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Justin Trudeau not seen as credible, says Canadian journalist Bordman amid escalating tensions with India

Ottawa | October 15, 2024 4:11:43 AM IST

As tensions between India and Canada escalate, Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman has pointed to a growing loss of trust in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's credibility and leadership. ... read..

"Clandestine info-gathering techniques, coercive tactics targeting Canadians": Trudeau accuses India amid diplomatic row

Ottawa | October 15, 2024 3:41:39 AM IST

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused agents of the Indian government on Monday of engaging in "clandestine information-gathering techniques, coercive behavior targeting Canadians, and involvement in threateni ... read..

President Murmu addresses India-Algeria Economic Forum, calls for enhanced cooperation

Algiers | October 15, 2024 1:41:38 AM IST

Addressing the India-Algeria Economic Forum, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called for deeper economic cooperation between the two nations, saying, "It is time to further strengthen our partnership and impart new momentum towards a new era of cooperat ... read..

Spanish Ambassador to India visits Srinagar

Srinagar | October 14, 2024 11:41:41 PM IST

Spanish Ambassador to India, Juan Antonio visited the Pratap Singh Museum to learn about the rich past of Kashmir and to strengthen the relations between India and Spain. ... read..

UAE's continued support praised by President of Philippines in phone call

Middle East | October 14, 2024 11:41:39 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Ferdinand Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines. ... read..

Ajman Ruler issues decree establishing Higher Committee of Energy

Asia | October 14, 2024 11:41:38 PM IST

Ajman [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has promulgated Emiri Decree No. (8) of 2024, establishing the Ajman Higher Committee of Energy. The decree applies to all entities currently ... read..

Canadian police alleges Indian govt agents involved in spread of criminal activity

Ottawa | October 14, 2024 11:12:01 PM IST

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner, Mike Duheme on Monday (local time) claimed that they have information on certain criminal activity carried out by agents of the Government of India. ... read..

Nepal condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Kathmandu | October 14, 2024 11:11:57 PM IST

The Nepalese government strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers and called for their safety & security. ... read..

President Murmu holds talks with Algerian counterpart, discusses about trade and investment

Algiers | October 14, 2024 11:11:47 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu met and held talks with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria, at the El Mouradia Palace on Monday, a statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. ... read..

India expels six Canadian diplomats, asks them to leave by October 19

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 10:41:48 PM IST

India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats hours after it summoned Canada's Charge d'Affaires Stewart Wheeler and conveyed that the "baseless targeting" of the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats and officials in Canada was completely unacce ... read..

India-US defence partnership has emerged as pillar of global peace and security: Secretary Defence Production

By Apoorva Kaul

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 10:11:52 PM IST

Praising the defence partnership between India and the US, Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) in Ministry of Defence, said on Monday that the defence ties between two nations have "emerged as a pillar of global peace and security" through joint ... read..

Nearly two decades after 2005 earthquake, educational facilities in PoJK remain in ruins

Chinari | October 14, 2024 10:11:47 PM IST

The 2005 earthquake in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir had devastating effects, especially on the education sector. Many students lost their lives, and numerous educational institutions suffered extensive damage. nearly two decades later, many school ... read..

Canada expels six Indian diplomats: Reuters report

Ottawa | October 14, 2024 10:11:42 PM IST

Canada on Monday expelled six Indian diplomats after police collected evidence they were part of an Indian government "campaign of violence", news agency Reuters reported citing a Canadian government source. ... read..

Pashtun Tahafuz Movement leader highlights Pashtun resilience against state oppression

Copenhagen | October 14, 2024 9:41:58 PM IST

In a recent discussion about Pashtun identity and the challenges faced by the community, Levsa Bayankhail, Convener of the Pashtun Security Dialogue at the Indic Researchers Forum and Secretary General of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, Denmark, emphasized the ... read..

