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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 ...
NASA confirms Parker Solar Probe safe after flying dangerously close to Sun
New Delhi, Dec 27NASA on Friday confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe spacecraft is "safe" after becoming the first “human-made object” in history to fly dangerously close to the Sun.
UN chief condemns escalation between Yemen's Houthis, Israel
United Nations, Dec 27UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the escalation of the fight between Yemen's Houthis and Israel, and called for a ceasefire, his spokesperson said in a sta...S.Korea to devise demographic policy for 'super-aged' society
Seoul, Dec 27A presidential committee on ageing society and population on Friday said the government will come up with a demographic policy blueprint in the near future, as South Korea has for...
Dr Singh played key role in elevating US-India ties, modernising relationship: USIBC
Washington, Dec 27The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Friday said that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh played a significant role in strengthening the US-India ties.South Korea: Biz sentiment hits worst level since Covid amid political chaos
Seoul, Dec 27South Korea's business sentiment index fell to the lowest level in more than four years amid political uncertainties following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived mart...Brazilian Prez recalls former PM Manmohan Singh's role in building 'a fairer world'
Brasilia, Dec 27Brazilian President Lula da Silva paid glowing tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recalling his contribution in setting up of IBSA (India, Brazil, South Africa) Dia...Estonia holds emergency meeting after undersea power cable disruption
Tallinn, Dec 27The Estonian government convened an emergency meeting after the Estlink-2 power cable connecting Estonia and Finland along the floor of the Gulf of Finland was damaged the previou...Ethiopia's manufacturing sector sees improvement in production capacity, job creation
Addis Ababa, Dec 27The Ethiopian government said that recent efforts to tackle the challenges facing the country's manufacturing sector have significantly enhanced its production capacity and j...UNIFIL calls for commitment to ceasefire as Israeli forces advance in Lebanon
Beirut, Dec 26The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Thursday that any actions threatening the fragile cessation of hostilities in Lebanon must stop.Russia to introduce new rules for foreigners purchasing SIM cards from Jan 1
Moscow, Dec 26The procedure for purchasing SIM cards by foreigners will become stricter in Russia from January 1, 2025, the country's Ministry of Digital Development announced on Thursday.Dubai Customs organises AEO Connect 2024 forum
Dubai, December 26Dubai Customs has organised the first edition of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Connect 2024 forum to exchange ideas, share insights, and explore opportunities to develop ...Thailand commemorates 20th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami
Bangkok, Dec 26Commemorations were held across Thailand along its Andaman coast on Thursday to mark the 20th anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami.Heavy rain expected to bring widespread flooding in Fiji
Suva, Dec 26Fiji has been experiencing relentless rainfall with heavy downpours and flash flooding, with weather systems moving from the Western Division to the Central, Eastern and Northern ...Ethiopia introduces incentives to speed up transition to electric mobility
Addis Ababa, Dec 26The Ethiopian government has introduced various incentives to encourage the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs), with an ambitious goal of accelerating the country's transit...Mongolia to enhance support for wool, cashmere, leather processing industries
Ulan Bator, Dec 26Mongolia is seeking to strengthen its support for the wool, cashmere, and leather processing industries, according to a statement from the presidential press office on Thursday.Abu Dhabi Mobility, Abu Dhabi Maritime launch digital 'MARSDNA'
Abu Dhabi, December 26The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has launched MARSDNA, an inn...Go to hell: Trump refuses to extend Christmas greetings to 37 violent criminals whose death sentences commuted by Biden
Washington, DC, December 26US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to extend Christmas greetings to 37 convicts whose death sentences were commuted by incumbent President Joe Biden. Trump slammed "...'Exquisite' 1,700-year-old oil lamp sheds light on Jewish symbolism
Jerusalem, December 26An intricately decorated 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp, adorned with symbols linked to the Jewish Temple was discovered during an archaeological excavation near Jerusalem's...UN Sri Lanka Resident Coordinator pays tribute to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami victims
