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FAO highlights potential of AI, digital revolution

Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological shift but is driving a fundamental economic and social transformation at the broadest level, Qu said, noting that FAO recognises its power to bring potential benefits to a wide range of populations and to contribute to improved efficiency and sustainability.

2024-05-18T17:25:47.159089+00:00 IST

Rishi Sunak's wealth surges by 120 mn Pounds

The latest annual Sunday Times Rich List revealed their wealth grew substantially despite the wider UK billionaire boom coming "to an end" in the face of tough economic conditions.

2024-05-18T02:44:43.376714+00:00 IST

Sir Philip Barton, Vinay Kwatra hold talks in London

During the meeting, Kwatra and Barton reflected on good progress on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review and noted the key areas where the two nations have worked together to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges,

2024-05-17T17:03:09.166068+00:00 IST

India-Russia consultations on visa-free tourist exchange soon

The first India-Russia joint consultations on the launch of visa-free tourist exchange will be held in June, followed by a bilateral agreement by the year-end, reported Sputnik, citing a Russian minister.

2024-05-17T08:11:38.564276+00:00 IST

Pope Francis urges world to help flood victims in Afghanistan

During the General Audience on Wednesday morning, Pope Francis said he is praying for the victims, particularly the children and their families.

2024-05-16T17:50:04.767321+00:00 IST

Indian envoy to France invites global filmmakers to shoot in J-K

On the sidelines of the CII-Bharat Pavilion at Cannes, the Indian Ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf has expressed happiness about Jammu and Kashmir representing the rich shooting locations of India this year and added that it would be a delight to the global filmmakers to shoot in India.

2024-05-16T15:36:03.006733+00:00 IST

Politically motivated "lone wolf" charged with shooting Slovak PM

A politically motivated "lone wolf," has been charged in the assassination attempt of the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, CNN reported citing the country's interior minister on Thursday.

2024-05-16T13:50:55.051552+00:00 IST

Slovak PM Fico 'stabilised' after assassination attempt

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, is now in a 'stable' condition, but remains serious after he was shot on Wednesday (local time) in Handlova from a close range, according to CNN.

2024-05-16T10:50:20.304633+00:00 IST

Human rights activists condemn China's repressive policies

Abduweli Ayup, a Uyghur linguist and poet accused the Chinese government of implementing forced sterilisations and abortions among the Muslim minority in Xinjiang.

2024-05-16T09:55:25.386676+00:00 IST

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico expected to survive attack

The assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico has sent shockwaves throughout Slovakia.

2024-05-16T05:53:26.610673+00:00 IST

Russia intensifies attacks in Ukraine, prompting strategic shifts

The Russian Army has opened a new front in Ukraine's northern Kharkiv region, capturing villages near the border - an offensive Ukrainian officials had warned about days earlier.

2024-05-16T04:17:50.390481+00:00 IST

UK: Man charged with murder of Indian-origin woman in London

The victim's family issued a statement via police as a tribute to Mukhey and requested privacy in this "difficult time."

2024-05-16T01:03:07.312127+00:00 IST

Blinken announces new USD 2 billion military aid for Kyiv

The Biden administration will send further military aid worth USD 2 billion to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (local time) as he concluded his two-day visit to Kyiv intended to underline Washington's support, the Washington Post reported.

2024-05-15T21:53:22.937649+00:00 IST

Indian envoy details India’s achievements in student interaction

In the Q&A session on May 14, she spoke about geopolitics, as well as India's achievements in space tech and its unique cultural diversity.

2024-05-15T21:01:37.087973+00:00 IST

Global leaders condemn shooting attack on Slovak PM

The critically wounded prime minister is still undergoing surgery in the town of Banska Bystrica. The alleged shooter was arrested on-site and the area was evacuated.

2024-05-15T20:54:53.621071+00:00 IST

Slovak PM Fico’s condition 'extremely serious' after shooting

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in "extremely serious" condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak.

2024-05-15T19:25:56.933049+00:00 IST

UK PM Sunak strongly condemn shooting incident of Slovak PM

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he was "shocked" to hear that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting incident on Wednesday.

2024-05-15T16:53:01.467973+00:00 IST

Slovak PM Robert Fico injured in shooting incident

Four-time Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico was wounded in a shooting after a government meeting in Handlova on Wednesday (local time) in Handlova, according to The Slovak Spectator.

2024-05-15T13:58:43.992489+00:00 IST

Blinken jams with Ukrainian band in basement bar

With a left-handed guitar in hand, Blinken, a former serious rock guitarist himself, teamed up with a local band to perform Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" at a packed basement music club.

2024-05-15T04:32:12.920807+00:00 IST

France: Armed men ambush prison convoy

The 30-year-old escaped inmate has been convicted of burglary, being investigated for a kidnapping related to a death. He has sustained a total of 13 convictions, most of which were related to incidences of theft with aggravated offenses.

2024-05-15T01:40:42.292756+00:00 IST

US State Secy assures Ukrainian president "US military aid on its

On his surprise visit to Ukraine, US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Tuesday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and assured him that American military aid is on its way, reported The New York Times.

2024-05-14T16:56:07.623446+00:00 IST