of small arms and light is a key enabler for sustai ... read..


Yemen's Houthi group strikes Liberian vessels in Red sea
Washington, DC | December 16, 2023 10:50:59 AM IST
In attacks from Yemen's Houthi group, two Liberian vessels were hit by missiles in the Red Sea corridor, US Central Command said on Saturday. ... read..


Hopeful but not optimistic about future of ties with Beijing, says US envoy to China
Washington, DC | December 16, 2023 10:50:51 AM IST
The US envoy to China, Nicholas Burns, on Friday said relations between the two countries are not necessarily improving, but he was 'hopeful' of better ties, The Hill reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Karachi city police chief seeks 20,000 personnel, PKR 100 mln for election conduct
Karachi | December 16, 2023 10:50:47 AM IST
Karachi city police chief Khadim Rind informed the provincial interim government that they would need PKR 100 million for election-related expenses and over 20,000 personnel to overcome the shortage, Dawn News reported on Friday. ... read..


Pakistan interim interior minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti resigns, likely to join PML-N
Islamabad | December 16, 2023 9:51:34 AM IST
Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar accepted the resignation of caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, as the latter is expected to join Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), ARY News reported on Friday. ... read..


Pakistan slashes petrol price by PKR 14, high-speed diesel by PKR 13.5
Islamabad | December 16, 2023 9:51:20 AM IST
The Pakistan caretaker government slashed the rates of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Pakistan rupees (PKR) 14 and PKR 13.5 per litre respectively for the next fortnight, Dawn News reported. ... read..


Russia: Kremlin has "no information" about missing Putin critic Alexei Navalny
Moscow | December 16, 2023 7:50:44 AM IST
The Kremlin has said that it has "no information" about jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who reportedly has been missing from prison since December 6, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Iran: Lack of jobs pose major challenge to Afghan immigrant women
Kabul | December 16, 2023 7:50:38 AM IST
Millions of Afghan immigrants live in Iran under challenging economic conditions, out of which around one-third are women with limited employment opportunities, Khaama Press reported, citing published statistics. ... read..


India raised cases of minority persecution in Pakistan multiple times: MoS Muraleedharan
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:42 AM IST
Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that India is aware of the reports of minority persecution in Pakistan and has also taken up the matter with the Islamabad government multiple times. ... read..


Quad members to "detect and deter" cyber-attacks for keeping Indo-Pacific resilient
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 6:51:38 AM IST
The Quad members--India, Australia, Japan and the United States--discussed the importance of enhanced cooperation in the field of cybersecurity while reaffirming an Indo-Pacific that is resilient and equipped against cyberattacks. ... read..


US: Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pay USD 148 million for defaming two election workers
Washington DC | December 16, 2023 5:51:46 AM IST
A jury on Friday (local time) ordered the former New York Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, to pay USD 148 million to two former Georgia election workers over his false allegation of rigging the 2020 presidential polls against former President Donald Trump, The Hill ... read..


UAE: Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief receives UNDRR Secretary-General
Middle East | December 16, 2023 5:51:44 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, warmly welcomed Mami Mizutori, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Hea ... read..


UAE: Ajman Tourism achieves milestones in Egypt roadshow, secures partnerships with three prominent tourism companies
Middle East | December 16, 2023 5:51:42 AM IST
Ajman [UAE], December 16 (ANI/WAM): The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), led by Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General, successfully conducted a strategic roadshow in Egypt from December 13 to 14. ... read..


Israel retrieves bodies of two abducted soldiers
Middle East | December 16, 2023 5:51:40 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 16 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces recovered the bodies of two abducted soldiers, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Friday morning. ... read..


Canada: Indian-origin truck driver who killed 16 in 2018 crash loses deportation appeal
Ottawa | December 16, 2023 4:51:07 AM IST
An Indian-origin truck driver, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, lost the bid in Canada against his deportation to India, Canada-based CBC News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Election Commission issues election schedule after apex court ruling
Islamabad | December 16, 2023 4:51:03 AM IST
Hours after Pakistan's Supreme Court ruling, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday night issued the election schedule for the general polls set to take place on February 8, 2024, Dawn reported. ... read..


