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Pakistan: One police officer killed, two more injured after blast in Khuzdar
Balochistan | December 10, 2023 8:21:50 PM IST
A police official was killed and two more were injured after a magnetic improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Khuzdar district in Balochistan province in Pakistan, Geo News reported on Sunday. ... read..


Oman Sultan to visit India for State visit on Dec 16, to hold bilateral discussions with PM Modi
New Delhi | December 10, 2023 8:21:46 PM IST
The Head of State of the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will come to India for a state visit on December 16 along with a high-level delegation of senior ministers and officials, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Sunday ... read..


Indonesia: Thousands gather to hold pro-Palestine rally in Medan amid Israel-Hamas war
Jakarta | December 10, 2023 8:21:38 PM IST
As the Israel-Hamas war entered day 65, the protests across the world both for Israel and Palestine refused to die down. Over 1000 Indonesians held a pro-Palestine rally in Medan, in the hope that a ceasefire would happen soon. ... read..


Hong Kong holds first 'patriots only' local elections following electoral overhaul
Asia | December 10, 2023 7:21:35 PM IST
Following an electoral change that made it nearly difficult for pro-democracy candidates to be on the ballot, Hong Kong has begun voting in its first "patriots only" district council election, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..


Pakistan: Imran Khan's former special assistant refuses to testify against him in NCA scandal
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 7:21:33 PM IST
Nadeem Afzal Chan, the former special assistant on parliamentary coordination to Imran Khan, has refused to testify against the former Pakistan Prime Minister in connection with the National Crime Agency (NCA) scandal worth 190 million pounds, ARY News re ... read..


US: Here is why Donald Trump thinks Vivek Ramaswamy won fourth GOP debate
Washington DC | December 10, 2023 7:21:12 PM IST
Heaping praise on his Republican rival, former US President Donald Trump termed Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy the winner of the fourth GOP debate. ... read..


UNAMA reiterates its commitment to rights of women, girls in Afghanistan
Kabul | December 10, 2023 6:19:58 PM IST
As women and girls continue to face denial of basic human rights under the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reiterated its commitment to the rights of women and girls in the country on the occasion o ... read..


Pakistan: Senate chairman accepts Imran Khan's party leader Shaukat Tarin's resignation
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 6:19:56 PM IST
The Pakistan senate chairman, Sadiq Sanjrani accepted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former finance minister Shaukat Tarin's resignation from the upper house of the parliament, Dawn News reported on Sunday. ... read..


Pak court grants one-day physical remand of Fawad Chaudhry to anti-corruption establishment
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 6:19:47 PM IST
A local court in Islamabad granted a one-day physical remand of the former Pakistan federal minister Fawad Chaudhry to the Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) in a graft case, ARY News reported on Sunday. ... read..


Emergencies Ministry plane airlifts Russians, kin from Gaza
Moscow | December 10, 2023 3:21:23 PM IST
A special aircraft of the Russian Emergencies Ministry airlifted Russian citizens and their family members from the besieged Gaza Strip, TASS reported, citing the ministry's press service. ... read..


Indian Coast Guard to organise 15th edition of 'Capacity Building Senior Officers' Meeting from Dec 11-15
New Delhi | December 10, 2023 3:21:21 PM IST
The Indian Coast Guard will host the 15th edition of 'Capacity Building Senior Officers' Meeting (CBSOM-2023) with the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) from December 11-15 at Gandhinagar, ... read..


PM Modi extends wishes to South Korean President as both countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties
New Delhi | December 10, 2023 2:21:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeolh on Sunday as both countries celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties. ... read..


Pakistan: Election Commission rules out possibility of delay in general elections
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 2:21:32 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has confirmed that there is no apparent possibility of delay in the conduct of elections, according to The News International. ... read..


COP28 provides sustainable development solutions in developing countries: UNIDO Director-General
Middle East | December 10, 2023 2:21:30 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 10 (ANI/WAM): Gerd Muller, Director-General of United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), said that the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is a conference of solutions, focusing on investing in sustainable de ... read..


Chile's pavilion at COP28 presents effective initiatives, solutions to address climate change
Middle East | December 10, 2023 2:21:26 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 10 (ANI/WAM): The Pavilion of Chile at COP28 is presenting effective initiatives and solutions that are making a significant contribution to addressing the effects of climate change. ... read..