Sindhi nationalists condemn Pakistani police brutality, demand International intervention

Karachi | October 14, 2024 9:41:56 PM IST

The recent violence in Karachi, where Pakistani police reportedly carried out a baton charge on a tolerance committee has prompted widespread condemnation from numerous Sindhi leaders. The incident has raised serious concerns about the government's ongoin ... read..

India-Australia holds 2+2 Secretary-level dialogue

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 9:11:44 PM IST

India-Australia held 2+2 Secretary-level Consultations in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh plans to conduct skill census of its kind: Nara Lokesh at USISPF

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 9:11:37 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday attended the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) that kicked off with its Leadership Summit 2024 in New Delhi. ... read..

"Canada has provided proof," claims Charge d'Affaires Stewart Wheeler after India withdraws top diplomats

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 8:41:46 PM IST

Shortly after India took an aggresive stance on its relationship with Canada by deciding to withdraw the Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats, the Canadian Charge d'Affaires Stewart Wheeler claimed that Canada had pr ... read..

DP World Nhava Sheva Welcomes India Red Sea service with an inaugural call of MV FOLK Jeddah

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 14, 2024 8:41:43 PM IST

DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions welcomed the maiden call of the vessel MV Folk Jeddah at its Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), an official statement said. ... read..

India decides to withdraw its envoy from Canada, summons Canada's Charge d'Affaires over "baseless targeting" of Indian diplomats

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 8:11:40 PM IST

India on Monday summoned Canada's Charge d'Affaires Stewart Wheeler and conveyed that "the baseless targeting" of the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats and officials in Canada was completely unacceptable. ... read..

Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement Chairman condemns attack on PTM Jirga, urges global action

Karachi | October 14, 2024 7:11:38 PM IST

Sohail Abro, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM), has strongly condemned the unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces on the peaceful Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Jirga in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which resulted in the deaths of three PTM workers ... read..

PoGB: Protests intensify in Shigar district over state ownership of Cold Desert

Shigar | October 14, 2024 6:12:09 PM IST

The situation in the Shigar district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan remains tense as people continue their sit-in protest against a recent court ruling, which declared the Sarfaranga Cold Desert as "khalisa sarkar" (state land). Now, the protest ha ... read..

BYC denounces use of law enforcement against Baloch and Pashtun activists as colonial oppression

Quetta | October 14, 2024 6:12:03 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in a statement condemned the Pakistani government's use of law enforcement agencies to silence voices of dissent, particularly those of Baloch and Pashtun activists. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu lays wreath at Maqam Echahid Martyrs Memorial in Algeria

Algiers | October 14, 2024 5:12:06 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu laid a wreath at Maqam Echahid Martyrs Memorial at Algiers in Algeria on Monday. ... read..

Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch files petition alleging harrasment by Pakistan authorities

Sindh | October 14, 2024 5:11:45 PM IST

Baloch Activist Mahrang Baloch on Monday filed a petition in the Sindh high court claiming that her passport and mobile phone had been stolen while she was returning from the Karachi Airport. ... read..

Nobel Economics Prize awarded for research into differences in prosperity between nations

Stockholm | October 14, 2024 4:42:08 PM IST

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and ... read..

Record-setting mountaineers Nima Rinji, Dawa Yangzum return to heroic welcome in Nepal

Kathmandu | October 14, 2024 4:41:42 PM IST

Nepal's record-setting climbers Nima Rinji Sherpa and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa on Monday received a heroic welcome as they returned to Kathmandu after summiting Shishapangma in Tibet. ... read..

Taiwan expels Chinese Coast Guard ships amid rising tensions

Taipei | October 14, 2024 4:11:44 PM IST

Taiwan has expelled four Chinese coast guard ships that entered its restricted waters near the Matsu Islands shortly after the People's Liberation Army announced the start of its Joint Sword-2024B drills around Taiwan, according to Taiwan's Central News A ... read..

