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Too late for Western Australian residents to leave as bushfire threatens towns: Fire department
Sydney, Nov 29Residents of several communities in Western Australia (WA) have been told it was too late to leave as a major bushfire continued to burn nearby.
S. Korea's bio-health exports up 22.5 pc in Q3
Seoul, Nov 29South Korea's exports of bio-health products jumped 22.5 per cent in the third quarter from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, driven by growing demand for pharmaceutical...S. Korean institutions' foreign securities holdings rise by 5.4 pc in Q3
Seoul, Nov 29South Korean institutions' investment in foreign securities climbed 5.4 per cent from three months earlier in the third quarter, partly on the back of an increase in the valu...
Social media ban gives companies responsibility to protect children: Australian PM
Canberra, Nov 29Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared Friday that social media companies have a social responsibility to protect children after parliament passed laws banning ...
Lebanese PM calls for pressure to halt Israeli ceasefire violations
Beirut, Nov 29Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged pressure on Israel to stop its violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, according to a statement by the Council of Minister...Georgian govt suspends accession negotiations with EU
Tbilisi, Nov 29The Georgian government has suspended negotiations over the country's accession to the European Union and rejects any budgetary grants until the end of 2028, Georgian Prime M...US, British warplanes conduct airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah
Aden, Nov 29The Houthi group announced that American and British fighter jets conducted two airstrikes targeting Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, while claiming that it has seized ...Namibia extends voting in certain areas after election disruptions
Windhoek, Nov 29The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced that voting in certain areas would be extended to Friday and Saturday following disruptions during the presidential and National Asse...Trump tariffs not going to help America become great again: Jim Rogers
New Delhi, Nov 29US President-elect Donald Trump has been making a lot of noise about how he is going to help America with tariffs but "I doubt that it could happen", ace American invest...Iranian, Lebanese FMs discuss situation after truce with Israel
Tehran, Nov 29Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib discussed Lebanon's latest situation following a ceasefire between Israel an...
Social media ban for children under 16 becomes law in Australia
Canberra, Nov 29With bipartisan support, the bill of social media ban for children under 16 passed the Senate of Australia.Moldova's Constitutional Court confirms Maia Sandu's re-election as president
Bucharest, Nov 29The Constitutional Court of Moldova officially validated the results of the November 3 presidential runoff, confirming Maia Sandu's re-election as President.Any attempts to turn Tunisia into hub for illegal migrants rejected: FM Ali Nafti
Tunis, Nov 29Tunisia rejects any attempts to turn it into a transit hub or a place of residence for illegal migrants, said the country's Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti.Zimbabwe plans to slash import duty on EVs to boost demand
Harare, Nov 29Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube proposed reducing import duty on electric vehicles (EVs) starting January 2025 to encourage the adoption of eco-friendly transportation.Kenya urges Africa to embrace special economic zones to spur growth
Nairobi, Nov 29Kenyan President William Ruto called on African nations to integrate special economic zones (SEZs) into a continental transformation strategy to drive growth.Over 400,000 affected by inclement weather in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Nov 29Over 400,000 Sri Lankans have been affected by inclement weather, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC).Sweden, Poland sign new strategic partnership
Helsinki, Nov 29Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and visiting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed in Harpsund, Sweden, a new strategic partnership between the two countries.Georgia's new government wins vote of confidence
Tbilisi, Nov 29Georgia's new government led by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze won a vote of confidence in the parliament.