India, Sweden committed to impartiality in responding to humanitarian situations: Swedish deputy envoy to UN
New York | December 10, 2023 2:21:23 PM IST
Sweden's deputy envoy to the UN, Andreas von Uexkull, said India and Sweden remain committed to preserving the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence in responding to all humanitarian situations. ... read..


Israeli military finds Gaza terror base inside mosque
Middle East | December 10, 2023 2:21:21 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 10 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported on its continued assaults on terrorist bases in Gaza over the past day. This included a raid carried out on a mosque in Gaza where forces found a terrorist base and supplie ... read..


Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks its first flight to Colombo
Middle East | December 10, 2023 2:21:19 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 10 (ANI/WAM): Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has marked the inauguration of its first flight to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The carrier will connect the UAE's capital to Colombo with three flights a week on Wedn ... read..


Israeli operations in Gaza continue as Hamas fires from schools, mosque
Middle East | December 10, 2023 2:21:15 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Irael], December 10 (ANI/TPS): Israel Defence Forces troops continued to operate deep inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday as fighter jets struck Hamas assets across the Palestinian enclave. ... read..


Yemen's Houthis vow to target any Israel-bound ship regardless of ownership
Middle East | December 10, 2023 2:21:13 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 10 (ANI/TPS): Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels announced on Saturday night that they will target any Israel-bound ship in the Red Sea regardless of the vessel's ownership. ... read..


US: 6 people dead after tornadoes strike Tennessee
Nashville (Tennessee) | December 10, 2023 1:20:31 PM IST
Six people died after tornadoes and strong thunderstorms hit Tennessee, US, according to CNN. ... read..


Researchers find a tyrannosaur's last meal perfectly preserved inside its stomach cavity
Washington, DC | December 10, 2023 12:19:43 PM IST
Researchers have found a tyrannosaur's last meal perfectly preserved inside its stomach cavity, as per CNN. ... read..


Pak: Severe shortage of life-saving drugs in Karachi worries patients, citizens
Karachi | December 10, 2023 11:21:00 AM IST
Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, is currently facing a severe shortage of essential medicines, including life-saving drugs, which has worried patients and citizens in the city, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Iran expels 13,204 'illegal' Afghan migrants
Kabul | December 10, 2023 11:20:54 AM IST
The commander of border security in Iran's Khorasan Razavi, Majid Shojai, said 13,204 "illegal" Afghan migrants have been expelled from Iran, Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Maldives reports contamination in Pakistani syrups, suspension medicines: Report
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 11:20:51 AM IST
Maldives has reported contamination in Pakistani syrups and suspension medicines, Dawn reported. ... read..


Tropical cyclone Jasper rapidly intensifies off Australia's northern coast
Canberra | December 10, 2023 11:20:41 AM IST
A tropical cyclone, Jasper, has rapidly intensified off the northern coast of Australia, as per CNN. ... read..


UN special rapporteur condemns lack of accountability for crimes in Afghanistan
Kabul | December 10, 2023 11:20:39 AM IST
The United Nations Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, condemned the lack of accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and human rights violations, TOLO News reported. ... read..


Nawaz Sharif seeking fourth term via "selection": PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 10:20:58 AM IST
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif is seeking a fourth term via "selection", Geo News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: FIR registered against 4 CTD personnel in extra-judicial killing of Baloch youth in Turbat
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 10:20:54 AM IST
A first information report (FIR) has been registered against four personnel of Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in connection with the alleged extra-judicial killing of a Baloch youth in the Turbat town of Balochistan's Kech district, Dawn re ... read..


Taliban condemns latest US sanctions on officials
Kabul | December 10, 2023 10:20:50 AM IST
The Taliban condemned the sanctions imposed by the US State Department of the Treasury on two of its officials, stressing that imposing sanctions is not the solution, as reported by TOLO News. ... read..


US pushes sale of ammunition to Israel, bypasses Congress review
Washington, DC | December 10, 2023 10:20:49 AM IST
The US State Department approved the sale of 13,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel, bypassing Congress in its review process that is required for arms sales to foreign nations, The New York Times reported, citing a State Department official. ... read..


India has adopted holistic approach towards conservation, accelerating ecosystem restoration: Union Environment Minister
Dubai | December 10, 2023 8:19:07 AM IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav said that India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation. He stated that India is not just focused on reducing emissions to tackle the temperature rise but also working ... read..