Colombo, December 26On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-Andre Franche honoured the over 2,25,000 lives lost, including 35,000 in Sri La...China vows to smash 'Taiwan independence' moves
Beijing, Dec 26A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday condemned US arms sales to Taiwan and vowed to smash any "Taiwan independence" separatist plots and foreign interference.Dara Sakor airport in Cambodia's Koh Kong opens to domestic charter flights
Phnom Penh, Dec 26The newly-built Dara Sakor International Airport in southwest Cambodia's Koh Kong province opened to domestic charter flights on Thursday.Japan Airlines' system restored after cyberattack
Tokyo, Dec 26Japan Airlines (JAL) said Thursday that its network system has been restored after a cyberattack earlier in the day disrupted luggage services and delayed some flights.Guinness World Records teams up with Dubai Marathon
Dubai, December 26Guinness World Records has joined forces with the Dubai Marathon for a partnership that gives participants an opportunity to break world records while running in the iconic event ...Trump repeats call to acquire Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland in Christmas greetings
Washington DC, December 26US President-elect Donald Trump repeated his call to acquire the Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland, citing national security and economic benefits, in his Christmas greetings.US President-elect Trump announces new ambassadors to Portugal and Malta
Washington DC, December 26US President-elect Donald Trump has announced several key nominations for his incoming Trump 2.0 administration, including new US Ambassadors to Portugal, and Malta, along with a ...Firefighters continue to battle out-of-control bushfires in Australia's Victoria
Sydney, Dec 26Firefighters were facing difficulty as they battled blazes across the Australian state of Victoria on Thursday and braced for further challenging conditions, Victoria Emergency Ma...Indonesia's Aceh marks 20th anniversary of 2004 tsunami
Jakarta, Dec 26Residents of Indonesia's Aceh province in the northern tip of Sumatra Island paid tribute on Thursday to relatives, family members, and friends who lost their lives during th...Japan Airlines' domestic, international flights delayed after cyberattack
Tokyo, Dec 26Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on Thursday that its luggage check-in system is being targeted by a cyberattack, causing delays for at least 24 domestic flights, some of which by u...FTA with Philippines set to bolster South Korea's trade portfolio: Trade Minister
Seoul, Dec 26South Korean Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Thursday that South Korea's bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, set for implementation next week, will h...UAE President and Turkish Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
Abu Dhabi, December 25UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, discussed enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Turkiye in v...UAE ideal destination for organising world's most prestigious golf tournaments: DP World Tour ME Director
Abu Dhabi, December 25Tom Phillips, Director of the Middle East at DP World Tour, who is responsible for the development of the men's professional golf tour across the region, said that the UAE is...
South Korean Prez Yoon's fate hinges on impeachment trial over botched martial law declaration
Seoul, Dec 26South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's political future hangs in the balance as the Constitutional Court deliberates on his impeachment trial over his short-lived martial law...S. Korea's childbirths rise by highest rate in 14 years in October
Seoul, Dec 26The number of babies born in South Korea increased by the fastest rate in 14 years in October, data showed on Thursday, as the country is struggling to address the grim demographi...South Korea unveils measures to revive tourism market amid political fallout
Seoul, Dec 26The government unveiled a set of measures on Thursday aimed at stabilising its tourism sector, facing setbacks after President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief martial law declaration a...Trump extends Christmas greetings to 'Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada'
Washington, Dec 26US President-elect Donald Trump shared a series of Christmas greetings on his social media platform, Truth Social, which included his "Governor" joke on Canadian Prime M...Bird flu tightens grip on California as human cases rise
Sacramento, Dec 26California's battle against avian influenza A (H5N1) intensified amid spreading infections across dairy farms and a growing number of human infection, including two newly con...Denmark to strengthen Greenland's defence following Trump's remarks
Copenhagen, December 25Denmark has announced plans to enhance Greenland's defence capabilities after US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his controversial desire for the US to purchase the A...