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Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow
Ras Al-Khaimah, December 28Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.
Public finance of GCC countries witnessed significant financial surplus in 2022, 2023: GCC-Stat
Muscat, December 28The data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate that the financial risks of the GCC countries will be ...AQU celebrates graduation of eighth batch of students
Sharjah, December 28Al Qasimia University (AQU), under the patronage of Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, celebrated the graduation of its eighth batch of st...Indonesia provides emergency assistance to earthquake-hit Vanuatu
Jakarta, Dec 28The Indonesian government has provided emergency assistance to quake-stricken Vanuatu to help the nation carry out emergency relief efforts following the 7.3-magnitude quake on De...
Wildfire destroys 1,400 hectares of national park in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Dec 28A wildfire has destroyed around 1,450 hectares of the iconic Nahuel Huapi National Park in the southern Argentine province of Rio Negro, as per local authorities.
Over one third Americans take on debt in holiday spending: Survey
New York, Dec 28As much as 36 per cent of Americans took on holiday debt this holiday season, up from 34 per cent a year ago, according to the latest holiday debt survey of LendingTree, the natio...Mauritius flag to be flown at half mast today as mark of respect to former PM Manmohan Singh
Port Louis, December 28Mauritius flag will be flown at half mast on all government buildings until sunset on Saturday as a mark of respect to India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Mauritius...Saudi Arabia allocates 500 million USD to support Yemeni government
Aden, Dec 28Saudi Arabia has allocated 500 million to the Yemeni government to cover state employees' salaries and other expenses, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak said.Sudan starts to resume train operation after hiatus due to war
Khartoum, Dec 28Sudan has resumed the operation of the train linking Port Sudan in the eastern Red Sea State with Atbara in the northern River Nile State, following a hiatus due to the ongoing ci...Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
Bratislava, Dec 28Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January...
2025 climate forecast warns of wildfire danger in dry winter season in US
New York, Dec 28Wildfires may be in the news again this winter across the southern tier of the United States as drought persists and expands across the region.INS Sarvekshak arrives at Port Louis for joint hydrographic survey with Mauritius
New Delhi, December 28INS Sarvekshak, the Indian Navy's hydrographic survey ship, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on December 26, 2024, to undertake a joint hydrographic survey, an official pres...Jaishankar meets Trump's NSA pick Michael Waltz; discusses India-US partnership, global issues
Washington, DC, December 28External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with the next US National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz on Friday evening (local time) during his visit to the United State...Indian Army contingent departs for Nepal to participate in exercise Surya Kiran
New Delhi, December 28Indian Army contingent comprising more than 300 personnel departed for Nepal today to participate in India-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran, set to be held in Saljhandi f...US: Divide in Trump's camp as Musk, Ramaswamy face backlash after advocating visas for 'skilled' workers
Washington, DC, December 28A major divide has emerged within Donald Trump's MAGA team in the United States, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy who advocated for the expansion of the visa program for ...Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt ban on TikTok
Washington, DC, December 28US President-elect Donald Trump has filed a brief with the US Supreme Court urging the justices to block a law that mandates the popular social media platform TikTok to either sel...A true statesman and dedicated public servant, says President Biden on the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Washington, DC, December 28US President Joe Biden expressed condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognising his contributions to US-India relations and global cooperat...
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
Washington, Dec 28US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban in order to allow time for a negotiated solution, according to a legal document.
Homelessness surges to record levels in US
New York, Dec 28The United States experienced its highest level of homelessness in 2024, with several states reporting triple-digit percentage increases as the nationwide housing crisis deepened,...They don't see you as one of them, says Neera Tanden on Indian Americans amid H1B visa debate
Washington DC, December 28Neera Tanden, Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council, has highlighted concerns about biases in the ongoing immigration debate, particularly in relation to Indian Am...Invest in our American workforce first: Nikki Haley joins debate on H1B visa allocations
Washington DC, December 28Former South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley has entered the debate of H1B visa allocations in the US, amid discussions by billionaire Elon Musk, Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy,...US: EAM Jaishankar concludes meeting with Indian Embassy team and Consuls General
Washington DC, December 28External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar concluded a two-day conference of the team at the Indian Embassy in the US and Consuls General. He expressed confidence in the deliber...UAE President confers Zayed Second Medal on President of Indigenous Women and Peoples Association of Chad
Abu Dhabi, December 28UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Zayed the Second Medal on Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President of the Indigenous Women and Peoples Association of Chad, in...UK Foreign Secretary pays tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh
London, December 28David Lammy, UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on Friday, paid tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh and highlighted Singh's lega...
'Outstanding statesman': Putin mourns demise of Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Dec 27Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as an “outstanding statesman”.
Business lobbies express concerns over impeachment-driven uncertainties
Seoul, Dec 27South Korea's business lobby groups expressed grave concerns over growing uncertainties after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted on Friday to impeach acting Pr...South Korea: Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows to prioritise stabilising state affairs
Seoul, Dec 27South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Friday the government will do its utmost to focus on stabilising state affairs amid ongoing political turbulence stemming...
Serbia reports first mpox case in Kosovo region
Belgrade, Dec 27A 30-year-old man recently returning from West Africa was confirmed as a new case of mpox in Serbia on Friday. He is also the first confirmed mpox case in the Kosovo region, accor...Netherlands plans to provide 6 billion euros in additional military aid to Ukraine
Kiev, Dec 27The Netherlands is planning to provide an additional 6 billion euros (some $6.24 billion) in military aid to Ukraine, Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine Alle Dorhout has said.Abu Dhabi Mobility introduces new category of commercial motorcycle licence plates
Abu Dhabi, December 27The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, launched a new category of commercial motorcycle plates to support Abu Dhab...UAE: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches inaugural flights to Yekaterinburg in Russia
Abu Dhabi, December 27Air Arabia Abu Dhabi today operated its latest route to Yekaterinburg, Russia, marking a significant expansion in its growing network.German President dissolves parliament, snap elections due in Feb
Berlin, Dec 27German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, paving the way for early federal elections.
Dengue cases surpass 20,000 in Laos, 11 fatalities
Vientiane, Dec 27The number of dengue cases in Laos has surpassed 20,000, with 11 deaths reported so far this year, according to the Lao Ministry of Health on Friday.President Putin, world leaders extend condolences on demise of former PM Manmohan Singh
Moscow, December 27Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday extended his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the demise of former Prime Minister Manm...Dubai Finance, PwC Academy sign MoU to launch Tax Professional Certificate
Dubai, December 26Dubai Finance (DOF) and PwC Academy, the talent and skills development business of PwC Middle East, one of the global Big Four consulting firms, have entered a strategic partnersh...UAE: Ministry of Human Resources organises nationwide New Year's Eve celebrations for workers
Dubai, December 26The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced the organisation of a series of New Year's Eve celebrations for workers across all emirates, under the...South Korea: National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han
Seoul, Dec 27South Korea's National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after he took over for President Yoon Suk Yeol who was impeached fo...
Will remember Manmohan Singh in prayers, says Dalai Lama
Dharamsala, Dec 27On receiving news that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had passed away on Thursday night, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to his widow Gursharan Kaur to express his sadness...Storm Elena strikes Greece, bringing traffic chaos, flooding
Athens, Dec 27Greece has been in the grip of a wet weather front named Elena since Christmas, causing traffic disruptions and flooding across the country, authorities said Thursday.
WHO Chief calls for release of UN staff following negotiation with Houthis
Sanaa, Dec 27The negotiation over the release of 13 UN staff arrested by the Houthi group in Yemeni capital Sanaa has concluded, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros ...