Yoon to hold trilateral summit with Biden, Ishiba on sidelines of APEC in Peru
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru this week, according to Yoon’s office and the White
S. Korea president Yoon set to leave for Peru to attend APEC summit
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart for Peru on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, with an eye on a possible meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during the South America trip. Yoon will travel to
Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won the Republican nomination to remain in the position, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appeared to back him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected House Speaker in a full chamber vote
Australian govt to compel social media companies to proactively keep users safe
The Australian government has announced a new plan to force social media companies to take proactive steps to ensure the well-being of their users. Michelle Rowland, the Minister for Communications, on Wednesday night, committed to legislate Digital Duty of Care regulations for technology
PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Nehru on 135th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary. Sharing his tribute on X, the Prime Minister posted, “On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage
Jarell Quansah added to England squad for Nations League fixtures, replaces Jarrad Branthwaite
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has been added to the senior England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Quansah replaces Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, who failed to overcome an injury from the weekend and will return to his club, England football said. The 21-year-old
Apple iPhone exports from India hit record Rs 60,000 crore in April-Oct
In a new record, Apple has reached almost Rs 60,000 crore in iPhone exports from India in the first seven months of the current fiscal (FY25). During the April-October period, the Cupertino-based tech giant exported iPhones worth nearly Rs 60,000 crore (over $7
Going to the moon is a costly affair, says ISRO chief, emphasizing the need for private sector involvement
Going to the Moon is a costly affair, said ISRO chairman S. Somanath, while stressing the need for private sector involvement in space exploration. He was speaking at an interactive session with students of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society. Somanath said that
Government efficiency ‘czar’ Musk to cut a lot of waste in US govt: Mark Mobius
With Elon Musk leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DoGE) under Donald Trump’s presidency in the US, the tech billionaire will be able to cut down on a lot of waste in the US government, ace global investor Mark Mobius has said.
Australia: man arrested after shooting at police in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at police officers in Melbourne, in Australia’s state of Victoria, local police said. Victoria police said in a statement on Tuesday night that the man was arrested following a siege that lasted several hours on
Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as defence secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hegseth, an army veteran and TV personality, as his defence secretary, filling another key position in his incoming cabinet. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” the Trump-Vance transition team said in
Flights between Australia, Indonesia grounded by volcanic ash clouds
Flights between Australia and the Indonesian province of Bali have been grounded due to ash from an erupting volcano. Australia’s three biggest airlines, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar, on Tuesday and Wednesday, cancelled or delayed flights to and from Bali after the eruption
Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings
Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year’s Cricket World Cup in India. Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed
Providing better healthcare biggest priority: PM Modi ahead of Darbhanga AIIMS inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to providing better healthcare and improving the living conditions of the country’s citizens. Later in the day, the Prime Minister will visit Bihar to lay the foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga, as well
John Ratcliffe is Trump’s pick to head CIA
US President-elect Donald Trump has named John Ratcliffe, a former congressman and Director of National Intelligence, as his pick for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This decision comes despite widespread speculation that the position would go to Kash Patel, an Indian-American
South Korea to address Trump-related uncertainties, upgrade FTAs
South Korea will proactively address changes in the global trade environment ahead of the launch of the new US administration, while upgrading existing trade pacts with key partners to maintain export growth, the industry ministry said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Trade, Industry,
S. Korea, US-developed solar coronagraph installed at International Space Station
A solar coronagraph jointly developed by South Korea and the United States has been successfully installed on the International Space Station (ISS) to begin its mission of observing the Sun and its outer atmosphere, or corona, South Korea’s national space agency said on
WFP seeks funds to help over 1 million food-insecure Kenyans
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that it needs $137.6 million in funding to provide humanitarian assistance to over one million food-insecure Kenyans over the next six months. This funding is crucial to address the severe hunger crisis affecting vulnerable populations, especially
Four-day Africa Tech Festival 2024 kicks off in Cape Town
The Africa Tech Festival 2024 has kicked off in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. Bringing together global technology and telecom leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, the festival, one of the largest and most influential telecom and technology events in Africa, aims
Centre to deliberate on plans to achieve 500 GW green energy target by 2030
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that it will organize a two-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar on November 14-15 to discuss strategies for achieving the target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, as well as progress