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UAE wins 'Best Pavilion Award' at Erfoud International Date Fair

The UAE has won the Best Pavilion Award at the 13th edition of the International Date Fair, SIDATTES, currently being held in the Moroccan city of Erfoud and continuing until November 3.

2024-11-02T01:19:11.883521+00:00 IST

Colwood shooting and arson suspects

A suspect has been arrested and another remains wanted following a violent incident in Colwood, BC, involving gunfire and vehicle fires on Ravenwood Road. Police apprehended 25-year-old Abjeet Kingra of Winnipeg on October 30, charging him with Discharge of a Firearm with Intent and Arson.

2024-11-01T03:24:04.566362+00:00 IST

India seeks international funding to implement biodiversity plan

India has sought international funding to implement its national biodiversity action plan at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali.

2024-10-30T07:30:46.895776+00:00 IST

India committed to protect biodiversity: MoS Kirti Vardhan

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh has said that India is committed to protecting its and global biodiversity for present and future generations, keeping in mind the true spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future.

2024-10-30T05:02:26.714858+00:00 IST

Argentina: One dead, several trapped beneath rubble as hotel coll

The deceased is believed to be an 80-year-old man from a neighbouring building, as stated by Javier Alonso, the minister of security for the province of Buenos Aires.

2024-10-29T23:24:32.333712+00:00 IST

South Africa alleges ‘genocidal intent’ in Gaza

South Africa has taken a significant step by submitting a legal claim to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, alleging "genocidal intent" in Gaza.

2024-10-29T12:29:25.341691+00:00 IST

Greenhouse gas concentrations surge to new record in 2023: WMO

Greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years to come, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

2024-10-28T17:39:48.377228+00:00 IST

Bolivia presidential candidate Morales alleges his car being shot

Morales is in a power struggle with his former economy minister and current President Luis Arce, ahead of the elections next year.

2024-10-27T21:40:58.056500+00:00 IST

UAE promotes open, inclusive trade at G20 trade meet

Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, reasserted the UAE's commitment to open, rules-based trade during the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting (TIMM) in Brazil, and again made the case that WTO reform can advance the cause of multilateralism and ensure equitable access for all nations to global supply chains.

2024-10-25T15:53:33.585100+00:00 IST

Canada: Trudeau vows to lead Liberal Party in next election

One member of his caucus has termed Trudeau's announcement "disappointing."

2024-10-24T22:26:55.510025+00:00 IST

Canada: Dissident MPs call for Trudeau’s resignation

Internal calls for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal leader intensified on Wednesday as Liberal MPs convened on Parliament Hill, according to a report by CBC News. The MPs gave him an ultimatum to decide his future by October 28.

2024-10-24T04:38:42.568938+00:00 IST

We have long recognised Khalistani extremism: Canadian MP Arya

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya addressed the issue of Khalistani extremism in Canada, acknowledging that the administration has long recognised the severity of this problem.

2024-10-24T03:38:02.064018+00:00 IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan meets Australian counterpart

Pradhan stated that the main objective is to enhance India's education system into a competency-based framework, focusing on skills-based education as outlined in India's National Education Policy (NEP).

2024-10-23T14:05:46.165559+00:00 IST

Vulnerability of supply chains exposed: UNCTAD

The global economy, food security, and energy supplies are at increasing risk due to vulnerabilities at key maritime routes, according to the Review of Maritime Transport 2024 from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

2024-10-23T11:42:22.772986+00:00 IST

BRICS should not become anti-West group: TS Tirumurti

Former diplomat and international affairs expert TS Tirumurti has said that India has a very important role to play in BRICS and the forum should not become an "anti-West group".

2024-10-22T18:43:58.377096+00:00 IST

South Asia Clean Energy Forum inaugural session begins in Jaipur 

The South Asia Clean Energy Forum, held from October 22 to 24 in Jaipur, is convening leaders from across the region to tackle the mounting challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures, energy demands, and the need for resilient infrastructure. South Asia, home to nearly a quarter of the world's population, faces escalating impacts of climate change, including extreme weather and surging energy needs. The South Asia Clean Energy Forum serves as a platform for collaborative solutions to meet these challenges, unlocking new economic opportunities and fostering regional cooperation.

2024-10-22T11:22:24.189803+00:00 IST

Comptroller and Auditor General signs MoU with Seychelles

The agreement, inked by the two Supreme audit institutions, aims to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing between the two nations

2024-10-21T11:41:05.183154+00:00 IST

Brazil's President Lula da Silva to skip BRICS Summit

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will skip the BRICS Summit in Kazan, which is scheduled to be held from October 22-23 due to medical advice, citing a temporary restriction on long-haul flights.

2024-10-21T05:56:37.503362+00:00 IST

"Some Khalistani extremists are deep assets": Recalled envoy

Recalled Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, alleged that Kahlistani extremists and terrorists are "deep assets" of Canada Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).

2024-10-21T01:31:12.410880+00:00 IST

UN Climate Secy gives call to "step up, scale up" climate finance

With over a trillion dollars invested in climate action last year globally, a UN official affirmed that international climate finance must grow up, step up, and scale up, to ensure a transition where more countries and companies benefit, and where all peoples and communities are genuinely protected.

2024-10-20T08:54:27.335902+00:00 IST

Pandemic Fund allocates USD 418 million to boost pandemic prep

These grants will provide much-needed investments to strengthen disease surveillance and early warning systems, upgrade laboratories, and build a health workforce.

2024-10-20T08:41:38.239309+00:00 IST