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Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with dignitaries, senior officials at Za'abeel Majlis
Dubai, December 31Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, undersc...Emergency aid shipment launched for Gaza as part of UAE's 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'
Abu Dhabi, December 31In an urgent humanitarian initiative, the UAE, as part of the 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3', has launched an emergency aid shipment for the Gaza Strip, which is witnes...Indian Embassy in Japan extends New Year greetings
Tokyo, December 31The Embassy of India in Japan wished everyone a Happy New Year on Tuesday.18th India-Nepal military exercise commences in Nepal
Shaljhandi, December 31The 18th India-Nepal combined battalion level military training Exercise, Surya Kiran, commenced at Saljhandi in Nepal on Tuesday and will continue till January 13, an official s...New Zealand welcomes New Year with fireworks in Auckland Sky Tower
Auckland, December 31New Zealand erupted into celebrations as the New Year ushered in.18th edition of India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise 'Surya Kiran' begins at Saljhandi
Kathmandu, December 31The 18th edition of Joint Military Exercise "Surya Kiran" between the Nepali Army and the Indian Army commenced on Tuesday.
Vaping kits to be free for New Zealanders wanting to quit smoking
Wellington, Dec 31The New Zealand government will provide vaping kits to New Zealand adults who want to quit smoking from next week.Taiwan's average temperature in 2024 hits record high
Taipei, Dec 31The average annual temperature in Taiwan reached a record high of 24.97 degrees Celsius in 2024, making it the warmest year on record, the local meteorological department said Tue...
Health alert issued over deadly mosquito-borne virus in southeast Australia
Sydney, Dec 31Health authorities in Victoria, Australia's second-most populous state, on Tuesday issued a high-risk warning after identifying a human case of a deadly mosquito-borne virus.Myanmar announces provisional population figures for 2024 census
Yangon, Dec 31The provisional results of Myanmar's 2024 population and housing census show a total population of 51,316,756 on census night, September 30, 2024, according to a recent state...New Zealand dispatches more air force flights to support Vanuatu quake response
Wellington, Dec 31The New Zealand government has dispatched more air force flights to support the disaster response in Vanuatu following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake which struck the Pacific nation t...
New Zealand rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks
Auckland, Dec 31Auckland in New Zealand was among the first major cities in the world to usher in New Year 2025 on Tuesday as thousands enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display at the iconic Sky Towe...Australia confirms death of 3rd hiker in one week
Sydney Dec 31A man has died while hiking in the southeast Australian island state of Tasmania, marking the third death of a hiker in the state in one week.Another year where bilateral strategic ties bloomed: UK Defence Adviser highlights major events of 2024
New Delhi, December 31The UK Embassy's Defence Adviser, Chris Saunders, on Tuesday highlighted that 2024 was a crucial year for the India-UK defence partnership.Australia welcomes New Year as citizens gather at Sydney Opera House for celebrations
Sydney, December 31As Australia ushered in the New Year, thousands of citizens gathered at the iconic Sydney Opera House to witness the spectacular fireworks and celebrations.Former Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga signs condolence book in memory of Manmohan Singh at Indian Embassy
Tokyo, December 31Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga visited the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and signed the condolence book opened in memory of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who pass...Mount Ibu in Indonesia erupts, prompting flight alert
Jakarta, Dec 31Mount Ibu, located in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted earlier on Tuesday, prompting an aviation warning, the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mit...Syria to hold large-scale national conference on country's future: Reports
Damascus, Dec 31A Syrian national conference is set to take place in Damascus on January 4 and 5 to discuss the country's future after the fall of the Assad government, according to reports ...
Australian PM spruiks 2025 opportunities to grow stronger in New Year's message
Canberra, Dec 31Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his New Year's message to declare that the country can become stronger in 2025.North Korea appears to be building new warship with vertical launching system: South Korea
Seoul, Dec 31North Korea has launched the construction of what appears to be a 4,000-ton frigate equipped with a vertical launching system, South Korea's military said, as Pyongyang seeks...US investigators, Boeing officials join on-site probe of South Korea plane crash
Seoul, Dec 31A team of investigators from the US government and aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. have arrived at the site of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport to participate in ...
