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Election Commission of Pakistan revises schedule for 2024 polls

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday revised the schedule for the general election, which is slated to be held on February 8 next year, by extending the date of submission of nomination papers by two days, ARY News reported.

2023-12-22T07:58:06.082634+00:00 IST

Widow of Khashoggi granted political asylum in US

The widow of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was granted political asylum late last month in the United States, according to the New York Times.

2023-12-22T07:20:53.003063+00:00 IST

Dammu Ravi conveys PM Modi's message to Comoros, Madagascar Prezs

"Secretary (ER) Shri Dammu Ravi interacted with President of Comoros & Chairperson of African Union H.E. Mr. Azali Assoumani @PR_AZALI in Antananarivo today and conveyed best wishes from Prime Minister @narendramodi to further strengthen India-Africa Partnership," the Indian Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros posted on X (formerly Twitter).

2023-12-17T22:39:56.506422+00:00 IST

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina sworn in for third term

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina was sworn in on Saturday for a third term amid opposition boycott and concerns of the international community regarding the future of the island, Le Matinal, a Mauritius-based media platform reported.

2023-12-17T12:53:19.848321+00:00 IST

61 migrants drown in shipwreck off coast of Libya

As many as 61 migrants, including women and children, have drowned following a "tragic shipwreck" off the coast of Libya, said the UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM), CNN reported.

2023-12-17T10:13:11.376576+00:00 IST

Foreign Ministers of UAE, Finland discuss regional developments

During the call, the two top diplomats explored ways to boost regional and global efforts to de-escalate the situation and protect civilians, while boosting humanitarian response to support the people of the Gaza Strip and sustain such support.

2023-12-15T17:29:35.051529+00:00 IST

India-Botswana hold 4th Foreign Office Consultations

During the FOC, both delegations took stock of the entire sweep of bilateral relations between India and Botswana, encompassing political exchanges, development partnerships, trade and investments, and consular issues.

2023-12-14T14:37:24.045009+00:00 IST

Argentina to devalue peso by more than 50 pc

Argentina will devalue the peso by more than 50 per cent as part of emergency measures to help the nation's struggling economy, the country's Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced on Tuesday, CNN reported.

2023-12-13T05:26:08.657869+00:00 IST

India, Burundi hold 2nd round of Foreign Office Consultations

The Indian side was led by Puneet R Kundal, Additional Secretary (East and Southern Africa), and the Burundian side was led by Ambassador Ernest Niyokindi, Director General of Bilateral Relations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Burundi.

2023-12-12T17:59:06.297334+00:00 IST

Javier Milei asks nation to brace for “painful economic shock"

Newly elected Argentina President Javier Milei warned his country's people to prepare for "painful austerity measures" as he seeks to turn around decades of 'economic stagnation and decline', Al Jazeera reported.

2023-12-11T16:15:14.160767+00:00 IST

Javier Milei sworn in as Argentina's President

Javier Milei's predecessor, Alberto Fernandez presided over the swearing-in ceremony before Argentina's Congress in Buenos Aires.

2023-12-11T00:29:35.000754+00:00 IST

Venezuela, Guyana President to meet on Dec 14 amid border dispute

Amid the ongoing territorial dispute, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro will be meeting his Guyana counterpart Mohamed Irfaan Al Jazeera reported citing a letter from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister.

2023-12-10T16:56:36.209859+00:00 IST

Kenya: INS Sumedha marks maiden entry by Indian Navy at Port Lamu

Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Port Lamu in Kenya on Saturday as part of India's ongoing long-range deployment to Africa in resonance with the SAGAR vision, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.

2023-12-10T16:42:29.236829+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Peru

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter scale struck 57 km SSW of Paracas, Peru on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

2023-12-10T13:21:56.345908+00:00 IST

Australia: Tropical cyclone Jasper rapidly intensifies

A tropical cyclone, Jasper, has rapidly intensified off the northern coast of Australia, as per CNN.

2023-12-10T04:55:30.754210+00:00 IST

'COP28 is turning point in climate action'

Shargiil Bashir, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), sees COP28 as a turning point in climate action. He highlighted the bank's strong commitment to sustainability by providing green and sustainable financing worth $18 billion during the first nine months of this year, in line with its previous goal of providing financing worth USD 75 billion between 2022 and 2032.

2023-12-08T17:23:00.555865+00:00 IST

World Civilisations Parade roams grounds of Sheikh Zayed Festival

The Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently being held at the Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi, continues to attract residents and tourists from all over the world with various cultural events, activities, and distinctive performances. One of the most popular attractions is the World Civilizations Parade, where entertainers from around the world roam around the festival grounds weekly.

2023-12-08T17:22:39.924620+00:00 IST

Arnold Dix calls 41 rescued workers his “adopted Indian sons”

"Thank you Anthony Albanese, my Prime Minister, for your kind words on my small role in the miracle rescue of my 41 adopted Indian sons in India," posted Dix on X after the Australian PM spoke words of appreciation for him at the Australian Parliament.

2023-12-08T07:15:34.843722+00:00 IST

“2 nations are now in his debt”: Australian PM hail Arnold Dix

Albanese expressed deep admiration for Professor Dix, who serves as the president of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, emphasising his expertise in handling such critical situations.

2023-12-08T05:24:29.536043+00:00 IST

Seychelles President issues 'State of Emergency'

Following a massive blast at an explosives store, Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has issued a state of emergency in the country, according to CNN.

2023-12-07T14:22:44.842308+00:00 IST

Landslides, flooding due to rain kills 65 people in Tanzania

At least 65 people have lost their lives in northern Tanzania following landslides and flooding brought on by heavy rains on Tuesday, Al Jazeera quoted Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa as saying.

2023-12-06T16:56:26.715635+00:00 IST