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Australia sets date for historic referendum on indigenous people

Australia has set the date for a historic referendum to change the country’s constitution in order to recognise its Indigenous people, CNN reported.

2023-08-30T02:39:46.162610+00:00 IST

2 Ugandans may be executed over aggravated homosexuality charges

In the Soroti area of eastern Uganda, a 20-year-old man was charged on August 18 after he allegedly "performed unlawful sexual intercourse with one [man] aged 41 with a disability," according to Jacqueline Okui, a spokesman for the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

2023-08-30T00:47:12.364933+00:00 IST

India, New Zealand discuss possible launch of UPI

India and New Zealand are holding discussions on the possible introduction of the Unified Payment Interface system in the island nation to promote ease of doing business, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday.

2023-08-29T12:56:01.424590+00:00 IST

Kenya’s debt level reaches record high: Report

As per data, the total public debt of Kenya has risen by a record 10.8 billion US dollars to 70.75 billion US dollars, breaching the debt ceiling amount set in June 2022 by the parliament and exceeding the previous year's debt by more than 18 per cent.

2023-08-29T11:25:29.034812+00:00 IST

UAE participates in meeting of Arab Economic and Social Council

On Sunday, the council’s Social Committee held meetings to prepare for the session's proceedings, focussing on social issues

2023-08-28T16:04:34.951055+00:00 IST

Is BRICS’ major expansion a geopolitical game changer?

The BRICS grouping of five major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - at the end of its meeting in Johannesburg announced its decision to invite six new members to join it as of January 1, 2024.

2023-08-28T09:39:26.760413+00:00 IST

Ukraine: 2 killed, 5 injured in Russia missile strike

At least two people were killed and five others injured after Russia launched a missile strike on Monday on a Ukraine village, CNN reported citing a senior Ukrainian official.

2023-08-28T07:10:33.826767+00:00 IST

Indian Air Force contingent reaches Egypt

In a significant move towards fostering global defence cooperation, an Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent reached the Egyptian Air Force Base to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 on Monday.

2023-08-28T05:33:59.168843+00:00 IST

Australia: 3 US Marines killed after aircraft crashes

Three US Marines were killed and several others injured after an Osprey aircraft crashed during military exercises in Australia, CNN reported on Sunday citing officials.

2023-08-27T08:52:05.525948+00:00 IST

Belarusian President 'warned' Wagner chief twice

A few days after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he warned him twice to watch out for threats to his life, CNN reported.

2023-08-27T07:55:39.242499+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa re-elected for second, final term

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Saturday re-elected for a second and final term in an election marred by widespread allegations that the governing party, ZANU-PF, had committed fraud, The New York Times reported.

2023-08-26T23:57:31.606216+00:00 IST

Niger: Military asks France ambassador to leave country

Niger’s military leadership has asked the French ambassador to depart the country. The move further escalates the international crisis in the West African nation after a coup that deposed the democratically elected president, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-08-25T23:43:43.423603+00:00 IST

12 killed, 80 injured in Madagascar stadium stampede

A stampede of sports fans trying to enter Madagascar's national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games has killed 12 people and injured 80, Al Jazeera reported.

2023-08-25T22:04:09.480319+00:00 IST

There should be NSA-level dialogue: India-Greece joint statement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday agreed to empower military relations between the two countries and decided that there should also be an NSA-level dialogue platform.

2023-08-25T15:19:36.109617+00:00 IST

"India-Greece agree to double bilateral trade by 2030": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India and Greece agreed to double the bilateral trade by 2030 and upgrade bilateral ties to a strategic level, adding their commitment to the ongoing India-EU trade and investment negotiations as well as for the early implementation of the India-EU Connectivity Partnership.

2023-08-25T14:10:16.658012+00:00 IST

Greek PM accepts PM Modi's invitation to visit India

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission and accepted his invitation to visit India on Friday.

2023-08-25T10:39:43.701388+00:00 IST

"Foundation of our relations..." PM Modi on India-Greece ties

Describing India and Greece as a "natural match," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the foundation of ties between the two countries is ancient and strong.

2023-08-25T10:23:21.237041+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi discuss cooperation

“Met President Filipe Nyusi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. We discussed ways to diversify India-Mozambique cooperation across various sectors for the benefit of the people of our nations,” PM Modi wrote on 'X' on Thursday.

2023-08-24T20:11:04.265562+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets noted rocket scientist Siyabulela Xuza

“Engrossing exchange of perspectives between PM @narendramodi and noted rocket scientist and CEO of Galactic Energy Ventures, Siyabulela Xuza. Mr. Xuza congratulated PM on the success of Chandrayaan-3 Mission,” MEA Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.

2023-08-24T19:52:29.236653+00:00 IST