UN Chief calls for making 2025 'new beginning' in New Year message
United Nations, Dec 31UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for making 2025 'a new beginning' in his message for the New Year.Venezuela imposes 10 million dollars fine on TikTok amid viral challenge deaths
Caracas, December 31Venezuela's Supreme Court has imposed a 10 million dollar fine on TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of negligence about deadly viral challenges that alleged...Bangladesh Chief Adviser pays tribute to Manmohan Singh at Indian High Commission
Dhaka, December 31Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a rich tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died last week.Germany accuses Elon Musk of election interference over far-right AfD endorsement
Berlin, December 31The German government has accused Tesla CEO and entrepreneur Elon Musk of interfering in the country's upcoming election after he endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germa...Swiss Airlines confirms crew member's death following emergency landing
Bern, December 31Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) on Monday confirmed the death of a crew member following the emergency landing of flight LX1885 last week.Quad marks 20 years of cooperation, reaffirms commitment to peaceful, stable, prosperous Indo-Pacific
Washington DC, December 31Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, India, Australia, Japan, and the United States highlighted the grouping's origins in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake ...Trump backs Musk's statement on contributions of immigrants to US
Washington DC, December 31US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his support to entrepreneur and aide Elon Musk, over his recent statements on the contributions of immigrants to the United States.UAE, Brazilian Presidents discuss bilateral relations in phone call
Abu Dhabi, December 31President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance ties ...Former Maldives President dismisses report claiming Indian involvement in 'plot' against Muizzu
Male, December 31The chief of the Maldivian Democratic Party and the country's largest opposition party, Mohamed Nasheed, dismissed a Washington Post report alleging that the opposition sough...UAE media sector shapes future through key milestones in 2024
Abu Dhabi, December 30The UAE's media sector solidified its role and influence in 2024 in producing constructive content, empowering media professionals, and shaping the future of the industry thr...Ukraine appreciates Biden's announcement of 2.5 billion military aid before his final weeks in office
Kyiv, December 30Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed deep appreciation on Monday for the United States' steadfast support following President Joe Biden's announcement of US...America announces USD 1.25 billion to Ukraine for critical security, defence
Washington DC, December 30US President Joe Biden on Monday announced additional security assistance support to meet Ukraine's critical security and defence needs, a statement by the US Department of D...Jeju Air crash stokes fears of tarnished image for budget carriers
Seoul, Dec 31Concerns are mounting within the low-cost carrier (LCC) industry that the image of budget airlines could be tarnished in the wake of the recent Jeju Air crash, according to indust...
State funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter to be held on Jan 9
Washington, Dec 31Former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Bid...South Korea ranks 11th in defence spending in 2023: Report
Seoul, Dec 30South Korea was the 11th-largest defence spender in the world last year, a report showed on Monday, as the country seeks to strengthen its defence capabilities against North Korea...Seoul to inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in country following Jeju Air crash
Seoul, Dec 30The South Korean government said on Monday that it plans to conduct a safety inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airlines following a Jeju Air Co. plane...We support Syrian people: Zelenskyy sends 500 tonnes of wheat flour aid to support Syria's recovery
Kyiv, December 30Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his support for Syria's efforts to overcome the impact of decades of dictatorial rule and restore stability and also highlight...Flood impacts farmers in Fiji
Suva, Dec 30Initial damage assessments showed that subsistence farmers along the riverbanks have been significantly affected by the recent flooding in Fiji, though the impact on key farmers i...Vietnam's birth rate hits record low in 2024
Hanoi, Dec 30Vietnam's birth rate hit a record low in 2024 with the total fertility rate dropping to just 1.91 children per woman, marking the third consecutive year below replacement lev...