Average issuing time 7-10 days for normal, 1-3 days for Tatkaal passport: Jaishankar informs Parliament
New Delhi | December 16, 2023 3:51:13 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Lok Sabha on Friday about the time period for issuance of passports and the steps taken to curb the backlog created by the COVID pandemic. ... read..


Hungary blocks USD 54 billion aid for Ukraine
Brussels | December 16, 2023 2:50:41 AM IST
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday blocked 50 billion euros (USD 54 billion) in aid for Ukraine, hours after the European Union agreed to formally open membership talks with Kyiv, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


IDF 'mistakenly' kills three Israeli hostages in Gaza
Tel Aviv | December 16, 2023 2:50:37 AM IST
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed three of its hostages after opening fire on them, mistakenly identifying them as 'threats', Times of Israel reported citing IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari. ... read..


Pak SC suspends Lahore High Court order; orders Election Commission to issue election schedule by Friday
Islamabad | December 16, 2023 1:50:16 AM IST
The Pakistan Supreme Court on Friday suspended the Lahore High Court order staying the appointment of returning officers and district returning officers and directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to issue the election schedule by Friday night, ... read..


UN Security Council extends sanctions oversight on Taliban for another year
New York | December 16, 2023 1:50:10 AM IST
The United Nations Security Council extended the mission of the Sanctions Monitoring Team against the Taliban administration for another year, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


UAE Air Force and Air Defence to participate in Ethiopian Air Force's 88th anniversary celebrations
Middle East | December 15, 2023 11:50:48 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Ministry of Defence, represented by the Air Force and Air Defence, and the Joint Aviation Command, will participate in the Ethiopian Air Force's 88th anniversary celebrations, which will be held tomorrow at ... read..


UAE: ArabPlast 2023 concludes, with deals worth USD 88 million to support environmental conservation
Middle East | December 15, 2023 11:50:42 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The 16th International Trade Show for Plastics, Recycling, Petrochemicals, and Packaging Rubber Industry (ArabPlast 2023) concluded today, recording USD 88 million worth of agreements signed by petrochemical compani ... read..


Denmark initiates probe against people allegedly linked with Hamas
Copenhagen | December 15, 2023 11:50:38 PM IST
Denmark is holding two people in custody and targeting four more in an investigation, alleging that they might have ties to others across Europe linked to the Hamas terror group, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Israel strikes Hamas sites along Egyptian border for first time
Middle East | December 15, 2023 11:50:37 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 15 (ANI/TPS): For the first time, Israel carried out air strikes on Hamas targets along Gaza's border with Egypt, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Friday. ... read..


Union Cabinet approves MoU between India, US to enhance innovation ecosystems
New Delhi | December 15, 2023 11:50:29 PM IST
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and India to enhance innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake. ... read..


Supreme Court to hear petition on Indian Citizen's detention in Czech Republic on Jan 4
New Delhi | December 15, 2023 11:50:23 PM IST
Rohini Moosa, representing Nikhil Gupta, currently detained in the Czech Republic and facing extradition to US over allegations related to the alleged conspiracy to murder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun,said that a plea has been filed with the Supreme Court of ... read..


Israeli forces capture Shejaiya Command and Control Center
Middle East | December 15, 2023 11:50:18 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 15 (ANI/TPS): Israeli soldiers captured the command and control center of Hamas's Shejaiya Battalion in northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said on Friday morning. ... read..


UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, Finnish FM discuss regional developments over phone
Others | December 15, 2023 11:50:16 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a telephone conversation with Elina Valtonen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, the latest developments in the region, a ... read..