Hamas members beat civilians, steal humanitarian aid received from int'l organisations: Israel Defence Forces
Tel Aviv | December 10, 2023 8:19:05 AM IST
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday accused Hamas terrorists of beating civilians and stealing the humanitarian aid that Gaza received from international organisations. The IDF stated that Hamas puts its terrorist goals over the needs of Gaza residents. ... read..


Pakistan: PML-N leader Amir Muqam suggests delay in polls by two to four weeks
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 7:20:37 AM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Amir Muqam on Saturday suggested that the upcoming general elections would be delayed by two to four weeks due to the prevalent security threat and the weather conditions in the tribal belt ... read..


University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigns after facing criticism over antisemitism testimony
Washington DC | December 10, 2023 6:19:59 AM IST
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned from her position on Saturday (local time) after facing criticism over her remarks in a House hearing this week about rising antisemitism on college campuses, The Hill reported. ... read..


Israeli hostage in Gaza killed in captivity
Middle East | December 10, 2023 6:19:53 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 10 (ANI/TPS): Sahar Baruch, a 25 year-old Israeli who was taken hostage on October 7 has died in captivity, Kibbutz Be'eri announced on Saturday of its former resident. ... read..


Rome: Four people dead, over 200 evacuated as fire breaks out at hospital
Rome | December 10, 2023 5:19:42 AM IST
At least four people have died and more than 200 people have been evacuated after a fire erupted near the mortuary of the San Giovanni Evangelista hospital in Rome's Tivoli on Friday night (local time), CNN reported, citing Italy's fire brigade. ... read..


Pakistan: Anti-terrorism court cancels arrest warrant of PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 5:19:36 AM IST
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday cancelled the arrest warrant of Pakistan's former Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb in a hate speech case, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


For too long India has put up with unfair competition...: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | December 10, 2023 4:21:04 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India has put up with "unfair competition" for too long in the name of the globalisation era. He said that India must have the ability to call it out if the competition is unfair. ... read..


Imran Khan approaches Lahore Court to challenge Pakistan Election Commission's contempt proceedings
Islamabad | December 10, 2023 4:20:58 AM IST
In order to avoid his indictment in a case related to contempt of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Imran Khan on Saturday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the case's proceedings and his jail trial, Pakistan-based Geo News repor ... read..


COP28: Multilateral development banks publish first common principles for nature-positive finance
Middle East | December 10, 2023 4:20:57 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 10 (ANI/WAM): The European Investment Bank (EIB) and fellow multilateral development banks (MDBs) published common principles for identifying and tracking nature-positive finance. The announcement comes on nature day of the COP28 in ... read..


Ebrahim Raisi meets Vladimir Putin, calls cooperation with Russia important in Iran's neighbourhood policy
Moscow | December 10, 2023 3:20:27 AM IST
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow. During the meeting, Raisi expressed his satisfaction with the growing ties between Iran and Russia and termed cooperation with Russia important in line with ... read..


UAE: Govt of Umm Al Qaiwain announces initiatives supporting Sustainable Blue Economy in emirate at COP28
Middle East | December 10, 2023 3:20:19 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 10 (ANI/WAM): The Government of Umm Al Qaiwain, in close partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Emirates Nature-WWF, has announced the launch of an initiative to develop a set of robust Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) guidel ... read..


Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM, reiterates India's long-standing position on Palestine
New Delhi | December 10, 2023 2:19:53 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Saturday. Jaishankar reiterated India's long-standing position on Palestine. ... read..


Payment security mechanism with US for e-buses will help establish manufacturing hub in India: Environment Minister
Asia | December 9, 2023 11:51:29 PM IST
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday asserted that the India-US Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) for e-buses will serve as an incentive for both Indian and international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to potentially establish a manufa ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser re-arrested after getting bail
Swabi | December 9, 2023 11:51:15 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, was re-arrested after securing bail from the district and sessions court in Mardan, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


US: Texas Supreme Court blocks pregnant woman with complications from emergency abortion
Texas | December 9, 2023 11:51:13 PM IST
The Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked a pregnant woman from obtaining an emergency abortion even though her foetus was diagnosed with a 'fatal genetic condition', CNN reported. ... read..


Mansoor bin Mohammed meets with President of FC Barcelona at DSC headquarters
Asia | December 9, 2023 11:51:00 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), today met with Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona football club. ... read..


Israeli jets hit Hezbollah command center in Lebanon
Middle East | December 9, 2023 11:50:58 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 9 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that in an air strike it attacked what it described as an operational headquarters of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon. ... read..


