Pacific

India tried to defuse Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant situation: EAM

"India tried to defuse the situation around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Points, we have already helped - very quietly on the grain deal," Jaishankar said according to Die Presse.

2023-01-04T20:50:29.543312+00:00 IST

More than 150 countries received India's support: RS Dy Chairman

India offered support to more than 150 affected countries in the form of vaccines, medical equipment and medicines during the pandemic, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh said in a Keynote address at the 26th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Canberra, Australia.

2023-01-04T07:42:19.283297+00:00 IST

Canada bans foreigners from buying property

The Canadian government passed this law as home prices surged after the start of the pandemic and some politicians also believed that buyers were responsible for snapping up the supply of homes as investments.

2023-01-02T01:15:37.581616+00:00 IST

India, Austria to sign 5 agreements today

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in an interaction with the Indian diaspora on Sunday said, "I think two of them would be in the interest of the Indian community. One is an agreement on migration and mobility."

2023-01-01T21:57:35.655865+00:00 IST

Australia rings in New Year 2023 amid fireworks, light shows

In order to mark the New Year 2023, people in Australia witnessed dazzling fireworks as they acknowledged the new year with a celebration.

2022-12-31T17:02:24.519813+00:00 IST

Auckland citizens cheerfully welcome New Year 2023

Auckland visuals sourced from Reuters show the entire city decked up. People try to contain their excitement amidst the countdown for the New Year.

2022-12-31T13:04:38.266751+00:00 IST

North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles

The missiles were launched from Chunghwa County in North Korea's North Hwanghae Province at around 8 am local time on Saturday, Yonhap said, citing the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

2022-12-31T03:24:55.820565+00:00 IST

WHO asks China to share specific, real-time data on COVID

In the high-level meeting, WHO asked for more genetic sequencing data, data on disease impact including hospitalisations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and deaths -- and data on vaccinations delivered and vaccination status, especially in vulnerable people and those over 60 years old.

2022-12-30T23:41:02.154140+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Cyprus former Foreign Minister Christodoulides

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Good to catch up with an old friend, former Foreign Minister @Christodulides."

2022-12-30T19:20:14.460703+00:00 IST

UK to make Covid test mandatory for travellers from China: Report

According to Reuters citing UK media reports, the UK governmnet is all set to announce the new China arrival policy without providing specific details about the time.

2022-12-30T19:06:01.063009+00:00 IST

India is home to world's largest start-up ecosystem: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said that reforms measures taken by the Modi government during the peak of the COVID pandemic have resulted in the highest-ever FDI flows in the country's history and the creation of the largest start-up ecosystem in the world.

2022-12-30T13:26:59.238164+00:00 IST

Major trade route between Nepal-China reopens

The Nepal Foreign Ministry said the resumption of the ports is expected to augment bilateral trade between Nepal and China. The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu stated that China was looking forward to importing more goods from Nepal.

2022-12-28T17:33:25.906857+00:00 IST

Japan imposes mandatory COVID-19 testing for arrivals from China

The measure applies to travellers from mainland China and those who visited it within the past seven days. They are required to take a COVID-19 test upon their arrival in Japan. Those who test positive will be quarantined for seven days. The Kyodo news agency said Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the decision on Tuesday.

2022-12-27T13:11:06.159831+00:00 IST

Sitiveni Rabuka elected as new Fiji PM

Sitiveni Rabuka has been elected as Fiji's new Prime Minister, the country's parliament announced on Saturday according to CGTN news.

2022-12-24T03:00:31.924093+00:00 IST

Tracking Russia-China joint drills in East China Sea: US military

Washington continues operations in the region "to maintain peace and stability; uphold international law, including freedom of navigation and overflight; and support unimpeded commerce and other lawful uses of the sea," the statement added.

2022-12-23T10:28:59.397816+00:00 IST

Scotland passes gender recognition reform bill

The legislation, which garnered 86 votes in favour but 39 against on Thursday (Local Time), was voted through following a marathon week of parliamentary scrutiny.

2022-12-23T02:56:01.137604+00:00 IST

Australia unveils underwater vehicle prototype to counter China

Australia unveiled its sub-drone prototype to support underwater surveillance and mine warfare capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region

2022-12-20T15:47:03.103546+00:00 IST

Sikh man charged with murder for stabbing wife to death in Canada

The accused has been identified as Navinder Gill, 40-year-old, was charged with killing his wife, Harpreet Kaur Gill, 40, who died in hospital on December 7 after she was found with multiple stab wounds.

2022-12-20T07:03:33.876482+00:00 IST

UK welcomes India, Brazil to UNSC: Foreign Secretary

"Now we don't believe everything is perfect, and we're not standing in the way of reform. In fact, the UK wants to welcome Brazil, India, Japan and Germany as permanent members of the UN Security Council, alongside permanent African representation," Cleverly said.

2022-12-12T17:54:54.267918+00:00 IST

Aus activates security apparatus over anti-India elements

Recently, the Indian government has raised concerns about growing Khalistani divisive activities in multiple capital cities of Australia and one of the officials in the meeting said, "Allegations of some overseas players entering into Australia and running a malicious campaign with elements of possibly violent past are very concerning to us."

2022-12-07T00:01:13.695172+00:00 IST