Monaco was the closest: Fernando Alonso on Aston Martin's chances of success in 2023
Fernando Alonso feels that Aston Martin had a chance to win both the Monaco and Dutch Grands Prix last season and that the team deserved to stand on the podium "more than any...
Trump to also skip 4th Republican primary debate
Former US President Donald Trump will skip the fourth Republican primary debate scheduled to take place in Alabama next week and instead attend a fundraiser in Hallandale Beach, F...
Meta, X, Snap, Discord CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety
The CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap and Discord will testify before the US Senate on January 31, 2024 during a hearing about online child sexual exploitation.
Blinken in Israel, to urge for truce ceasefire extension
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv in an effort to persuade Israel to extend the ongoing humanitarian truce in Gaza which is set to expire on Thursday.
US foreign policy stalwart Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Henry Kissinger, the 56th US Secretary of State known to be as one of the most influential foreign policy figures in American history, has passed away at the age of 100.
India-UN Development Fund hailed as epitome of South-South cooperation
The India-UN Development Fund (IUNDPF) that has financed 76 projects in 54 countries brings to life New Delhi's philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World Is One Family...
Security of Red Sea linked to end of Gaza conflict: Yemen's Houthis
Yemen's Houthi rebels said on Thursday the security and safety of international navigation in the Red Sea is linked to ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, when responding to a ...
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley received the strongest push to her campaign for 2024 GOP nomination with the anti –Trump political network led by billionaire Charles K...
Child respiratory sickness in China swamps paediatric clinics
A surge in respiratory illnesses in China, particularly among children, has reportedly swamped paediatric units in city hospitals, while authorities have urged calm, attributing i...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called on the Indian government to cooperate with Canada in the investigation of the killing of India designated terrorist Hardeep Singh...
United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis has congratulated India and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation for six years of collaborative partnersh...
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100, The Washington Post reported.
US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves 'Resolve Tibet Act' for Tibet-China dispute
A bill aimed at strengthening US efforts to push China to negotiate with the Dalai Lama's envoys to resolve the ongoing Tibet-China dispute can now proceed to the House floor...
Afghanistan to open embassy in India, highlights commitment to strengthen ties
Afghanistan has announced its intention to open an Afghan embassy in India. Taliban-appointed Deputy Political Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stan...
UAE President, US discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations and regional developments during a telephone conversation with Joe Biden, President of the United St...
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav advocates 'Climate Justice' ahead of COP28 Summit
Ahead of COP28 in the UAE, Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav underscored the importance of climate justice.
US climate envoy John Kerry calls for accountability, urges strong decisions ahead of COP28 talks
As global leaders prepare to participate in the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 (the 28th Conference of the Parties) in Dubai, starting this Thursday, Unite...
Netherlands sees alarming surge in China-like pneumonia cases in kids: Report
The Netherlands is witnessing an outbreak of pneumonia cases in children, days after China reported a similar uptick in cases, raising concerns.
UK investing in grassroots women's rights organisations to tackle gender-based violence
The UK is investing in grassroots UK government organisations to tackle gender-based violence.
Indian Coast Guard Vessel Sajag arrives in Oman as part of overseas deployment to West Asia
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman for a three-day visit as part of the overseas deployment of ICG ships to...
Over the next two weeks in Dubai, world will assess climate change, impacts
Over the course of the next two weeks at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, parties (governments), negotiators, business leaders, civic society organisations, amon...
Thailand too has an Ayodhya having kings with Ram in their names
Do you know that like the Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, there is an Ayodhya in Thailand too? Not just the place has been named Ayodhya, but the kings here too have the title of Ram in...
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.