"Bharat is actually a belief and an attitude": EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | December 9, 2023 11:50:54 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday explained his perspective on 'Bharat' and asserted that Bharat is a 'belief' and 'attitude' rather than just a geographical entity. ... read..


Abu Dhabi to host global consultation on comprehensive surveillance of respiratory viruses
Asia | December 9, 2023 11:50:50 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), for the first time in the Middle East, is hosting a consultation on comprehensive surveillance for influenza and other respira ... read..


UAE: Al Dhafra Book Festival 2023 promotes integrating sustainability into daily life
Middle East | December 9, 2023 11:50:47 PM IST
Al Dhafra [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): As part of the cultural programme of the Al Dhafra Book Festival 2023, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) organised a Cultural Seminar titled "Sustainability Through the Generations". ... read..


UAE: Emirates Nature-WWF presents innovative initiatives to encourage youth lead change towards sustainable future
Middle East | December 9, 2023 11:50:39 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Nature-WWF presented innovative initiatives directed at visitors to COP28 that allow them to learn about scientific facts about climate change, and motivate young people to engage in nature conservation effo ... read..


UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents discuss bilateral relations
Middle East | December 9, 2023 11:50:33 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today spoke by telephone to His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. ... read..


Pakistan: Court rejects Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Umar's bail in Askari Tower attack case
Islamabad | December 9, 2023 10:50:48 PM IST
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore rejected the interim bail of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar in the May 9 Askari Tower attack case, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


US: Harvard president apologizes for not condemning Jewish genocide calls at antisemitism hearing
Massachusetts | December 9, 2023 10:50:44 PM IST
Harvard University President Claudine Gay apologized for her response during a congressional hearing where she failed to 'explicitly condemn' calls for genocide against the Jewish people, CNN reported. ... read..


US "responsible for bloodshed" of children in Gaza: Palestine President after US vetoes UN resolution on ceasefire
Ramallah | December 9, 2023 10:50:34 PM IST
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday accused the United States of being "responsible" for the bloodshed of children in Gaza after Washington vetoed a UN resolution calling for an 'immediate ceasefire', Times of Israel reported. ... read..


UAE: Bhupender Yadav reiterates India's commitment to global cooperation; announces three pillars of LeadIT2.0
Dubai | December 9, 2023 8:49:53 PM IST
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday announced the three pillars of the second phase of Leadership Group for Industry Transition and introduced the next phase of LeadIT to the world and industry leaders, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ... read..


Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif says he was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil war
Lahore | December 9, 2023 8:49:52 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif underlined the importance of having good relations with India and said that his government was ousted in 1999 because he opposed the Kargil war, The News Internat ... read..


Gilgit Baltistan facing over 20 hours of load shedding
Gilgit Baltistan | December 9, 2023 8:49:48 PM IST
Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan is facing hours-long load shedding that has compelled the locals to live a miserable life. ... read..


Gilgit Baltistan: Teachers stage protest against administration, demand hike in minimum wages
Gilgit-Baltistan | December 9, 2023 8:49:20 PM IST
A large number of teachers, professors, staff members and students of public education institutions held a sit-in against the administration in Gilgit Baltistan. ... read..


Being 'Atmanirbhar' very important for a big nation like India: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | December 9, 2023 8:49:10 PM IST
Stressing the importance of supply chains, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that being 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) is very important for a large economy like India. ... read..


Japan: Yamaha introduces most progressive bike 'TRACER 9 GT+'
Tokyo | December 9, 2023 7:50:30 PM IST
Motorbike Giant Yamaha Motor has released its 'most progressive' bike "TRACER9GT+". ... read..


Japan: Yokohama intends to grow its tourist influx; make city more sustainable, smart
Tokyo | December 9, 2023 7:50:26 PM IST
Yokohama city of Japan is a popular tourist destination and further intends to grow its tourist influx by making the city more sustainable and smart. ... read..


Pakistan leaders under terrorist threat during poll campaign: Interior Minister Bugti
Islamabad | December 9, 2023 6:50:39 PM IST
Pakistan caretaker Interior Minister, Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti expressed concern that the political leaders in the country are facing terrorist threats in the run-up to the February polls, Dawn News reported on Saturday. ... read..


