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NSA Doval and Chinese VP meet in Beijing, discuss fostering political mutual trust
Beijing, Dec 18National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, in Beijing on Wednesday.UN envoy underlines need for inclusive political transition in Syria, acknowledges economic challenges
Damascus, Dec 18The United Nations special envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, said Wednesday that he sees hope for a "new Syria" developing in the aftermath of the country's recent pol...Israel reports 517 cyberattacks against colleges since outbreak of Gaza conflict
Jerusalem, Dec 18The Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) announced on Wednesday that 517 cyberattacks have been carried out against universities and colleges in Israel since the outbreak of t...
India and China discuss resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, border peace during NSA Doval's Beijing visit
New Delhi/Beijing, Dec 18India and China on Wednesday decided to give "positive directions" for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data...Indonesia to launch B40 biodiesel in 2025
Jakarta, Dec 18Indonesia has already produced biodiesel fuel B40 containing 40 per cent palm oil and 60 per cent diesel, higher than the current 35 per cent composition, which will begin to be u...New expressway links Lhasa with birthplace of Tibetan civilization
Lhasa, Dec 18A new expressway linking Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, with the city of Shannan, which is known as the birthplace of the Tibetan civilizat...Iran warns Europe against 'misusing' snapback mechanism in nuclear deal
Tehran, Dec 18Iran's envoy to the United Nations (UN) has warned that if Europe "misuses" the snapback mechanism, it will receive the country's "decisive and proportion...
Preservation efforts keep ancient Potala Palace young
Lhasa, Dec 18On a viewing platform near the Potala Palace in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, many tourists, each holding up a paper note, have lined up for an opportunity to t...South Korea: Acting President Han to hold extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Dec 19
Seoul, Dec 18South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo will convene an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on Thursday, which is expected to decide whether to veto contentious bills.Cyclone Chido kills 13, affects over 45,000 in Malawi
Lilongwe, Dec 18The death toll from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Chido in Malawi has risen to 13, with more than 45,000 people affected by heavy rains that battered the country between Sunday...South Korea reports new avian influenza case at duck farm
Seoul, Dec 18South Korea has confirmed its 12th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) for the season at a duck farm in the southwestern region, authorities said on Wednesday.
XG's mini album 'AWE' makes Billboard 200 debut
Mumbai, Dec 18The latest mini album of the girl group XG, titled 'AWE', has debuted on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album landed at Number 175 spot. For Japanese artists, it’s sign...Experts expect significant damage from Vanuatu earthquake
Wellington, Dec 18Seismologists in New Zealand and Australia are expecting a significant damage from the large earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Tuesday.Australian relief crew deployed to Vanuatu as earthquake death toll expected to rise
Sydney, Dec 18Australian officials have departed for Vanuatu to aid search and rescue efforts following a major earthquake that killed at least 14 people.
Canada announces new border security plan amid Trump's tariff threats
Ottawa, Dec 18The Canadian federal government has announced a new plan to bolster border security and strengthen the immigration system.US: Texas authorities reveal severe groundwater contamination
Houston, Dec 18Texas found 252 new groundwater contamination cases in 2023, nearly nine per cent of all open cases in the second-largest US state, said an official report.
Bushfire in Australia's Melbourne triggers evacuation warning
Sydney, Dec 18Residents and campers in a national park west of Melbourne, the capital city of Australia's state of Victoria, have been ordered to evacuate as a bushfire threatens property.South Korea to brace for possible resumption of US-North Korea dialogue under Trump: FM Cho
Seoul, Dec 18South Korea will make sure it has plans in place to engage with the incoming US administration under President-elect Donald Trump, should stalled nuclear talks with North Korea re...Parliament passes bill allowing foreign banks to operate in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Dec 18The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR), the lower chamber of parliament, has passed a bill that allows foreign banks to operate in the country.US surgeons complete fifth gene-edited pig organ transplant
Houston, Dec 18US surgeons have completed the fifth gene-edited pig organ transplant for an Alabama woman who is now free from dialysis and in better health, New York University (NYU) Langone He...Donald Trump nominates Herschel Walker as US Ambassador to Bahamas
Washington DC, December 18US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Herschel Walker, a renowned American athlete and businessman, as the United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.US: Pentagon rules out security threats amid multiple drone sightings across New Jersey
Washington DC, December 18The Pentagon on Tuesday (local time) refuted any security threats emanating from the series of drone sightings in New Jersey and said there was no threat to national security or p...Bolivian ex-president says 'lawfare' aims to derail his run in 2025
La Paz, Dec 18Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has said that he is the target of a "lawfare" campaign to prevent his candidacy in next year's presidential elections.