Tibetans protest French museum's exhibition renaming amid allegations of Chinese pressure

Paris | October 14, 2024 3:41:43 PM IST

Tibetans are actively protesting the French museum Musee Guimet's decision to rename sections of its exhibition from "Nepal-Tibet" to "Himalayan World," according to a report by Le Monde, a French daily newspaper. According to information, despite repeate ... read..

"Preposterous imputations":India hits back after Canada cites Indian diplomats as 'persons of interest'

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 3:11:55 PM IST

India on Monday "strongly" rejected a diplomatic communication from Canada suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats were "persons of interest" in an investigation and termed it as "preposterous imputations" and part of the politica ... read..

Baloch American Congress President calls for unity against enforced disappearances in Balochistan

Washington, DC | October 14, 2024 3:11:48 PM IST

The Baloch American Congress has brought attention to the ongoing struggles faced by the Baloch people, particularly the severe oppression, forced disappearances, and human rights violations perpetrated by the Pakistani military and its secret agencies. ... read..

Taiwan condemns China's military drill around its territory, calls it undermining of regional stability

Taipei | October 14, 2024 2:41:59 PM IST

Taiwan has strongly condemned the 'Joint Sword-2024B' military drill around its territory by China and accused Beijing of challenging the rules-based international order and gravely undermining regional peace and stability. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar, Union Minister Mandaviya launch e-Migrate portal and mobile app

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 2:41:57 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister of Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched the e-Migrate portal and mobile app. ... read..

Australia launches new Working Holiday Maker Visa for young Indians

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 1:41:42 PM IST

In a significant move to strengthen ties between Australia and India, Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite on Monday announced the launch of the Working Holiday Maker Visa during his visit to New Delhi. ... read..

Harsh Kumar Jain concurrently accredited as India's ambassador to Palau

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 12:42:05 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday that Harsh Kumar Jain, presently, ambassador to India to the Philippines, has been concurrently accredited as India's next ambassador to Palau. ... read..

NASA spacecraft to probe signs of life on Jupiter's moon Europa

Florida | October 14, 2024 12:42:02 PM IST

A spacecraft is set to launch on Monday from the Kennedy Space Center towards Jupiter with the mission to hunt for signs of alien life on Europa one of the moons orbiting the distant planet. ... read..

'UAE stands with Lebanon': Massive aid drive culminates in 250 tonnes of supplies

Middle East | October 14, 2024 12:41:50 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 14 (ANI/WAM): The donation event was held today at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal 1, Abu Dhabi Ports, as part of the two-week 'UAE stands with Lebanon' campaign which kicked off on October 8, collected 250 tonnes of relief material fro ... read..

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi departs for four-day visit to Japan

New Delhi | October 14, 2024 12:11:47 PM IST

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi departed for a four-day visit to Japan on Monday, marking a significant step in bolstering the defence cooperation between the two nations. ... read..

Human Rights Focus Pakistan "highly concerned" over growing blasphemy cases based on religion

Faisalabad | October 14, 2024 11:41:49 AM IST

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has said that it is "highly concerned" over the rising number of cases of blasphemy and violence based on religion and beliefs, adding that it has been providing assistance to victims of religiously persecuted individual ... read..

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna dies in Russian detention

Kyiv | October 14, 2024 11:41:42 AM IST

Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist. died in Russian detention last month, announced the Ukrainian authorities this week, according to CNN. ... read..

Pakistan: Authorities term Karachi airport blast which killed Chinese nationals 'conspiracy'

Islamabad | October 14, 2024 11:11:49 AM IST

Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) described the October 6 blast on a convoy near the Karachi airport, which killed three people including two Chinese engineers, as "a conspiracy to undermine Pakistan-China relations", Geo News reported. ... read..

Police arrest 35 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activists ahead of protest

Lahore | October 14, 2024 10:11:40 AM IST

Ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled for October 15, Lahore police have arrested more than 35 PTI activists from various parts of the city, ARY News reported. ... read..