MEA provides 'technical correction' after MoS Lekhi claims not signing question attributed to her
New Delhi | December 9, 2023 6:50:36 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified on Saturday that a question on the Sansad website being shown under the name of Union Minister of State, Meenakashi Lekhi needs 'technical correction' and instead be attributed to MoS V Muraleedharan. ... read..


Pakistan apex court to hear intra-court pleas against military trial verdict on December 13
Islamabad | December 9, 2023 5:50:34 PM IST
The Pakistan Supreme Court will hear the intra-court appeals (ICAs) on December 13, moved to challenge the October 23 apex court verdict against trials of civilians in the military courts, ARY News reported on Saturday. ... read..


"We should be thankful to Indian farmers for ensuring global food security": EU Commissioner for Agriculture
New Delhi | December 9, 2023 5:50:11 PM IST
Acknowledging the role of Indian farmers towards global food security, the European Commission for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski said that both India and the European Union (EU) have huge potential to increase the trade relations. ... read..


France: 6 teenagers convicted over school teacher's beheading in 2020
Paris | December 9, 2023 4:51:34 PM IST
A French court convicted six teenagers for their connection with the 2020 beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty, a shocking incident that sent shockwaves across the country, CNN reported. ... read..


Dalai Lama embarks on Sikkim and West Bengal visit
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 9, 2023 4:51:32 PM IST
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on Saturday departed for his visit to Sikkim and West Bengal, where he is scheduled to give teachings from December 12 to 14. ... read..


Indonesia proposes free entry visas for travellers from 20 countries
Asia | December 9, 2023 4:51:08 PM IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has proposed issuing free entry visas to travellers from 20 countries as an effort to push up tourist visits and bring a multiplier effect on the economy, s ... read..


COP28's Media Centre offers integrated services on 4,000 square metres
Middle East | December 9, 2023 4:51:02 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The Media Centre in COP28 Green Zone spans an area of approximately 4,000 square metres distributed over four floors within a sustainable building, providing all necessary facilities to enable journalists to carry out th ... read..


UAE welcomes peace-building steps between Armenia, Azerbaijan
Middle East | December 9, 2023 4:51:00 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has welcomed positive developments and recent peace-building steps between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia. ... read..


"Complicit in brutal massacre": Russia slams US after it vetoes UN ceasefire resolution in Gaza
Moscow | December 9, 2023 4:50:37 PM IST
Russia criticized the United States after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, CNN reported. ... read..


Pashtuns hold worldwide protests to demand release of PTM chief Manzoor Pashteen
Frankfurt | December 9, 2023 4:50:35 PM IST
Pashtuns have launched worldwide protests against the arrest of Manzoor Pashteen, the chief of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). ... read..


Dubai: EAM Jaishankar highlights India's transformation, global leadership
Dubai | December 9, 2023 4:50:24 PM IST
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, provided a comprehensive overview of the ongoing transformations in India and underscored the critical role of the Indian diaspora in shaping global perceptions. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders' bail in May 9 riots case extended
Lahore | December 9, 2023 2:50:03 PM IST
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has granted an extension to the bail of Zain Hussain Qureshi, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, along with two sisters of the former PTI chief, in connection with the May 9 riots case, as reported by ARY News ... read..


Saudi Foreign Minister, US Secy Blinken discuss Gaza situation, regional issues
Washington, DC | December 9, 2023 1:51:33 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, Arab News reported. ... read..


Chilas bus attack survivor shifted to Karachi for critical medical treatment
Karachi | December 9, 2023 1:51:30 PM IST
Roshan Bibi, who valiantly took six bullets shielding her family in the Chilas bus attack, has been transferred to Karachi for advanced medical care, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


Russia launches cruise missile barrage on Ukraine after extended pause
Kyiv | December 9, 2023 12:51:21 PM IST
In the resumption of hostilities, Russia fired a barrage of cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets early on Friday morning, marking the end of an almost 80-day pause, CNN reported, citing Ukrainian officials. ... read..


MEA Secy visits Liechtenstein, Switzerland to enhance cooperation, boost bilateral ties
New Delhi | December 9, 2023 11:50:31 AM IST
In a diplomatic stride, Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), embarked on a crucial visit to Liechtenstein and Switzerland from December 7-8 which included exploring untapped avenues of cooperation in Liechtenstein and sustaining the momentum of bilateral excha ... read..


India-Nepal Cultural Festival, celebrating shared culture and heritage, inaugurated in Lumbini
Kathmandu | December 9, 2023 10:50:54 AM IST
The Embassy of India in Nepal, in collaboration with Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University, organised the inaugural India-Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini. ... read..


