An isolated US again vetoes UNSC resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire
Brushing aside an impassioned plea by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, a diplomatically isolated United States has again vetoed a Security Council resolution calling for an imm...
Indian-American Democrat to seek another term in Kansas State Senate
Indian-American Democrat Usha Reddi, who took oath as senator in Kansas early this year, has filed papers to run from the US state's 22nd district.
UN chief welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement to improve ties
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan to improve their relations, said his spokesman.
EU funds 12-mn-euro project to enhance transparency in Lebanon's public administration
The EU and Expertise France, the French public agency for international technical cooperation, has launched a 12-million-euro (about $12.9 million) project to enhance integrity, t...
US obstructs UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts
Indonesia's Merapi volcano has erupted, spewing thick ash as high as 3,500 metre into the sky, according to the Center for Research and Development of Geological Disaster Tec...
Sudanese army denies committing any war crime during clashes with paramilitary forces
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has denied committing any war crime during its ongoing clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Putin to seek re-election in 2024 Presidential polls
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced that he will seek re-election in 2024 for his third consecutive term, and sixth overall, media reports said.
Sri Lanka to host FAO conference next year
Sri Lanka will host the 37th session of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in February, 2024.
Indian-origin motel owner shot dead by homeless trespasser in US
A 46-year-old Indian-origin motel owner in the US state of North Carolina died after being shot at by a homeless trespasser, who barricaded himself inside a room, before killing h...
Amid NKorea threats, SKorea defence chief orders military readiness
South Korea's defence chief on Friday renewed his calls on the military to keep a constant state of readiness to retaliate against North Korea, if provoked.
SKorea, US, Japan's Nuclear envoys discuss NK satellite, provocations
South Korea's deputy nuclear envoy Lee Jun-il met US and Japanese diplomats to discuss ways to counter North Korea's evolving military threats, including its latest mili...
Sri Lankan government to set commission for strengthening national unity
The Sri Lankan government will be establishing an independent commission to develop legislation for strengthening and safeguarding 'national unity' through truth, transi...
Nearly 10,000 families voluntarily move out of Angkor park: Cambodia PM
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday said some 9,900 families living in illegal structures at Cambodia's Angkor archeological Park have so far volunteered to resettle...
Passenger plane makes emergency landing in Russia due to engine fire
A passenger plane with 176 people on board made a safe emergency landing at Novosibirsk airport in Russia on Friday morning after its engine caught fire shortly after takeoff, loc...
Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad
Rockets were fired at the US Embassy in the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad on Friday, an Iraqi Interior Ministry source said.
US State Dept names Indian social activist Nikhil Dey as Intl Anti-Corruption Champion
Indian social activist Nikhil Dey has been named an International Anti-Corruption Champion by the US State Department.
Indian students to suffer as Canada doubles fund requirement for study visa
Canada's decision to double the amount of money that international students need to show to get a study visa will impact students from India the most as they make up about 40...
Stop fighting, let's focus on climate justice, children plead to COP28 dignitaries
Children are the most impacted by the climate emergency and they represent one third of the world's population (around 2.2 billion people), with half of them (more than one b...
Bushfire danger warning for Australia
Amid sweltering weather, a catastrophic fire danger warning has been issued for South Australia (SA).
SKorean president's approval rating unchanged at 32%
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rating stood unchanged at 32 per cent this week compared to the previous week, according to a weekly poll released on Friday.
Indian-origin professor in Australia honoured with top microbiology award
An Indian-origin professor from Australia has been awarded the 2023 Dorothy Jones Prize for using microbiology to make a significant contribution to understanding of terrestrial l...
Those behind plot to kill Pannun should be held accountable: White House
Calling India and the US strategic partners, the White House has reiterated that it wants the plot to kill a Sikh separatist on its soil fully investigated and those behind it be ...
Enough is enough: Canada doubles student visa financial onus to curb frauds
Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, announced a substantial increase in the financial criteria for international students applying for study permits, emphasising the ...
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE along with support from a host of community organisations and the Consulate General of India NY, held a commemorative Garba...
White House calls for full investigation into alleged failed plot to kill Pannun
The White House emphasised the strategic partnership between the United States and India while urging New Delhi to ensure accountability in the alleged plot to assassinate Khalist...
Canada to double cost-of-living requirement for int'l students
The Canadian government has announced that it will more than double the cost-of-living financial requirement for incoming international students on January 1, 2024.
Saudi F-15 fighter jet crashes during training, 2 crew members killed
A Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SA fighter jet reportedly crashed during a routine training mission, killing all crew members on board.
Ground prepared for expanding cooperation between Iran, Russia: Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stressed that "the ground is prepared" for taking more effective steps to expand cooperation between Iran and Russia in line with the...
UN school attacked by Israeli army in Gaza: UN agency
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has accused the Israeli army of directly targeting a UN school-converted shelter in the ...
Ban on women's education cause of distance with public: Taliban
Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has said the main reason people are distanced from the Taliban is the continued ban on w...
Does not go far enough: UK immigration minister resigns over controversial Rwanda asylum bill
UK's Immigration Minister, Robert Jenrick, has tendered his resignation, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's proposed legislation on the Rwanda asylum trans...
Canada implements stricter measures for international students, financial requirements raised
In a move aimed at enhancing the financial preparedness of international students, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, announced signific...
Rishi Sunak in danger of losing his Premiership
Rishi Sunak, 42, the Indian-origin British Prime Minister, is fighting with his back to the wall to save his premiership as well as his political career.
UAE Armed Forces' Climate Change Strategy launched at COP28
The UAE's Ministry of Defence on Thursday launched the UAE Armed Forces' Climate Change Strategy, the first of its kind in the region on the sidelines of the COP28 at Ex...
UAE: Abu Dhabi DoE partners with University of Arizona, IRENA to advance clean energy innovation
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) at COP28 UAE with internationally recognised partners. The agreements aim to harness sol...
With the global population set to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, communities and ecosystems are facing enormous resource challenges. A recent report by KPMG Lower Gulf, First Abu Dhab...
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival to return in February 2024
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) has announced that its Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will be back for its 7th annual edition on February 3-4 next year at the Sh...
UAE Alliance for Climate Action launches two groundbreaking initiatives at COP28
In support of the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategic initiative, the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA) launched two pioneering climate action initiatives at the 28th UN Cl...
Lars Steen Nielsen, Consul-General and Head of Mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, shed light regarding the country's commitment to sustainability, collabo...