Philippines exceeds foreign tourist arrival target for 2023
The Philippines has exceeded its target of 4.8 million foreign tourist arrivals for 2023, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said on Wednesday.
US military aircraft with 8 aboard crashes off Japanese island
A US Osprey military transport aircraft carrying eight people crashed off Japan's southwestern island of Yakushima in Kagoshima prefecture on Wednesday, local media reported.
Aus inflation rate falls to equal-lowest level in over 18 months
Australia's rate of inflation has fallen to its equal-lowest level in over 18 months, official data revealed on Wednesday.
New Zealand's monetary policy to remain restrictive: Central bank
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Monetary Policy Committee agreed on Wednesday to maintain the official cash rate (OCR) at a restrictive level of 5.5 percent that it has bee...
Australian PM apologises to victims of pregnancy drug linked to defects
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday delivered a national apology to victims of a pregnancy drug that caused birth defects.
Indian, Australian armed forces undergo tactical exercises during AustraHind 2023
Indian and Australian armed forces on Wednesday underwent tactical exercises in multi-domain operations in urban and semi-urban terrain during the Joint Military Exercise AustraHi...
Companies in Japan giving record pay raises in 2023: Govt survey
Companies in Japan have raised or plan to raise the average monthly pay per employee by a record 3.2 per cent, or 9,437 yen ($64), in 2023, an annual government survey has reveale...
More people in Gaza could die of diseases than bombings: WHO chief
Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that overcrowding, lack of food, water, sanitation and basic hygiene are hastening ...
California tries to fight 'tranq' threat with tougher punishment
The increase in overdose deaths across the UnS linked to tranquilizer Xylazine has prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to propose new legislation to toughen penalties for il...
US Envoy to India eric Garcetti inaugurates Hump World War-II' museum in Arunachal Pradesh
The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti along with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the 'Hump World War- II' museum at Pasighat in East Siang d...
Australia's health spending in Covid-19 response tops $30bn: Report
Australia's spending on the health response to the Covid-19 pandemic topped $30 billion through its first three years, a government report revealed on Wednesday.
Nepal to hold National Assembly election on January 25
The Nepal government announced on Wednesday, January 25, 2024, as the date to hold the elections to fill 20 vacant seats of the upper house.
Seoul to introduce 'English tutor robots' for young students
"English tutor robots" will be introduced to elementary and middle schools in Seoul next year to assist in students' one-on-one English conversations, the municipal...
Ecuadorian President sends tax reform bill to Congress
EDaniel Noboa, who took office last week as the youngest President of Ecuador, has a tax reform bill sent to the National Assembly that aims to create youth employment and address...
NYC subway train shooting leaves 2 injured
A teenage boy and a man were shot and injured in a moving subway train in New York City, local media reported.
Starting Jan, 20k H-1B holders will be able to renew their visas in US
In a move likely to benefit Indian professionals, 20,000 H1B specialty occupation workers will be able to renew their visas in the US beginning from January next year, according t...
Pope Francis to miss COP28 event in Dubai due to health concerns
Amidst health concerns, Pope Francis has cancelled his trip to the United Nations climate summit event being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Vatican News reported.
US: Koch network endorses Nikki Haley in GOP presidential primary
The influential network associated with billionaire Charles Koch has announced the endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in the GOP primary, CNN reported.
His star burns so bright: Anil Kapoor thanks Mahesh Babu for attending 'Animal' Hyderabad event
Actor Anil Kapoor on Wednesday thanked Telugu star Mahesh Babu for attending the 'Animal' promotional event in Hyderabad.
US supports extension in Israel-Hamas conflict pause: White House ahead of Blinken's visit to Israel
The United States supports further extension in the operational pause between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of all the hostages in captivity, the White House said on Tues...
Member states can ban religious symbols in public workplaces: EU top court
The European Union's top court on Tuesday ruled that a public administration can ban staff from visibly wearing any sign that reveals "philosophical or religious beliefs...
France keen to support Lebanon's security: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has ssured that his country is keen to support and enhance Lebanon's stability, security and independence.
Childbirths in S.Korea fall by most in 3 years
The number of babies born in South Korea fell by the most in about three years in September, data showed on Wednesday.
Stop attacks on Hindu temples, Canadian politicians told
Expressing its disappointment over no action against pro-Khalistan elements for vandalism at various Hindu temples, the Canada-India Foundation has asked politicians in the countr...
Heavy snowfall in Germany causes massive traffic disruption, kills two
Heavy snowfall in Germany has caused severe traffic disruptions in several states across the country, and led to the deaths of two people in car accidents.
India has walked the talk on climate change: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit for COP28
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the COP28 Summit, Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sanjay Sudhir said on Tuesday that New Delhi ...
On the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, India's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, reaffirmed India&#...
UAE: Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 begins at Expo Centre Sharjah
Showcasing the wares of over 60 exhibitors, the Vibrant Textile Expo 2023 launched today at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS).
'UNICEF Innocenti Youth Foresight Playbook' launched at Dubai Future Forum 2023
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today launched the "UNICEF Innocenti Youth Foresight Playbook", which represents a milestone in the evolution of UNICEF&...
Highlighting the impact of terror attacks in India, the Parliament members of the UK commended the country for its dedicated efforts in combating terrorism and emphasized the cruc...
US Embassy in India breaks record, issues over 140,000 student visas
The US Embassy and its consulates in India have issued an all-time record of over 140,000 student visas between October 2022 and September 2023.
'Never forget, never forgive, never again' stance on terrorism: Indian envoy to UK
Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, emphasised on Tuesday that India's approach to such egregious acts of terror is, was and will always be &qu...
Greece-UK dispute erupts over Parthenon sculptures
The Greek government and opposition parties have expressed their dismay over UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's sudden decision to cancel a scheduled meeting with his counterpar...
At UNGA, India condemns Hamas terrorism; large-scale civilian deaths in Israel retaliation
At the UN General Assembly meeting on Palestine, India condemned both the terrorism with hostage-taking by Hamas and the “large-scale loss of civilian lives” in Israel’s retaliati...
India backs UNGA resolution demanding Israel to withdraw from Golan Heights
India has backed a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding that Israel withdraw from the occupied Golan Heights, a territory the Jewish nation captured from Syria in the S...
Gusty winds topple National Christmas tree at White House
Gusty winds blowing in the Washington D.C. area have toppled the National Christmas tree at the White House, the media reported.
Futurists at Dubai Future Forum call for creation of UN framework to solve global challenges
Governments and the United Nations should create an internationally adopted framework specifically designed to help solve global challenges, a world-leading futurist told the Duba...
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced its participation in the COP28 Conference of the Parties that will be held in Dubai Expo City from November 30-December 12.
UAE President receives Qatari Emir's invitation to participate in GCC Summit
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, including an invitation to participate in the 44th ...
HCT participate in WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi Competition 2023
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) are participating in the WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi Competition 2023.