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Death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique rises to 94
Maputo, Dec 22The death toll from Cyclone Chido, a powerful tropical cyclone that struck northern Mozambique last weekend, has climbed to 94, while the number of injured has risen to 768, accor...
In special gesture, Kuwait's Prime Minister sees-off PM Modi at airport after conclusion of historic visit
Kuwait City, Dec 22In a special gesture, Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah came to see off PM Modi at the airport Sunday evening as he wrapped up his historic t...South Korea reports new avian influenza case at regional farm
Seoul, Dec 22South Korea has confirmed its 14th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza for the season at a farm near the capital city of Seoul, authorities said on Sunday.
US egg prices soar to yearly high amid bird flu, holiday demand
Sacramento, Dec 22Egg prices across the United States have surged to their highest levels of the year, driven by widespread bird flu outbreaks and increased demand during the holiday season.US warplane shot down by 'friendly fire' over Red Sea
Aden, Dec 22Two US Navy pilots ejected safely after their fighter jet was shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent "friendly fire" incident, said the US military.Fijian military joins Vanuatu recovery efforts
Suva, Dec 22The Republic of Fiji Military Forces have deployed a team to Vanuatu to support recovery efforts following a devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the country earlier t...
Kuwait bestows its highest honour 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' to PM Modi
Kuwait City, Dec 22Kuwait on Sunday bestowed its highest honour 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in appreciation of his distinguished achievements and the ...Russia's missing An-2 plane found, all aboard alive
Vladivostok, Dec 22The missing An-2 light aircraft, which disappeared in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has been found with all three people aboard alive, local authorities said on Sunday.Donald Trump nominates Mark Burnett as Special Envoy to UK
Washington DC, December 22US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mark Burnett as the country 's Special Envoy to the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by the incoming President on Truth...Australia delays decision on 2035 emissions target following Trump's election victory
Canberra, Dec 22Australia's decision on a 2035 emissions reduction target will be delayed following Donald Trump's US presidential election victory, the government's top climate ag...
PM Modi accorded Guard of Honour at Kuwait's Bayan Palace
Kuwait City, Dec 22Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Bayan Palace, Kuwait, in the presence of Kuwaiti Prime Minister Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.South Korea: Main opposition urges acting president to sign special counsel bills or face consequences
Seoul, Dec 22South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Sunday urged acting President Han Duck-soo to quickly promulgate special counsel bills against President Yoon Suk Yeol ...
Your contributions to nation's progress are invaluable: PM Modi to Indian workers in Kuwait
Kuwait City, Dec 22Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian workers abroad during his visit to a labour camp in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait, marking the first official program of his historic visit to ...
PM Modi graces Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony in Kuwait as 'Guest of Honour'
New Delhi, Dec 22Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as the 'Guest of Honour,' following an invitation from Sheikh Mesha...South Korea holds largest share of US battery material import market
Seoul, Dec 22South Korea held the largest share of the US import market for battery materials last year, a trade association said on Sunday, outranking rivals China and Japan.
Major bushfire in Australia expected to burn for weeks
Sydney, Dec 22Residents who have evacuated several towns in southeast Australia due to a major bushfire have been told they could be away from home for several weeks as the fire continues to gr...
From Gujarat to America: Perils of illegal migration as Trump plans crackdown
Ahmedabad, Dec 22US President-elect Donald Trump has reignited the national debate on illegal immigration, pledging that, on his first day of taking charge of the office, he would oversee the larg...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...