US: Former police chief sentenced to 11 years for role in Capitol attack
California | December 9, 2023 9:50:30 AM IST
A former California police chief, who was armed with a hatchet during the January 6 Capitol attack and had previously advocated for the execution of perceived political adversaries, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, CNN reported. ... read..


Israel-Hamas war: Decomposed bodies of infants found in evacuated hospital ICU in Gaza
Gaza Border | December 9, 2023 9:50:28 AM IST
Decomposed bodies of infants were found in the evacuated ICU of Al-Nasr Hospital in Gaza, shedding light on the tragic aftermath of the conflict, CNN reported. ... read..


China intensifies efforts to interfere in Taiwan's presidential election: Taiwanese official
Beijing | December 9, 2023 9:50:18 AM IST
China has escalated its interference in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election, with a top Chinese leader urging officials to enhance effectiveness and discretion, CNN reported, citing a senior Taiwanese security official. ... read..


Jaipur Foot US announces special camp in Ahmedabad, offers free prosthetics to differently-abled
New York City | December 9, 2023 9:50:12 AM IST
The world-famous Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment announced a special camp to provide free prosthetics to the differently abled in Ahmedabad, the capital city of Gujarat. ... read..


EU lawmakers agree on artificial intelligence laws
Washington DC | December 9, 2023 8:50:06 AM IST
European Union lawmakers on Friday agreed to one of the world's first major comprehensive artificial intelligence laws, CNN reported. The legislation called AI Act set up a regulatory framework to promote the development of AI while addressing the risks r ... read..


Afghan migrants found involved in political activities to face deportation: Pak caretaker minister
Islamabad | December 9, 2023 7:50:50 AM IST
Pakistan Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that any Afghan living legally in the country if found involved in political activities will face deportation, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. ... read..


IDF says it struck manned Hezbollah observation post in Lebanon
Tel Aviv | December 9, 2023 7:50:48 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it struck a manned Hezbollah observation post in Lebanon in response to the attacks carried out on the border, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Afghanistan: Girls studying in sixth grade urge Taliban to not stop them from attending schools
Kabul | December 9, 2023 6:50:42 AM IST
Several girls studying in sixth grade in Afghanistan have raised concerns about not being able to go to school next year, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. Afghan girls called on the Taliban not to stop girls from going to school in the next academic ... read..


UAE General Civil Aviation Authority signs cooperation agreements with Brazil, Switzerland
Middle East | December 9, 2023 6:50:40 AM IST
Riyadh [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen and reinforce cooperation in the field of air transportation with Brazil and Switzerland, on the sidelines o ... read..


US FDA approves two gene therapies to treat patients with sickle cell disease
Washington DC | December 9, 2023 6:50:32 AM IST
The US Food and Drug Administration approved two gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients aged 12 years and above. ... read..


US vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
New York | December 9, 2023 5:51:07 AM IST
The US on Friday (local time) vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Gaza calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. ... read..


India, Sweden want to do things smarter and more sustainable: Swedish envoy
New Delhi | December 9, 2023 5:51:02 AM IST
Sweden's Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, said that India and Sweden want to work together to do things that are "smarter and more sustainable." He noted that the bond between India and Sweden dates back to independence. ... read..


Swedish Astronaut calls Chandrayaan-3 success 'amazing', says 'looking forward to next Indian mission like that'
New Delhi | December 9, 2023 4:50:24 AM IST
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang has called Chandrayaan-3's success "amazing and outstanding." He said that he is looking forward to the next Indian mission like that. ... read..


President of UAE receives President of Belarus
Middle East | December 9, 2023 3:50:51 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Alexander Lukashenko President of Belarus, who is visiting the country to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framew ... read..


Pakistan: National Accountability Bureau summons Imran Khan's wife in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | December 9, 2023 3:50:49 AM IST
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan's wife in the Toshakhana case, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. ... read..


US tells UN it does not support calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
New York | December 9, 2023 2:50:45 AM IST
Robert A Wood, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN, said that his country does not support calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as it "would only plant the seeds for the next war." ... read..


Dubai announces ambitious plan to achieve 50 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
Middle East | December 9, 2023 2:50:41 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): Dubai has announced an ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality, with a target of achieving a 50 percent reduction in emissions by the year 2030. The new plan will accelerate the momentum it has achieved in its transi ... read..


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