Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Hasina, sends request to India
The interim government in Bangladesh announced on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s
Afghanistan launches 3-day anti-polio vaccination campaign
The Afghan caretaker government’s Ministry of Public Health announced a three-day vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to protect 4.8 million children under the age of five from poliovirus. Running from Monday to Wednesday, the campaign will provide anti-polio drops to children in 11
EAM Jaishankar to visit US ahead of Trump’s second term
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. “He will meet counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional, and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a
Marcel Ciolacu reappointed as Romanian prime minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday that he had officially appointed Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the incumbent prime minister, to lead the country’s new government, according to media reports. On December 20, Romania’s newly elected
Biden commutes death sentence of 37 federal inmates
US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 out of the 40 inmates on federal death row. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who
India saw significant progress in drone technology in past 6 years: Surveyor General
India has made significant progress in drone technology in the last six years, according to Surveyor General of India Hitesh Kumar Makwana, who made this statement during a workshop in Bhopal on Monday. Makwana highlighted that the Central government has introduced a drone
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council proclaims daniel chapo winner of presidential election
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council (CC), the body in charge of constitutional and electoral affairs, has proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections. Chapo will take over from incumbent president Filipe Nyusi to become the fifth president of the Republic of
Ex-US Prez Bill Clinton hospitalized, ‘awake and alert’, says staff
Former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after developing a fever, according to a statement from his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena. Urena told CNN that Clinton is doing well, remains in good
Palestinian president, Irish PM discuss Gaza over phone
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris had a phone conversation to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA. During the phone call on Monday, Abbas highlighted the urgency of implementing
French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee. Bayrou has downsized the new government to 14 full ministries. Valls will head
India-Kuwait friendship to flourish more after elevating ties to strategic partnership: PM Modi
Expanding cooperation in several areas, India and Kuwait on Sunday opened a new chapter in their longstanding relationship by becoming strategic partners during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the West Asian nation. PM Modi announced the decision to elevate India-Kuwait ties
From defence to culture and sports, India and Kuwait sign key agreements during PM Modi’s visit
Agreeing to elevate relations to a ‘Strategic Partnership,’ India and Kuwait on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to institutionalize bilateral cooperation in the area of defence during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic two-day visit to the key Gulf nation. Recognizing that
Israeli DM visits outpost in Lebanon, threatens decisive action if truce breached
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, visited an Israeli army outpost in southern Lebanon, threatening decisive action against Hezbollah if the group fails to retreat behind the Litani River as required under the ongoing ceasefire agreement. The truce deal, effective since November 27, demands
Putin says Russia does not lose desire to improve ties with US
Russia has not lost the desire to improve its relations with the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview. “Everything can be done if there is a desire. We have never lost this desire,” Putin told Pavel Zarubin, a journalist from
Netanyahu threatens to ‘act with force’ against Yemen’s Houthis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would “act with force” against the Houthi group in Yemen, a day after the group launched a missile toward the Tel Aviv area. “Just as we acted with force against Iran’s (other) allies, we will
Turkish FM, new Syrian leadership vow to strengthen ties after talks
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa and visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks during which both sides vowed to strengthen bilateral ties. Speaking at a joint press conference following their meeting on Sunday, Fidan expressed optimism for a “brighter future” for
South Korea: Police analysing Yoon’s phone records in martial law probe
South Korea’s police are analysing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s personal phone records as part of their investigation into his failed declaration of martial law earlier this month, officials said. The police special investigation team handling the case is examining the records for conversations
Putin meets Slovak PM Robert Fico; discusses transit of Russian gas
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was on a working visit to Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The meeting, which had been planned several days in advance, was a one-on-one discussion between the two leaders, Peskov
PM Modi to begin historic Kuwait visit today; focus on labour, bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a landmark two-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The trip, undertaken at the invitation of the Emir of
Canadian prime minister reshuffles cabinet
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his cabinet. According to a list issued by the prime minister’s office, eight new ministers were added and four ministers’ roles were changed. With the changes, the cabinet retains a total of 38 ministers, in