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Jaishankar meets Sweden's Defence, Foreign Ministers

After meeting his Swedish counterpart, Jaishankar said that both countries are committed to taking bilateral cooperation to a higher level. Both nations had exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific, the European strategic situation and de-risking the global economy.

2023-05-14T13:56:08.885001+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin after Germany announces military aid

Taking to Twitter, Zelenskyy said, "Already in Berlin. Weapons. Powerful package. Air defence. Reconstruction. EU. NATO. Security."

2023-05-14T11:59:17.996981+00:00 IST

Sharjah Cultural Awards Forum honours 4 Egyptian writers in Cairo

Four Egyptian writers were honoured at the 13th edition of the Sharjah Cultural Awards Forum held in Cairo under the patronage of Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

2023-05-12T17:45:01.237619+00:00 IST

Sydney's Khalistan referendum propaganda event cancelled

The propaganda event was scheduled to be organised at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. The booking has now been cancelled after security agencies' advice.

2023-05-12T04:20:16.618140+00:00 IST

Several vehicles in flames after explosion in Italy'sMilan

The blast possibly came from a van in the city. Several vehicles are engulfed in flames, with thick plumes of thick black smoke seen rising above the wreckage, as per videos shown by local media in the UK.

2023-05-11T10:41:19.256002+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude jolts Tonga

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 jolted Tonga, the United States Geological Survey informed.

2023-05-10T22:27:40.454238+00:00 IST

Dubai Land Department launches 'Real Estate Innovation Incubator'

The aim of this initiative is to attract emerging global companies in real estate innovation, and build the capabilities and skills of individuals and local companies in the sector.

2023-05-10T21:38:33.782293+00:00 IST

UAE, Thailand agree to launch CEPA negotiations

The first round of negotiations will commence in the UAE on May 16Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi emphasized that these negotiations represent another important step in our growth agenda and underline UAE's role as a key enabler of global trade.

2023-05-10T01:07:12.183638+00:00 IST

Tunisia: Four killed in shooting near Djerba Synagogue

Two visitors and two security guards were killed in a shooting near the El Ghriba synagogue also known as Djerba Synagogue in Tunisia.

2023-05-09T23:52:34.278854+00:00 IST

More than 400 people die due to flooding in Congo

The United Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that nearly 3000 families were left homeless by floods and landslides.

2023-05-08T21:43:09.223993+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets Canadian International Trade minister

"Delighted to meet Canadian Minister for International Trade @Mary_Ng in Ottawa. Looking forward to continuing discussions to further strengthen bilateral ties at the India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment today," Goyal tweeted.

2023-05-08T16:27:05.466233+00:00 IST

Russia will be defeated like Nazism was: Zelenskyy

In a speech to mark Victory in Europe Day, Zelenskyy said, "All the old evil that modern Russia is bringing back will be defeated just as Nazism was defeated," Zelensky said in a video statement standing in front of a war memorial.

2023-05-08T15:25:40.246530+00:00 IST

Peru: 27 people killed in gold mine fire in Arequipa

"It's been confirmed by the Yanaquihua police station, there are 27 dead," local prosecutor Giovanni Matos told local television on Sunday.

2023-05-07T22:53:01.615944+00:00 IST

Canada's Alberta declares state of emergency over wildfires

By Saturday at 5 pm Mountain Time (7 p.m. ET), more than 24,000 Albertans had been evacuated from their homes, with 110 active wildfires across the province, and 36 out of control.

2023-05-07T09:03:40.028455+00:00 IST

Torrential rains claim more than 175 lives in Congo

Claiming over 175 lives, torrential rains in Congo have resulted in widespread damage and devastated numerous villages across the country, Al Jazeera reported citing regional officials.

2023-05-07T04:30:16.841064+00:00 IST

"Chinese ambassador to Canada summoned"

Joly said she instructed her deputy to summon Cong to "convey to him directly that we will not tolerate any form of foreign interference".

2023-05-06T07:10:39.069708+00:00 IST

Over 100 killed in Congo flooding

Thomas Bakenge, a regional government official, gave the estimate after overseeing recovery efforts in the affected territory of Kalehe, calling the scale of destruction "enormous, beyond words, whole houses were carried away." He said bodies were still being collected from the shores of the nearby Lake Kivu.

2023-05-06T03:41:01.530690+00:00 IST

Sudan army sends delegation to Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks

The delegation departed for Jeddah on Friday evening. The development came after both the army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said they will only discuss humanitarian ceasefires and not hold negotiations on ending the conflict in Sudan.

2023-05-06T01:46:22.634518+00:00 IST

Temple in Sydney vandalised by pro-Khalistani elements

This comes almost two months after temples in Melbourne and Brisbane were vandalised by pro-Khalistan supporters.

2023-05-05T08:17:03.724760+00:00 IST

US denies involvement in Russia drone attack

National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said, "I would just tell you Mr. (Dmitry) Peskov's lying. I mean, it's obviously a ludicrous claim. The United States had nothing to do with this. We don't even know what happened here."

2023-05-04T23:55:41.511060+00:00 IST

9th Day of Op Kaveri: Total 3,584 Indians evacuated from Sudan

Nine days have passed since the Government of India launched its ambitious rescue mission, "Operation Kaveri" to evacuate stranded Indians in conflict-ridden Sudan. The operation was carried out using 5 Indian Naval Ships and 16 Indian Air Force aircraft including one from Wadi Sayyidna military airbase.

2023-05-04T13:48:33.158667+00:00 IST