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Opportunity to build on the significant achievements: UAE Dy PM remarks during the 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting
New Delhi, December 13The 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting took place in New Delhi on Friday, where UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan expr...Bank of France raises corporate credit rating threshold for first time in 40 years
Paris, December 13The Bank of France has announced a major adjustment to its corporate rating system, effective January 2025. For the first time in 40 years, the turnover threshold required to qual...UAE, Indonesia hold 2nd Joint Consular Committee session
Abu Dhabi, December 13The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Indonesia held the second session of their Joint Consular Committee in Jakarta to enhance and bolster cooperation in all joint consula...UAE National Orchestra established under patronage of Abdullah bin Zayed
Abu Dhabi, December 13Under the patronage of Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the "UAE National Orchestra" was established to reflect the c...The past record of the Modi government will be a source of comfort, says EAM Jaishankar on efforts in Syria
New Delhi, December 13India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar highlighted the government's swift and coordinated response to the recent crisis involving Indian pilgrims stranded ...India, UAE have common interest in preserving and promoting stability, security, prosperity of our regions: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, December 13External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that India and UAE have common interest in preserving and promoting the stability, security and prosperity of our regions. He...TIME Magazine names Donald Trump as 'Person of the Year' 2024
New York, December 13TIME Magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as the 'Person of the Year', 2024.Over 1.1 million Syrians homeless since recent escalation of hostilities: UN
United Nations, Dec 12More than 1.1 million people have fled their homes across Syria since the recent hostilities erupted two weeks ago amid reports of food and fuel shortages, UN humanitarians have s...Russia hopes to keep military bases in Syria, Guterres urges deescalation
Damascus, Dec. 13Russia hopes to keep its military bases in Syria as they are important in the fight against terrorism, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said late Thursday.
Half of US teenagers are online almost constantly: Study
New Delhi, Dec 13Half of teenagers in the US are almost constantly online on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, finds a study, raising concerns about technology’...G20 meeting: South Korea stresses tech innovation, zero-carbon energy
Seoul, Dec 13South Korea has called on major nations to seek ways of actively using zero-carbon energy resources and joining hands to achieve technology innovation in an effort to address vari...South Korea: National Assembly to question PM, ministers over imposition of martial law
Seoul, Dec 14South Korean National Assembly is set to hold a parliamentary session Friday to question the Prime Minister and other officials who attended a controversial Cabinet meeting shortl...Commercial-level air taxis arriving soon in South Korea
Seoul, Dec 13The transport ministry said on Friday it will conduct a flight demonstration of a commercial-level air taxi model this week, as part of a government project to introduce the urban...Israel says destroyed over 90 pc of Syria's surface-to-air missile systems
Jerusalem, Dec 13The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it has "severely damaged" Syria's air defences, destroying over 90 per cent of identified strategic surface-to-air mi...Belarusian President approves defence plan for 2026-2030
Minsk, Dec 13Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko approved the country's defence plan for 2026-2030.Senior Turkish, Qatari officials in Damascus for talks with militant leaders: Syrian interim govt
Damascus, Dec 13Senior officials from Turkey and Qatar arrived in Damascus to engage in discussions with militant coalition leaders that overthrew the government of former Syrian President Bashar...South Africa reopens border crossing with Mozambique
Cape Town, Dec 13Traveller movement at South Africa's main border crossing point with Mozambique is now open "until further notice," the country's Border Management Authority (...
'Maverick diplomacy': Trump invites Xi to inauguration for 'open dialogue'
New York, Dec 12Continuing with his maverick diplomacy, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump has invited China’s President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month for “open dialogue” with adversar...Krishnamoorthi urges Senate to grill Marco Rubio on anti-Hindu violence in B'desh
Washington, Dec 12Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Indian-descent Hindu member of the House of Representatives, has urged the US Senate to question Marco Rubio about anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh at hi...Ghana sets up transition team to ensure smooth power transfer
Aaccra, Dec 12Ghana has inaugurated a joint transition team comprising representatives of the outgoing government and incoming administration to facilitate the smooth power transfer.
