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
US finalises $4.7 billion in CHIPS Act subsidy to Samsung
The US Commerce Department has awarded Samsung Electronics up to $4.745 billion in direct funding to support the South Korean tech giant’s chipmaking investment in central Texas, as it strives to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. The announcement came after the department announced a
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings peace through meditation to UN headquarters consumed by global turmoil
Eighteen minutes of tranquility descended on the world organisation’s headquarters consumed by global turmoil as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led a meditation session as a path to peace at the United Nations. At that very moment on Friday, the Security Council down the
Dwayne Johnson surprises his daughters with painted toenails
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed his younger daughters’ adorable reaction after he surprised them with painted toenails. The actor posted a hilarious video on Instagram of his morning spent with his mother Ata, his wife Lauren Hashian, and their two daughters, Jasmine,
Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day
Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, emphasizing the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted the ‘Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony’ event at the UN Trusteeship Council.
India and China discuss resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, border peace during NSA Doval’s Beijing visit
India and China on Wednesday decided to give “positive directions” for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade, during National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s visit to Beijing. This was
US Supreme Court to hear Chinese-owned TikTok’s appeal against ban
The US Supreme Court extended TikTok a thin, temporary lifeline on Wednesday, agreeing to hear its appeal against the law banning it unless it gives up its Chinese ownership. The court fast-tracked the appeal, setting a hearing for January 9, just 10 days
Trump opposes bipartisan funding bill as government shutdown deadline looms
US President-elect Donald Trump opposed a bipartisan funding bill as lawmakers struggle to pass a stopgap measure to avert a looming government shutdown. Trump told Fox News he was “totally against” the proposed government funding bill, putting the stopgap measure, which would keep
US Senate passes annual defence policy bill, sending it to Biden for signing
The US Senate has passed the 895-billion-USD defence policy bill for fiscal year 2025, which has already cleared the House and now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become law. The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved in an 85-14 vote,