The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew for a year, till May 31, 2024, arms embargo measures against South Sudan as well as targeted sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze against individuals and entities.
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Murals in new Indian Parliament invite opposition in Nepal
During a parliamentary party meeting of CPN (Maoist Center) on Tuesday, some lawmakers have asked Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, famously known as 'Prachanda', to take up this matter with Indian authorities during his India visit scheduled to take place from Wednesday.
Kiev struck by Russian airstrikes for 3rd straight night
For a third consecutive night, Kiev has has been struck by Russian airstrikes, setting several buildings ablaze. According to the Ukrainian capital's military administration, three buildings were on fire as a result of the latest air assault on Monday night, reports the BBC.
Indian-origin student shot dead by unknown men in US: Report
Jude Chacko, hailing from Kerala's Kollam district, was gunned down while he was returning from work on Sunday (local time), Khaleej Times reported. His parents migrated to the US more than 30 years ago.
Customers in UK fall victim to FB, Insta online shopping scams every 7 min: Report
Every seven minutes, a customer in the UK falls victim to an online shopping scam originating in one of the two Meta-owned platforms, costing consumers more than 5,00,000 pound per week, a new report has shown.
Bill introduced to make Diwali federal holiday in US
The announcement was made as May, the Asian American Pacific Islander Month was drawing to a close, with the endorsement of several Hindu, Sikh, Dalit Rights, Indo-Caribbean and pan-Asian community and professional organisations.
UN honours 3 Indian peacekeepers killed in service amid calls for increasing protection
Border Security Force Head Constables Shishupal Singh and Samwala Ram Vishnoi were killed in July 2022 while with the peacekeeping operation known by its French initials as MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Nominee for top US military post advocates strong defence ties with India
Brown, who has served as the commander of the Air Force component of the Indo-Pacific Command, will be the second African-American to be the nation's top military officer if confirmed by the Senate.
B'desh records 520,758 deaths due to extreme weather since 1970: WMO
Bangladesh has the highest death toll from extreme weather, climate and water-related events in Asia, recording 520,758 fatalities from 281 events between 1970 and 2021, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
US lawmakers want Modi to address joint session of Congress
"We firmly believe that inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliver a joint address to Congress would further strengthen the deep and enduring friendship between the US and India," they added in the letter.
Indian-origin teen charged with threating to kill Biden, Harris
An Indian-origin teen has been charged with threatening to kill President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in order to "seize power", according to media reports quoting officials.
Pakistan's anti-corruption body grills Imran Khan for over 2 hours
Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday sought the records of the funds related to the 190 million pounds settlement case, from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, who remains entangled in several legal cases, local media reported.
'Modi ji we have great hopes from you', Indians welcome PM Modi in Australia
"Modi ji we have great hopes from you," a member of the Indian community said, as the Prime Minister greeted and shook hands with the community members, who were eagerly awaiting for his arrival since he last visited the country in 2014.
Muslim activists storm Birmingham cinema screening 'The Kerala Story'
Muslim activists in Birmingham stormed a screening of the controversial Bollywood film 'The Kerala Story', which has sparked a row in India amid claims that it destroys 'religious harmony', media reports said.
Quad echoes India's 'no era for war' position on Russian-Ukraine conflict
The four leaders also said they "strongly oppose destabilising or unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion", without naming China, which has aggressively pushed its territorial claims in the region, including against India.
Nepal PM aiming to create new history with upcoming India trip
As preparations are underway for Prachanda's visit, Nepal's Foreign Minister N.P. Saud has started consultations with former foreign ministers, Ambassadors to India and former foreign secretaries and discussed with them on what should be taken up during the trip.
Quad meet cancelled, PM Modi may still visit Australia: Albanese
Confirming the cancellation of next week's Quad meeting, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said that it is still possible that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will visit Sydney next week.
'With many positives', India's growth to hold at 5.8% keeping top spot: UN
The UN said on Tuesday that "with many positives", India's economic growth this year is expected to hold at 5.8 per cent, affirming a series of international organisations' projections that the country will be the fastest-growing major economy.
EU urged to crackdown on imports of Indian fuels made with Russian oil
The European Union (EU) should crack down on India reselling Russian oil as refined fuels including diesel into Europe, the blocs chief diplomat has said, as western nations move to tighten sanctions on Moscows energy sector, the media reported.
US decries 'targeted' attacks and 'home demolitions' in India
The US State Department on Monday noted "targeted attacks" on minorities, "home demolitions" and hate speeches against Muslims in India among threats facing religious freedom around the world.
India to wage diplomatic campaign to reclaim Koh-i-Noor diamond from Britain: Report
India's ministerial and diplomatic staff will be mobilised to secure the return of potentially thousands of artefacts taken to Britain during the days of empire, in what one source described as a "reckoning with the past", Telegraph UK reported.
Khalistan event cancelled by city council in Australia: Report
A city council in Australia has cancelled a Khalistan propaganda referendum event in Sydney following numerous complaints about threats posed by the event, a media report said on Friday.
California Senate passes bill to ban caste bias
It also follows the Seattle City Council's historic legislation banning caste discrimination earlier this year. The resolution moved by Indian-American Kshama Sawant was approved by the Seattle City Council by six to one vote.
Imran Khan claims he was beaten with sticks in custody
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grievances about his arrest on Thursday, claiming that he was abducted from the Islamabad High Court and beaten with sticks, which is not an acceptable treatment for even a criminal, media reports said.
Pak SC orders immediate release of Imran Khan
The apex court had ordered to produce Khan in the court within an hour, as it started hearing the former Prime Minister's petition challenging his arrest in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) case. A three-member bench took up the plea.