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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar to deliver keynote address at UN

The United Nations is set to host the first Meditation Day on December 21, with global spiritual leader and humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar to deliver the keynote address at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

2024-12-20T04:34:30.475451+00:00 IST

Death toll due to Chido cyclone climbs to 73 in Mozambique

At least 66 of the deaths occurred in the northern Cabo Delgado province, the disaster centre said on Thursday

2024-12-20T00:48:41.768283+00:00 IST

Ugandan oil project backed by China linked to human rights abuses

According to Radio Free Asia, the oil project is a crucial component of Chinese President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative, which aims to enhance global supply chains and infrastructure.

2024-12-19T07:53:01.337888+00:00 IST

India-Liberia hold first round of Foreign Office Consultations

The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Liberia took place in Monrovia. The meeting was attended by top officials from both the countries.

2024-12-19T04:17:37.393861+00:00 IST

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh calls on Trudeau "to resign"

Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Singh said Canadians were facing various economic issues, ranging from expensive groceries to high home prices and the threat of tariffs as US President-elect Donald Trump will assume office next year.

2024-12-17T05:45:46.715799+00:00 IST

Canada: Trudeau’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns

Hours before the statement on Canada's economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced her resignation from the Cabinet. Notably, Freeland was scheduled to present the 2024 Fall Economic Statement on Monday.

2024-12-16T15:43:51.305068+00:00 IST

Bali Nine members return Australia after 20 years

The remaining five Australian members of the "Bali Nine" heroin-trafficking group have returned to Australia after serving nearly two decades in Indonesian prisons, following a deal between Canberra and Jakarta, according to a report by CNN.

2024-12-15T09:26:12.509592+00:00 IST

Italy grants citizenship to Argentine President

The Italian government has granted Argentine President Javier Milei citizenship in recognition of his Italian heritage, a move that has sparked widespread across Argentina, according to a report by The New York Times.

2024-12-15T03:52:16.423053+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Chile-Argentina Border region

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Ritcher scale struck the Chile - Argentina border region on Saturday morning.

2024-12-14T04:47:18.797382+00:00 IST

Australia asks tech giants to share revenue with local media outl

The measure will be applicable from January 1. Tech Giants like Meta and Google with an Australian-based revenue in excess of 250 million Australian dollars (USD 160m) to pay for content or face a hefty tax bill that could amount to millions, as per Al Jazeera.

2024-12-12T09:50:55.256153+00:00 IST

Moscow slams US decison to grant Kiev loan from Russian assets

The USD 20 billion for the benefit of Ukraine is part of the USD 50 billion G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans initiative.

2024-12-12T06:20:34.838079+00:00 IST

Indian Consulate expresses sorrow over shooting of Indian

Sharing a post on X, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver wrote, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian national Shri Harshandeep Singh who was shot dead in Edmonton on 6 December.

2024-12-08T23:46:35.775401+00:00 IST

Fall of Assad's dictatorship ends oppression: Justin Trudeau

Trudeau described the event as marking the end of decades of "brutal oppression" under Assad's dictatorship and highlighted the potential for a "new chapter" in Syria's history.

2024-12-08T20:01:05.152518+00:00 IST

Canadian MP stands against motion to declare 1984 riots genocide

Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament of Canada, shared his strong stance against a motion attempting to label the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as genocide and said that he was the only MP present in the House of Commons to oppose the motion, blocking its passage.

2024-12-06T21:47:13.789757+00:00 IST

US should adopt zero-tolerance on terrorism: Journalist Schrader

American-Israeli journalist Emily Schrader emphasised the need for the United States and Canada to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards the "celebration and promotion of terrorism."

2024-12-05T22:12:36.419124+00:00 IST

Police kills man who stabbed one, injured another in Vancouver

Police said they responded to a call from an employee at a restaurant near Robson and Hamilton streets just after 11:30 am (local time).

2024-12-05T07:59:02.449838+00:00 IST

Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as first female President

Namibian Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the country's first female president, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday, citing official results released by the country's electoral commission. The 72-year-old secured 57 per cent of the vote, according to the official results on Tuesday, defying expectations of a possible run-off.

2024-12-04T00:02:56.449846+00:00 IST

UNHCR receives record USD 1.1 billion of funding

Donor governments pledged a record USD 1.143 billion today to provide protection, life-saving assistance and solutions to millions of people uprooted by the increasing number of conflicts across the world, showing their support for the work of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its partners in 2025.

2024-12-03T17:57:34.047292+00:00 IST

Swami Vivekananda, Nikola Tesla example for the whole world

The legacy of the bond between Swami Vivekananda and Croatia-born scientist Nikola Tesla presents avenues for harmonious development not only for India and Croatia but the entire world, Peter Ljubicic, the Croatian ambassador to India, said.

2024-12-01T06:19:26.014838+00:00 IST

WHO Chief congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on reappointment

: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term.

2024-11-30T00:59:46.150788+00:00 IST

India and Mauritius hold 15th edition of Special Forces Camp

The Indian Navy is in Mauritius for the 15th edition of the annual training program between India and Mauritius to enhance interoperability between the Indian and Mauritian Armed Forces.

2024-11-29T22:19:36.805367+00:00 IST