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Updated: Dec 31, 2022 11:50 IST

COP26 chief Alok Sharma, economist Partha Sarthi Dasgupta among Indian-origin people in King Charles' New Year honours list

"Alok Sharma receives a Knighthood for his contribution to combating climate change through his leadership at COP26 and driving the UK to agree a historic agreement from individual countries that will have a major impact in addressing climate change in the future," UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said in a statement.

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 22:52 IST

Chinese President Xi holds virtual meeting with Russian counterpart

Xi stressed that both sides should further make good use of existing mechanisms to push for progress in cooperation on economy, trade, energy, finance and agriculture. China is ready to resume normal cross-border travel with Russia and other countries in an orderly mann

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 22:30 IST

China opposes US arms sales to Taiwan

Wang stressed that China urged the US to abide by the one-China principle and the stipulations of the three China-US joint communiques, and act on the commitment made by the US leaders of not supporting "Taiwan independence."

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 22:29 IST

China names its envoy to US Qin Gang as new foreign minister

Qin, 56, is replacing Wang Yi, who is now a Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and State Councilor, the report added. On Thursday, the Chinese ambassador had warned Washington that it could face "military conflict" with Beijing over the future s

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 19:51 IST

Dalai Lama condoles death of PM Modi's mother

Heeraben Modi passed away today at around 3:30 am at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in the city of Ahmedabad. She was hospitalised on Wednesday after her health deteriorated.

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 19:46 IST

Taliban's targeting of NGOs deplorable, say UN experts

Just four days after the Taliban banned women and girls from attending universities, on December 24, the acting Minister of Economy issued a letter barring women from working in international and national NGOs, a further violation of women's rights with the double blow

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 18:32 IST

We are in touch with the Uzbek authorities: WHO over deaths of 18 ch

Noida-based pharma Marion Biotech has come under a cloud as reports of children dying after consuming cough syrup made here came in from Uzbekistan. The matter is under investigation.

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 17:00 IST

Greater appetite in world for investing in India: Jaishankar

Addressing the Business Event in Cyprus, Jaishankar said the technological and infrastructure progress that India has made in the last few years, has clearly created a "greater appetite in the world for investing in India."

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Updated: Dec 30, 2022 10:42 IST

Brazil declares three days of mourning for football legend Pele

Brazil has announced three days of mourning after the death of Pele.

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 23:30 IST

Jaishankar discusses Ukraine conflict with House of Representatives

External Affairs Minister is in Cyprus for a three-day visit to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He will address Cyprus's business and investment community, apart from interacting with the Indian Diaspora.

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 22:51 IST

PM Modi congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on being sworn as Israel PM

Netanyahu, 73 was sworn in as Israel's PM hoping to deliver political stability after multiple five general elections since 2019, The Times of Israel reported.

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 22:15 IST

Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as Israel's prime minister

Netanyahu, 73, took the oath after Israel's parliament, or Knesset, passed a vote of confidence in his new government. Out of the 120 members, 63 voted in favour of the new government, The Times of Israel reported.

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 20:41 IST

Jaishankar reiterates India's principled position on Cyprus issue in

The current issue between Cyprus and Turkey is an ongoing dispute between Greek Cypriots in the south and Turkish Cypriots in the north. According to a recent report by American broadcaster Voice of America (VOA), tensions between Greece and Turkey over the divided isla

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 20:28 IST

"Death of 18 children in Uzbekistan unfortunate": Indian mission exp

"Embassy of India, Tashkent has been closely following the developments related to the unfortunate death of 18 children in Uzbekistan due to alleged contamination of the cough syrup Dok1 Max manufactured by an Indian company, Marion Biotech, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh," the I

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 20:20 IST

'Watershed moment': PM Modi as Aus-India trade deal comes into force

The new trade agreement with India will deliver new opportunities for Australian businesses, said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he announced his India visit next year in March.

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 17:47 IST

US approves USD 180 million anti-tank weapon sale to Taiwan

The State Department has made a determination to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the US of Volcano anti-tank munition-laying systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 180 million.

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Updated: Dec 29, 2022 17:11 IST

Indian pharma industry reliable supplier: MEA on death of 18 Uzbek c

This comes as India is in contact with the national drug regulator of Uzbekistan regarding reports of Noida-based cough syrups allegedly linked to the deaths of 18 children in Uzbekistan. The health ministry said that there have been reports from Uzbekistan concernin

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Updated: Dec 28, 2022 23:27 IST

Pakistan army promises to 'eliminate terrorism' without distinction

The TTP and the Pakistani government announced the ceasefire in June this year. In recent weeks, Pakistan has witnessed a resurgence of militancy in northwest Pakistan.

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Updated: Dec 28, 2022 22:01 IST

China to lift COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers from Jan 8

The policy changes came after an announcement by the National Health Commission late Monday that China will downgrade its COVID-19 management from Class A to Class B, starting January 8. The Chinese custom said it will not be necessary to undergo PCR testing after enter

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Updated: Dec 28, 2022 19:24 IST

Cyprus says 'Turkey's provocative' actions will be discussed during

Jaishankar is paying an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) and Austria from December 29 to January 3. The External Affairs Minister will be in Cyprus this week to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Cyprus.

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Updated: Dec 28, 2022 19:15 IST

Pakistan lacks infrastructure to import Russian gas: Report

Firstly, the lack of infrastructure in Pakistan to handle gas imports will prove to be an impediment. Secondly, the inadequate capacity in the existing pipeline system to transport gas from one point to another.

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