"America going to have its first woman president...": US historian with near-perfect forecasting record predicts Harris win in US polls

By Arunesh Sinha

Washington DC | October 14, 2024 9:11:51 AM IST

Prominent American historian and political scientist, Allan Lichtman, who holds an accurate record in forecasting US presidential elections predicts that the country will get its first woman President with Kamala Harris set to outweigh Donald Trump in nex ... read..

"America going to have its first woman president...": Allan Lichtman with near-perfect forecasting record predicts Harris win

By Arunesh Sinha

Washington DC | October 14, 2024 9:11:48 AM IST

Prominent American historian and political scientist, Allan Lichtman, who holds an accurate record in forecasting US presidential elections, has predicted that the country will get its first woman President with Kamala Harris set to outweigh Donald Trump ... read..

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory

Taipei | October 14, 2024 9:11:45 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 25 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels and four official ships were detected operating around Taiwan until 8 am (local time) today. ... read..

Over 40 killed, including at least 13 children in Israeli strikes in Gaza

Tel Aviv | October 14, 2024 9:11:39 AM IST

As the tensions escalate in West Asia further, at least 41 people were killed, including at least 13 children in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday, CNN reported citing the hospitals. ... read..

Pakistan's Deputy PM urges Imran Khan's party to withdraw October 15 protest in Islamabad

Islamabad | October 14, 2024 8:41:50 AM IST

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to withdraw its October 15 protest call in the "larger national interest," Geo News reported. ... read..

Taiwanese poet Ya Hsien dies at 92 in Vancouver

Taipei | October 14, 2024 7:41:37 AM IST

Taiwanese modernist poet Ya Hsien passed away at the age of 92 on Saturday, October 12, in Vancouver, Taiwan News reported. ... read..

Man arrested near Trump rally in California's Coachella with loaded firearm; charged with illegal possession

California | October 14, 2024 7:11:42 AM IST

A Nevada man was arrested near former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella on Saturday after deputies recovered a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine in his vehicle, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said on Sunday. ... read..

China launches military drills around Taiwan amid rising tensions

Beijing | October 14, 2024 7:11:40 AM IST

China launched military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, with planes and ships encircling the self-ruled island, according to Beijing's Defence Ministry, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported. ... read..

Police clash with protesters outside Karachi press club during Sindh Rawadari march

Karachi | October 14, 2024 5:41:38 AM IST

Police clashed with protesters outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Sunday for violating Section 144, Dawn reported. ... read..

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters shifted to Jhelum jail on judicial remand

Islamabad | October 14, 2024 5:11:37 AM IST

Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan were shifted to the District Jail Jhelum from Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail on Saturday after an anti-terrorism court rejected a police request to extend their physical remand, Daw ... read..

Hezbollah UAV strike on Israeli army base kills 4 IDF soldiers

Tel Aviv | October 14, 2024 4:41:38 AM IST

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched by the Hezbollah terrorist organization struck an Israeli army base, killing four IDF soldiers on Sunday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said. ... read..

Geneva: Lok Sabha MP Vishnu Dayal Ram participates in Asian Parliamentary Assembly meeting at 149th IPU Assembly

Geneva | October 14, 2024 4:11:42 AM IST

Lok Sabha MP Vishnu Dayal Ram participated in a coordinating meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) on the sidelines of the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva on Sunday. ... read..

"Govt always valued contribution of Indian community abroad": President Murmu in Algeria

Algiers | October 14, 2024 3:41:37 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, while addressing the Indian community in Algiers, Algeria on Sunday, highlighted their contributions to enhancing the country's "position, prestige, and standing abroad." ... read..

US to deploy THAAD missile defense system in Israel

Virginia | October 14, 2024 2:41:40 AM IST

The United States (US) is sending its advanced anti-missile system -- Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) battery, to Israel, along with a US military crew to operate it. ... read..

