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'Outstanding statesman': Putin mourns demise of Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Dec 27Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as an “outstanding statesman”.
Business lobbies express concerns over impeachment-driven uncertainties
Seoul, Dec 27South Korea's business lobby groups expressed grave concerns over growing uncertainties after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted on Friday to impeach acting Pr...
South Korea: Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows to prioritise stabilising state affairs
Seoul, Dec 27South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Friday the government will do its utmost to focus on stabilising state affairs amid ongoing political turbulence stemming...
Serbia reports first mpox case in Kosovo region
Belgrade, Dec 27A 30-year-old man recently returning from West Africa was confirmed as a new case of mpox in Serbia on Friday. He is also the first confirmed mpox case in the Kosovo region, accor...Netherlands plans to provide 6 billion euros in additional military aid to Ukraine
Kiev, Dec 27The Netherlands is planning to provide an additional 6 billion euros (some $6.24 billion) in military aid to Ukraine, Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine Alle Dorhout has said.Abu Dhabi Mobility introduces new category of commercial motorcycle licence plates
Abu Dhabi, December 27The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, launched a new category of commercial motorcycle plates to support Abu Dhab...UAE: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches inaugural flights to Yekaterinburg in Russia
Abu Dhabi, December 27Air Arabia Abu Dhabi today operated its latest route to Yekaterinburg, Russia, marking a significant expansion in its growing network.German President dissolves parliament, snap elections due in Feb
Berlin, Dec 27German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, paving the way for early federal elections.
Dengue cases surpass 20,000 in Laos, 11 fatalities
Vientiane, Dec 27The number of dengue cases in Laos has surpassed 20,000, with 11 deaths reported so far this year, according to the Lao Ministry of Health on Friday.President Putin, world leaders extend condolences on demise of former PM Manmohan Singh
Moscow, December 27Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday extended his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the demise of former Prime Minister Manm...Dubai Finance, PwC Academy sign MoU to launch Tax Professional Certificate
Dubai, December 26Dubai Finance (DOF) and PwC Academy, the talent and skills development business of PwC Middle East, one of the global Big Four consulting firms, have entered a strategic partnersh...UAE: Ministry of Human Resources organises nationwide New Year's Eve celebrations for workers
Dubai, December 26The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced the organisation of a series of New Year's Eve celebrations for workers across all emirates, under the...South Korea: National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han
Seoul, Dec 27South Korea's National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, less than two weeks after he took over for President Yoon Suk Yeol who was impeached fo...
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.