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Russia's Tatarstan declares emergency after Ukrainian drone attacks
Moscow, Dec 22Russia's Tatarstan Republic declared a state of emergency for government bodies and emergency response units to manage the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks.Iceland's new government takes office under PM Frostadottir
Helsinki, Dec 22Iceland's new government, headed by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir of the Social Democratic Alliance (SDA), officially took office.Iraqi PM calls for concerted efforts to assist Syria without interference
Baghdad, Dec 22Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani stressed the importance of concerted efforts to assist Syria in managing its affairs without interference that compromises its s...Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13-year closure
Damascus, Dec 22Qatar officially reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus, raising its national flag over the building for the first time in 13 years.B'desh receives 1.16 bn USD World Bank financing for inclusive, climate-resilient development
Dhaka, Dec 22The World Bank approved three operations totaling 1.16 billion USD to help Bangladesh improve health services, water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resili...South Korea successfully launches 3rd spy satellite into orbit
Seoul, December 22South Korea successfully placed into orbit its third homegrown spy satellite launched from a US space centre Saturday, the defence ministry said.Emirati women set historic milestones in 2024
Abu Dhabi, December 22Emirati women have played a vital role in the UAE's most significant achievements during 2024, a year marked by their growing presence and impact across various fields.South Korea successfully launches 3rd spy satellite into orbit
Seoul, December 22South Korea successfully placed into orbit its third homegrown spy satellite launched from a US space centre Saturday, the defence ministry said.US nuclear expansion unlikely to deter China: Study
Taipei, December 22A recent unclassified war game conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed that increas...US nuclear expansion unlikely to deter China: Study
Taipei, December 22A recent unclassified war game conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed that increas...
Biden signs plan to fund US government
Washington, Dec 21US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation funding the federal government until mid-March saying this is "good news for the American people, especially as families...
India a natural trade and commerce partner of Kuwait: PM Modi
Kuwait City, Dec 21India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait and continues to be so in contemporary times and people-to-people linkages over centuries have fostered a special bond of friend...
PM Modi hails Indian diaspora's role in development of Kuwait, says India of future will be hub of global development
Kuwait City, Dec 21Lauding the hard work, achievement and contribution of the Indian community to the development of Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended an invitation to diaspo...
PM Modi's visit to labour camp in Kuwait underscores government's resolve for welfare of Indian workers abroad
Kuwait City, Dec 21Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with a cross-section of Indian workers during his visit to a labour camp in Mina Abdullah area of Kuwait, his first official pr...
PM Modi meets 101-year-old former IFS officer, gets a rousing welcome in Kuwait
Kuwait City, Dec 21The Indian community gave a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at his hotel in Kuwait City on Saturday afternoon, shortly after he touched down in the...
Indian diaspora, 101-year-old former IFS officer greet PM Modi on arrival in Kuwait
Kuwait City, Dec 21The Indian community gave a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at his hotel in Kuwait City on Saturday afternoon, shortly after he touched down in the...PM Modi arrives in Kuwait, says visit will strengthen bilateral friendship across various sectors
Kuwait City, December 21Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuwait to a warm welcome on Saturday. He is on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation.North Korea slams South Korea-US-Japan talks on Indo-Pacific as 'insult' to peace
Seoul, Dec 21North Korea on Saturday lambasted a recent trilateral meeting between South Korea, the US and Japan that discussed peace in the Indo-Pacific region, deriding the talks as an "...
PM Modi arrives in Kuwait on a historic visit
Kuwait City, Dec 21Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday afternoon arrived in Kuwait, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years.South Korea to launch third homegrown military spy satellite
Seoul, Dec 21South Korea will launch its third homegrown military spy satellite from a US space centre on Saturday in an effort to bolster its surveillance capabilities on North Korea.World leaders condemn Magdeburg Christmas market car attack in Germany
London, December 21World leaders have expressed shock over the car attack in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday, offering condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery...'All We Imagine As Light' tops Barack Obama's movie recommendation list 2024
Washington, December 21Former President of the United States, Barack Obama shares a list of his favourite movies, books and music each year as a recommendation for art lovers. Obama has revealed his fav...
UN chief 'outraged' over killing of WFP members in Sudan
United Nations, Dec 21UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is outraged by the killing of World Food Programme (WFP) staff members in an aerial bombardment in Sudan, and calls for a thorough investigat...Saudi Arabia condemns Germany's Christmas market attack that left two dead, 68 hurt
Riyadh, Dec 21Saudi Arabia condemned the tragic attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left two people dead, including a child, and injured at least 68 others.US finalises $4.7 billion in CHIPS Act subsidy to Samsung
Washington, Dec 21The US Commerce Department has awarded Samsung Electronics up to $4.745 billion in direct funding to support the South Korean tech giant's chipmaking investment in central Te...Lebanon facing 'staggering' unmet health needs: WHO
Beirut, Dec 21Lebanon is facing "staggering unmet health needs" as thousands of civilians cry out for reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation after the Hezbollah-Israel c...
Canadian Prime Minister reshuffles cabinet
Ottawa, Dec 21Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his cabinet.Car rams through Germany Christmas market killing 2, injuring 60; Saudi man arrested
Berlin, Dec 21A Saudi man was arrested after a car rammed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, central Germany, leaving two people dead, including a child, and over 60 others injured, accordin...EU signals readiness for talks with Trump amid tariff threats
Brussels, Dec 21The European Union (EU) is open to discussing trade issues, including energy, with US President-elect Donald Trump, a European Commission spokesperson said.
Mpox cases in Africa near 70,000 mark: Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, Dec 21The number of mpox cases reported in Africa so far this year has surpassed 69,000, with the death toll rising to more than 1,260, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...Nearly 800 civilians killed in Sudan's North Darfur capital conflict: UN
Geneva, Dec 21The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported that the ongoing siege and hostilities in El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State in...Bulgarian President, Hungarian PM call for peace in Europe, closer bilateral ties
Sofia, Dec 21Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met in Sofia, emphasising the need for restoring peace in Europe and strengthening bilateral cooperation.Thailand hosts meeting on ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar
Bangkok, Dec 21Representatives from the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) attended an informal consultation in the Thai capital of Bangkok to discuss the implem...US House passes plan to fund government
Washington, Dec 21The US House of Representatives approved funding legislation on Friday to keep the federal government operational until mid-March, just hours before the shutdown deadline at midni...US federal government faces shutdown
Washington, Dec 20Significant parts of the US federal government will shut down and hundreds of thousands will be sent home or made to work without pay if a funding plan is not legislated by Congre...EAD executes region's first freshwater oyster pearl aquaculture project
Abu Dhabi, December 20As part of its efforts to enhance Abu Dhabi's leadership in the field of sustainable pearl oyster farming, and within the framework of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Aquaculture P...MoHAP launches National School Health Screening Guideline
Dubai, December 20The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the National School Health Screening Guideline in partnership with health, education, and social authorities to identify...UAE leads global humanitarian efforts in 2024
Abu Dhabi, December 20The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its unwavering commitment to fostering international solidarity and humanitarian cooperation through various programmes and initiatives wor...World Tennis League: India's Nagal shines in doubles as TSL Hawks beat HonorFX Eagles
Abu Dhabi, December 20After a dramatic Super Shootout loss in the opener, TSL Hawks bounced back in style as they delivered a clinical performance to defeat the HonorFX Eagles 21-14 in Match 3 of the W...US delegation meets new Syrian leadership in Damascus
Damascus, Dec 20A high-level US delegation met with Ahmad al-Shara, the commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), on Friday.