"We've always had a close bond of friendship": President Murmu highlights strong India-Algeria ties during historic visit

Algiers | October 14, 2024 1:41:40 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, during her historic visit to Algeria on Sunday, highlighted the deep-rooted and growing political ties between India and Algeria. ... read..

Saqr Ghobash meets President of Turkish Grand National Assembly in Geneva

Europe | October 13, 2024 11:41:56 PM IST

Geneva [Switzerland], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Numan Kurtulmus, President of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkiye, on the sidelines of the participation of the UAE parlia ... read..

Jawaher Al Qasimi launches Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence in Royal Brompton London

Europe | October 13, 2024 11:41:53 PM IST

London [UK], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Marking a significant milestone in global health collaboration, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has laid the foundation stone ... read..

Several soldiers injured by missiles fired in Lebanon

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2024 11:41:49 PM IST

A large barrage of anti-tank missiles was fired towards Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Sunday, a statement by the Israel Defence Forces said. ... read..

LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2024 calls for roadmap to decarbonise LNG value chain

Asia | October 13, 2024 11:41:44 PM IST

Hiroshima [Japan], October 13 (ANI/WAM): The LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2024, hosted in Hiroshima, Japan, called for a roadmap to decarbonise the liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain. ... read..

President Murmu arrives in Algiers on first-leg of her 3-nation visit

Algiers | October 13, 2024 11:41:43 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Algiers, Algeria, on the first leg of her three-nation visit, marking a historic milestone as the first Indian President to visit the country. ... read..

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum begins with EAM Jaishankar's meeting with Board of Directors

New Delhi | October 13, 2024 11:41:40 PM IST

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum began in Delhi on Sunday with a meeting between the Board of Directors and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a statement by the USISP Forum said. ... read..

UAE, Iran strengthening parliamentary cooperation

Middle East | October 13, 2024 11:11:53 PM IST

Geneva [Switzerland], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) has met with Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on the sidelines of the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IP ... read..

Fintech Surge 2024 opens with strategic focus on fintech investment

Middle East | October 13, 2024 11:11:50 PM IST

Dubai [UAE] October 13 (ANI/WAM) : Fintech Surge 2024, the Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) largest fintech event, opened today at the iconic Dubai Harbour. ... read..

France announces new immigration bill by early 2025

Middle East | October 13, 2024 11:11:48 PM IST

Paris [France], October 13 (ANI/WAM): France has announced its intention to introduce a new immigration law at the beginning of 2025, less than a year after passing the previous law in January 2024, which followed intense debates in parliament and within ... read..

"Won't accept any legislation by force," says Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser

Rawalpindi | October 13, 2024 10:41:48 PM IST

Pakistan's former speaker and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser on Sunday said that his party was not intending any harm to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Conference in Islamabad, ARY News reported. ... read..

Dengue cases surge in PoGB amid crumbling healthcare, poor sanitation

Gilgit | October 13, 2024 10:41:40 PM IST

Amid deteriorating medical infrastructure, poor sanitation and inadequate waste management in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), local health officials have reported at least 100 new dengue cases in Diamer district over the past three weeks. ... read..

Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Expand North Star 2024

Middle East | October 13, 2024 10:41:37 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today visited the Expand North Star 2024 ... read..

International Monetary Fund sounds alarm on Pakistan's 'fragile' external debt repayment capacity

Islamabad | October 13, 2024 10:11:45 PM IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan's ability to repay its external debt, labeling it as "fragile", Geo News reported. ... read..

UAE parliamentary delegation participate in coordinating meeting of Islamic Group

Europe | October 13, 2024 10:11:42 PM IST

Geneva, [Switzerland] October 13 (ANI/WAM): Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and the accompanying UAE parliamentary delegation participated in the Coordinating Meeting of the Islamic Group, which includes the parliaments of the ... read..

Himachal's Dharamshala witness surge in foreign tourist footfall

Dharamshala, (Himachal Pradesh) | October 13, 2024 10:11:39 PM IST

Dharamshala District Tourism Officer Vinay Dhiman said on Sunday that the number of foreign tourists arriving in Dharamshala has increased this year. ... read..