'Largest clemency': Biden commutes sentences of 1,500 people
Washington, Dec 12President Joe Biden on Thursday commuted sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoned 39 convicts of non-violent crimes, making it the largest grant of clemency in a single day i...South African Central Bank governor calls for global cooperation to tackle economic problems
Johannesburg, Dec 12South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said Thursday that it is time to prioritize the implementation, take stock of progress made, and agree on how to accelerate pr...Estonian parliament approves security tax
Tallinn, Dec 12The Estonian parliament, Riigikogu, has passed a government-proposed bill to introduce a security tax aimed at bolstering the country's defence capabilities.
Thai PM pledges more economic stimulus, debt relief measures
Bangkok, Dec 12Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged additional stimulus and debt relief measures on Thursday in a bid to shore up the Southeast Asian country's sluggish econom...
UK govt unveils updated framework to boost house building
London, Dec 12The Labour government in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday unveiled updated measures aimed at overhauling the planning system for new housing development, requiring local counci...Russia's navy chief announces upgrade to naval nuclear forces
Moscow, Dec 12Russia has modernized the naval component of the country's strategic nuclear forces, Navy Commander-in-Chief Alexander Moiseyev said on Thursday at an international Arctic fo...China protests against Canada's 'false allegations' about human rights
Beijing, Dec 12China has made serious protests and expressed strong condemnation to Canada over its sanctions against some Chinese personnel for alleged human rights violations, and called on Ca...Laos seeks to combat HIV, tuberculosis and malaria
Vientiane, Dec 12Laos has launched a new health project to control the spread of HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria, improving healthcare access and training local public health workers.India Middle East Europe corridor discussed between PM Modi and UAE deputy PM: MEA
New Delhi, December 13Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised on the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) as a 'historic initiative' to foster regional connecti...ADGM announces plans for establishment of Insurance Association
Abu Dhabi, December 12ADGM announced the forthcoming establishment of the Insurance Association within its jurisdiction.Emirates Group extends Airbus Leadership Programme for UAE Nationals
Dubai, December 12The Emirates Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Beyond to extend Airbus's Leadership Programme for the Group's Emirati workforce for anothe...PM Modi welcomes UAE Deputy PM, discusses India-UAE strategic partnership
New Delhi, December 12Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and expressed his opti...Philippines' Marcos orders law enforcers to intensify crackdown on illegal gamers as deadline nears
Manila, Dec 12Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday ordered the police and law enforcement agencies to intensify the crackdown on illegal gaming and cyber cam hubs that co...South Korea: Concerns emerge over war readiness as multiple Generals suspended in martial law aftermath
Seoul, Dec 12Concerns are emerging in South Korea about the military's emergency readiness against North Korean threats, as multiple Generals and commanders have been removed or suspended...9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue explores new initiatives to boost bilateral defence cooperation
New Delhi, December 12The 9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue took place in New Delhi on Thursday during which both sides agreed for early establishment of the Joint Working Group to "monitor the ...Nepal Foreign Minister likely to visit India, attend Indo-Nepal Economic Conference
Kathmandu, December 12Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is likely to visit New Delhi later this month and is expected to attend the Indo-Nepal Economic Conference being held here, sources said.India very important country; invited for AI Action Summit: French Presidency
Paris, December 12The French Presidency on Thursday confirmed India's invitation to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, describing India as a "very important country."India very important country; invited for AI Action Summit: French Presidency
Paris, December 12The French Presidency on Thursday confirmed India's invitation to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, describing India as a "very important country."US President Biden announces historic clemency for 1,500 individuals, 39 pardons
Washington DC, December 12US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he would be granting clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals and issuing pardons to 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes...Syria's new Prime Minister guarantees religious freedom to all
Damascus, December 12Mohammed al-Bashir, Syria's new transitional Prime Minister, said that the religious rights of all people will be guaranteed, as per Al Jazeera.