South Africa committed to ending poverty through collective actions: President Ramaphosa
Cape Town, Nov 29South Africa is committed to ending poverty in the country through collective actions and far-reaching social and economic reforms, said President Cyril Ramaphosa.Laos seeks to reduce impact of mining on environment
Vientiane, Nov 29The Lao government will intensify efforts to address the detrimental environmental and community impacts of development projects, especially mining.Rwanda unveils national fintech strategy to boost financial growth
Kigali, Nov 29Rwanda launched a five-year fintech strategy aimed at fostering a fintech ecosystem and positioning the country as a regional financial centre.German inflation rises to 2.2 pc in November
Berlin, Nov 29German inflation is expected to rise to 2.2 per cent year-on-year in November, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said.Zambia calls on African community to invest in climate-resilient technologies
Lusaka, Nov 28Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango called for concerted investment into climate-resilient technologies and interventions to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, a...Syrian army cuts off road to Aleppo in combat with rebel offensive
Damascus, Nov 28The Syrian army on Thursday cut off the Damascus-Aleppo road near the northern city of Aleppo as its troops engaged in combat with rebel groups that had launched a massive offensi...Romanian Constitutional Court orders presidential vote recount amid election disputes
Bucharest, Nov 28Romania's Constitutional Court (CCR) has ordered on Thursday the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) to recount votes from the first round of the presidential election.5,900 Lebanese citizens return from Syria via border crossing
Damascus, Nov 28A total of 5,900 Lebanese nationals have left Syria through the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing between Syria and Lebanon by noon on Thursday, according to a Syrian official.Fiji faces catastrophic rise in non-communicable diseases: World Bank
Suva, Nov 28Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are estimated to cost Fiji about 591 million Fijian dollars (around 260 million US dollars) annually in both direct and indirect costs, according ...Landslides in Indonesia's North Sumatra leave at least seven dead
Jakarta, Nov 28Landslides in Indonesia's North Sumatra province have claimed at least seven lives, with more than seven others reported missing, according to top rescuers and officials.Israeli drone conducts 'warning' strike in southern Lebanon
Jerusalem, Nov 28The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it had conducted a drone strike in southern Lebanon Thursday morning, describing it as a warning shot.
New European Commission debuts amid homegrown, external challenges
Strasbourg, Nov 28The European Parliament (EP) has approved the new team of the European Commission, led by Germany's Ursula von der Leyen, who will serve her second five-year term as presiden...
Large parts of Australia facing increased summer bushfire risk: Authorities
Sydney, Nov 28Australian emergency authorities warned on Thursday that much of the country's south coast is facing an increased bushfire risk during the upcoming summer.Aging trend dampens labour force participation rate in Singapore
Singapore, Nov 28The labour force participation rate for Singaporean residents aged 15 years and above declined for the third consecutive year to 68.2 per cent in 2024, official data showed on Thu...
Laos capital aims to become green city by 2030
Vientiane, Nov 28Laos has unveiled the Green City Action Plan for 2023-2030 in its capital, Vientiane, with the goal of transforming the city into a sustainable, climate-resilient, and eco-friendl...
Multiple Trump Cabinet nominees targeted by threats
Washington, Nov 28Several of US President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by bomb threats and "swatting incidents," the Trump transition team said...Kuwait to install AI-powered cameras to strengthen road safety
Kuwait City, Nov 28Kuwait on Thursday announced the installation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) cameras to enhance road safety and enforce traffic laws nationwide.Australia on track to achieve 2030 emissions reduction goal
Canberra, Nov 28The Australian government claimed on Thursday that the country is on track to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target, with new figures showing improved projections.UAE Media Pavilion at GMC highlights national media evolution
Abu Dhabi, November 28The UAE Media Pavilion at the Global Media Congress (GMC) has provided an inspiring platform to showcase the evolution of national media and its ongoing advancements. The pavilion...US Ambassador Eric Garcetti participates in plantation drive organised by Agartala Airport
Agartala, November 28US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, participated in a plantation drive at the Agartala Airport on Wednesday, where he planted a sapling. He appreciated the sentiment behind the...S Korea: FM Choi to urge Prez to veto Bill ending automatic forwarding of budget proposal
Seoul, Nov 28South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Thursday he will urge President Yoon Suk Yeol to veto a revision Bill that would abolish the automatic forwarding of the govern...Over 335,000 people affected by rain-related disasters in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Nov 28More than 335,000 people were affected by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka starting from November 22, according to the country's Disaster Management Centre (DMC) on Th...