JSMM denounces intensified state repression against Sindh's national movement

Sindh | October 13, 2024 9:41:56 PM IST

The Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) has condemned the recent arrests of political leaders and activists in Sindh, as the Pakistani state intensified its operations against the national movement for Sindhi independence. ... read..

Future Blockchain Summit 2024 opens in Dubai

Middle East | October 13, 2024 9:41:55 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Future Blockchain Summit 2024 has officially begun at Dubai Harbour, drawing participants from across the global blockchain and cryptocurrency community. ... read..

200 tonnes of aid prepared as part of 'UAE Stands with Lebanon' campaign

Middle East | October 13, 2024 9:41:53 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 13 (ANI/WAM): The "UAE Stands with Lebanon" national campaign was launched today, with 200 tonnes of aid in 10,000 relief packages prepared by 4,000 volunteers as part of the UAE's continuous efforts to provide relief and support ... read..

FNC, German Bundestag discuss parliamentary cooperation

Europe | October 13, 2024 9:41:47 PM IST

Geneva [Switzerland], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the UAE Parliamentary Division Group at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), met with Volkmar Klein, Chairman of the German Bundestag delegation, participating in the 149th IPU ... read..

Pak: Rawalpindi reports highest one-day count of 95 dengue cases

Rawalpindi | October 13, 2024 9:41:40 PM IST

The number of dengue cases in Pakistan's Rawalpindi rose sharply, with 95 new cases being registered, the highest one-day count on Sunday, as per ARY News. ... read..

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed reviews 'UAE Stands with Lebanon' humanitarian campaign efforts in Abu Dhabi

Middle East | October 13, 2024 9:11:42 PM IST

Baloch Yakjehti Committee reports surge in enforced disappearances of youth in Pakistan

Islamabad | October 13, 2024 9:11:41 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee raised concerns over the increasing number of enforced disappearances of Baloch youth in Pakistan. ... read..

Ajman Ruler inspects Ajman Hotel expansion project

US | October 13, 2024 9:11:39 PM IST

Ajman [UAE], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, inspected today, Sunday, the expansion project of the Ajman Hotel, implemented by Ajman Real Estate Corporation (Aqar). ... read..

"Your refusal to evacuate UNIFIL soldiers turned them into hostages of Hezbollah"; Netanyahu apeals to UN Secy General

Tel Aviv | October 13, 2024 8:41:42 PM IST

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to withdraw UN peacekeeping forces from southern Lebanon, citing the danger posed to both 'UNIFIL soldiers and Israeli troops'. ... read..

Pak: Senior Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister resigns

Peshawar | October 13, 2024 7:41:41 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Farman on Sunday resigned as Senior Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, ARY News reported. ... read..

Ministry of Media, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to launch 'Global Harmony' initiative as Riyadh Season commence

By Tanya Chugh

New Delhi | October 13, 2024 7:11:49 PM IST

The ministry of media is launching the 'global harmony' initiative as part of the "Quality of Life" Program, to attain Vision 2030 objectives. The Riyadh season started on Sunday in the capital city of Saudi Arabia. ... read..

JSMM chairman calls for global attention to human rights violations in Pakistan

Sindh | October 13, 2024 7:11:39 PM IST

Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) Shafi Burfat made an appeal to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to address the alarming escalation of human rights violations in Pakistan ... read..

PTM activist demands accountability from Pak govt amid army's atrocities on Pashtuns

By Himanshu Mishra

Paris | October 13, 2024 6:41:39 PM IST

Fazal ur Rehman Afridi, a member of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), has raised urgent concerns regarding the Pakistan Army's actions against the Pashtun community, emphasizing the dire need for caution in providing financial assistance to Pakistan. ... read..