Qantas agrees on USD 76 million compensation for illegally dismissed workers
Sydney, Dec 18Australia's flag airline Qantas has agreed to pay compensation to over 1800 workers who were illegally dismissed during the Covid-19 pandemic.Sweden to significantly expand defence capabilities by 2030
Helsinki, Dec 18Sweden's Parliament has approved a new defence plan, increasing the military budget from 125 billion SEK (11.42 billion US dollars) in 2024 to SEK 186 billion by 2030.Brazil's Central Bank signals further interest rate hikes in early 2025
Brasilia, Dec. 18Brazil's Central Bank indicated in minutes from its latest Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) meeting, released on Tuesday, that it anticipates two additional increases to the...Zimbabwe cracks down on smuggling as festive season approaches
Harare, Dec 18Zimbabwe is intensifying a campaign against the smuggling of goods through its borders as the festive season approaches, said Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the O...
Back in Colombo, Lankan President reflects on 'successful' India visit and 'productive discussions' with PM Modi
Colombo, Dec 18Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday labelled his three-day visit to India as quite "successful", emphasising that he had "productive discussi...S Korea: Trade minister stresses on need to work with like-minded nations
Seoul, Dec 18South Korean Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo on Wednesday emphasised the importance of a robust multilateral trading system to support the country's strong exports and stable su...South Korean govt unveils measures to boost corporate investment amid martial law debacle
Seoul, Dec 18The South Korean government on Wednesday unveiled a series of measures to stimulate corporate investment in key industries, aiming to address concerns that recent political turmoi...Czech President signs 2025 state budget
Prague, Dec 18Czech President Petr Pavel announced that he had signed the 2025 state budget with a deficit of 241 billion crowns (10.1 billion USD).Turkey takes additional measures at border gates to facilitate Syrians' return
Istanbul, Dec 18Turkey has strengthened border infrastructure and measures to facilitate Syrians' return, the state-run Anadolu agency reported.US-India exchanging briefings on alleged plot against Khalistani: State Dept
New York, Dec 18The panel set up by India to enquire into allegations about a murder-for-hire plot against a US-based Khalistani and US government agencies have been exchanging briefings, accordi...Escalating fighting in Sudan prevents delivery of humanitarian aid: WFP
Khartoum, Dec 18The World Food Programme (WFP) said that the escalating fighting in Sudan was preventing humanitarian aid from reaching famine-risk areas.Israeli forces to remain on Mt. Hermon summit 'as long as necessary': Defence minister
Jerusalem, Dec 18Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israeli forces would remain on the Syrian summit of Mount Hermon for "as long as necessary."Parental leave declines for 1st time in S. Korea amid falling marriages, childbirths
Seoul, Dec 18The number of South Korean workers taking parental leave fell for the first time in 2023, reflecting a broader decline in marriages and childbirths, data showed on Wednesday.South Korea to ease regulations, enable new hydrogen charging stations
Seoul, Dec 18South Korea's industry ministry said on Wednesday the country plans to implement eased regulations for hydrogen charging stations next year in line with efforts to support th...World Bank says ready to participate in Lebanon's reconstruction
Beirut, Dec 18The World Bank is ready to take part in Lebanon's reconstruction after the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict comes to an end, a senior official from the World Bank said.
French President Macron thanks PM Modi for India's support after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte
Paris, Dec 18French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after India extended its support in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, a devastating s...US-backed Kurdish forces propose 'demilitarised zone' near Syria-Turkey border
Damascus, Dec 18The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, has said that his forces are willing to propose a "demilitarised zone" in the border city ...