UAE and Mexico sign Memorandum of Understanding and Comprehensive Partnership at COP28
Middle East | December 15, 2023 11:50:03 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, and Joel Hernandez Garcia, Under-Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of t ... read..


EAM Jaishankar meets Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik in Delhi
New Delhi | December 15, 2023 10:50:31 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik. Jaishankar said that he values his guidance for further deepening of strategic partnership between India and Oman. ... read..


MoS Muraleedharan participates in National Day celebrations of Bhutan at its embassy
New Delhi | December 15, 2023 10:50:29 PM IST
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Friday expressed joy in participating in the 116th National Day celebrations at the Royal Embassy of Bhutan in New Delhi. ... read..


Cabinet approves MoU between India, Italy for cooperation in field of Industrial Property Rights
New Delhi | December 15, 2023 10:50:25 PM IST
The Union Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Italy for cooperation in the field of industrial property Rights. ... read..


Israel strikes Hezbollah target in Lebanon: IDF
Tel Aviv | December 15, 2023 9:51:18 PM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that the air force struck a Hezbollah target in Lebanon amid the ongoing exchanges of gunfire between the two sides along the border, The Times of Israel reported. According to IDF, the Israeli soldiers conducted a str ... read..


Pakistan People's Party urges Election Commissioner to remove reservations of all political parties
Islamabad | December 15, 2023 9:51:07 PM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi urged the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja to remove the reservations of all the political parties and ensure free and fair elections in the country, as reported ... read..


Global community stance needed to bring stability in Afghanistan: EU, Uzbekistan
Kabul | December 15, 2023 9:51:03 PM IST
Uzbekistan and European Union representatives Ismatullah Ergashev and Thomas Nicholson emphasised the need for a global community stance on Afghanistan to bring peace and stability to the country, as reported by Khaama Press. ... read..


Vietnam to diplomatically handle China to maintain stability: Experts
Washington, DC | December 15, 2023 9:50:51 PM IST
Foreign policy experts are expressing skepticism regarding the recently highlighted enhancement of relations between China and Vietnam this week. They assert that Hanoi is unlikely to deviate from its meticulously balanced foreign policy, which encompasse ... read..


Pak: Imran Khan summoned in 'illegal' Nikah case
Islamabad | December 15, 2023 8:50:18 PM IST
A local court in the federal capital has issued a summons for the former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, in an 'illegal' nikah case, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Lahore District Bar bans police entry in courts
Lahore | December 15, 2023 8:50:14 PM IST
In response to the recent arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior vice president Sher Afzal Marwat, the Lahore District Bar has taken a bold stance by prohibiting the entry of policemen at lower courts, ARY News reported on Friday. ... read..


PPP, PML-N accuse Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of trying to delay elections
Islamabad | December 15, 2023 8:50:10 PM IST
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of trying to delay general elections, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


Prince Harry's phone was 'extensively' hacked by tabloid, UK High Court rules
London | December 15, 2023 8:50:08 PM IST
The UK High Court has ruled that the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, was subjected to 'extensive' phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) between 2006 and 2011, CNN reported. ... read..


SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure conducts exercise to suppress use of internet by terrorists
New Delhi | December 15, 2023 7:50:33 PM IST
The competent authorities of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with the support of the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the SCO, conducted a joint anti-terrorism exercise on Friday, to i ... read..


Ukraine: One person killed, 26 injured as deputy detonates grenades in village council meeting
Kyiv | December 15, 2023 7:50:31 PM IST
One person was killed and 26 others were injured after a deputy blew up grenades in the meeting of the Keretsky Village Council in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region on Friday, Ukraine's National Police said in a statement released on Facebook. ... read..


China: Over 100 people injured in Beijing metro train collision
Beijing | December 15, 2023 7:50:27 PM IST
Hundreds of passengers, dozens of them with fractured bones, were taken to the hospital in Beijing on Thursday after a collision between two trains on a busy metro line amid snowy conditions, CNN reported citing the city's transportation authority. ... read..


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