71 per cent respondents in survey conducted in Japan recognise Taiwan as independent country

Taipei | October 13, 2024 6:11:41 PM IST

A recent survey conducted in Japan has revealed strong support for Taiwan's independence, with 71 per cent of respondents considering 'Taiwan as an independent country,' Taiwan News reported. ... read..

Pakistan: Pashtuns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gather in large number to discuss challenges faced by community

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | October 13, 2024 6:11:37 PM IST

The Pashtun Justice Tribal Jirga began on Saturday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after facing a one-day delay, Tolo News reported. ... read..

4 Pak nationals die while attempting to reach Spain

Wazirabad | October 13, 2024 5:41:42 PM IST

Four Pakistani nationals died in an attempt while illegally trying to travel to Spain on Sunday, ARY News reported. ... read..

Flood wreaks havoc in Bangladesh leaving 12 dead, trail of massive destruction

Sherpur | October 13, 2024 5:41:37 PM IST

Severe flooding in the northern district of Bangladesh has wreacked havoc, triggerring extensive losses to property and livies. ... read..

Indian Naval Ship Shardul arrives in Dubai

Dubai | October 13, 2024 5:11:45 PM IST

In a bid to strengthen India-UAE maritime cooperation, the Indian Naval Ship Shardul, part of the First Training Squadron, arrived in Dubai as part of its Long Range Training Deployment on Saturday, a statement by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said. ... read..

Taiwan to hold large-scale military drills in response to China's ongoing presence

Taipei | October 13, 2024 5:11:42 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has announced three major joint exercises to be held from late October to early November, aimed at strengthening the island's defence capabilities in response to China's ongoing military activities, Taiwan News report ... read..

"Allow Imran Khan's meeting with his family or face protests on October 15," warns Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Islamabad | October 13, 2024 4:11:38 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced that it will hold massive protests on October 15 at Islamabad's D-Chowk if the party is not allowed to meet its founder, Imran Khan, according to a report by ARY News. ... read..

Free Balochistan Movement engages Major UK Parties in a month-long awareness drive for Balochistan's Independence

London | October 13, 2024 3:41:53 PM IST

Amid ongoing enforced disappearances and human rights violations in Balochistan, the Free Balochistan Movement (FBM), a Baloch rights advocacy organization raised awareness about the plight of Balochistan during a month-long political campaign aimed at ma ... read..

French President calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

Middle East | October 13, 2024 3:41:41 PM IST

Paris [France], October 13 (WAM/ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. ... read..

Israel intercepts five Hezbollah missiles

Middle East | October 13, 2024 3:11:42 PM IST

Jerusalem [Israel], October 13 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli military detected five projectiles launched from Lebanon at around 9:00 am. ... read..

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum to host India Leadership Summit 2024 on October 14

New Delhi | October 13, 2024 3:11:39 PM IST

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) will host its Annual India Leadership Summit 2024, on October 14, in the national capital, a press release stated. ... read..

IDF uncovers weapons caches in Lebanese villages

Middle East | October 13, 2024 2:41:51 PM IST

Jerusalem [Israel], October 13 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces seized Hezbollah weapons in warehouses hidden in dozens of southern Lebanese civilian homes, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday morning, along with footage from the raids. ... read..

Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army condemns attack on Pashtun labourers, accuses state of inciting division

Quetta | October 13, 2024 2:41:44 PM IST

The Baloch Liberation Army has condemned the attacks on Pashtuns in Dukki and the brutal killing of twenty unarmed labourers, the Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

China probes Taiwanese employees on charges of bribes, embezzlements

Beijing | October 13, 2024 2:41:42 PM IST

Four Taiwanese employees of Foxconn are under investigation in China on suspicions of accepting bribes and embezzling funds, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

WWII bomb defused in Hamburg's nightlife district

Europe | October 13, 2024 2:41:41 PM IST

Hamburg [Germany], October 13 (ANI/WAM): Several thousand people were forced to leave their homes in Hamburg's trendy Sternschanze district after the World War II-era bomb was discovered. ... read..

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