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Pakistan: Death toll rises to eight as fresh sectarian violence erupts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district
The death toll in the deadly attack on the Kurram aid convoy to Parachinar has risen to eight after four more bodies of the missing drivers were recovered on Saturday.
Gaza hostage deal reached, confirms Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that a deal has been reached to release hostages held in Gaza and to implement a ceasefire, following intense negotiations between Israeli and Hamas teams in Qatar, Israeli media reported.
World Bank projects India’s growth to be 6.7 pc in next two fiscal years
The World Bank projects India’s economy to grow by 6.7 per cent in the next fiscal year starting in April, slightly higher than in the current fiscal year, and continuing to top the growth tally.
US Congress to certify Trump winner of 2024 election
The US Congress on Monday will certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win.
Justin Trudeau to step down as Canadian Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that he will step down as the Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader.
Pakistan: Suicide blast kills 5 security personnel in Balochistan province
A suicide bomb blast targeting a passenger van and a police vehicle has killed at least eight security personnel and reportedly injured more than 40 others, the majority of who were security officials.
Pakistan joins Security Council in 2025; will get virtual veto on designating terrorists
Pakistan joins the UN Security Council on Wednesday subtly changing the balance in the world organisation's highest decision-making body and getting a virtual veto power over sanctioning terrorists it harbours.
Netanyahu warns Houthis as Israel reportedly mulls new airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups.
India a natural trade and commerce partner of Kuwait: PM Modi
India 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 friendship between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
PM Modi hails Indian diaspora's role in development of Kuwait, says India of future will be hub of global development
Addressing a massive gathering of Indian diaspora at a special 'Hala Modi' event held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait City, PM Modi praised their significant contributions and vital role played by the Indian community in fostering India-Kuwait ties.
PM Modi's visit to labour camp in Kuwait underscores government's resolve for welfare of Indian workers abroad
Prime 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 programme after arriving in the West Asian nation on a historic visit, earlier in the day.
Indian diaspora, 101-year-old former IFS officer greet PM Modi on arrival in Kuwait
The 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 Gulf nation, kicking off his historic two-day visit, the first by an Indian PM to the country in 43 years.
PM Modi arrives in Kuwait on a historic visit
The PM received a grand welcome upon his arrival as he began his historic two-day visit at the invitation of the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, that is expected to take India's close ties with the Gulf countries to another level.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings peace through meditation to UN headquarters consumed by global turmoil
Eighteen minutes of tranquility descended on the world organisation’s headquarters consumed by global turmoil as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led a meditation session as a path to peace at the United Nations.
Canada political crisis deepens, PM Trudeau faces fresh calls for resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced fresh calls for resignation, hours after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit in a surprise move after disagreeing with him over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.
OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead at US apartment
According to the San Jose Mercury News, Balaji was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment, as confirmed by San Francisco Police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution for 'immediate, unconditional, permanent' Gaza ceasefire
India has joined 157 other nations in supporting a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent" ceasefire in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
NASA performs investigation on grounded Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars
NASA engineers have completed investigations on the agency's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter which was permanently grounded on the Red Planet since its last flight in January this year.
Great day for America: Trump welcomes FBI chief's resignation announcement
Wray, on Wednesday, informed FBI employees of his intention to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's tenure, paving the way for a smooth transition to Kashyap "Kash" Patel, should he be confirmed as Trump's nominee to head the agency.
Russia says Ukraine attacked its airbase with US missiles
Ukrainian forces launched a missile strike with Western high-precision weapons on the Taganrog military airfield in Russia's Rostov region, the Russian Defence Ministry said Wednesday.
Bangladesh court rejects bail plea of Chinmoy Krishna Das once again
Local media reported that Chittagong Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Saiful Islam, who is on vacation, passed the order on Wednesday citing that the plea was rejected because Das did not have a lawyer's letter of attorney on his behalf.
28 killed, 37 injured in bombardment of fuel station in Sudan's capital
At least 28 people were killed and 37 others injured in a bombardment targeting a fuel station south of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, according to a volunteer group and local media.
Israeli troops seize Syrian outpost on Mount Hermon in Golan Heights: report
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops seized a Syrian army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights on Sunday, Israeli state media reported.
US announces nearly one billion USD in longer-term weapons aid to Ukraine
The US Department of Defence announced that it will provide weapons worth $988 million to Ukraine over a relatively longer term to enhance its military capabilities amid the conflict with Russia.