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Pressing UNSC reforms, India highlights consensus in G20

United Nations: Pressing the case for Security Council reforms, India has highlighted the consensus arrived at the more representative G20 Summit on issues that could not make it through the UN’s highest…
Anyone considering business with Iran will face risk of sanctions: US

Washington: Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, an official said on Tuesday. “Just let me say broadly,…

Who would lead if US stepped off world stage? asks Biden

Washington: If the United States stepped off the world stage, who would lead the world, US President Joe Biden asked his fellow countrymen as he slammed his November challenger for making such…
Harvard suspends pro-Palestinian student group amid controversy, campus unrest

Harvard University has suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) amid a wave of controversy surrounding the group’s activities, according to a recent announcement by the university. The decision follows months of alleged…
Saudi, Malaysian officials meet to strengthen halal industry

The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Hisham Aljadhey, met with Malaysian officials to discuss strengthening the halal industry. The discussions focused on enhancing support and growth within Malaysia’s…
Aussie journo claims that she was forced to leave India not correct: Sources

New Delhi: Australian journalist Avani Dias’s contention that she was not allowed to cover elections and was compelled to leave India is not correct and is misleading, official sources said on Tuesday.…
India to receive remaining 2 regiments of S-400 Triumf missile systems by next year

New Delhi: India is set to receive the remaining two regiments of S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems from Russia by next year under a new timeline that was firmed up following some…

Council of Europe slams UK asylum pact with Rwanda

Brussels: The Council of Europe, a European rights body, has sharply criticised the UK for its controversial asylum pact with Rwanda. “The UK government should refrain from removing people under the Rwanda…
‘Nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes: UK PM

London: UK Prime Minster Rishi Sunak said “nothing will stand in our way” of getting flights to Rwanda off the ground, as the government braced itself for legal challenges to the scheme…
Aussie journo leaves India after Centre ‘denies’ visa extension over reportage

New Delhi: An Australian journalist on Tuesday claimed that she was forced to leave India after the government refused to extend her work visa contending that her reportage had “crossed a line”.…
French Prez calls again for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Monday, Macron expressed his solidarity…
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for China on ‘private visit’

Lahore: Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif left for China late on Monday on a five-day “private visit”. The Sharif family is keeping the visit low-profile. According to the Pakistan Muslim League…
UK passes Rishi Sunak’s ambitious Rwanda migrant bill

London: The UK Parliament has passed the contentious bill, allowing the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation, reported CNN. UK…
Outcome of election shows Maldivians want ‘autonomy’: Prez Muizzu

Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday said the outcome of the general elections has shown the world that Maldivians want “autonomy” in choosing their future and do not want “foreign coercion”.…
Watch: UAE launches joint multinational exercise ‘Desert Flag 9’

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense (MoD) on Monday, April 22, announced the launch of the joint multinational exercise “Desert Flag 9” for the year 2024. Taking to X, the…