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Canada launches probe into Chinese 'Police Service Stations''

In the statement, the RCMP said that it is aware of recent reports that accuse China of targeting the Chinese diaspora throughout Canada and is investigating "all criminality" related to such activities .

2022-11-23T03:12:06.275999+00:00 IST

Chinese contractor seeks time to complete roads in Uganda

Chinese contractor is seeking additional time to complete World Bank-funded roads in Uganda.

2022-11-23T01:35:17.375552+00:00 IST

Makeover for India-Tanzania partnership

Tech brand Panasonic Life Solutions Ltd entered into a second phase agreement with MeTL to distribute its electrical products through its scattered dealers across the country, paving the way for a makeover in India-Tanzania partnership to stronger tech ties.

2022-11-22T23:37:59.258115+00:00 IST

India, Venezuela hold Foreign Office Consultations in Caracas

During the meeting, India and Venezuela discussed regional and international issues of common interest.

2022-11-22T08:08:16.705504+00:00 IST

Australian Parliament passes trade deal with India

This comes a few days after Albanese said that he will visit India in March next year. He announced this on the sidelines of the 17th edition of the G20 summit.

2022-11-22T06:12:16+00:00 IST

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Solomon Island

The earthquake's epicentre was determined to be at 9.790 degrees south longitude and 159.601 degrees east longitude.

2022-11-22T03:30:58+00:00 IST

'Strong growth in local patent filings in India in 2021'

The WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) report showed that innovators around the world filed 3.4 million patent applications in 2021, up 3.6 per cent from the previous year with offices in Asia receiving 67.6 per cent of all applications worldwide.

2022-11-22T02:51:24.866426+00:00 IST

WHO to identify pathogens that could cause future outbreaks

In a statement, the WHO said that starting with a meeting held last Friday, November 18, WHO is convening over 300 scientists who will consider the evidence on over 25 virus families and bacteria, as well as "Disease X."

2022-11-22T02:01:32.396062+00:00 IST

Vice President Dhankhar interacts with Indian community in Doha

"Hon'ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar interacted with members of the Indian Community in Doha, Qatar. Shri Dhankhar lauded the community members for their accomplishments in their respective fields," the Vice President's office tweeted.

2022-11-21T09:34:00+00:00 IST

7 injured near Pak's Kurram along Afghanistan border: Report

Sajid Hussain Turi, Pakistan's Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, condemned the firing incident. "Afghanistan's violation of Pakistan's Kurram border at Kharlachi and Borki and targeting the civilian population is condemnable," he said in a statement shared on Twitter.

2022-11-21T04:54:10.268662+00:00 IST

Saudi Crown Prince pledges support for Qatar during FIFA WC

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has ordered his government to provide support for Qatar in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2022, the Saudi Sports Ministry said on Sunday.

2022-11-20T17:50:25.825124+00:00 IST

'Dhankhar's Doha visit strong message of close India-Qatar ties'

Speaking to ANI, he said the Indian community there is happy and proud that honourable Vice President of India has arrived in Doha to represent India at the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup here in Qatar.

2022-11-20T15:57:34.301173+00:00 IST

Zakir Naik in Qatar to give talks during FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup will begin in Qatar on Monday at the Al Bayt Stadium, located about 35 km away from Doha. Naik, a wanted fugitive by the Indian government, will reportedly give many religious lectures throughout the tournament, according to Alhajri.

2022-11-20T13:22:35.055742+00:00 IST

'Powerful explosions rock Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant'

In a statement, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said these powerful explosions abruptly ended a period of relative calm at the facility and further underlined the urgent need for measures to help prevent a nuclear accident there.

2022-11-20T12:39:34.579904+00:00 IST

"Loss and damage" fund and other outcomes at COP27

The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed today with a breakthrough agreement to provide "loss and damage" funding for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters.

2022-11-20T11:08:14.487743+00:00 IST

COP27: India welcomes 'loss & damage fund'

In his remarks at the closing plenary of the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Yadav stated that India welcomes the efforts to address climate change.

2022-11-20T08:46:54+00:00 IST

UN Chief welcomes decision to establish 'loss and damage fund'

Guterres stressed that the decision will not be enough but noted that it is a "much-needed political signal to rebuild broken trust."

2022-11-20T07:05:51.724930+00:00 IST

COP27: UN Climate Change Conference adopts 'Loss and Damage' fund

COP 27 President Sameh Shoukry said, "I invite the CMA to adopt the draft decision of title funding arrangements for responding to loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change, including the focus on addressing loss and damage."

2022-11-20T04:58:54+00:00 IST

Negotiators at COP27 reach tentative deal on loss and damage

Signalling potential for major breakthrough at the climate summit, Negotiators at the UN's COP27 climate summit have reached a tentative agreement to establish a loss and damage fund for nations vulnerable to climate disasters.

2022-11-19T19:54:36+00:00 IST

India climbs up six slots in Network Readiness Index 2022

The report maps the network-based readiness landscape of 131 economies based on their performances in four different pillars: Technology, People, Governance, and Impact covering a total of 58 variables.

2022-11-19T17:35:04.620091+00:00 IST

Drug addiction grows in Pakistan: Report

Citing the same report, the Dawn newspaper last month said that the number of these addicts is increasing at the rate of 40,000 per year, making Pakistan one of the most drug-affected countries in the world.

2022-11-19T17:08:58.418363+00:00 IST